And all is well.....

Home from a trip to the property.  All is well as we had prayed it would be.  There was no one there and the job is finished.  It is exactly as we had originally hoped it to be.  Was able to vision and dream alone and it felt right.  Even had time for a stop at Target and some time with the girls before heading home.  Showered and ready to make dinner for that man and settle in for the evening before a busy next couple of days.  Here are some pics from the land today.

This is a view from where the pasture area to the right of the property is.  They actually cleared an area they we had not expected and it turns out it will be a perfect area for the orchard.  And will be so close to the cottage as well.

This is the view looking from the main road and up the driveway to where the cottage will sit.  It will be up at the back of the property several feet off of the tree line there.  I didnt get a view of what we will see off the front porch but will over the weekend for sure.

This is where the cottage will sit.  It is originally 14x40 but we will have two additions.  One on the back with rooms 10x40 and one 10x40 covered front porch on the front.

Be well,
Lisa

Thursday....July 31, 2014....

Its been a VERY VERY stressful past three days.  Monday I went to the property and the excavator had his father there doing the work.  It appeared to me he was doing the opposite of what we were told would be done.  Instead of "pulling" soil from the back of the property to level the area for the cottage it appeared he was "pushing" the soil from the road frontage of the property.  Also I didnt exactly get a good feel that he and I understood where I actually wanted the cottage to sit.  Left though feeling excited to see something coming together for the home itself.  Larry took off at lunch on Tuesday and we headed up to take a look.  Onced there it was obvious that it was done the opposite.  They had the pad for the building on a hill that was pushed up from the road...we asked for a 16 foot driveway only.  Giving enough room for the truck to deliver the building and still keep our privacy from the road.  Welllllll we had a 50 foot driveway!!!  AND....we made it very very clear to the excavator that we had planned to immediately put a 10x40 foot addition on the rear and front of the building...he had our pad smack dab up against a six foot bank and on a hill.  So if we had windows or a door on the back you would NEVER get out!!  Let alone put the addition on.  I composed myself and gathered good thoughts...we asked the man to give us ten more feet.  We did not ask him to move the pad as it was NOT where we wanted it.  Instead we chose to work with what we had and only has for the additional footage.  He did it but not happily.  Said he would finish it in the morning.  I called the excavator and explained things to him and told him i would really like to be there when the stone was laid....because onced its down its DONE!  He agreed,, we hung up and i spoke to his dad and he told me to be there by nine thirty.  I was there by nine fifteen yesterday.  Put on my boots and walked up...I only briefly looked at the pad site when the father came storming at me asking how i planned to get my house up there?  Answer....why a flatbead truck!  Obviously he knew that and seemed more aggitated...he said I know that but '"how"...and pointed to the pad site which now I was forced to really look at!!  OMG!!!!  He pushed up so much soil from the road frontage we would walk out our door and fall ten feet down a hill!!!  Well I told him I dont know thats your job to figure out!  He told me to go to one of the other men that was on the phone with dennis and talk to him.  What was onced a gentle giant turned into the devil himself!!  He kept telling me i was constantly changing my mind, and that we never told him about the additions...he was pulling the job...yelling...screaming...talking a mile a minute...I could not even speak a sentence.  I finally conceded with you do what you have to do here is your men...I didnt even think he heard that because he was still yelling!  I left called larry crying and so upset.  Larry left work and came.  When we got back the old man was still there working.  I stayed in the truck and Larry walked up...he opened the door looked at larry and said...I know why your here.  I owe your wife an apology.  He said he had a fight with dennis in the morning and i fell into the trap with him.  He said dennis said to pull the job but the old man refused.  He said he will make it all right for us by the end of the day.  Larry said not to go back up until Saturday.  Im sitting here and I cannot stand it.  Im going this afternoon.  I need to see what I have to work with and calm my spirits some.  So I am heading up!!
Be well,
Lisa

Monday....July 28, 2014....

Yesterday Larry and I made a trip to the property.  It was very short lived as I was NOT feeling well at all.  We put up two fence panels in the goat yard, moved some firewood we had cut out of the way of the excavators, planted the red raspberries and took some before pics.  The excavator came this morning.  I took a trip there this afternoon.  I admit I was no where near ready for what I saw.  Brought me to tears actually.  I was a little hesitant thinking they wouldnt even really make it today.  They have done such an amazing job so far and it is only half way done.  Tomorrow Larry and I will head up to hopefully see the completed project.  And exactly three weeks from today the cottage shell should be sitting right there!!
Be well,
Lisa

Saturday....July 26, 2014....

Summer Sky Festival 2014 with the Kimble family!  Gorgeous day.  Weather was cool and beautiful.  Picked bouquets of flowers, watched all of the balloons rise to the sky, took a ride in a hot air balloon...AMAZING!
Be well,
Lisa

The past couple days.....

WOW!  Ok so the last post i was hoping for some nice lingering thunder storms...well I got them.  FULL of lightening.  Lightening that took out the modem for the internet!!  So two days an no internet!!  I was thinking recently just  how much I really wanted to have wireless at the cottage.  Guess the last two days I figured out that I really want it pretty badly!  So here we are.  Two days have passed.  Great news....The excavator is scheduled to come on Monday given there are no bad weather forecasts!  So excited!!  The cottage will follow sometime in the following two weeks.  Thursday was such a pleasant day, a trip to Frederick with the girls for lunch and some shopping...and a good dentist visit for Firefly!  The weather was absolutely perfect!  Spent the evening with my Sister and her family.  Home in time to get hit with a major sinus infection.  Laying low here on Friday feeling absolutely horrible.  Not quite sure what we will get into over the weekend.  Guess it depends on how im feeling!
Be well,
Lisa

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FOR TODAY

Outside my window...Storm clouds are building.  Hoping for a nice thunderstorm.

I am thinking...How nice it would be to have an evening full of thunderstorms.

I am thankful...So much!  Family, friends, fresh produce, Just so much!

In the kitchen...Still an abundance of zuccini and yellow squash.

I am wearing...Grey capris, flowy yellow and grey print tee and flip flops.  With hair in a messy bun.

I am creating...Still creating and packing.  Meaning I am buying lovelies for the new cottage to come!

I am going...To be feeling quite nervous as the time approaches quickly for the cottage to be delivered.

I am wondering...How everything is going to fall into place.  Reminding myself...just do the next thing!!

I am reading...Still "Home to Woefield"

I am hoping...To finish the cardigan on the needles sooner than later.

I am looking forward to...The weekend as always!  Time with Larry is always something to look forward.  In the big and little things we find to do.

I am learning....That my time is not my own!

Around the house...Trying to catch up on laundry and keep up with meals in a not so functional kitchen as we pack and unload so many things.

I am pondering...Fall!

A favorite quote for today..."Life isnt about waiting on the storm to pass, its about dancing in the rain"

One of my favorite things...Watching Firefly when she doesnt know anyone is watching!

A few plans for the rest of the week:....A trip to Frederick with the girls, An evening with my sister and her family, lunch with a dear friend, Dinner date with Larry and as always sunday on the property.

Tuesday....July 22, 2014....

Its only five fifteen and im ready for yet another hot shower and to call it a day!  Oh how I wish I could!!  Seems the mosquitoes and spiders had a feast on me on Sunday and the bites are absolutely driving me crazy!!  Hot showers and benadryl are helping...however the benadryl makes me cranky enough to bother myself.  Larry will be home late tonight as he is going to mow in Hagerstown.  Thinking of a quick and easy supper for him.  Still wanting to take a few walks this evening.  And the plants will need watered as there has yet to be rain!!  Started a new cardigan on the knitting needles.  That was a pain in the rear to get started.  Hope it ends better than it started.  Found a treasure at the thrift store today though...a small bolga basket for only a dollar!  And the mail man made a nice delivery of a new book.  My life on the Wilder side.  Looks interesting.  On the back burner until the other has been finished.  Definately ready to settle in and call this a day!
Be well,
Lisa