The Woods in Summer
When I was looking for property, I deliberately looked during the late fall and early winter, when the leaves were off the trees and the lay of the land was visible. Prior to this trip, I had never been to … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Property
The House Site
Before I closed on the purchase of my property in February, 2008, I hired Jeff Walker, a soil engineer, to verify that I would be able to obtain a septic tank permit. He did so, and specified an area where … Continue reading →
The Bull Hog
What kind of a title is that for a post?? Is he referring to a bull hog and using the wrong name (should be a boar) or is he referring to something else? Something else, indeed! After being sued in … Continue reading →
Cool Architecture
For many years, I’ve been attracted to unconventional architecture, perhaps because of my affinity for sculpture. I’ve often thought that houses are “livable sculptures” and perhaps that is why I like organic architecture. I have three copies of Woodstock Handmade … Continue reading →
Realizing a Life’s Dream, Part 2
The driveway is finished. One of my neighbors took the following pictures: This view is from near the top of the hill, looking down towards the road. Quite a difference from the previous picture, huh?
Continue reading →Realizing a Life’s Dream
Since I was a pre-teen, I have wanted to build a “neat” house tucked into the woods. I currently own a tiny portion of an ecosystem that was once more common in South Florida than it now is: a tropical … Continue reading →