Saturday, September 29, 2012

End of another week in paradise


This last week has flown by. Went to thesite today and realized I only brought one backup battery for my Nikon D90 and it was depleted, so the rest of these photos are taken with a point and shoot Canon D10. All the floor sheathing is done. I could walk around at this level and pretend where the kitchen, bedrooms etc. will be and the potential views.  Just dreaming I guess.View to Sugarloaf and Matt Lowe's Cays.... I can also see the Hopetown lighthouse but the photo did not come out too well. Back in Oct.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Tomorrow I should have a more stable platform to stand on..... the ladder was a little shaky
Weather here still great even with the occasional rain
No-see-ums and mosquitoes proliferating, but most of my physical impairments are self-induced via Havana Club admixed with Barritts Ginger Beer.
Still trying to refine exterior color choices.


The weather here has been pleasant overall, but lots of rain. This is followed by light breezes then a few nice intervals of beautiful sun and skies. It is a strange feeling to see the actual construction beginning after six years of planning and saving. The deck view and sunrise photos are both from Cliff House where I am staying on this trip. The third photo is of Clubb Lubb, built by our builder last year, a beautiful home that is also available for rent, (www,ClubbLubb.com) More Photos to follow. This is a solo trip for me to check on construction, and the lack of adult supervision was evident this AM. Ibuprofen, coffee, and water. then more ibuprofen. Along with the rain I have experienced a couple of unpredicted rum squalls which have slowed my progress to a degree. Cliff house is a wonderful rental home.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Wow does time ever fly. Quite a bit has happened since my last post. Permit for the electric service has been obtained. Construction has started, checks have been written (ouch). Concrete pilings have been poured, forms are still in place. The floir joists/rafters that run the length of the house have been placed and all leveled. Septic system, water storage tanks, and electric all in place. Arrived today via Airgate Aviation from New Smyrna Beach. Very efficient operation. The permitting and application process with Bahamas Electric Corp. was very efficient. So far, all of the administrative details regarding construction in Abaco have been very smooth and easy to accomplish. Very helpful people here.
This photo is looking east down the road leading to our lot.
Still have not decided on colors!