Pelican Drive: Making progress - setting a move in date.

We are finally doing it.

Twenty five years ago we bought a property at Pelican Pointe on Last Mountain Lake in Saskatchewan. Our kids grew up, their Dad passed away, yet all this time I dreamed of living at the lake. Finally, with a new spouse, two children, four step-children, six grandchildren and another grand child on the way, the dream of my new home is becoming a reality.

The home was custom designed, in 2007, by Robinson Residential in Regina, Sk. The basement is being built by a local contractor and the main floor and loft are being built and brought in by Conquest Manufacturing in Altona, Manitoba.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Making progress - setting a move in date.

The pile of dirt is gone and the big hole in gone. This picture was taken Oct. 2nd.

We now have a cistern and septic tank. They were installed last week and the backfilling is done.
Sask. Energy was scheduled for last week, but as of Saturday had not trenched. They have been out to the site and are ready to go. No word from Sask. Power. Rumour has it that Sask. Power will be out in the near future. We can only hope.

The crew from Conquest is coming out tomorrow to try and finish off. I am arranging the mover for October 22nd. We are moving in some of the antiques from Regina and I have purchased new furniture and appliances for the main floor.

Plumber needs to be arranged once the gas line is in. He can then hook up the water works in the house. Hoping to have heat, water and electricity by Nov. 13th. Would like to have one of my grandson's 3rd birthday party in the new place.

A dusty view of the flooring and baseboard. We went with Tarkett Fibrefloor. We have pets and kids so needed something very durable. This is durable, washable and perfect for a home at the lake. The baseboards are pine and stained to match the cabinetry.

On the pointe looking back towards the house. In June there was only a little pink palace sitting there.

We have had a lot of visitors come out to look at the house. Some people have even brought other friends and family with them. I guess this is one way to meet new people

There is a lot of talk in the area about the house that materialized out of nowhere almost over night. A customer of Herman's with a place at a beach up the lake was telling us that lots of people are talking about the instant blue house at Pelican Pointe.

Pelicans at Pelican Pointe - what a concept!

Storm clouds over the pointe. The little streak on the lake is a boat rushing to beat the storm.

I am thankful every day to be fortunate enough to have this place of wonder to retreat to. This picture makes me remember that no matter how much this build has stressed me out, there is something greater than any of us. And this house will be done soon, so I can be even more thankful.