Halloween Progress

Happy Halloween, all. Got a message from our builder with some of the first interior shots I've seen. Very exciting! These aren't OUR house, of course, or even our same plan - but they still give a better sense of place than just empty frames do:







It occurred to us that by this time next year, if there aren't any major delays, we'll be moved in to the new house. So we decided we'll have a Halloween party next year. You're all invited. Yes you, internet.

Rail Dreams

The news today was that Mayor Winn announced phase-two plans for the Austin Light Rail, which would connect directly between Mueller, downtown, and the airport. That would pretty much rule.

Having lived in San Francisco for years, Jill and I got quite used to taking light rail pretty much everywhere (I didn't even own a car for the 5 years I lived there). Having that chance in Austin, even if it's a few years away, would be awesome.

Builder Update

Quick update from our builder, with some photos:

"We have started framing our first Duran plan home and should be ready for our Corporate Office to do their frame walk by the end of next week.





We are hanging the dry wall in the Carothers model home and should start to tape and float the seams of the dry wall at the beginning of next week.



We are framing three homes on Tom Miller Drive and getting ready to pour the foundation on five more homes.



There has also been progress made on the swimming pool park."

I'll go by soon and take some pics of my own.