Building Permit

Just an update. We have approval of our plans and the permit will be issued with our septic permit, which pends an inspection of the site. We're pleased with how well the plans went over. We were asked to make some minor changes, mostly increasing amperage to downstairs outlets. Little stuff. It was enough to get the permit issued to build a little site hut to keep tools dry! We hope the full permit will be issued as soon as next week.

The Trouble With Subcontractors...

This has been interesting. So we have the SIP (structural insulated panel) builders over on Friday. Really nice folks--gave us a lot of free advice, so we like these people so far. They seem interested in our project. But someone to dig the simple square hole? That's been a chore. Someone (who perhaps ought to know) suggested that some contractors don't like working with amateur builders. Hmm...

Well, we got a call the other day. Expensive! Perhaps we can do better!

I have considered doing it myself. I figure for the money I'd spend spending a day or so learning how to work a back hoe perhaps we would save much more. So we have a few days to see how that equation works out. After all, learning is good. No doubt disasters can occur! But I say: no balls, no glory!

Anyway, the meeting was anxiety-provoking. Suggested changes, long timelines...winter seems close. It's stressing me (Eric) out, not so much Julie.

Here's a shot from 2 nights ago when we were staking off the buildings. Taken from future front yard. I call it "Peace...before the cluster#u@&..."

Peace to all of you.
E&J