GETTING CLOSER EVERY DAY, BUT STILL A WAYS TO GO

by Dan | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized | 17 comments

I have been unbelievably busy the last two months and have not had the time to post. We have made substantial progress, but there is still a fair amount left to be done. The finish work takes time. I have been on island most of January and February. I did get home for a week for my dad’s 95th birthday and my mother-in- law’s 91st birthday. We are so blessed to have Brigid’s mom and my dad and mom in our lives.

As with prior posts, I will let the pictures tell the story:

View of Indigo Point from our neighbors, John and Jill‘s home that is called Sea Sight.

Views of Indigo Point from the sea

MAIN HOUSE

MASTER COTTAGE

SUMMER’S COTTAGE

THE GAZEBO

BACK IN PHOENIX WITTH DAD FOR HIS 95TH BIRHTDAY. (Pictured, right to left, Dad, dear friends Renee and Tom, my brother Randy, Brigid and me).

APPROACH TO GARAGE GRADED IN PREPARATION FOR THE CONCRETE POUR

POURING THE CONCRETE DRIVE AND SIDEWALKS

**THE CREW WORKED PRETTY MUCH NONSTOP FROM THE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CONCRETE TRUCK AT 9:00 AM UNTIL 6:30 PM**

THE FINISHED CONCRETE

STAIRWAY TO THE SEA

My gardener, Boots, said the cisterns needed to be cleaned better and if they were not, he would not drink the water. I spent a good part of a weekend cleaning cisterns with Boots. Got to keep the gardener happy.

BRINGING UP THE CONTENTS OF A SHIPPING CONTAINER

Before the concrete trucks arrived, the crew unloaded a 20′ shipping container loaded to the brim with closet systems and other items.

INSTALLED CLOSETS SYSTEMS

DOUBLE RAINBOW TO INDIGO POINT

SUNSET OVER THE POOL

ANOTHER PHOTO FROM OUR NEIGHBORS HOME

DRONE PHOTO OF INDIGO POINT FROM THIS PAST WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2022.

POTATOE BAY NEXT TO INDIGO POINT

Beware of a person who has a 45,000 lbs. excavator at his disposal. I had a Komatsu PC200 excavator on site to do grading and remove construction debris. I had the operator go down to the adjoining association beach and scrape back all the stones in one area to try create a sand beach. I had him place a few large rocks in the sand for a person to sit on while he/she puts on fins to snorkel. I also had him create small jetties on other side to help collect sand. This unauthorized work caused a bit of a stir, but people are happy with the end. result. Two weeks ago, without any desire or action on my part, I was elected to be the president of the homeowners’ association. My hope was that this brash beach building project would get me impeached right away. No luck

NEXT WEEK

A 40′ shipping container with all of our furniture has arrived in BVI. The plan is to bring it over on the large barge this coming Saturday to unload and to also finish pouring the rest of the driveway concrete. We will also bring more water trucks over to add to the cisterns and dump trucks to haul more debris away. I hope it will be the last time we need to hire the big barge for an entire day. To be sure, it will be another very busy Saturday.

THIS MONTH

The hope is that the construction will be completed by month’s end. Brigid and Summer will come down to see the finished project in late April. I go back to Phoenix later this month for a week to see my precious wife and daughter and go on a short family ski trip. I can’t wait. I miss being with Brigid and Summer dearly.

All the best/ Hugs/ Love

Dan

17 Comments

Dan Craig on March 7, 2022 at 8:10 am

Great pictures. The picture of the sunset over the pool is amazing. You are so close to successfully completing a really audacious project!
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Rick & Cathi on March 7, 2022 at 8:42 am

WOW!! All hail to El Presidente’!! Really nice work you and crew have done, well done Dan.
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Katie Mueller on March 7, 2022 at 10:05 am

This was sooooo much fun to read a view the pucks. I’m sorry you got elected president..lol! That’s what happens when you get good things done. Your home is perfection. I can’t wait to visit!
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John Galen on March 7, 2022 at 11:35 am

Mr. President

Congratulations.

Very impressive orchestration, and your commitment to detail is first cabin.
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Tom on March 7, 2022 at 12:38 pm

This looks beautiful Dan! What an accomplishment! Sorry to hear you were elected 🙂
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Cindy on March 7, 2022 at 2:13 pm

Captain, President Dan, all looks so very beautiful. I, too, love the sunset picture. I’m sure Brigid and Summer are ready for you to come hone for a bit!
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Helen on March 7, 2022 at 8:02 pm

Your new home is beautiful Dan! I’m pretty sure Brigid & Summer will okay it! What an adventure for you all!
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- Dan on April 15, 2022 at 6:21 am
  
  Helen
  Brigid and Summer arrive tomorrow.
  Love.
  Dan
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Barbara Nelson on March 8, 2022 at 6:43 pm

Absolutely Beautiful!!
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Jennifer Anderson on March 10, 2022 at 3:32 pm

What an incredibly beautiful place to call home!!
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- Dan on April 15, 2022 at 6:20 am
  
  Jennifer
  Thank you.
  Dan
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Lisa Mahan on March 11, 2022 at 7:34 pm

What an absolute labor of love! I enjoyed every single picture! The attention to detail is nothing short of amazing. What a wonderful, successful life you have created for yourself Dan! I’m SO happy to see all of this unfold!
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- Dan on April 15, 2022 at 6:19 am
  
  Lisa,
  Thank you
  Dan
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Teresa Romanowski on March 20, 2022 at 11:43 am

Such a massive undertaking Dan and what an amazing outcome! Just lovely.
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- Dan on April 15, 2022 at 6:18 am
  
  Teresa,
  Thank you.
  Dan
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Barbara Morgan on March 28, 2022 at 2:51 pm

Hi Dan, you are amazing. You had a dream and vision that came from following your heart and intuition! I am so impressed with your dedication to execute your plan. So happy that you are close to completion and will have more time with Brigid and Summer. Super excited to hear more and make the journey to see Indigo Point. 🙂

I officially retired on March 4th. I have new email address. bmorga58@outlook.com.
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- Dan on April 15, 2022 at 6:18 am
  
  Barbara,
  Thank you.
  Hugs
  Dan
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