The permit is closed! Final inspection passed. We are putting the finishing touches on the house. We are painting the trim blue around the windows and putting up shutters and finishing interior details. John had to special order a ridicously high smoke stack to put on top of the chimney. This was to pass permit (our permit is closed!). The rose bush bloomed for Easter and despite being covered with dirt from the excavation and being totally neglected for 2 years. 