Building permits are DONE!

15 years ago

Finally, after months and months (like since July 2010), our building permits are completed and picked up THIS MORNING! Of course, the builder couldn't schedule to start digging until the end of the month, but we've waited so long, what's another 2 weeks, right?

We couldn't be more excited. It is, unfortunately, tempered by the fact that my uncle (my father's brother-in-law and his surrogate dad while growing up), who was my god-father and a very very special man to me, died over the weekend. He was so excited to go through the experience with us and we will miss him terribly. Knowing he would be so thrilled for us, we go forward with him in our hearts.

Anyway, we're moving forward slowly. We'll be there the morning they break ground, camcorder in hand! I'm going to post a question in another post, hopefully to get some assistance from others about siding colors.

Thanks!

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newhome4us
15 years ago
Congrats! One day I will be able to say we are breaking ground!!!! Best wishes.
xc60
15 years ago
Big congrats from me too! It's so exciting, I'm also so very sorry about the loss of your uncle. Looking forward to see your progress as you build your home. :) We are almost done and take possession on the 30th of this month.
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ImaCurvyGrrl
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you jean61 and xc60! I feel like the next two weeks are going to last a year.

Thank you for the sympathies, xc60. And congrats on your upcoming move-in date! You must be so thrilled. I saw pictures on the March Build Progression post and it looks beautiful.
juniork
15 years ago
Congratulations on the beginning of 'the end'! I remember that crazy feeling last June when we did that, and how scary it was! Hang in there! Before you know it, you'll be in your new place! Condolences to you and your husband as well. Best of luck!
ImaCurvyGrrl
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you juniork, for congrats and condolences.

Feel like I'm jumping out of my skin! Has anyone else video-recorded the first day of excavation? The builder promised to let us come watch!
juniork
15 years ago
I think my builder actually took pictures of the demolition, since we were out of town that month...
I would definitely go, if I were you!
ImaCurvyGrrl
Original Author
15 years ago
There was a house on my parents' property, but they had it demolished shortly after we bought the property. None of us went to watch that, but we had no connection with the house, so we didn't care all that much.

But we're definitely scheduling to go a week from tomorrow when they start the dig. Can't wait to have pictures of our "hole" to share. Now just have my fingers crossed that the weather holds out!