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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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 Posted - Jul 26 2006 : 4:57:48 PM
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Today has been a good day on the future-house front!
First, the concrete guy has the footings and some other thing (I forget what it's called) done and should be putting up the forms for the walls tomorrow, if the called-for rain holds off.
I actually hope he can't do it tomorrow, though!! It's been so hot & dry here, and the farmers really need the rain. My basement can wait a few days.
Second, we talked to our contractor and he said that if all goes well and there are no snafus, he'll be done with the house he's building now in 6 weeks (or less). Then he can start ours.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
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LJRphoto
True Blue Farmgirl
760 Posts
Laura
Hickory Corners
MI
USA
760 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2006 : 5:04:03 PM
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Great news, Patti. It must be so exciting building a new house.
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority." -E. B. White
http://www.betweenthecities.com/blog/ljr/
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sugarsfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Leah
Woodward
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2006 : 9:59:33 PM
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Yay!! you must be thrilled Patti!! I cant wait to see what it will all look like when its all finished!
You must be the change you want to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi |
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2006 : 03:29:45 AM
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That's great, Patti! You must be so excited. I hope your contractor sails through the current house and is on schedule.
Blessings to you!
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
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MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
596 Posts |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2006 : 2:35:43 PM
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The concrete man/family (a man and his wife, son, and daughter!) poured the basement flour today, so I think the basement is finished except for the exposed wall on the end.
Our contractor says he should, barring any problems, be done with the other house in 4 weeks after this one. Then he'll start ours. He told us months ago that for what he's doing to ours, it should take him 6 weeks. At least, that's what I understood him to say.
So, if all goes well, we should be living in our basement in about 10 weeks.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.typepad.com/my_weblog/ |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2006 : 9:52:55 PM
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Patti,
That is wonderful!!! Wooohoooo!!! I do so hope it works out!!! Keep us posted!
Hugz,
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2006 : 06:40:24 AM
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YAY Patti!!!! I hope that all goes welll and the weather cooperates with you! How exciting! 
Karin |
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celebrate2727
True Blue Farmgirl
989 Posts
Beth
MJF
Farmgirl
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Posted - Aug 10 2006 : 10:50:30 AM
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Oh Patti do share with us the start to finish photos when you can. I would love to seee this in process! Good luck to you on your new place. I remember when my Inlaws built their place over 18 years ago and we still tak about the snafus that happened, so all this little stuff will pass and make great stories for years to come. Keep us posted!
blessings
beth
Dreaming of Friday Night Lights
http://blissnblossomfarm.etsy.com
http://bethsblissnblossomfarm.blogspot.com
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MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
596 Posts |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2006 : 12:00:45 PM
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Hi Cyndi! There has been some progress but not via the contractor. My dh has spent every day he's had off painting the black sealer (tar-like stuff) on the outside of the basement walls, then putting the rubber/plastic corrugated pipe around the perimeter of the basement (only took a few minutes for that), and THEN . . . putting 2' (I think) gravel on top of that pipe.
He couldn't use a tractor or anything because he couldn't get close enough to the hold (the dirt would start falling in because it isn't packed as tight as it would normally be), so he had to dump the gravel as close to the house as he could, carry it over by the wheelbarrow full, then shovel it in place. It was backbreaking work, especially in our Missouri heat & humidity. God bless him, he even did this when he was working night shift -- he'd come home and sleep 4 or 5 hours, then shovel rock a couple of hours before needing to clean up and go to work again.
I tried to help, but I'm just not strong enough -- gravel is really heavy. I felt really bad, but I know my limits, where I can be of help and where I'm more of a hindrance  , so I worked on other things, like mowing, clearing out brush in what will be our yard, etc., etc.
So we're doing the little odds & ends we can do while waiting for the contractor. BUT, if all goes well and he's able to stay pretty close to his estimate, he'll be finished with the other house 2 weeks from today, which means he'll be starting our house 2 weeks from this Monday!!
On one hand, the time has gone by so quickly. That's probably an "age" thing -- the older I get, the faster time seems to go. On the other hand, it's been a loooooong 4 months. 
So there has been progress, but not the type you can really see, if that makes sense. Thank you again for asking!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.typepad.com/my_weblog/
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MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
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Posted - Aug 25 2006 : 2:11:28 PM
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You'll be surprised how fast it will go once the contractor starts. Bless your husband for being such a trooper!
I keep you guys in prayers!
Cyndi
Muller's Lane Farm http://www.mullerslanefarm.com
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2006 : 2:26:18 PM
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Pattie,
Always watching your updated and hoping for the best, I just want it to be done, for you. its comming and I will be watching with you.
NANCY JO |
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2006 : 4:24:54 PM
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I'm cheering you guys on, Patti. Praying for the rest of the project to go smoothly and on time. Meanwhile, you've had a great perspective as you deal with the limitations!
Grace and peace to you,
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2006 : 5:48:34 PM
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Patti,
That is neat that you have been able to do something on the place and though it may not be "major" it sounds very important, and your DH sounds like he is working so hard at this! I am so excited for you and will keep checking back for updates!! Hope the time passes quickly for you!
Hugz,
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2006 : 09:19:11 AM
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Hello Patti,
How are things going with your house? I enjoy reading about your adventure in building. We are still finishing our new home but then are homes ever really finished? Hope all is going well.
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2006 : 1:07:16 PM
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I got major information last night. We met with our contractor and he told us that due to some major issues with the house he's currently building (the owners are constantly changing their minds and having them redo things or in some cases they can't make a decision so they're really behind), so he's several weeks behind at the least. He had planned to start our house today, but it could be 3 or 4 more weeks, so . . .
He, his crew (of 1), and dh are going to do all the "framing up" weekend after next when dh is off work!! That following Monday the company that makes the roof trusses will come measure, then it will be about 2 weeks until the trusses arrive, and then they'll put the roof on.
Good news -- our house will be framed-up in 2 weeks (weather permitting). And we could be living in the basement in 4 weeks!
Bad news -- that's the weekend I take our dd to Mizzou for an all-day "Meet Mizzou" prospective student visit. Then we're going to the football game that night. So I won't be here to see most of the framing-up!  Dh will be too busy working to take pictures, and there's nobody really to ask, so I'm pretty disappointed about that.
I'm just so extremely grateful that dh's cousin and his helper are willing to work all weekend, especially between two full weeks of work. That's a real sacrifice, especially considering that he isn't charging us any extra for the labor!
So on one hand, I'm incredibly excited, but on the other, I'm somewhat disappointed.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 12:55:22 AM
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Oh Patti,
well I know it is mixed news but I am glad something is happening! Thank you so much for keeping us up to date! I hope the weather holds out well for your DH and cousin as they work on your place! Best wishes!
Hugz,
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 02:13:31 AM
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Patti- patience is a virtue, so you must be an incredibly virtuous woman!! Hang in there!
Karin |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 6:00:54 PM
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Patti - ditto on the "hang in there!" Sometimes (actually, ALL of the times I've built anything or remodeled), things take a much more winding road than I had planned. In the end, however, it seems like there was a reason for it. At the time, however, it was extremely frustrating!!! Sending great wishes and thoughts...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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