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RV Access Panorama

We asked our contractor to clear a pathway so that when we get our RV we can have pull-thru access. I have a problem with trying to back a large vehicle (trailer/5th wheel/class A) up or downhill, so we asked for the pull-thru access.

In the panoramic image below on the left side, you can see the rough exit access. The RV will enter the driveway on the right side and pull behind the house where there will be full hookups (30 Amp AC, hose bib, sewer) on the left side. Click on the image to enlarge.

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We only needed the RV space for storage of the one we may eventually get. We wouldn’t necessarily need the hookups but if we get visitors who come in an RV, we wanted them to have the option to stay in their rig. We will pull ours down the exit access enough to allow our visitors to pull behind the house. When they are ready to leave, we will pull down on the roadway and drive up the driveway and into the RV spot as they pull out.

October 8, 2010 by Arizona Panoramas Retirement

Preview of the Next Phase

other-house.jpgThe house under construction that we visited Tuesday is the exact same floor plan and exterior style as the one we’re having built. The only difference between the two is the orientation and size of the garage. Our garage door faces toward the driveway on the right and this one faces front.

Our house is at a stage where the inside and outside paint and textures along with the cabinet installation have yet to be completed. All of those are finished on the other house except for the exterior paint.

While I stood in front of the other house, I took a couple of images which I later stitched into this panoramic composite view. Click on the image to enlarge.

October 7, 2010 by Arizona Retirement

Kitchen Cabinet Selection

Yesterday, our contractor took us to another new build to show us the custom cabinets installed there. Without much deliberation, we decided to have him install this exact style and finish. Click on the image to enlarge.

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October 6, 2010 by Arizona Retirement

Arizona Home Progress Report

When we arrived in Wickenburg on Sunday afternoon, we checked on the progress of the new house. Another pleasant surprise – good progress has been made – the rough electric, water, gas and sewer are done, the insulation and dry wall are done, the exterior is wrapped and the patio has a roof over it. I climbed up the little hill on the back of the lot and took this image of where we are at this time. Click on the image to enlarge.

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October 5, 2010 by Arizona Retirement

The Last Time We Saw Our New House

We left Wickenburg on September 11, 2010. When we looked back, our house looked like this. Our contractor tells us that he has finished the topout inspection and started installing the insulation. We’re hoping to be as pleasantly surprised by the progress when we return to town next week as we were when we arrived in early September. Click on the image to enlarge.

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September 30, 2010 by Arizona Photography Retirement

The Hassayampa River – Panorama

On our last excursion to Arizona, we took some time out from house-building to do a little sightseeing. I composed this panoramic image of the Hassayampa River which runs through Wickenburg. Although it is dry in this image, it flows in the springtime and sometimes during the August/September monsoons. The presence of water ensures that the riparian vegetation stays green and lush even in the desert climate. Click on the image to see the full panorama.

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September 27, 2010 by Arizona Panoramas Retirement

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