My camera takes panorama shots...who knew?

      So as you probably know if you've been following this blog, the roof is going on de house.
And they are starting to stucco the interior walls and put in the windows. Major progress. We hope to have the house inclosed soon as hurricane season is upon us.
      JimBob are in full-on purchase mode trying to nail down the floor tile, swimming pool tile, deck railings and anything else that hasn't been decided. Hurry up. Spend money that you don't have! Just get it done! Whatever!

      How do you like the outdoor pavillion next to the pool. Bring chairs, maybe a towel?

      Check out the Great Room with it's finished ceiling. That's bamboo flooring in between the rafters, not that we're planning on any walking upside down. We are going for modern with a Caribbean twist. Groovey, huh. Lots and lots of glass for Jim to wash!

      Here you can see that the sub-roof with insulation is in place, waiting for the shingling. Our contractor has to be certified by the manufacturer before he can start putting on those shingles.  Here's a better shot of the roof inside. We like the variegated color. All of our cabinetry will be made from the same bamboo. Interior doors as well.

       Now we're down at the parking level looking back up at the house. You can see that the pool really sticks out into the view. There will be a bench in the water at the view's edge. Can you say, "Pass me a rum punch?"

      Here's that view again. You will see our closest neighbors. Down there to the right. Our beach is right where that sailboat is anchored. We're thinking about getting a kayak. But anyone could swim out to that boat.  This shot makes the bay look far away. It's not.

      This is the how the house looks from down the hill. But you've seen this angle before. My drawings and real life are starting to converge! Coming next...tile and windows. Stay tuned!

     

It's beginning to feel like home.

     There's been a big jump forward with our home project. The 'home' now has walls. The big pour was a couple of weeks ago, and now they have removed most of the wooden forms to reveal what appears to be a house! Here you can see the two outdoor pavilions. The closest will be a dining area, and the furthest away will be a seating area overlooking the pool and water view. Got chairs?

      This view is looking up the main entrance staircase towards the dining pavilion and front door. To the left is the pool and main lounging deck. The walls of the house will be white stucco on this floor. Down below we have chosen a darker brown color, Similar to some of the natural stone surrounding this staircase.

      This photo is of the back patio area. You can look through the den out to the water. Just to the bottom left will be the bar-b-q grill. The roofing materials are stored under those tarps at the right. Roofing should begin in a week or so. First they have to finish prepping all the rafters.

      Here's the view from the master bedroom deck looking over at the den and the front part of the house. The windows are 'on-island' and should go in right along with the roofing. Our contractor has moved into hyper-mode.


     


      Check out the house from afar. It's really all falling into place! We are so excited. Pack those bags!