11-19-2010, 05:52 AM
Well, we just returned from a short trip over and just a couple of thoughts:
1. A great big Mahalo to Rob Tucker who took some time out of his busy day to meet with us and go over Castleblock products and provide us with some great advice.
2. Unfortunately, when we went to visit our little lot in Nanawale, we were in for a huge disappointment.[
] When we purchased our lot 3 years ago, one of the reasons we purchased this particular parcel was that a new home was going in behind us. We felt that this would be good for the neighborhood as well as having a nice new home behind us. Well when we went past this home, our hearts literally sank. It was a disaster.[xx(] Poorly constructed, paint peeling and a yard that best could be described as a junkyard. Knowing that this would be our view, we have decided that it would not be a wise financial decision to invest in a new home with the junk in the rear.
3. Now I know that not everybody can afford a pretty new home, but I do know what pride of ownership is and that it should go along with any home regardless of income, wealth, job etc.. Unfortunately, this obviously is not as important to some people as it is us.
4. So, while the dream of building our third home has gone down in flames at least at this location we will proceed to Plan B. and not let this setback deter our desire to live in this special place. It will just take a little more time to accomplish.
5. So, I guess what can be learned from this experience is don't assume that everything will live up to your standards. Some people just don't care.
Other than this disappointment, the trip was wonderful and the place will always remain special.
Dennis
1. A great big Mahalo to Rob Tucker who took some time out of his busy day to meet with us and go over Castleblock products and provide us with some great advice.
2. Unfortunately, when we went to visit our little lot in Nanawale, we were in for a huge disappointment.[
] When we purchased our lot 3 years ago, one of the reasons we purchased this particular parcel was that a new home was going in behind us. We felt that this would be good for the neighborhood as well as having a nice new home behind us. Well when we went past this home, our hearts literally sank. It was a disaster.[xx(] Poorly constructed, paint peeling and a yard that best could be described as a junkyard. Knowing that this would be our view, we have decided that it would not be a wise financial decision to invest in a new home with the junk in the rear.3. Now I know that not everybody can afford a pretty new home, but I do know what pride of ownership is and that it should go along with any home regardless of income, wealth, job etc.. Unfortunately, this obviously is not as important to some people as it is us.
4. So, while the dream of building our third home has gone down in flames at least at this location we will proceed to Plan B. and not let this setback deter our desire to live in this special place. It will just take a little more time to accomplish.
5. So, I guess what can be learned from this experience is don't assume that everything will live up to your standards. Some people just don't care.
Other than this disappointment, the trip was wonderful and the place will always remain special.
Dennis