It’s very quiet. What are you all up to?

Browse Forums General Discussion Re: What’s new??? 16Jun 27, 2007 6:29 pm Elizabeth….. Co-developers? Sounds interesting!
Good luck with your BUB…..and don’t panic; you might give birth to a sleeper. It does happen occasionally!! And if everyone is finished by the time you start building…..all the better for you. You get our undivided attention, couldn’t think of anything better for you! ![]() Internal and External - Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide Re: What’s new??? 17Jun 27, 2007 6:57 pm Thanks Michelle. We're investing in a baby hammock, which lots of people say does help with the sleeping! If only they didn't have such tiny little tummies!!
Developer is a bit of a dirty word amongst my mob, so I use the term co-developer with some reluctance. I haven't been able to come up with a better one, so it's just gonna have to do for now. ![]() Basically, we have two blocks side by side (9kms from Melb CBD) on which we will build three homes, one single story on north block and one atop the other on the south. We'll share a common entertainment area, chooks, vegie garden etc and each have private courtyards or balconies. It will be great ... when it happens! ![]() And before I get a chorus of well-intended advice about the perils of our approach, thank you for your concern but ... we're extremely experienced in group process and conflict resolution, very well informed and well-read about cohousing, and have been working towards this for many years. We know what we're getting into here. ![]() ... but if anyone has a better word than co-developer, be sure to let me know! ![]() Heading out to the movies now. ![]() e. Re: What’s new??? 19Jun 27, 2007 8:17 pm Matt…..not nice!! ![]() I think what you are doing sounds great, but as you already know…..lets hope your CLOSE neighbours are nice ones! No different to having a crappy neighbour either side of you though. I don’t think you will find it hard to find someone willing to do this with you. And Co-Developer is right for what you want. I hope you enjoyed the movies…….after BUB is born it will be DVD’s for you!!!! ![]() ![]() Internal and External - Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide Re: What’s new??? 20Jun 27, 2007 8:27 pm I don't mean it as derogatory....
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