The Beginning

The Beginning was over a year old ago when we found a lovely old home in the historic NorthEast section of St. Pete that matched what Annette wanted in a neighborhood with what Jerry wanted in a geographic location (sunny Florida)...only thing it was too small and needed to be added onto so that we can live to our old ages there. So we decided to do something we had always said we'd never do, remodel an old home. The only sensible thing we've done is deciding NOT to be living in it as the remodel/addition is going on. Of course, that means it is 14 months later and we're STILL not living in Florida.

I probably should have started this blog at the beginning of this journey...but I was not a blogophile at that time...so better late than never. I'm sure I'll remember all the important or humorous points of the last 14 months at some time or other.

So where are we today? Waiting for approvals from the City, anticipated to be July 18th. Have moved plants and trees that were close to the parts of the house that will be demolished. Have plants we love. Have hired a contractor. Have hired our architect to be head "bulldog" during construction. Have met with a Geri Willingham who is going to design and install some stained glass windows for us. have narrowed down roof tile colors and shapes we like. have narrowed down the stucco and trim colors we like. Have decided on flooring (generally). ETc. etc. etc.

As of today, the estimate for completion is March 2009. Keep fingers crossed.