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So I figured it’s time for a little update seen as there had been some progress behind the scenes of late. It was a slow start to the year with quite a few setbacks, but just last week we got the slab down and I couldn’t be more proud of the progress I’ve been making.

The plumbing is in, the limestone wall for the table has been built, and the retaining wall has been filled (almost) - my trusty bobcat mate will be back again soon to bring more sand so I can get the retic in and the lawn down.
I’ll have to wait a few weeks for the concrete to set before I can drill the shed walls into it - but the plans have been approved by the council so I’m good to go when the time has passed!

Also note the paw prints from dear Arlo on the fresh pad (pic 6 I think) - as soon as the concreters left after a 10 hour day she wandered across the slab! I couldn’t bear to ask them to come back so I accepted the fate of the paws that I’ll learn to love more as time goes by.

Who knows, maybe Pottery Club will be back in only a few months 🤗 I’ll keep you updated nonetheless.

Take care out there! Lots of love xx ❤️

UPDATE 💕 I’ve spent the last four days building this retaining wall - a critical part of the shed progress! Inside this wall will be my lawn area and beyond the wall will be the shed (which is sitting in pieces in my front yard 🫠). Development Approval has been granted by the council, and I’m waiting for plans to be drawn of the shed so I can apply for building approval.

So, now that I’ve built this wall, early in the new year I’ll be building the formwork and getting the slab poured for the shed! Then, with Building Approval, the shed will go up and pottery will be on again 🎉

I am honestly so so proud of myself for what I’ve built here. I did it all on my own (with Arlo’s help of course 😉), and in the heat too - the last few days have been stinking hot 🥵, but I’m a Pilbara girl and I don’t mind working in the heat to be quite honest.

I’m thinking by March we should definitely be back up and running ❤️

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year and I look forward to seeing you next year ❤️❤️❤️ And thank you for all of your support throughout the year and patience while I take some time to set things up properly. I am so grateful ❤️❤️

Good morning All 🌻
As I have been transitioning back into fifo life, Arlo has been having to adjust also. As an anxious dog in other peoples homes, she’s not transitioning very well unfortunately. She is my world and my biggest priority, so I thought I’d turn to my community and ask if there’s anyone out there that can, or know of someone who can help.

My roster is 8:6, I fly out Wednesday mornings and am home the following Wednesday evening. I am looking for someone to stay in my beloved home for free for the week I am away, in exchange for taking care of Arlo.

I’m always talking about how amazing the dog group is around the corner from my house, so there’s plenty of support there when it comes to Arlo (and anything else you might need).

I just need someone I can trust, who loves dogs, and can appreciate and respect my home and property as though it is their own.
Preferably a single female, perhaps a single female working fifo on my opposite swing?
My property is an unfinished work in progress, but I’ve created some pretty special spaces to chill out and snuggle with Arlo, which is her favourite thing to do.

Arlo’s an adventurer - she loves long unleashed walks in the bush and beach. Mundy National Park is 15 minutes away and I also walk her along the river in Ascot.

If this sounds like the perfect scenario for you or you have a daughter/sister/mother/friend who suits this opportunity brilliantly, please get in touch. I’m looking for a long term solution for miss Arlo so she can settle into our new lifestyle ❤️🐾

Alex Rae x

This month has been, and is continuing to be so busy! It's been such a pleasure to get out there and meet so many new people and show my art to the world. Here's an update on where you can find me over the next few weeks and I encourage you to visit these wonderful events and support other locals artisans and small businesses having a crack in our local communities. Im delighted to be participating and I can't wait to see you again before the winter hibernation begins.