MY APPRENTISHIP DAYS

Donny's parents place in Toukley, Central Coast NSW. For the past six weeks I have been Donny's apprentice. I have come home with a great tan, big muscles and of course a new bank of construction knowledge.

My three Windows! These are the three Windows I put in all by myself~ No they don't have glass in them yet, or can you see the actual window as the plastic is covering them.. but I am proud as punch!
Donny's Web!! I always knew he was very athletic, but I never knew he was such a spider. He spent about two weeks straight climbing in and around the trusses whilst I cut and passed up batterns.

Good ol' Paslode. Scary at first, and don't approach without ear muffs. I got to use paslode on my second day on the job.. not as light as it looks folks. Although by the end of my building days I was able to use with one hand whilst holding timber in place. Yes I am BUFF!!

The place is rather large. Two decent sized spare rooms, one massive master bedroom with extra large ensuit and walk in robe, spa and sauna room.... not to mention the 5 metre long kitchen pantry!




'Never get too comfortable with the Drop saw' were Donny's first words of wisdom. 'Always be scared of it!' Although I must admit, I was a great cutter - parallel & horizontal angles, batterns, studs , noggins, you name it. We had a mutual understanding!

The days were usually hot and humid, so the working conditions were extreme. I would not have lasted each day without the daily visit from Donny's Pa.. with the delivery of Nanny's cold drinks! Thanks Nanny and Pa.