Our Casa
Date: 08/21/2006
Our "Casa en Mexico" - Cueramaro, Guanajuato October 2004
Work Begins
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Work begins - You can see remaining front wall from the original adobe (pink) as work begins to place the footings for our house. November 1999
Work Begins
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The footings are placed deep in the ground and all the pillars for the house are steel reinforced cement. November 1999
Work Begins
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We learned too late that property law places the property line at the middle of adobe walls and not the outside edge.
Pillar Problems
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One of the workmen looking at the placement of a pillar for the house.
Work Begins
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Looking towards the back of the property as workmen place footings. November 1999
Fireplace
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The fireplace in the front room, shortly after painting - October 2004
Front Room
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The front room from the bar, shortly after furniture began to arrive. October 2004
Front Room at Christmas
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Fireplace and front room at Christmas - 2005
Hallway
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The central hallway, leading from the front room to the dining room. October 2004
Hallway at Christmas
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Hallway shortly after the Christmas tree went up. December 2004
Dining Room
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The dining room with the first furniture to arrive from Liverpool. October 2004
Lupita in Kitchen
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Lupita testing our new stove in the kitchen. October 2004
Kitchen Cabinets
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Kitchen cabinets going up over the sink. December 2004
Kitchen Cabinets
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Another view of the kitchen cabinets going up. Every addition is a family affair. December 2004
Kitchen Cabinets
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The kitchen cabinets are finished off with final details. May 2005
Kitchen Cabinets
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In the kitchen, looking towards the dining area.
Kitchen Cabinets
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Microwave and cabinets between the stove and the refrigerator. May 2005
Kitchen
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The comedor, with new paint scheme and florescent light (finally). I keep thinking it is nearing completion, but I never really know. January 2006
Kitchen
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Another view of the comedor from the dining room.
Stairway
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Curving stairway leading upstairs. October 2004
Stairway at Christmas
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Curving stairway at Christmas, December 2004
Stairway
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The stairway is finished with the addition of more stain below the stairs and a door on the storage space below.
Family Fotos
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Chest at the base of the stairs - December 2004
Family Fotos
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In every Mexican home, the display of family photos and memories is very important. The family tableau in our home - December 2005
Family Room Upstairs
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Part of the family room upstairs. October 2004
Family Room Upstairs
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The family room is beginning to take shape as the furniture arrives. May 2005
Master Bedroom
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The master bedroom upstairs. October 2004
Master Bedroom
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Master bedroom - closer look at the doorway the the balcony. October 2004
Master Bedroom
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Bed and night stands arrive for the master bedroom. November 2004
Master Bedroom
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Following the Christmas season in 2006, the master bedroom is beginning to reach completion.
Master Bedroom
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Dresser and mirror in the master bedroom. The mirror is showing the reflection of the bed and balcony. November 2004
Master Bath
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Tub, shower, and jacuzzi in master bedroom. October 2004
Master Bath
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With the addition of a sink and mirror from Sam's Club in January 2006, the bath in the master bedroom is now nearly complete.
Master Bath
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Life in Mexico can be quite nice, if you aren't in too big of a hurry.
Washer
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At the rear of the house, behind the kitchen, is a service area where our washer and dryer reside. After many adventures, a working washer arrived from Liverpool in May 2005
Dinner from the Oven
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Stuffed acorn squash - the first thing I got a chance to prepare in our oven in Cueramaro. October, 2005
Dinner in Morelia Apartment
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Preparing raviolis for dinner in my condo in Morelia. Yes, we have all the things you need to cook anything you like. The trick is knowing where the right markets are...