Hey Spaz, You're On Your Way!

We finally got the 'gang' together today for a meeting to discuss the house build for my sister at the property.

The contractor, his sister (who runs the business part of the thing), my sister, her husband and I met for the first time all together after much back and forth and phone conver- sations.

For our part, my sister and her husband were mightily impressed; they realized that A.) these guys knew what they were talking about, and 2.) they had found people they felt comfortable with going forward with the build.

The next step, according to the contractors, is for my sister to get a set of 'stamped' plans together so the 'concrete' (no pun intended) bids can be made.

Then, as that is being done, I will be in Middle Tennessee to start scrounging around for firms or individuals who can level the building site and complete the drive-way into the property.

All of this leads us to the actual build in the spring.

Meanwhile, my personal house build (the 24'x14' slip form stone house) can begin!

Meeting With The Builder

Well, it turns out that my sister and her husband, in light of the recent economic turmoil, have decided to build without bank financing.

This is good news for me. This means I can build without having to worry about how my dirtcheapbuild will impact their bank loan and inspection.

We are gathering for a meeting with their builder this week; this is a company I have found for them, the owners of which are interested in building an insulated concrete slip form house. That is what my sister's family wants.

I will be, of course, gleaning off them!

In other news, I secured a job only 30 minutes from the house site, so I will be moving forthwith to begin my build this fall and winter.

The latest plan I'm pursuing is the use the slip form stone building methods outlined here.

Can't wait!

We also plan to plant fruit trees this fall for the future years.

Anyone have any suggestions?