ENDEAVOR TO PERSEVERE

My eternal methodology for accomplishment has been to carefully set a worthwhile goal, develop a cognizant plan, work like hell, and follow the plan.

Today we sought professional counseling concerning the logistics of building a custom home on our beloved ranch.

To say a show dawg couldn't jump over the pile of documents, requirements, ought to's, shouldn't oughta's, maybe shoulda's, and just plain friendly advice would be a serious understatement.

I figgered sufficient energy, enthusiasm and sweat equity on my part would equal a record time from start to move-in. I now am slowly absorbing the reality of a step by step, hurry up and wait, market driven process.

Reckon I will assume a bunker mentality of dealing with one day at a time and not letting delays ever be on my side of the ledger.

Today we got the counseling, next week we take the first real proactive ACTIONS and thereafter we will "endeavor to persevere" (Chief Dan George, "The Outlaw Josey Wales").

Along the way, we be gonna try to enjoy ever sip of this that we can possibly squeeze from the lemon tree of reality.

Hmmmm?

Might write a book when this is over, "Custom Home Building For Dumass Ranch Hands"?