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| 1st September 2009 Anne | Thanks guys - From: Our builder, Area Bulgaria, destroyed our home Hi guys Thanks for all your comments...........we have had so much support from amazing people here, we are getting protocol reports drawn up and seeing a lawyer. Things are very different in this country but the one things that seems to be universal is the warmth and kindness of the Bulgarian people we have met. We have had so many kind offers from British expats to come and fix things in the house at no charge, people have been truely wonderful. We had to get a couple of things fixed straight away as in was dangerous for us to be living here with the very poor quality of electrics. The new electrician spent almost 10 days here checking everything and replacing a lot of cables etc. One thing that really upset us was the builder had installed a broken light into the pool, the water had gone through the electrics and caused a huge amount of damage to the wiring. What he didn't tell us until we had been in the house for 2 weeks..........the pool didn't have a 12v converted (which is mandatory in pools) Adrian went swimming a few times and could have been electrocuted. The electrician found this out when he was checking all the problems. You can imagine just how angry we were. The pool has been drained and all the electrics terminated. Another serios problem was the roof........huge holes everywhere which of course we couldn't see from the house level, you just have to look at the pictures to see what a mess the roof is. The new "roofing specialists"have been here all week, replacing about 90% of the roof. There was no actual frame work in many parts and the tiles would have just fallen off during a strong wind. The chimney is a joke....they have covered the exterior of the chimney with indoor plasterboard..........one good winter here and it would all disintergrate, as the exterior of the house is already doing....cracks and holes appearing everywhere, and we have only lived here for 4 weeks!! We are getting the major stuff fixed right now then we are going to the mountains for a while, we will get everything done but would like a bit of peace and quiet for a while. This English "builder " is a bit of a joke in this village, he and his family live here but I have heard from a lot of people that he is not an "Ėnglish gentleman"as he likes to call himself.....he is more the village idiot lol!! Which I had known that a year ago! Thanks a lot for all your feedback guys.........I haven't got time to spend on the PC these days but when we get away I will be sending everyone a personal email. Take care Love Anne et al xxxxx |
| 19th August 2009 Rosemary | Your poor house!! - From: Our builder, Area Bulgaria, destroyed our home Hi Anne and Adrian, Just read up on your "House of Horrors". You must both be devastated by all these problems! What was supposed to be a beautiful home for you both to enjoy now sounds like if not a rebuild, at the very least, a year's worth of fixing up! Hopefully you will be able to get some recompense from the so called builders to get the job done properly. Glad you are both well, and really feel for your problems. Love Rosemary and Graeme |
| 18th August 2009 Leanna | so sorry - From: Our builder, Area Bulgaria, destroyed our home I soooo feel for you guys. Your dream home/location to reside in for the next 5 yrs has become disappointing to say the least. I know it will improve as you work on it and make things right but it is still disheartening and costly. How on earth you both kept your tempers is beyond me with the delays that Fred had and then to have the things I have seen still not done.......and pictures always hide a lot so in real life, I can only imagine. Keep your chins up. At least you are now in your house and addressing it instead of living somewhere where it is even worse. The people and the country help to make it worthwhile....Hopefully, you find a way to take him to task and maybe even obtain some compensation. |
| 18th August 2009 cheryl hubbell | Wow sorry for your troubles - From: Our builder, Area Bulgaria, destroyed our home Jesus I would be very upset. It is buyer beware in Canada also. Allen and I put an offer on a home pending inspection. This home was in "st Lawrence Hieghts" one of the better places to live in Prince George and the inspector found $18, 780 worth of items in the house that were not up to code...that is just what the inspector found...we withdrew our offer. We have had no bites on our home...for 2 reasons people are buying weekend places and this house and property are for year round living and the yard is park like and needs maintainence and also we have preserved wood basement up on concrete blocks and there is a prejudice in this area re preservd wood basements...so we may be here until the old folks home... I hope you 2 are able to get some satisfaction out of that beautiful and functional design...nice from hearing from you. Cheryl and Rachel (Al is off to exotic Saskatchewan working) |
| 18th August 2009 Cate | Destroyed - From: Our builder, Area Bulgaria, destroyed our home Oh geeze, guys. So sorry to hear about this. Glad that you're ok, though. Onward and upward, huh. xx |
| 26th March 2009 Chris | - From: Where in the world? Once again I have enjoyed travelling the highways with you all. Luckily when we stopped in that little town for a 'pitstop' you didnt leave me behind. I am thoroughly enjoying 'our' adventures through this amazing world of ours! lol Anne just make sure that Adrian (who i have never met but feel i have known for years) doesnt get into too much trouble learning the language. haha Big hugs from Melbourne.... Chris- the one who was standing in the rain the other day because she was so excited. *BIG grin* |
| 13th February 2009 Katie | - From: Bonnie Scotland Hello thanks for your blog about Scotland! I've always considered visiting and after reading your blog, I think I'll definately be visiting at some point this summer! |
| 9th January 2009 Sparrow | Wonderful Bulgaria! - From: Back from Bulgaria You shall have to come to Varna at some point and enjoy the sea! |
| 26th May 2008 Cate | lookin' great in the 80s - From: Spring Rain Hey Anne and Andrian, Looks like you're still living life its fullest. Fabulous stuff. Anne, you guys and gals look great in the 80s gear. I think you've found your decade hahahaha. love and best wishes from Downunder, -Cate |
| 26th May 2008 Chris | - From: Spring Rain Once again I am in awe just looking at the photos. Heaven on Earth. |
| 18th March 2008 Mark Wright | Remax in Veliko Tarnovo - From: Back from Bulgaria Hi, just re read your blog, so glad you were happy with our service. It was great for us to meet you and look forward to seeing you here again. Maybe we can meet for dinner? Mark Wright, Remax |
| 9th February 2008 Anne | Thanks guys :-) - From: Winter Wonderland Hi guys :-) Thanks for all your great messages, you are right Chris...Adrian does come after me and "pretends" to shovel! Great to hear about your holiday home Bob...........hope it all goes well for you ;-) Had about 7 feet of snow in the past week, 350cm on the ski hill............although it -20 today it is still very beautiful outside! Adrian is having a hard time clearing the snow, we have 8 foot banks and nowhere to put it!! Our neighbour is a doll who has a snow blower and does our drive for us, sometimes twice a day due to all the snow we have been having! Adrian is going to update the blog today....at least that is what he tells me! So keep an eye out for all the great pictures of the snow levels.....you won't be able to see much of the house as it's almost to the roof LOL Take care guys and thanks for the feedback.....love Anne et al xxxx |
| 30th January 2008 bobdown | Phew! - From: Winter Wonderland As I sit here and type it is 1 am and still 32degC outside, don't ya just love Adelaide summers.. lol...not Send me a bucket of those snowballs please Had a very quiet Xmas here, saving the pennies, cause I'm just about to start to build a holiday home over at Coffin Bay, will email Anne some piccys in the next month or so Take care guys bob |
| 14th January 2008 Paul Rosham | Sled dogs - From: Winter Wonderland Are you training the dogs to pull a sled yet? Happy NY! |
| 19th December 2007 Chris | shovelling snow - From: Winter Wonderland I think I have discovered the secret as to why you enjoy shovelling the snow from the driveway! I noticed that Anne shovelled first if the order of your photos are in date order! You just come along behind? LOL |
| 18th December 2007 Peter Molloy | A White Christmas - From: Winter Wonderland You guys really take the notion of a White Christmas to the next level. Have a great one, and the guys 'n' girls from NetApp pass on their best regards for the festive season. Take care Pete! |
| 23rd November 2007 Jim Ulrich | Old Photo - From: In the Hills again! Hi Adrian and Anne Any chance of putting the photo of "94 as a comparison. Looks like you two are having the time of your lives - well done Jim |
| 12th November 2007 Louise | Veliko Tarnovo - From: Back from Bulgaria OMG How beautiful! How exciting! I can't wait to visit the place. Amazing , Louise |
| 3rd November 2007 chris | The dogs - From: In the Hills again! I bet Otis and Dougall have never had so many different smells to sniff out. A dogs paradise! I am glad you humans are enjoying it as well |
| 3rd November 2007 Chris | A beauty in a beautiful park - From: Back from Bulgaria Awwwwwwwwwwww. |
| 30th October 2007 Adrianm | Mrs Landlord - From: Spokane and White Swan Lake Kem will be very disappointed to here you have no sisters. If your here in February you may get a chance to meet.. :-) Thanks for stopping by! |
| 26th October 2007 Joanne | Landlords Mrs - From: Spokane and White Swan Lake Hi Adrian, Who's Kem and is he good looking? I have no sisters, just 3 brothers but I'm very flattered!xx |
| 2nd October 2007 bobdown | - From: Snowed out Have nose to the grindstone LOL, working on getting over that way about mid-year next year, fingers crossed |
| 24th September 2007 Sandra | Anne Hiking Mt Fisher????? - From: Snowed out She was saving herself for drinking and dancing at Sandra's place that night!!!!!!! At least she could walk the next day. Not necessarily a straight line at the end of the night though. We had fun while our poor Adrian crashed from exhaustion. |
| 24th September 2007 Adrianm | - From: Spokane and White Swan Lake Do you know how many Aussies are here!!!! Too bloody many LOL We have to keep the aussie standard up! LOL |
| 24th September 2007 Adrianm | Yes it does Chris! - From: Go West! It is too stunning for words here! I try and remember to keep lookng "up" when I go out or you can miss out on God's country! We just love it here! And I am sure you can understand why :-) |
| 24th September 2007 Adrianm | I didn't go Greg!!! Hahaha I am not hat stupid :-) - From: Snowed out Nice to hear from you mate! We are is Utopia :-) Hope all is well with you and are keeping on smiling! Lots of love...Anne and the babies (including My Angel) xx |
| 24th September 2007 bobdown | - From: Snowed out LOL I hop ya froze ya buns off Clubby |
| 24th September 2007 Chris | WOW - From: Go West! My heart beats faster just looking at your photos. Does all this beauty make you feel insignificant? |
| 24th September 2007 Chris | The Pub - From: Spokane and White Swan Lake All that beauty and you end up at 'The Pub' Steriotypical Aussies! Haha |
| 2nd September 2007 Adrianm | Hi Christo!! - From: Snails and Trails Great to hear from you Christo...I have just worked out how to respond to the comments on the blog LOL It is just stunning here, Adrian is going to update the blog today or tomorrow with pictures of Vancouver etc. my email addy is annewest56@hotmail.com if you want to keep in touch :-) |
| 2nd September 2007 Adrianm | Kity! - From: Spokane and White Swan Lake They were skinny dipping Kity LOL |
| 2nd September 2007 Anne | KEM!!! - From: Spokane and White Swan Lake You are a very naughty boy Kem!!!! |
| 27th August 2007 Chrysto | awesome - From: Snails and Trails I am speechless! |
| 27th August 2007 chris | Anne - From: Goin to a Row-de-oh Anne you look so happy. All of us at IDC miss you. I will have to mention you and bucking broncos. lol Jugs, Chris aka Chrysto |
| 27th August 2007 Kity | - From: Spokane and White Swan Lake Ok fess up, were you 2 skinny dipping??... haha |
| 20th August 2007 Kem | P.S. :-) - From: Spokane and White Swan Lake Your landords Missus is a hottie.... has she got any sisters ?... |
| 30th July 2007 Matthew | Tell me more - From: Bought some wheels! Your a bit light in info.... Petrol (sorry, Gas) or diesel? Manual or handbagger? Sat Nav? Heated seats? etc... |
| 25th July 2007 cocopops | Adoption! - From: Snails and Trails guys.....i am so jealous.....can't you adopt me!!! I have a valid passport, don't eat much, can cook (well...kind of!), good at cleaning & I am already packed!! Perfect! |
| 23rd July 2007 Wenchie | Yeeehaaa - From: Goin to a Row-de-oh OMG look at you guys having so much fun.....ummm are any of these guys Anne is geting to cuddle single??? I thikn I could handle moving to Canada :whis: |
| 15th July 2007 bobdown | - From: Snails and Trails Ya lucky buggers |
| 15th July 2007 Kity | Lovely - From: Snails and Trails They are absolutely beautiful photos... What a gorgeous place....Keep the pictures coming.... |
| 9th July 2007 Kem | Damn water wasters - From: Another Day in Paradise DISGUSTING !!! |
| 5th July 2007 Cate | - From: Some 4WD'ing Gosh, it's just beautiful there Adrian. Mother Nature at her best. Love to you and Anne. |
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