Category Archives: Nancy

movin’ on over

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Tom Childers

Apparently yesterday was a national holiday, but we hardly noticed. We’re moving! And setting up one room at a time. First, the living room and bathrooms. We won’t have natural gas in the house for a few more days, since … Continue reading →

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earth, fire, and lots of water

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Tom Childers

We finally got trenching plans from PG&E, telling us where we would have to dig to connect to the gas and electrical mains. The gas main is all the way across the street, so Brent and his crew came back … Continue reading →

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the lightspeed brigade

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Tom Childers

Alex and his crew are moving along quickly now, and the first floor framing is pretty complete. He’s now framing out the second floor, and will be placing 3rd floor joists within a few days. Here are some pics, showing … Continue reading →

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vision for the house

Posted on May 19, 2005 by Tom Childers

May 17, 2005 Ms. Linda NealSenior Planner, Town of Fairfax142 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, CA 94930 Re: Planning Application, A.P. 174-121-07 Dear Ms. Neal, We’ve read your request for additional information on our project, in the letter to Rushton-Chartock Architects on … Continue reading →

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the land

Posted on May 2, 2005 by Tom Childers

This place is gorgeous in the spring. Our property is 4/10 of an acre, and almost rectangular in shape. It is 100 feet across on Glen Drive, and over 200 feet deep, straight up hill. The front is very steep, … Continue reading →

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prelude to a dream

Posted on April 7, 2005 by Tom Childers

Nancy and I are living together in San Rafael, creating a new relationship. I’m 47, separated and getting divorced, working from home full time as a software engineer. Nancy is an interior designer/architect, working in Novato. She has just moved in … Continue reading →

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