Author Archives: mark-diane

We have had trenches dug.  Permits not needed.  Permits needed.  Road is okay.  Road needs concrete.  Electricity is on our side of the street.  Electricity is not on our side of the street.  We need one conduit line.  We need … Continue reading →

Those are newly dug trenches, into which will go telephone, water and electric lines.  The one with the red flag starts at the temporary power pole site and it will eventually go to the road.  The photo with the trees … Continue reading →

What the heck is that?  Well, that is a lovely septic tank and it’s in place!  That happened this morning.  Hole dug, tank in place: covered for now. Lately, we have had several meetings of the minds.  And happily, we … Continue reading →

We seem to be at a bigger, better starting line.  This particular line has been drawn in the mud.  This particular line has been well thought-out. Bigger is not the correct verbiage to use.  Better is.  We need to do … Continue reading →

We sifted through the barn, the house and the property before we left Black Forest.  We gifted items to friends.  We restocked the thrift store shelves again and again.  We sold a few pieces.  We left a few things and … Continue reading →

So…what’s happening with the house?  Uh, teensy, slow baby steps.  A few revisions to the plans.  The garage will now be more of a workspace than garage.  Do you park your car in the garage?  We never have and probably … Continue reading →

And so the New Year is soon upon us.  This will be a year to remember; to cherish and to keep track of!

Propane is expensive.  After refilling the tank last week and seeing that bill, Bella will have to wait for the wood-stove in the new house.  The pictured stupid-stove is off! We are planning such an energy-efficient home, that having a … Continue reading →

Do you remember that movie?  Paul Newman?  Steve McQueen?  I drove down Sunset Boulevard and looked up at the high rise buildings and just groaned.  I love movies! Well, we had our fire and now it is gone; done and … Continue reading →

I think this is when we are supposed to be adding daily messages…because things are really starting to roll.  Unfortunately, we are mentally and physically exhausted when we arrive home and the blog suffers. Look at how much better the … Continue reading →