I’ll have periodic updates as I continue to carry out my three year plan. As of July 2007, this has been done:
— Land search commenced, summer 2004
— Made offer on land, January 2005
— Closed on land, March 2005
— Bought blueprints for house, November 2005
— Bought trailer, October 2005
— Drilled well, May 2006
Here is the timeline for the remaining work:
— February 2008: rough-clear driveway and clear access to septic area. Install septic tank. Bring in temporary power. Build wellhouse. Install pump in well.
— March 2008: Bring trailer out to the land and hook it up to water and septic. Clear garden area and build garden fence for deer protection. Improve driveway and culvert.
— Spring of 2008: Negotiate contracts for foundation, framing, roofing, and exterior. Begin construction May or June of 2008.