Finally, after all this time...

We have finally achieved Building Permit status. Thanks to some important people who know some important people, we were finally able to push through all of the "red tape" that was holding us back. (OK, you are each allowed to make one joke at my expense for forcing that same "red tape" on people. It is so much more fun to be the one holding the hoop rather than the one who has to jump through it.) All jokes aside, we are uber excited to see work starting to progress. We will have full "before" pictures in the next few days. Keep checking in!

On another note, I mowed the lawn for the first time on Monday night. I really didn't think this would be such a big deal, but having not pushed a lawn mower for at least ten years, and not bieng the most physical/athletic/fit person on the planet, that small hill turns into a big hill in a hurry. Lucky for me, I have the entire summer to turn that big nuisance into the small annoyance it would be for anyone else.

Quick Update or Building Permit Blues

Yes we now own the house. I am told that my initial is now correct and I am once again R. The next step in the progression is to get the building permit and get to work. Easier said than done.

I applied for the permit last week and was promptly told that my drawings did not show enough of the planned electrical work. So I had to get in touch with our electrician to draw up some more detailed electrical plans. We had a miscommunication and did not get the new updates to the architect until Monday. Today I called the architect to see how we were progressing and found out that he has been sick, and they do not expect him back this week. So Brian, GET WELL SOON!!! and hopefully we can get our permit next week. Once we have a building permit, work should begin fairly quickly.