We remain optimistic, even though our building permit is still wrapped in red tape. Despite the delays, our contractor is doing as much prep as he’s allowed without a permit. This way, when we finally score that Golden Ticket, he has everything in place and can get started. In the meantime, we spend a day … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 95
Just when we thought our rebuilding couldn’t get any more f#-ed up than it was—it did. 🤬 This week we heard from the building department that a request was sent to our builder and contractor asking for additional information. The email is dated June 28. They have yet to receive that information. So, more delays. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 94
It’s broken record time—still no progress on our home. We continue to wait for the county to complete the permit process. We did make it up one day this week to whack some of the more noxious weeds and talk to our contractor, G.H., about the cistern. As we trekked up through the grass, G.H. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 93
This week, we took a day and drove to where our house is stored. Although we couldn’t see everything, what we saw was beautiful. Two rooms were inaccessible because the modular was still wrapped for travel. It was a “pinch me, it’s getting real” moment that we’ve both needed. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunExterior view. This … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 92
What a stressful week. First, we got a letter from the lender saying they won’t release our funds until we have our building permit. (It’s grinding its way through the county bureaucracy. It was returned to the contractor to verify some natural drainage distances.) The next day, we get word that our home is being … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 91
The finish line is in sight, yet we’re still waiting for all the pieces to fall into place. Our home is finished and waiting for a foundation. The loan is ready for disbursement. We’re waiting for the approved building permit before the lender will release the money. And the building plans are in the approval … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 90
It has been another busy week. Our disaster loan is in the final stages of approval by the government agency handling the paperwork. Our building plans are in the hands of the county building department and should be approved sometime in the next week or so. Our contractor is preparing the area where the house … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 89
And So It Begins The building plans are complete and in the hands of the county building department. Theoretically, this means we’ll have a permit by mid-month-ish. I’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, our contractor has a few tasks he can get to without the permit. The digging has commenced. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunPreparation … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 88
The week was quiet on our end, but not without its share of behind-the-scenes activity. With the long weekend approaching, First Reader and I went up to the property to bring our ATV down so we could play for the holiday. Our ATV trailer was full of rocks, pavers, and broken stones. We want to … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 87
Friday, I reached out to our contractor to check the status of our building plans. Lo and behold, the response was positive. Now, until we have proof that the plans are in the hands of the county, I’m skeptical. I’ll let you know next week whether his plans come to fruition or not. First Reader … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 86
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