We are SO close to having our permit I could spit. We found out Friday morning, the day the final engineering note was turned over to the building department, that the engineer approving our paperwork works four 10-hour days. Monday through Thursday. Isn’t that just freaking special? 🙄 One thing we did manage to get … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 99
This week, we’ve been getting some much-needed wind therapy in South Dakota. I had my computer with me to keep an eye on my email, just in case something happened. While we’re away, I’ll leave you some pictures of our site preparation. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunGetting ready to construct ... (C) 2022, JJ ShaunWhile we … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 98
What an exciting week. When we redecorated our living room several years ago, we bought the Mexican Rustic Pine set because it fit our overall decor. We were far from over admiring it when the wildfire swept through. I searched the Internet looking for that style. And was blown away by the cost increase. An … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 97
We are stuck in limbo as we wait for others to provide the proper paperwork to the county. At this point, we’re waiting on one bit of engineering information. I think the building department is ready to issue our permit after receiving it. The storms that soaked the central United States brought more flooding to … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 96
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
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