breaking ground

Lots of people have been asking me about this...and lots of people already know the news.  THE GOOD NEWS!  But, I will share it here because who doesn't love hearing good news (even if it is the second or third or fourth time)?

The second appraisal came in close enough for the bank to approve the construction loan for our cohousing project.  As soon as it became official we scurried around to sign the mounds of paperwork and went to City Hall to pick up all the permits. This past weekend the excavator rolled in and started grinding up trees and digging up dirt.

We are all giddy with excitement.  It is finally happening.  This isn't just building a house - it's way bigger than that.  This is building a community.  The massive amount of time and effort all of us have put into this is already worth it.  Watching this become a reality...i can't really explain it (my oh my!). After thinking for a while that it might not happen and completely "checking out," we are all of sudden going full steam ahead.  I'm still adjusting.  Each day that goes by, I get more excited about our new house, our new neighbors, this way of living that makes so much sense to me, to us.  Sure, it's different and some say it's rather risky but we are going for it...and boy, are we excited!

Eric watching the excavator break ground

As Eric says: Getting this project going was like pushing a giant boulder up a HUGE hill.  A few times it threatened to crush us.  We finally reached the top of the hill and now we are running like hell trying to keep up.

It's amazing watching it come to life after all the talking, dreaming, and planning.  Obviously, I'll keep y'all posted as we move forward and start building.