Beach at Lauries Bay

Great to see this pic! The house was built by my dad, Dr R.D. Laurie in the 1920's, and I was born in the bedroom at top right of the house. The place became known as Lauries Bay. Am still around as at November 2015, so if anyone would like more info, I'd be glad to help. Doug Laurie. dlaurie@xsinet.co.za

This house was built by my father, Dr R.D. Laurie, starting with the wooden boxes that Ford imported their cars in in the 1920's. He was a retired doctor who loved building, so just kept on building and building. I was born in the bedroom at top RHS of the house in 1942. We had to leave in 1948 because the land was leased from the Lovemore's on a 99-year lease, and upkeep for the place was starting to cost. The upstairs toilet was in the 'castle' at top left - a terrific view from the throne. (Eventually, including the cottages adjacent to the main house there were 7 flush toilets!) Our water (a bit brackish) came from a stream off pic to the right. The beach came to be known as Lauries Bay. I'm still around as at Nov 2015, contact number 082 454 8934 if anyone would like more info. Regards, Doug Laurie