Saturday, June 30, 2007

Phew!!!

I know it's been quite awhile since I posted. I'm glad to see that the Room was still here waiting for me!

The home purchase I was planning back in April didn't pan out, and that's a good thing! I've found something I like much more, and I'm expecting to sign contracts this afternoon. Cross your fingers for me, I'm really hoping this one will stick. Sure, this house costs more, and the interest rates have gone up, but at least the taxes are lower...

The house is new, and it's in the woods. It's quiet and private, everything I want in a home. It's an American classic in style: it's a bilevel. I knew I wanted the home the first time I stood on the patio. There is lovely swirled design imprinted into the cement. Shortly after they poured the patio, a turkey (a big one, judging from the size of the tracks) came by and wandered up to the doorway to take a peek inside. Hey, people pay big bucks to have their cement texturized. This design was donated by mother nature. Hard to beat that!

Hope the turkey is a frequent visitor. And DON'T get any funny ideas about Thanksgiving dinner!!!

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow, Merci, I just stopped by the other day to see what's up. Now I see. Well, good luck with the new house, it sounds wonderful.

And I'm glad you're back!

Frank @ iFlipFlop

Merci said...

Frank,
Thank you! I'm surprised I remembered my password.

I have to make the rounds and catch up on everyone!

Zelda Parker said...

Glad to see you back my friend. First its dogs, ducks and now turkeys. Humm, sounds like good karma to live in such a naturalistic setting. Best of luck!

Merci said...

Zelda,
Thank you. Yep, you know me and my woodlands. AND I'll be closer to Eden, as well! It's a win-win situation.

Pax Romano said...

Glad you are back and kudos on the new house!!!

Merci said...

Thank you! Just picked up the final copy of the contract.

Can't wait to have everyone by for a barbeque, just as soon as I buy a grill...

Funny, my word verification on this one is "firebq."

Virginia Gal said...

Merci - you're back!!! So happy to see you, I missed you and your gentle warmth spirit that accompanies all of your comments to the blog world.

Congrad's on the new house, funny about the turkey, boy you can't get away from mother nature, first the ducks now this...hee hee.

Welcome back!

Merci said...

Virginia Gal,
I've missed everyone, too! Glad that you are doing well.

Pax tells me that the ducks are moving to the new home with me. There is an area of wetlands on the property. It's way off in the woods, so I haven't actually seen it, but you never know!!!

mommanator said...

Well, well well, finally back, I was beginning to think life had swallowed you up! Glad it was only a turkey!
Congrads on the home ! ENJOY!

Random Kath said...

Yay! So happy you are back! Many Congrats on the finding the exact house you wanted - everything happens for a reason. :-)

Merci said...

Mommanator-
Life does that now and then! Glad to be back...

Random Kath-
Thank you! Yes, you are right, things happen for a reason. Sometimes it's hard to see it, though.

Joe Tornatore said...

if this turkey is some prequel to an April Fools Day post, I ain't buying it. good luck with the contract.

CS said...

Well, welcome back! Seems like the wonton post was there forever,s o i had stopped checking. Good look on the new house - hope it's a case of "one door shuts and another opens."

Merci said...

Joe-
This one's real, promise!

CS-
I think this will be the one. Less than 3 weeks til settlement, so it's happening fast!