What's Your Opinion?

There's a house that is directly behind us (well, there's one empty lot & a road between us, but those are just technicalities since we're still a relatively small development). So... I wish I could just post it without even saying anything about it since I'd like to know your true opinion about it (without leading you to one side or the other). But I don't think you'll even realize that you're looking at a completed house. Yes, it's done. So, knowing that, what do ya think? Sorry for the pic quality. I could've walked over to is as opposed to taking the photo from my back patio, but... then I wouldn't be so lazy. So, give me your thoughts on it.

The whole neighborhood is growing by leaps and bounds. When we moved in (a mere eight months ago yesterday, to be exact), there were only ... let's see if I can remember correctly ... 5 families living here: Melissa, the Kings, the people on the corner (who we eventually learned as Julie & Brian), the people in the dark brick house behind us (who we still don't know), and the preacher's family. Now, there are ... let's see if I can remember correctly ... 15 occupied residences and at least 12 nearly (if not already)-ready-to-be-bought homes (I have a harder time remembering all of those as I'm counting... I started with 9, then I remembered at least 3 more while I was thinking). In fact, the one across the street from us (which you've seen before if you're a loyal reader) has just been purchased. And Lynn and Barry (and their two girls) will be moving in by June. Dad, aren't you proud? I met them yesterday (on my first opportunity!). And then today, I stopped & talked with another neighbor (that I hadn't officially met yet, but I overheard part of her conversation with new-neighbor Lynn, so it's kinda like we were already acquainted)! Anyway, point is... we're growing by leaps and bounds here at JoRun. If you're not here, you're missing out!

Let's see if I can find some pics to help illustrate the growth curve:
Practice your Where's Waldo skills. There are 10 houses visible in this pic (taken from the lake, btw).

Pull out your specs to see this one (I tried to post is as large as possible, but it still seems tiny to me). Just wanted to point out with this one that the pic of the "finished" house I posted way up at the top of this post is the framed-only one in the far right of this picture. And since I took this picture (it couldn't have been more than a month ago), there are TWO new houses that would be in the frame here. You can see the foundations of both of them if you look hard. Both of 'em are nearly completed (on the exterior)!

Well, I definitely thought I had some better pics. Guess my challenge for tomorrow is to improve my photog skills & post some excellent shots of the neighborhood. It really is beautiful. And the weather, oh my gosh... it couldn't be any better right now. For those of you sitting around in the cold (or even cool)... WHY AREN'T YOU HERE? It's mid-80s and lovely. Perfect for porch-sitting! Come join me some afternoon. Seriously. I'd love to have you.