We're rapidly approaching the end of the year and Annee and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

2005 has been busy for us with the new hacienda under construction. Other than a few side trips hither and yon, all our efforts have gone to the construction project, which has a finish date of March 1, 2006. By then we will be in our "moving" mode and really have our hands full.

Since our last entry on this site, the outside has been wrapped up, with the base stucco coat applied. This week the color coat will be completed and we can start our final grade, weather permitting. Inside, all sheet rock is hung and textured and the painter starts all interior painting this week.

Shower tile work is 50% done and floor tile is just a week away. All cabinets are under construction and those will go in probably mid-January.

Before the first snows fell I got some of my key trees in, so as weather permits, I'll proceed with my landscaping now that final grades are about complete. The next three months are going to be busy, but we'll keep you posted on progress.

Below are some up to date pics on hacienda progress.

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