There is plenty left to do in the yard, but we are itching to get started on the house itself. Right now it is just a matter of waiting... mostly waiting for the architect. My patience is wearing very thin, but Russell has remained calm and level-headed. In the meantime, we have sketched some of the more complex and expensive parts of the house, like the kitchen, and even mocked it up in the actual space with some plywood. Very helpful, especially in order to see whether the island would make sense spatially.
I downloaded Google SketchUp7 software for free and did a rendering of the kitchen space. Probably should have read the directions first... but after a few hours of tinkering, I got some decent results. The major questions that remain are: Do we have to install a hood over the cooktop? Is the fancy Advantium wall oven we saw at Home Depot worth it? Where should the garbage cans go? Will the lack of overhead cabinets look odd, or will all the nice south-facing window area make up for it?Just want to close with a thank-you: the county administrator who auctioned off the property in March stopped by today for a visit. That was very kind of you, Kent! Come by again in a few months when we have the house itself fixed up.
Hello B&B! Love the new plans! I hope the ball starts rolling for you two. Robert and I flew out to NH and we got Hitched yesterday in Bedford, NH. Where we also put an offer in on a house! It was accepted and we are waiting for the inspections and comp's to come in. It was built in 1976 and is mostly glass, on a acre and a half, some what wooded. We love it! The MLS# is 4024035 if you want to take a look. It is so crazy. The people in NH are so nice and I can wait to get my butt up there. This is all on the down low since he hasn't told his students yet.
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