April 29 meeting

Today's meeting with Charlie brought some visualization and a first look at his preliminary designs.  He also supplied a software program to look out the work and communicate ideas via email.

Our first attempt was to build on the same exact footprint of the current house.  As you can see from the capture below, some things look the same; some quite strikingly different.

The views are based upon the interior layout in part.  And after viewing from several angles, we made some suggestions for things to implement.  For example, we are elminating the chimney, both as an energy eater as well as a space eater.

So future shots will not include a chimney.

It's also possible for Charlie to change anything including rooflines.

And this is what the house would look like without any changes, from the marsh.

Not everything is in place (ex--Doors on the basement wall.), but after more refinement you'll have a better feel for what we are attempting.
If you have some thoughts or reactions or suggestions, kindly email them to me and we will bat them around.

The reality of this hits everytime we talk about it, but none moreso than seeing pictures.  And since I've done this before up in Mercer I have expected the rollercoaster effect with emotions running hot and cold.  Ann and I have a good balance.  Lately I've been hot while she's cool.

But at this very moment I'm the one with cold feet.  Fortunately for her, she's working, but when she gets home, we'll see.

I think what gives me the chills is the thought of living somewhere else during construction.

I've already approached Mom about moving in with her, now that she is done with jury duty.  My thoughts were that the dogs could sleep with her; the cat with dog and the birds could just fly around pooping where they please.

I sensed a little hesitancy (I think her exact words were, "Are you out of your mind?") so we may have to go to Plan B--bribery.