Challenges!

The land that we purchased is gorgeous and inspiring but the house on the property presents challenges.  Upon moving in, we discovered a significant mold problem which gave Jackie respiratory problems.  In addition, there were serious electrical and plumbing deficiencies.  We hired a contractor who tore out our kitchen, one bathroom and much more.  We've been living out of boxes in 3 rooms, eating smoothies, salads and take-out. 

Hiring folks to do work over here is a special challenge.  Seattle companies don't want to cross the water and local companies are unimpressive or unresponsive.  We finally found a good plumber out of Gig Harbor and got ahold of a Vashon Island electrician.  Hopefully the house will be put back together before it gets cold.  We've expended far more resources earmarked for farm infrastructure mitigating house problems than anticipated.

The house is a double-wide manufactured home.  I'd never even set foot in one of these before--cheap junk is perhaps the most apt description of this house.  Everything is weak, flimsy, poorly-constructed and just cheaply done.  So, we're trying to shore it up the best we can; the land is the reason we are here.