Nothing too major to report. I had a nice dinner with some Canberra mates last night. We went to Abell's Kopi Tiam in Manuka and it was very tasty. I had some lovely Vietnamese style duck pancakes for starters and a tasty tender beef rendang for mains. James got the 100 chillies curry, even though he doesn't really like spicy food. I thinks its safe to say he was seduced by the name. I am told the tofu was nice, but don't believe it even for a second. Afterward, I was slightly annoyed that it has taken something as colossal as moving overseas to get me off my duff to arrange a meal with people I like. Lesson learned, but I also really hope some of the guys from BNE and CBR (or you, yes you in SYD and down in TAS) manage to make it over for a visit.
Also, we received some pics of the inside of the house. The furnishing will go, but these still gives a nice idea as to the rest of the place. My main man-bag concern is that the kitchen is a bit pokey, which will make hosting diplo-dinner parties tricky. Still, here are the money-shots. Note the fireplace (I grew up with and love wood heat) and the door to the balcony off the master bedroom. Boo-Yah! Pictures of the man cave will be provided in due course. As will pictures of the house buried in snow comes the depths of winter.
Also, we received some pics of the inside of the house. The furnishing will go, but these still gives a nice idea as to the rest of the place. My main man-bag concern is that the kitchen is a bit pokey, which will make hosting diplo-dinner parties tricky. Still, here are the money-shots. Note the fireplace (I grew up with and love wood heat) and the door to the balcony off the master bedroom. Boo-Yah! Pictures of the man cave will be provided in due course. As will pictures of the house buried in snow comes the depths of winter.
That's a nice library there.
ReplyDeleteA nice book in front of a fireplace, I like it.
Mmm. Wood fire to heat the chimney. Good. Wouldn't want a cold chimney...
ReplyDeletePlace looks good, actually. Surprising. Canada, eh? Hmm.
Looks cosy.
ReplyDeleteLove the white trims and ceilings. Looks fresh.
ReplyDeleteThey didn't send pic of every room, but the rooms we have seen all look very nice. And by 'pokey' I mean single sink and an electric cooktop/oven. Thankfully, it does have a dishwashing machine. Amusingly, it appears that the house belongs to a Canadian diplmat that has been posted overseas.
ReplyDeleteDirk - I am especially looking fwd to splitting wood that isn't bloody Australian Ironbark.
Medway - And if that book happened to be Twillight, the fireplace could be put to especially good use.