Earlier this week, we met with Mr. Sub-Contractor to discuss stairs, windows, siding, decks, and the basement door. Our original idea was to have a wrap-around deck, but with the cost of materials right now, that won’t happen. We opted for a 10 x 10 platform leading into the dining room on the main level, … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 145
“A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.” ~Phyllis Diller American stand-up comedian, actress, author, musician, and visual artist Phyllis Diller was born on this day in 1917.
Our new house is finally in place. That does not mean it went off without a hitch, however. We had plenty of excitement on house-moving day. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunOur house on the foundation. The day started with clear(ish) skies and mild temperatures. The set crew and crane arrived right on time. They got the … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 144
And so it began, 990 days after we lost our home. Finally. Despite the rainy forecast, the company decided that now is the time to move our house. On Wednesday morning, I received a phone call from one of the road association members, Allan. He’s been in touch with all the players in our little … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 143
The word of the week is anticipation. I received a phone call from one of our community members letting me know the schedule for the upcoming house move. On Wednesday, July 5, our house will move to a spot close to the bottom of our mountain. As long as the wind isn’t ripping along the … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 142
Last week, First Reader commented I wrote a nice weather report. She isn’t wrong since that’s been our biggest hold up since October. I did a little research on the copious amounts of rainfall this spring and discovered that the city received over twelve inches of rain in May and June. Keep in mind that … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 141
We are still under a weather delay. This past week has ‘blessed’ us with over three inches of rain. So far, June has brought four-plus inches of precipitation to a city that doesn’t see two inches of the wet stuff in a typical year. However, this year is far from typical. I expect temperatures to … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 140
To quote Kurt Vonnegut: ‘And so it goes.’ We are now on rain delay, per the house mover. The five-day forecast calls for rain the better part of the day for the next few days. So, once more, we wait. I can’t say I’m surprised. Delays have been the theme of this project. Yesterday, we … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 139
Yesterday, WordPress congratulated me for seven years of blogging. My first post was a brief statement about my site, Tavern Tales, being under construction. Almost two weeks later, I added another post—this time with more of an introduction to me as a writer, and my original intentions for my blog. Back then, I had a … Continue reading Happy Blogiversary to Me!
This week saw more progress on our house. The framing crew was up at the property on Tuesday, but ran into a few mechanics problems with a couple of their trucks. First, the young fellow who came last week to measure for materials neglected to tell his crew about our driveway's steepness and condition. So, … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 138
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