A Belated Newsflash

 

I began this post 12 days ago, but life gets in the way ...  And just in case anyone is dreaming of an overseas trip, I thought I would add one of Ron's paintings of the Cook Strait ferry leaving Wellington.

Expelairs

If anyone in an A, B, or C apartment is thinking of replacing their kitchen Expelair, this is the time to do it.  Damien tells me that it is best done from outside, so getting it done while we still have scaffolding is  advisable.

Scaffolding

As I might have posted before, we have stopped paying the hireage for the scaffolding from the roof down to level 8 since back in December.  Now it is up to Workzone and the weather to get those levels down.  We expected to see those happy dismantlers any day soon.

Ventilation fans

As you will have noticed in the upper levels, the noise of the fan varies from quiet to rowdy.  This is because the fans still need calibrating.  This is harder than it sounds, as if the fans are turned down too low, there is no air intake or outtake in the lower levels.  The situation cannot be balanced until the entire system is installed, with the bottoms of the shafts enclosed.  As with everything else, patience is needed.

Parking

As you also will have noticed, parking here is at a premium.  Even in the weekends, Brigid would like notification if you are expecting visitors.  This will help share out the scarce space, and keep the system fair.  Some people have been blocked into their garages by tradie vehicles that are parked temporarily down the ramp.  If this happens, phone the tradie (mobile number should be in the rear window) and he or she will move out of the way. Again, please be pleasant and patient. 

Lobby

Major work is being done here.  Every effort is being made to keep the foyer in a tidy and trip-free state.  Please note the notice propped up against the boarding around the entrance to the ground apartment, as this will inform you of the goals. 

Terrace tunnel

Those (like me) who have bedrooms facing the motorway have been greatly annoyed by the noisy work being done there in the wee hours.  Tonight is the last of this tunnel maintenance.  Peace will be restored Friday 5am.  It has nothing to do with the proposed second tunnel.  It is just normal upkeep.  The noise will move to other tunnels over the next few weeks.

Lighting in the fire stairs

You will notice that this is being upgraded.  The brighter light will be welcomed by those will less than great sight. 

Weathertightness

Monitoring has continued whenever it rains, and no issues have been reported, which is very good news.