Thread: DrAndy's Wife's New Project in the old city

Another good building thread. But I've told you that already.

Originally Posted by terry57

Hey Doc, when are you going to have that Gaff ready to rent. ?

hey Terry

you can have one of the apartments for that, as a special needs TD member

big one bed places

these are larger two bed and cost a bit more

Originally Posted by palexxxx

Another good building thread. But I've told you that already.

you did, and thanks

Originally Posted by DrAndy

hey Terry

you can have one of the apartments for that, as a special needs TD member

big one bed places

these are larger two bed and cost a bit more

I was taking the piss actually regards the 10K as being 2 bed rooms it will go for more than that of course.

I will contact you by PM when I'm ready to rent. Maybe you will have something.

Thanks Doc.

maybe...

we are a nice community of pleasant people

would you fit in, especially in the parties on the roof terrace?

not a mistake, Elim

that is an old door and it has been fitted the other way to previously used

the inside is different to the outside so we will have to fill in the lock hole

all in a days work

actually, they keep the working areas quite tidy, although they make a mess whilst working

part of the problem is there are several different guys doing different jobs on top of each other, but it is all working out OK

Just popped over there; for some reason they seem to have a lot of hangovers!

they all look like I feel, but they are getting on with the job

Sorry to seem negative, it does look good after some work is done but I just couldn't stand all the mess around. Al the best on the project.

I know Elim, I have learnt to ignore it unless I trip over it

now the only mess I move is something left on the stairs

today was a good day

some of the windows are in; this one has the wrong glass, my fault, I thought privacy was a good thing but it looks bad. So clear glass in that one



the lobby all tiled up



the kitchen side window, this has etched glass and is fine



and the two main kitchen windows





the upstairs bedroom looking through to the window





the bathroom door, all stripped and finished

do you like big knobs?

That lizard on the last page, doing a bad job of imitating a chameleon, has a lot in common with thai craftsmen

Good stuff Andy, coming on a treat

Coming on very bloody nice Doc.

Originally Posted by DrAndy

do you like big knobs?

No, and especially not on a door, as I find I graze my knuckles all too often.

I shall be installing proper door handles if I ever get started on my house again.

Well Done, everyone thought that 2 months was not achievable and it looks to be darn close to it, I would estimate you are only another 2 weeks at most to finish it off, on the return on investments if we achieve 2off 15,000 baht per unit then this is a very good ROI given that the cost is around 2Million and building Costs around 300K giving your little extras quoted. I would say keeping the house would be the best option to having your retirement income at 30K / month.

weescotsguy66

Originally Posted by Dillinger

That lizard on the last page, doing a bad job of imitating a chameleon

true, I am not sure of it's proper name

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

and especially not on a door, as I find I graze my knuckles all too often. I shall be installing proper door handles if I ever get started on my house again.

you soon get used to them

big knobs rock!!

Originally Posted by weescotsguy66

everyone thought that 2 months was not achievable and it looks to be darn close to it

yes, they have nearly finished, maybe the end of the month. In addition they have done some extra work not in the original contract, so they get extra time!

Originally Posted by weescotsguy66

I would say keeping the house would be the best option to having your retirement income at 30K / month.

that is the plan although retirement has not been mentioned

as for these two apartments, we have verbally agreed with two women that they can rent the whole house (one apartment each) for B25k a month on a years contract. They may even turn up to pay on the scheduled day....

well, the roof is progressing






compare the original appearance

Is parking going to be a problem with 2 families renting?

not if they don't have two cars

although they could squeeze them in

it is almost always Americans that need parking space, they cannot envisage leaving their car not in or on their doorstep

Most Europeans find it normal to park in the street

Those windows in the bedroom Doc are they sliding ally windows ? and if so do you know how much each ? they are about the size of the biggest windows I want in ours

Is that bottom flat gonna get much light ?

It seems the opposite buildings are overshading it

Originally Posted by DrAndy

Originally Posted by Dillinger

That lizard on the last page, doing a bad job of imitating a chameleon

true, I am not sure of it's proper name

It's a Garden Fence Lizard (Calotes versicolor). A few facts if you're interested -


The Garden fence Lizard can quickly change color, usually from olive to bright orange or crimson. The males throat turns red when faced with an aggressor, and when attracting a mate.

Garden Fence Lizards are sometimes also called "changeable lizards".

They eat insects and small vertebrates, and swallow their food whole.

They are closely related to the Iguana.

Like a chameleon, they can move both of their eyes in different directions.

The female garden Fence Lizard lays her eggs in the ground, eggs hatch after approximately 8 weeks.

what about if the Lizard is on a wall?