Progress has been slow.
JT and I have worked most Saturdays with a chainsaw, clearing live cedar and creating large piles of dead cedar.
Guys with bulldozers are busy, super busy. Hard to find someone with the time and inclination to clear and level a pad.
Did find someone and he did a great job. So now there is a large, level area for the Riveteer, etc.
Power...had to give up on the renewable energy dream. Sigh...Initial set up is expensive, on-going battery costs and just too many unknowns...So..
Talked again with local electric provider. and again. Every time we talked, I got a different story about what was required and how much it would cost.
Electricians are busy. Super busy. Took awhile to find one with the time and inclination.... Have found one and they have been great to work with so far. Especially helpful in dealing with local utility co.
Supposedly, electrical work will begin this week.
Water meter was put in months ago. Need to trench and lay the line where we need it to go.
I have moved the Riveteer from the RV park and temporarily set up camp in Fredericksburg, at my sister's place. This to avoid another month's rent, on top of land loan payment and other expenses. (Did I mention that the utility co will not lift a finger until they've been paid in full?)
Not sure if moving to FBG was the best idea...40 min commute twice daily. Stuff in FBG, stuff in storage in KVL--none of it where it is needed or wherever I am when I need it...
But, it'll happen, I'll be living out there sometime soon. It's quiet there...
Will update again when there is sumpin to report. (super exciting pictures of power poles and 2' deep trench line, I'm sure.)
Thanks for the interest and support.