It was like any other other new house till the other day. Locked and awaiting the owner's favourable decision to activate it - for his/her own use or for being converted into a milch cow for tenants to occupy in quick succession. Giving a house on rent for one tenant over long periods of time can pave the way for protracted legal battles between the rightful owner and the pretender.
'The Quarterdeck' is slowly beginning to show signs of life. The lights have come on, fans circulate the air within and the motor pumps up water from the well into the overhead tank. The tank overflows due to someone's error, a sharp shout for switching off the motor and the gushing water turns to a trickle till it comes to a complete halt. Signs of life, accentuating on the man's priorities in life!
The workforce is active, the sounds of drills and jigs deafening and the excited conversation amid the workers rent the air. The deadline has to be met, appreciation about the work must come their way while the owner's wallet gets steadily slimmer!
As we came off from the house by about 8, in the evening, I could see that our nest had taken life and was on its own. It will have its own unique sights and sounds - and hopefully, be the host to a multitude of guests.
Tailpiece.
And yet, there seems to be a lot to do over the next thirty six hours!
'The Quarterdeck' is slowly beginning to show signs of life. The lights have come on, fans circulate the air within and the motor pumps up water from the well into the overhead tank. The tank overflows due to someone's error, a sharp shout for switching off the motor and the gushing water turns to a trickle till it comes to a complete halt. Signs of life, accentuating on the man's priorities in life!
The workforce is active, the sounds of drills and jigs deafening and the excited conversation amid the workers rent the air. The deadline has to be met, appreciation about the work must come their way while the owner's wallet gets steadily slimmer!
As we came off from the house by about 8, in the evening, I could see that our nest had taken life and was on its own. It will have its own unique sights and sounds - and hopefully, be the host to a multitude of guests.
Tailpiece.
And yet, there seems to be a lot to do over the next thirty six hours!
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