Brandon ... was really discouraged going into this weekend, then had time to recharge, now feeling well rested
Ben ... been feeling sick (a smidge) but doing stuff anyway ... lost water bottle and retrieved it again
Shelley ... worked in the garden today ... so fun ... I love working in the garden (it's looking beautiful)
Sequoia ... went to OMSI today with Mommy and Daddy ... been really happy today compared to entire last week
WWWs from last time
<s>Shelley ... invite Jerry to do the service ... by tomorrow</s> (but he was out of town)
Shelley ... obtain and peruse the Daybreak bylaws to see if they have stuff we can use ... by next call (did read website, need to contact Ted for bylaws)
<s>Ben ... find a contact for Sabin Green ... by next call
Ben ... buy a copy of Creating a Life Together ... by next call</s> (it should arrive tomorrow)
Jason won't be available until after tomorrow ... might be busy with the new baby
Ben's thoughts
Plus ... I can totally imagine myself living in the ADU 15 years from now, doing creative stuff at my desk, looking at the Japanese maple, having some cool job in Portland, possibly even living there with a life partner
Main Reservation ... believe fortune favors those who keep their options open, and committing to this closes off a lot of options ... I'd be committing to not move for 10 or 15 years (doesn't match up with my recent history of 1 move per year) ... then of course my job search would be limited to the Portland area
Willing to start working with the architects, knowing that we can quit in the middle (having spent some money) if necessary
Shelley's thoughts
I think we should go for it ... I think it will enrich all of our lives ... living in a smaller amount of property for more humans is socially responsible ... this is a big house and a big plot of land for how many people are living here
We've always viewed this home as a 30-year home ... I never really planned to get out ... there could be other "safety valve" options
Brandon's thoughts
I say yes ... you guys have done a pretty good job of covering the positives and negatives
First, we do need to come to an agreement that spells everything out, to prevent hidden expectations and frustration when they aren't met
Ben/Sanders Contract concept
Split three ways almost everything
Other details stored on Ben's computer and the TypeWith.Me