Interim part 2

Later in April 2010 we secured the second lot.  This picture is roughly pointed down the property line on the west side, from the street to the bayou.  It is very close to where our driveway will enter the property.

...and a little further in on the same line.  Very green in the spring.

Late in the afternoon it was nice down by the bayou.  It will be sweet to come home to this view in the afternoon, although a postage stamp back yard surrounded by 6' cedar privacy fence and shingled rooflines in every direction does have its charm, I suppose.

The inviting spot that just gave us a good vibe...

The view to the front from the bayou bank on the 2nd lot...I can barely see Big Blue up on the street.  Note the big live oak  with the 45 degree lean on the left side of the picture.  It was home to a thriving honey bee colony, as you will see later.  I was a little worried that they were the africanized variety and I would end up sprinting for the bayou one day - but it never came to that.

This is the "twin oak" that will end up just back and to the side of the screen porch.  One of those limbs is crying out for a swing (might end up with a swing by the bayou, also.)

This just about takes care of the acquisition stage.  We'll transition to the "whip it into shape" orchestrated by Staff Sargeant Brian, who determined that about 69 of these trees needed to release their carbon content back into the environment.  Unleash the STIHL FARMBOSS!