I have been way too frustrated to write about the progress of the house for the last couple of weeks. We were needing to get permits before we could lay the foundation of the new house, but the huge tree has caused us some big issues. We thought all would be taken care of when the arborist said there shouldn't be a problem with building where we wanted to. The city thought there was a big problem and we contended with them and their approval for the last 2 1/2 weeks which is super frustrating. It comes down to the fact that we had to move our addition back 8 feet and redesign the whole thing, and draw up new plans, which took time and money, but today we got the permits and we are digging the foundation. The house is moving forward but I am still a little bitter about the whole thing.
We are still trying to get in by the end of September but that is optimistic so we will see what happens.
David and I are learning a lot. We are learning patience, and that nothing goes smoothly, plan for bumps and be prepared for them.
Here is the tree, which we need to make the fence larger and cover with about 20 cubic yards of mulch...
1 comment:
What would happen if you just accidentally on purpose ran into the tree with a bulldozer and it fell over? Jail for life, or what?
The tree is gorgeous but you have to hate the tree rules!!!!!!
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