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Readers have been clamouring for new posts, obviously being unaware of how busy I've been.

Over the last two days I've been painting the trellis - 9 sheets, double-sided - about 40 square metres worth. I used the new Wagner paint sprayer I bought from Bunnings which worked a treat and was able to use my new respirator mask. I was hoping to show you images of the installed trellis but I'm holding off nailing them in place until I hear from Northpower about the power line relocation.

I want the power line (supply line) that runs from the street power pole to the house raised for greater clearance above the deck. Options are:

• Underground line
• Another power pole on our property to bypass the deck
• Installation of a mast on top of the house

The underground option is out as it will require two easements with neighbours because there are two concrete driveways that would have to be dug under.

My preference is for a mast on top of the house. I checked inside the roof space at the furthest corner and established that there are sufficient supporting beams to carry a mast. The will require cutting a hole through the roof though.

The other option of another power pole is likely what will be agreed on between the power company, the electrician and the builder. As this will have to be installed inside our fence and alongside the deck though I don't want to affix the new trellis below the deck to enclose the under-deck area in case they need access there.

I'm afraid that readers will just have to wait for updates and photographs or go and read Richards or Robert's blogs. On second thoughts it's better that they just wait.