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Barking mad
· ·Prolific Speedmaster HoarderI am in my early sixties and should be thinking about retirement, something I have noticed a lot of members doing recently (clever people). Me, no, let's just embark on what could be the most stressful exercise in my life so far.
For more years that I can remember I have wanted to do a home stay or boutique resort and so about five years ago I set the wheels in motion and started searching for the right location. This took longer than expected and several location changes until I happened on what I believe is the perfect location for me. Sorted, location identified, land purchased and Covid. Covid put the brakes on everything as we know, including the processing of the land.
Twelve months ago I sold our business and all has started in earnest, it has also proved to me that I could not retire and do nothing. Land finalised, Architect engaged and away we go.
Below is a short pictorial on the current state of play for our little island paradise off the bottom of Vietnam😀
The land and views.
It is a steep narrow block, so we had to get creative with access etc. I also had very clear vision of what I wanted which meant a lot of back and forth with the architect but eventually he nailed it. All rooms look over the Gulf of Thailand.
Making it official. My wife and the ground breaking ceremony.
Still a lot of hurdles to overcome and hopefully will not need to decimate the watch collection.😁
For more years that I can remember I have wanted to do a home stay or boutique resort and so about five years ago I set the wheels in motion and started searching for the right location. This took longer than expected and several location changes until I happened on what I believe is the perfect location for me. Sorted, location identified, land purchased and Covid. Covid put the brakes on everything as we know, including the processing of the land.
Twelve months ago I sold our business and all has started in earnest, it has also proved to me that I could not retire and do nothing. Land finalised, Architect engaged and away we go.
Below is a short pictorial on the current state of play for our little island paradise off the bottom of Vietnam😀
The land and views.
It is a steep narrow block, so we had to get creative with access etc. I also had very clear vision of what I wanted which meant a lot of back and forth with the architect but eventually he nailed it. All rooms look over the Gulf of Thailand.
Making it official. My wife and the ground breaking ceremony.
Still a lot of hurdles to overcome and hopefully will not need to decimate the watch collection.😁
