THIS HAD GOTTEN SO LONG THAT I HAD TO CUT IT INTO SECTIONS, HERE IS SECTION #1

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Many of you know that I have been trying to have a new home built. Finally, it looked as though things were going along nicely. The house is a modular home which is considered the same as a stick built home as far as loans, insurance etc. I really loved a certain model of a manufactured home and I was lucky enough to get a very similar home which is a modular. The builder came highly recommended by the home manufacturer. I found both men, father anf son, really nice. However, 1) they are out of town but will build anywhere but 2) they only do the houses and not the foundation that the home is to be set on. Finding someone who would do this has been a problem. About 3 weeks ago, my sister got a brainy idea which seemed to pay off. She contacted building supply dealers and asked them for names of builders who would be able to do this type of work. We knew it wouldn't be right to ask for just one but that was all the man could come op with. I called his office and his wife answered. She took down all the information and had asked the name of the manufacturer and when I told her, she said nothing but I'll tell mt husband. Well, I received a call and an appointment for the following day. I asked my sister to come with me for several reasons. One is the problem of driving and having to look for house numbers at the same time- especially on a busy highway, Another is as strokers you are aware that at times, even though we may have made a list, we may forget or forget what is said. And in general, 2 heads are better than one. I had prepared a folder with the unformation on the piece of property with the form from the property appraiser that is on line and a sheet giving all the information about my builder- physical address, email address, fax #, telephone and cell phone #. I have been dealing with the son who is a young father although I had originally spoken to the father as well. They are Sr. and Jr. (same name) We were very delighted with the contractor who had much experience as a builder both up north and down here. The surprising part is that he had gone to see these homes because he wanted to become a builder for them. The fact is, there is not one in this area. I thought what a great opportunity for the man to be working with my builder who has so much experience setting these homes and is so highly thought of by the company. He will learn the operation by observing. I did not mention this to the builder but -Jr. was happy that it looked like all the pieces were fitting and we were finally on the way. We explicately explained that we wanted his co. to do the foundation, and for him to act as a general contractor arranging things from the foundation down (well, septic system, land clearing etc.) which were my responsibility. Everything that was above the foundation was the builders. Also, permits etc. that men in the know can handled. I still believe there is a double standard and women are treated like 2nd class citizens by many.That seems clear enough, doesn't it?