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Finally we are on our way! After turning in our building plans in April and struggling with variances, set backs and such the city of Lincoln City issued permits July 30, 2008. The waiting was becoming excruciating! Our hope has always been to get the remodeled house closed to the weather by fall. Of course with our current weather conditions that seems less of a concern as some days feel like fall has already arrived. Having been told the permits would be ready the 30th Arne was able to arrange the excavator, Chris, (from Brian Clompton Excavation) to start the same day. He did an incredible job over two days and the ground was ready for the new foundation. As every time before (mall, furniture store, wet lands etc) Brian's team has done the almost impossible in a short amount of time. Chris also survived a night on the couch, and Colleen's dinner. He gave up his family time to be able to get to work early the next morning and not drive home. We continue to hold a special place in our hearts for such a hard worker and his son who is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for an in-operable brain tumor. Once again we have been blessed to meet special people who remind us to not take our lives for granted and appreciate everyone we meet. Check out the photos to see our expanded footprint and Chris's exceptional work. The foundation team showed up Tues. August 5th, the following week and by Friday had not only poured the concrete footings but pulled the forms. So we are on to the pony walls and subfloor. All these tasks have been professionally supported by great people but the next step will be up to us. Sunday, August 17th will begin demolition of the old house. Have any frustrations you need to work out? Grab a crow bar or hammer and join us. From the roof to the floor all old parts will be sent down the road to prepare for all the new!! And remember our deal, a day of work and you earn a weekend in the house........just may take awhile before we can pay up!!!!!!