“Don’t dream it, be it.”~Tim Curry British actor and singer Tim Curry was born on this day in 1946.
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Random Quote for December 12, 2023
“The point of life is to find the delicate equilibrium between dream and reality.” ~Lillian Smith American writer and social critic Lillian Smith was born on this day in 1897.
Random Quote for August 16, 2023
“You have to speak your dream out loud.” ~Kelly Corrigan American writer Kelly Corrigan was born on this day in 1967.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 74
Phone calls and more confusion. The loan provider won’t close on the loan until we have a serial number for the home. The builder can’t give us a serial number until we’ve secured the loan. Dilemmas. So, I asked our sales rep to chat with our case manager. The best they could come up with … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 74
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 71
Hallelujah! A tiny squeak to the right person at the right time can move mountains—or break logjams. This past week we received our approvals and building plans back from the state. The wheels are beginning to grind forward. Now we just need to hear back from our contractor. I’ll give him a day or so, … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 71
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 62
I feel like a broken record. It's been another frustrating week of no progress. With the holidays coming up, I suppose we shouldn't really expect much more than a check-in from our federal loan case manager. The time of year doesn't make the waiting any easier. One way I keep myself busy is by watching … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 62
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 42
Earlier this week, we trekked up to Cheyenne to put the down payment on our new place. The deposit gets the ball rolling. We are now under pressure to get our part of the project going. (C) 2021, JJ ShaunThe first rough draft of our new home plan. Before we can get much further with … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 42
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 41
First Reader and I spent the first week of the month totally unplugged. We took our camper and our dog to the mountains to get away from it all and unwind. (C) 2021, JJ ShaunOur campsite for the first week of July. (C) 2021, JJ ShaunChambers Lake. (C) 2021, JJ ShaunThe burn scar at Chambers … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 41
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 37
And just like that, daytime temperatures are in the 90s with a cycle of afternoon thunderstorms that can spawn tornadoes on the plains. Gotta love Springtime in the Rockies. With Memorial Day come and gone, we’ve been planning our summer camping schedule. Which started this weekend with a women’s motorcycle camp out and mini-rally. Our … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 37
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 27
It’s been a busy week. We’ve talked to even more builders and are getting a clearer idea of what we want. We mailed our taxes the earliest ever, and a review of our finances shows that we might be able to do this without leaving ourselves with a new house and no life. In addition … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 27
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