INDIGO POINT MOVES CLOSER TO COMPLETION AS THE YEAR 2021 COMES TO AN END

by Dan | Jan 1, 2022 | Uncategorized | 19 comments

The work on Indigo Point continues. In late November, I returned to Phoenix for Thanksgiving. I was back on site by December 1st and stayed until December 15th when I returned home to Phoenix to celebrate Christmas. The time on site is hectic and goes by quickly. By the time I depart for home, I am pretty beat and I am ready to relax and enjoy my time with Brigid and Summer. The exterior synthetic stucco (Dryvit) has been applied to the exterior of all of the buildings. The interior tile is laid and most of the interior painting is done. The exterior tile which resembles coral stone is going in currently. The Mitsubishi split system air conditioning is being installed. The plumbers are setting the pumps, filters and pressure tanks for each unit. The formwork to reconstruct the stone stairway down to Summer’s seaside cottage is complete and the stones are being placed. The landscape contractor has visited the site and has come up with a plan. Boots, our gardener, has started planting coconut, mango and citrus trees. Two 20′ shipping containers will be unloaded at the site the first few days of the new year. One contains all the cabinetry, vanities and countertops. The other container is filled with the first of the home goods and furnishings. The container with the majority of the furniture should arrive in late January. A container with the windows and doors for the garage and garage doors should arrive shortly thereafter.

Here are photos to give you a better update in pictures:

SUMMER’S SEASIDE COTTAGE:

Cistern in foreground. Equipment enclosure to the left.

Form work for the stairway to Summer’s Cottage

Stones placed in concrete. There will be grout added between the stones to make the walkway smoother.

MASTER COTTAGE:

The base of the rear patio and the entry planter have yet to receive a coating of the synthetic plaster.

The light fixtures and fans have been installed in the master cottage.

MAIN HOUSE:

GUEST ROOMS:

THE FOLKS WHO MAKE THIS ALL HAPPEN:

The construction crew has changed over time based on the work being performed. This is the finishing crew which includes the electricians, plumbers, painters, plasterers and rock masons. The foreman, Poncho, is kneeling in the front row in the middle wearing the black t-shirt.

The construction crew would not get to the site each day without my barge captain, Devon, and first mate, Nigel. Devon is on the right and Nigel on the left. I don’t try to pilot the barge. Devon is a master at it and never loses his cool. Without Nigel’s cat like leaps and great finesse with the lines, the barge would not get tied up to the dock. There is always wind and waves and landing the barge is no easy feat.

This is my gardener, Boots. He does the work of about three men once he gets his cup of coffee. He has now planted 20-30 coconut trees. He also has plenty of mango and pineapple trees on the way. Boots teaches me the local terminology and gives me lots of direction. He says that I am a “Real Soldier” and a “Roughneck” because I am not afraid to work and get my hands dirty. I take these as sincere compliments. He also tries to teach me how to do certain things with the regular admonition that “You have to use your head man!” Boots was the gardener for the prior owners, Ron and Claire Rowe. He will tell you that “he came with the property.” We are glad he did.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The construction should be substantially completed by the middle of February. We hope that all the furniture is in place by the end of February. Once we are confidant that everything is operational and we feel settled, we will start to reach out with invitations to come visit. We can’t wait to share Indigo Point with family and friends.

Best wishes to you and your families for a healthy, happy and fruitful 2022.

19 Comments

John on January 1, 2022 at 7:07 pm

It is looking good. One question. Does it come with a window washer?
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- Dan Rye on January 1, 2022 at 10:53 pm
  
  John,
  we were hoping you would do all the windows. Not much pay, but plenty of beers.
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  - John on January 1, 2022 at 11:34 pm
    
    Sounds good I have my supplies packed and waiting.
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- Chris Wallwork on March 9, 2022 at 10:48 am
  
  Wow Dan!
  That is phenomenal.
  Amazing house. I am very impressed. I have not seen you for years and had no idea you were on such a bold journey.
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  - Dan on April 15, 2022 at 6:20 am
    
    Hey Chris,
    Thanks
    Dan
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Barbara on January 1, 2022 at 7:08 pm

Wow! Amazing! Beautiful! And agree with Boots, Dan, you are not afraid to get in and do the hard work! I am so very excited for you Ryes — a dream coming to fruition is pretty awesome. Thank you so much for sharing the journey with all of us. So much love and good times will be had by you three plus in your new place!
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- Dan on January 1, 2022 at 8:44 pm
  
  Thank you Barb. We can’t wait for the Basalone Family Singers to come to visit!
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Katie Mueller on January 2, 2022 at 12:35 am

It looks soooo beautiful I’m so excited for you family and excited to come visit! Great job Dan!
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- Dan Rye on January 2, 2022 at 1:20 pm
  
  Thank you Katie. I can’t wait to get it completed and have you, Mike and the girls come visit.
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Ginger on January 2, 2022 at 3:19 pm

It looks FABULOUS!!! Can’t wait to see it in person!!!
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Mary Kelly on January 3, 2022 at 1:10 pm

Wow, what an accomplishment for all of you! Congratulations! We have enjoyed all of your updates. Thanks for sharing.
Irish Blessings,
Your Cousin,
Mary (Entenman) Kelly☘️
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- Dan on March 6, 2022 at 2:00 pm
  
  Thanks Mary. I can’t wait to have you and your family down to visit.
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Emily Helgeson on January 28, 2022 at 4:00 pm

Wow! Looks great Dan. Really enjoy your blogs!
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- Dan on March 6, 2022 at 1:59 pm
  
  Thanks Emily
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Court on January 28, 2022 at 7:45 pm

It all looks so beautiful! Great job Dan, and excellent job leading the crew 🙂
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- Dan on March 6, 2022 at 1:59 pm
  
  Thanks Court
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Karin and Josh Falness on February 22, 2022 at 8:06 pm

On this snowy Minnesota day, Josh and I decided to check out your progress- everything looks amazing- especially those windows and the views 🙂 So fun to see the progression!
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- Dan on March 6, 2022 at 1:48 pm
  
  I can’t wait for you and the girls to visit.
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Kim on March 7, 2022 at 9:46 am

Sorry we missed you in Phoenix but we can see how busy you are at the new home. Everything is so beautiful! We can’t wait to see the finished product!
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