Renovating a house for a good cause

esjay · 17-12-2009, 05:00 PM

[An inspiring story to continue on from fakehs efforts]

Okay, so as some of you may know I've been on the Sunshine Coast over the holidays relaxing at my parents home and enjoying the beautiful summer weather.

I noticed some people from my the stella maris (my primary school) community working on a house over the road doing some sort of working bee, it turned out they had just start renovating a house who had just recently lost their father suddenly during the night.

It was a real sad story, the young family (mother, father and two girls) had just bought the house across from mine and hoped to do it up and live in it when life cruelly took the father away. There was a huge outpouring from the community, and I must admit with the Christmas spirit and the fact that I only work at night i was inspired to help out anywhere I could (and hey, i was getting free experience doing all kind of renovation work.)

The renovation work was headed by local builder and both parent's families. The wife (Fiona) has had both her brothers on the jobsite since day 1, conveniently enough they are both tradies so they've done a buttload of the work, as well as their father and the husband (tavis). There has also been plenty of support from the local stella maris community (as mentioned) and the biking communities, as the husband (tavis) was a keen rider and triathlete.

I'll show you some kinda-before pictures, this is from about 1-week in, were currently at the last week of work before the brothers head back to Northern Territory to be with their wives and family over christmas, there is still plenty to be done which will be looked after in January and February, but it's amazing what actually has been achieved over the 4-5 weeks.

Downstairs laundry - knocked down to be replaced, floor ripped up etc..

The front side of the house - messy and cluttered with crap

view from behind - not much structural support as you can see

Very bland (and unsafe) deck

Inside the main part of the house - walls had to be rewired, sanded, painted - floor sanded and rebuffed, kitchen built, to say its had alot of work would be to sell it short

Bedroom - waiting to be sanded and painted and eventually filled

bathroom

the back of the house - this is interesting because the area is on steep hill, and there were three houses behind it that storm water would rush through and end up in their backyard, creating utter chaos.

the driveway from HELL

Okay so now you get a good idea of the kind of work that had been going on, and thats just a taste of whats happened, as I'm very new to all this I'm a bit void of the technical terms of whats been happening, and the sheer magnitude of the project has sometimes been lost on me when I'm focusing on small activities.

And now some pictures of it all coming together. Some are from last week and some are from just this afternoon - I wont bother with captions as hopefully you can recognize from looking!

This is the other side of the house, it was just nicely cleaned up

thats my hat!

Theres a million more photos I could show and explain, and a million more stories to go with them - but alas we don't have all day - and I hope this inspires you to do some good over the Christmas break :]

Wabtonio · 17-12-2009, 05:06 PM

I'm not trying to start an argument or anything, but thousands of people die each day, why not help those families in 3rd world countries rather than those who are already brought up into a world with access to everything they could ever ask for. Just hypocritical that Australians only help Australians. Look at the middle east for god sake they need this more than anything.

hystrix :D · 17-12-2009, 05:06 PM

well done bro.

edit: wabtonio, he's helping the community

Wabtonio · 17-12-2009, 05:10 PM

There are other communities who need this help greater than them. Sorry to say, but it's true.

Duke · 17-12-2009, 05:26 PM

Yeah fuck you esjay you greedy selfish idiot, how dare you only help those people in your community and not everyone from around the world... I'm sorry, I just can't keep going on sarcastically, PLEASE tell me you're not serious, wabtonio.

It is awesome what they're/you're doing esjay, really nice work there.

Lenneth · 17-12-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wabtonio

I'm not trying to start an argument or anything, but thousands of people die each day, why not help those families in 3rd world countries rather than those who are already brought up into a world with access to everything they could ever ask for. Just hypocritical that Australians only help Australians. Look at the middle east for god sake they need this more than anything.

It's hard to say this.
There's many sides to what you're saying.

The people in the Middle East do get help, but if you help every single one then it's pretty much giving anything to them and they can do what they like. And then this would encourage false hope and all that.

And Battlefield, nice job to lend a hand.
If there were local things to do like this (That I know of) I would lend a hand.

esjay · 17-12-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wabtonio

I'm not trying to start an argument or anything, but thousands of people die each day, why not help those families in 3rd world countries rather than those who are already brought up into a world with access to everything they could ever ask for. Just hypocritical that Australians only help Australians. Look at the middle east for god sake they need this more than anything.

not claiming to be a saint, and I never will.

We could argue all day over who is the most deserving of charity work, the family are wonderful people and I'm glad i could have helped them through this difficult time in anyway

Upon saying that, in the past i've done both 40 hour famine to try and raise some money for starving kids all over the world - Christmas giftwrapping to raise money for people who can't put a roof over their head at Christmas. Once again, these are only minimalistic efforts but they form together to make something great.

I feel dirty having to write about all that - but at the end of the day although I'm not doing that much too help - there is no need for those comments, it's just an unwarranted thing to say - you're making some mighty huge assumptions.

Duke · 17-12-2009, 05:30 PM

At least now I know wab's either got brain damage, or he was in fact being an idiot, as his rebuttal was in the form of stardocks neg rep message '6'.

hixxy · 17-12-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loveisaBATTLEFIELD

/snip

Let me know when your done buddy, you can come around to mine and give me a hand

h0rdy · 17-12-2009, 05:41 PM

nice work esjay, very nice of you to help that family.

Tom · 17-12-2009, 05:42 PM

You're a good man shane, and I commend you upon your efforts.

Wanky · 17-12-2009, 05:48 PM

wow this has restored my faith in the human race

D2therJdotCOM · 17-12-2009, 10:18 PM

Shanem8, Wogtonio is an idiot. Just ignore the fuckwit.

Awesome work, put up pics once that shit is done

Talez · 17-12-2009, 10:44 PM

Looks good esjay _b keep it up dude

esjay · 17-12-2009, 11:56 PM

thanks for the support guys :>

Unfortunately the place wont be completely renovated until sometime into the new year. The family is going back out to NT to spend time with relatives over xmas so the house will remain dormant from this sunday (except for Shane 'poolboy3k' Legg) but I'll keep it updated

corona · 18-12-2009, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wabtonio

I'm not trying to start an argument or anything, but thousands of people die each day, why not help those families in 3rd world countries rather than those who are already brought up into a world with access to everything they could ever ask for. Just hypocritical that Australians only help Australians. Look at the middle east for god sake they need this more than anything.

Wow. What the fuck at that statement?

I agree with making the world a better place, but you don't need to detract the good stuff that has been done here. Create another thread if you want to preach your frustrations regarding aid to those who really need it.

The point of this thread is to inspire some good will towards others over the christmas break - whether they be in the 3rd world or sitting next to you.

Not even any words of acknowledgement towards the OP - that makes me sad.

Good work btw - and it is inspirational. I don't see any hypocrisy is his actions at all.

17-12-2009, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
esjay GotGames Moderator Credits: / Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: brisbane Age: 21 Posts: 8,711 Rep Power: 23	Renovating a house for a good cause [An inspiring story to continue on from fakehs efforts] Okay, so as some of you may know I've been on the Sunshine Coast over the holidays relaxing at my parents home and enjoying the beautiful summer weather. I noticed some people from my the stella maris (my primary school) community working on a house over the road doing some sort of working bee, it turned out they had just start renovating a house who had just recently lost their father suddenly during the night. It was a real sad story, the young family (mother, father and two girls) had just bought the house across from mine and hoped to do it up and live in it when life cruelly took the father away. There was a huge outpouring from the community, and I must admit with the Christmas spirit and the fact that I only work at night i was inspired to help out anywhere I could (and hey, i was getting free experience doing all kind of renovation work.) The renovation work was headed by local builder and both parent's families. The wife (Fiona) has had both her brothers on the jobsite since day 1, conveniently enough they are both tradies so they've done a buttload of the work, as well as their father and the husband (tavis). There has also been plenty of support from the local stella maris community (as mentioned) and the biking communities, as the husband (tavis) was a keen rider and triathlete. I'll show you some kinda-before pictures, this is from about 1-week in, were currently at the last week of work before the brothers head back to Northern Territory to be with their wives and family over christmas, there is still plenty to be done which will be looked after in January and February, but it's amazing what actually has been achieved over the 4-5 weeks. Downstairs laundry - knocked down to be replaced, floor ripped up etc.. The front side of the house - messy and cluttered with crap view from behind - not much structural support as you can see Very bland (and unsafe) deck Inside the main part of the house - walls had to be rewired, sanded, painted - floor sanded and rebuffed, kitchen built, to say its had alot of work would be to sell it short Bedroom - waiting to be sanded and painted and eventually filled bathroom the back of the house - this is interesting because the area is on steep hill, and there were three houses behind it that storm water would rush through and end up in their backyard, creating utter chaos. the driveway from HELL Okay so now you get a good idea of the kind of work that had been going on, and thats just a taste of whats happened, as I'm very new to all this I'm a bit void of the technical terms of whats been happening, and the sheer magnitude of the project has sometimes been lost on me when I'm focusing on small activities. And now some pictures of it all coming together. Some are from last week and some are from just this afternoon - I wont bother with captions as hopefully you can recognize from looking! This is the other side of the house, it was just nicely cleaned up thats my hat! Theres a million more photos I could show and explain, and a million more stories to go with them - but alas we don't have all day - and I hope this inspires you to do some good over the Christmas break :] __________________ Guide for new members in the community Find me at: steam Last edited by esjay; 17-12-2009 at 05:07 PM..

17-12-2009, 05:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Duke Senior Member Credits: / Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth Age: 19 Posts: 791 Rep Power: 6	Yeah fuck you esjay you greedy selfish idiot, how dare you only help those people in your community and not everyone from around the world... I'm sorry, I just can't keep going on sarcastically, PLEASE tell me you're not serious, wabtonio. It is awesome what they're/you're doing esjay, really nice work there. __________________ THEY NEED TO DO WAY INSTAIN MOTHER

17-12-2009, 05:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Duke Senior Member Credits: / Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth Age: 19 Posts: 791 Rep Power: 6	At least now I know wab's either got brain damage, or he was in fact being an idiot, as his rebuttal was in the form of stardocks neg rep message '6'. __________________ THEY NEED TO DO WAY INSTAIN MOTHER

17-12-2009, 05:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
h0rdy Senior Member Credits: / Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SA Age: 18 Posts: 794 Rep Power: 3	nice work esjay, very nice of you to help that family. __________________ amityy smashin[fj][hd] : who are u people and why can u hit shots people cant

17-12-2009, 05:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tom Godlike Member Credits: / Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: with Hucky shopping. Age: 19 Posts: 8,226 Rep Power: 39	You're a good man shane, and I commend you upon your efforts. __________________ tankygwerZa

17-12-2009, 05:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wabtonio Pro Member Credits: / Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne Age: 18 Posts: 6,230 Rep Power: 27	I'm not trying to start an argument or anything, but thousands of people die each day, why not help those families in 3rd world countries rather than those who are already brought up into a world with access to everything they could ever ask for. Just hypocritical that Australians only help Australians. Look at the middle east for god sake they need this more than anything.

17-12-2009, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
hystrix :D Banned Credits: / Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	well done bro. edit: wabtonio, he's helping the community

17-12-2009, 05:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wabtonio Pro Member Credits: / Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne Age: 18 Posts: 6,230 Rep Power: 27	There are other communities who need this help greater than them. Sorry to say, but it's true.

17-12-2009, 05:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wanky Sydney LAN Manager Credits: / Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: THE FUCK IS PIMBLE?? Age: 20 Posts: 2,901 Rep Power: 11	wow this has restored my faith in the human race __________________ But I lead with intention, And I swagger with style. This is best for you, your gonna get what you get agiLe Sneaky Squad: Wanky FattaT Ubr Akro RAZR

17-12-2009, 10:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
D2therJdotCOM Pro Member Credits: / Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: RO$$ CLUB 911# Age: 21 Posts: 7,010 Rep Power: 15	Shanem8, Wogtonio is an idiot. Just ignore the fuckwit. Awesome work, put up pics once that shit is done __________________ > http://www.rnbsuperclub.com/ < EVERY FRIDAY, MY REMIX PLAYING LIVE, Jay-Z Dead Presidents REMIX Lloyd Banks ft Juelz Santana - Beamer, Benz Or Bentley REMIX

17-12-2009, 10:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
Talez GotGames CEVO Official Credits: / Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mimsyyyyyy Age: 19 Posts: 12,417 Rep Power: 45	Looks good esjay _b keep it up dude __________________ [wh]

17-12-2009, 11:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
esjay GotGames Moderator Credits: / Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: brisbane Age: 21 Posts: 8,711 Rep Power: 23	thanks for the support guys :> Unfortunately the place wont be completely renovated until sometime into the new year. The family is going back out to NT to spend time with relatives over xmas so the house will remain dormant from this sunday (except for Shane 'poolboy3k' Legg) but I'll keep it updated __________________ Guide for new members in the community Find me at: steam