It looks like we'll be using architect Jason (I'm even calling him that in conversation now). His proposal looked great. We were pleased to get "not to exceed" pricing.
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We drove out to the land last night, and I remembered to bring my camera for a change. I like sunset pictures (especially when I can work my pond into them), so apologies in advance, but here's some of the better shots I grabbed while we were out there.
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One of the distinguishing characteristics of my project is my choice to use insulating concrete forms. There are a few reasons behind it, and I think it would be appropriate to discuss some of my thinking that went into this decision.
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So I had my first meeting with architect Jason last night. It went a lot more like I expected things should go. I'm waiting to get his proposal, but I like the guy a lot.
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I thought maybe you'd like to see the current condition of my lot.
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We have another appointment for an initial interview with an architect this Thursday at seven p.m. This is a guy our builder recommended.
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Right, this is the exposition. Early this year, my wife was visiting the newest park in the county, and noticed a large number of lots for sale in the area. So she took down some numbers from signs, made a few calls, and the next thing I know, I was getting a cell phone call at work from a very excited wife, telling me I had to see this property she had found.
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Mi casa, su casa. At least in the virtual sense.
What is this site doing here? Well, I'm building a house. The proverbial dream house. And I will be documenting the project here. Since this is as good a place as any. If you're here, you may know me. You may not. That's ok really.
I guess this will be a 'reality' web site, in the sense that you will be getting a voyeuristic look into a portion of my life. And I'm going to let you comment.
Today is a good day to start up, since I got my address today: 32405 W. 107th Street It has a nice ring to it.
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