Saturday, November 16, 2024

To be included, or considered

dimmer switches as default

select smart features with app interface 

large white paper lantern chandelier(s), modern and Japanese

shoji-style sliding doors, or variants, throughout

Chinese latticework railings demarcate dining room

inset, circular Moon Gate entry to dining room

bookshelves and large landscape window in dining room

blonde to mahogany even-grained woods

built-in lighting track above baseboards in key hallways

handrail in key hallways

Seat and rails in shower/bath

blackout curtains in bedrooms and bathrooms 

pair of stainless steel-topped counters at side entry t-sh

built-in alcove system for porcelain display

built-in sound system unit, integrated speaker zones

functioning, secure-able shutters for exterior windows 

large, lockable farmhouse doors for courtyard

decking / paving stone inner-perimeters of courtyard 

potted plants create some borders in courtyard

side patio for grilling with brick/stone base at shed porches 

ceiling fans on front porch and courtyard deck

For example...


 

Monday, November 11, 2024

Working at Home Day - Example

5:25 - awaken slowly in bed (robe)

5:40 - out to the kitchen - feed dog, make coffee

6:00 - breakfast #

6:30 - check grounds

7:00 - ablutions (work-wear) 

7:30 - 11:30 - situated and working, Work Session 1 (3.5 hours)

11:30 - 1:00 - extended lunch #

1:00 - 4:30 - Work Session 2 (3.5 hours)

4:30 - 6:00 - garden and grounds # (farm-wear)

6:00 - 7:15 - simple dinner, clean-up (lounge-wear)

7:30 - 10:00 - sports feature on the big screen (beer, snacks) #

10:15 - evening check and lock

10:30 - bed

Schedule: A Fine Solo Day at Little Pasture

5:25 - awaken slowly in bed (robe)

5:40 - out to the kitchen - feed dog, make coffee

6:00 - small breakfast and relaxation in the inner courtyard #

7:00 - ablutions (farm-wear) 

7:30 - 10:30 - garden and grounds #

10:30 - 11:30 - brunch (2 eggs, sausage, biscuit, coffee/tea, juice)

11:30 - 1:30 - writing (w/ small snack) 

1:30 - 3:30 - news, life admin, outreach

3:30 - 6:00 - garden and grounds (farm-wear) #

6:00 - 7:15 - dinner (spinach, salmon, stuffed tomatoes), clean-up (lounge-wear)

7:30 - 10:00 - sports feature on the big screen, (beer, snacks) #

10:15 - evening check and lock

10:30 - bed

 



 

 

Saturday, November 9, 2024


 

Numerical Sketch - Required Financial Resources

10 acre custom farm with 2.5 BR / 2.5 BA custom-built home

Land:

10 acres, apx./avg  =  120  / 170 /  180  /  200  /                 AVG. = (670/4)                     $168,000

House:

2.5 br, 2.5 ba, custom                                                                                                               $375,000

Other:

Road, grounds and outbuildings                                                                                        $50,000

Utilities                                                                                                                                   $50,000

Permits and Fees                                                                                                                 $15,000

Furnishings (all)                                                                                                                  $40,000

TOTAL    $698,000   

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Max. campus version     $1M

Full version                       $650,000

Light version                    $400,000

Little Pasture - Brief Sketch

 

Brief Sketch - Little Pasture - Overview - Vision - Manifestation


10 acres

1/3 - forest

1/3 - pasture

1/3 - domestic


Home

2 1/2 BR (MBR, GBR, 1/2 in L/O)

2 1/2 BA (MBR, GBR, 1/2 near L/O)

K, DR, LR, W/D


Special Features:

Courtyard with Walkways

Theater / Sports Hall

Deluxe Cupboard-Storage

Library/Office 

Pet Room

Game Day Food

Potato chips and onion dip Smoked salmon, cr ch, toast points Cheese board European salami Duck liver with port pate Crackers and baguette  ...