I think we all know back home the time involved for applying and finally receiving permits to work on our homes. And then the wait time for inspections. Been there, done that with Sandy. Took almost 2 years.Local government. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif" alt="" />