Continuation of setting footers... - Day 13

Notice Ridg's new hair cut...short and sleek.

Footers are Being Set - Day 12

We are so fortunate to have our friend Eric helping us with our project. Nick and Eric have been very busy the past two days working on our footers.

This is one of the most important phases of the project... setting a good foundation. Building a solid base is essential for growth and sustainability. Sounds like I am at work... always preaching about the importance of a good foundation.

The days have been hot and long. Ridg has been taking it easy but is still looking over the project.

The celebration continues, our dearest friend MonkE brought  a bottle of champagne over to toast the first FULL day of work for Nick and Eric. I have a feeling we will be celebrating every little milestone with this bunch. Bill, Peter, and of course Chili (MonkE's dog) joined us.

Views from the Property

It may be a small lot but man the views are incredible.

Uncompaghre Mountain Range

  

San Juan Mountain Range

FINALLY...Ground Breaking

Day 2: July 8, 2010

Well... it is official Nick and Johanna have broken ground on their property. Ridg approved the inspection of the backhoe.

Nick's dad, had the honors of running the backhoe.

Overseeing the work...

working hard and making things happen.

Dipping the trench for the footers.

Making sure everything is balanced... aren't we all.

Father and Son in action!

Day 3: July 9, 2010

Construction Loan Signed!!!

Blessing of the Land

DAY 1: July 7, 2010

Our dear friends Bill and Beth insisted (with great delight) to bless our land before we broke ground. We are so lucky to have friends like Bill and Beth.

The ceremony was short and sweet but essential to our upcoming journey. Bill hung prayer flags which were blessed in Nepal. These flags have great symbolism. They were blessed for their beloved friend, George, who is actually a beloved friend to all who live in Ridgway.   Nick and I were not as fortunate as many here in Ridgway who knew George well. We only met him on a few occasions, however, we have heard many amazing stories about his love of life and adventure.

Nick and I broke ground together, aw... how cute!

Beth poured some soil from their property. Inspected by Ridg, of course. This was a way of sharing their good luck with building their house with us. Next Bill guided us in a little blessing the Tibetan way.

We are so lucky to have friends & neighbors like Bill and Beth. We are even luckier that Nick's dad and his step mom, Von, were here to share this experience with some.