Category: Groovy Ranch

Building Groovy Ranch: Update 31
I can’t tell you how many folks have told us that once the exterior work on a house build is done, the interior work goes very slowly. Nay, Nay! Our builder, Terry, and his subs are moving so quickly, there’s a real possibility of moving in by October! OK, before I get to the nuts…

A Very Special Groovy Ranch Update: House, Blogiversary, and Book
Freedom Is Groovy celebrated another birthday this past weekend. Mr. Groovy published his very first post three years ago. While it feels like we began this blog yesterday, it also feels like we’ve known so many of you for our entire lives. We’re very grateful to you—our readers, and our friends in the community. Before…

Building Groovy Ranch: Update 29
Groovy Ranch keeps chugging along. Here’s this week’s update. TV and Internet and Cable, Oh My! Aside from satellite, CenturyLink is our only option for internet. CenturyLink, however, doesn’t offer TV service directly. It only integrates with DIRECTV. But here’s the rub. DIRECTV forces you to commit to a two-year contract. And while DIRECTV offers…

Building Groovy Ranch: Update 28
Groovy Ranch is moving along. Here’s the latest news. Lighting Terry’s electrician, Skeet, is almost done with the rough-in work. Here’s a picture of the recessed lights in the living area. So You Want to Be Your Own GC (General Contractor)? Check out this photo of these sliding glass doors. Do you see anything wrong…

Building Groovy Ranch: Update 27
Hello Friends! We’ve got a lot going on this week so let’s get right to it. Fireplace Update Mr. Groovy mentioned in his last update we needed to choose our gas fireplace. We had already decided to go with a low profile, gas fireplace. A low profile fireplace is also referred to as a linear…