It's been a few months since my initial photo of these works so I thought I'd swing back past for another one. They have managed to get the road base significantly higher than it was (I'm guessing some of it must be pretty close to final level), and appear to be working on footings for a bridge over the creek.
Another thing to try for windows is to make a second layer for the window frame out of flyscreen moulding and some clear plastic. It's a more expensive method than bubble wrap but looks better and has the benefit of being able to see through it easily. I haven't really quantified how much of an effect this makes but with the windows I did this for there was a noticeable decrease in condensation on the glass so there is definitely some reduction in thermal transfer.
You can buy the aluminium profile, corner joiners, and matching rubber stripping used for making flyscreens in a hardware shop, as well as clear plastic in rolls (or lengths thereof). With this you make a frame that snugly fits into the window surround - ideally placing the plastic within a cm or so of the glass. You'll need a hacksaw or something else to cut the aluminium, ideally a combination square to help with marking 45 degree angles, and I did find the little roller tool sold to help insert the stripping was useful.
Must have been pretty chilly - I'm out of town at the moment but I was looking at the forecast the other day and thinking it was looking like good weather for snow in the Brindies.
I don't really care about the cafe, shop, or cultural displays but it'd be good to have the observation deck again (ideally free this time, but I don't like my chances).
Yes, it's amusing to think of him going to what have been a fair effort to catch a lyrebird all to find it probably went straight back down the hole after it'd been lugged up to the top.
It is indeed a surprisingly big hole, worth the short walk if you're in the area with some time for sightseeing.
I'd be thinking something like 30mm hardwood tri quad to create a sloping transition (ideally something reasonably close in colour to the floor). Leaving a vertical edge on the inside seems too likely to end up with stubbed toes at some point.
It's one of these things that logically you know must happen occasionally (and I've even seen pictures of it) but still doesn't seem right.
I am impressed the shark got it out again and didn't end up with a permanent internal echidna spine collection.
It is a bit of an odd name really. I suspect it's due to a combination of their size, many having some orange colouring, and their habit of making off with your fruit come night time.
To be fair, Canberra didn't score that highly on anything else so the overall score was considerably lower.
It's definitely a lot lower than I would want if someone decided they could walk in when I was asleep.