I know I am slack.  The whole process has been exhausting and VERY time consuming, but very rewarding!!  This is a relatively new photo of the house.  I have planted some plants since this was taken, but you get the idea.  eventually the roof will go on the deck but in the mean time we are enjoying it just the way it is.  We are hopefully moving over to the house in the next 2 weeks!! There are a few things to do to get it to council standards . . . more supports for the wast pipe suspended under the house, a few minor additions to the gas pipes, some wiring to cover over, a little bit of guttering to fix up, and a back step!!