Monthly Archives: November 2011

A Good Week

      As I mentioned in Thursday’s post they did finish the shed last week and we had a enjoyable and productive visit with Kaitlin and Torben. We still have a lot of detailed planning to do with Steve, … Continue reading

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Exciting Week

It was a great week. We picked up Kaitlin and Torben at the Albuquerque airport around noon Monday, and the Tuff Shed people built our shed Tuesday and Wednesday: For more pictures of building the shed start here.   The … Continue reading

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The Next Steps

For better resolution click here.   As I wrote last Thursday, we made a lot of progress last week. The stems walls are now done and Joe plans to go up tomorrow to pack the dirt around the outside of … Continue reading

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Progress and Red Tape

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Moving Ahead

Ready to pour footings for the house. For larger image click on picture.   Smoothing concrete pad for shed. For larger image click on picture.   We were lucky this week. Thursday the inspectors gave us the go ahead to … Continue reading

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Good News and Bad News

There were good news and bad news this week. The septic system was installed, inspected, and buried:     The shed site was prepared and inspected:     And the trenches and rebar for the footings for the house were … Continue reading

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Busy Week

This past week was a productive one. Andy filled the back of the truck with wood to give it more traction in the snow when he plows:     The well driller installed the new lid for our well house … Continue reading

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Grumpiness

Have you ever wished for either of these rules?       Do chronic complainers bother you? What about cheerful people? I’m happy to lend an ear when someone is going through hard times, but I’ve learned to steer clear … Continue reading

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