by Flower Farmer | Jul 28, 2009 | Early years
July, 2009 As work begins on Foster Road, I am selling my house in the city. It’s not easy to say goodbye after twenty years, and I will miss many things about my home and its garden. When I purchased the turn of the century bungalow, there was much to be done—new...
by Flower Farmer | Jul 23, 2009 | Early years
July, 2009 The excavation for the addition and garage footings began over a week ago but was delayed with all the rain we’ve had. It’s encouraging that we will soon pour footings and that Clark will be finished with his big roofing project and can concentrate on...
by Flower Farmer | Jul 6, 2009 | Early years
Re-cap July, 2009 Before work on the foundation can begin, the old well needs to be retired and connections from the new well to the pressure tank need to be completed. And now it’s gone....
by Flower Farmer | Jul 3, 2009 | Early years
July, 2009 At long last, the building permit has been secured. Everyone at the zoning office in Skaneateles was very helpful and I thank Debbie, Todd and Suzanne for their patience and guidance. It was exciting to post the permit in the window and know that work could...
by Flower Farmer | Jul 1, 2009 | Early years
July, 2009 As we wait for the permit to be issued the crew of Clark’s Home Improvement began interior demolition today. I’ve worked with Clark before and I know he’ll do a good job. But after so many months of planning and waiting—for financing, and plans and permits...