Synthetic grass

Met with another turf guy after work - really dark, had to use my phone as a torch.

In the dark could see that they'd put some soil at the back of Dw2. Good to speak to this guy - seemed to know what he was doing. Explained more about the types of grass and left samples. Also told me not to put top soil, and would need 100mm from top of timber edging. Had a look at POS1 and mentioned about the grate which I hadn't realised was there - it's at a lower height so will need to be elevated. His option for access would be to remove the rainwater tank. Cost all up $5.2K.

L-R Illusion (40, 5/8), Illusion XHD (40, 3/8), Shamrock (25 3/8). Grass has different heights and knot counts. 3/8 indicates more knots and therefore looks more realistic.

As I thought more about it, decided not to have paving from the laundry to the deck - i don't think it will be used that much. Also realised that mum will have difficulty walking on the pavers to the clothesline. Asked George if I could have it all paved from garage to laundry but he didn't council would allow it. So i've decided to get rid of all the pavers at the back (expensive - $690exc GST). Later I'll pave or concrete the area from the garage to the laundry. Needs to be smooth so mum can walk on it.

George is happy for me to organise my own turf, now the issue of timing it. George said he would be happy for it to be installed before the rain water tank is installed which is much easier for access. However, grass guy said that his lead time is 2 weeks. So need to see if he can do it any earlier. 

George also gave me the invoice earlier so that I could do payment earlier, but need to work out the logistics for that.

So many things to do
- organise Cebu lesson
- arrange splashback
- blinds
- call westpac regarding final payment
- email barry about subdivision
- organise NHI pre handover inspection
- building insurance
- arrange roaming
- credit card for overseas
- double check that electricity has been arranged.
Only 2 working days left!