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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Still waiting on Fall to arrive;

and a housing report.

Our weather continues to be warm for the time of year.  We had some severe weather a couple of weeks ago that brought down a ton of pine tree limbs and trash. The yard looked like it did after hurricane Isaac, last year. It took Wanda and I two days of raking and burning to get the place cleaned up again.

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Though we had our first frost this past week, the  trees haven’t seemed to notice.  A willow next to the neighbors pond.

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And as you can see from the next picture, we could definitely use some rain.

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Fall azaleas are still doing well.

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As well as our hydrangea's.

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On another front, I’ve had a few questions on how the house building was coming along.  I guess it’s doing pretty good.  From the blueprint,

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to this in 90 days or so isn’t too bad.

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Living room and kitchen area.

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Kitchen cabinets which we built from scratch.  Had to take off a couple of doors to install the dishwasher.  I love those quick disconnect, hidden hinges.

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Bedroom 1.

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Bedroom 2.

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Bath.

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Back porch.

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We still have a couple days work left to be done.  The front porch rail needs painting, and the dryer hookups have to be installed.  A couple of specialty outlet covers which are being difficult to locate in our limited shopping area. I’m sure there are a few more things which will crop up.  Always is, but the end is in sight.

I think the new Weyerhaeuser forester is going to be very happy with his new living arrangements.

9 comments:

  1. That house looks very nice. Can you say what a place like that would cost a buyer?

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  2. Those pictures certainly don't look like fall...more like spring or summer!! Not to worry, it will come or we'll just jump right over to winter :-)
    The house looks great!! Yes, I think he will be very pleased with his new house!!

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  3. Those hydrangea's are beautiful! So is the house.

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  4. Super build on the house....and those hydrangea's are really healthy looking...BTW...nice photo's...Horst sends

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  5. Flowers still blooming???? Great photos Jerry and nice job on the new house!

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  6. Finally! I have been so curious as to who would be living in the house! You should be proud.

    Loved the flower pictures!

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  7. What a showcase you've built....has to make your heart pound! Those flowers are truly a masterpiece....what a beautiful capture you shared!

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