It was a week of firsts... and a big dose of being a grown up. I suppose it's about time! I'll start with the most exciting, which is buying a house! Or, at least, having my offer on a house accepted. As I've been homeless since February this is my most favorite of the news... not only because I can finally get my things out of storage and shipped across the ocean, but I get to have a home again. Yippeee! It's just a little house, but hopefully soon all mine! Now into all the legal fun of mortgages and closing... my goal was to be in by my birthday... likely not possible, but one can dream! Maybe Thanksgiving (given they don't celebrate here, not much of a milestone, but I'm determined to make it a tradition-- bringing a little quintessential Americana to the Brits. Hey, why not?). The house is in the town of Winsford in the county of Cheshire. It's about an hour south of Manchester and two hours north of London; so it will make my sometimes commute much better (than the current 3.5 hours, all in). So, cross your fingers that it all goes well!Thursday, October 02, 2008
Home Sweet Home
It was a week of firsts... and a big dose of being a grown up. I suppose it's about time! I'll start with the most exciting, which is buying a house! Or, at least, having my offer on a house accepted. As I've been homeless since February this is my most favorite of the news... not only because I can finally get my things out of storage and shipped across the ocean, but I get to have a home again. Yippeee! It's just a little house, but hopefully soon all mine! Now into all the legal fun of mortgages and closing... my goal was to be in by my birthday... likely not possible, but one can dream! Maybe Thanksgiving (given they don't celebrate here, not much of a milestone, but I'm determined to make it a tradition-- bringing a little quintessential Americana to the Brits. Hey, why not?). The house is in the town of Winsford in the county of Cheshire. It's about an hour south of Manchester and two hours north of London; so it will make my sometimes commute much better (than the current 3.5 hours, all in). So, cross your fingers that it all goes well!
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Let us know when you are moving in. We'll be there the next day. I like our room :) HOORAY FOR YOU!
Heehee-- notice I showed YOUR room and none of the other bedrooms. :) I'm planning a little one for Nea too. :}
It is just beautiful!!! Will and I just spent a few minutes looking at the photos and his favorite part is the door on the left side of the front of the house. He also wanted to let you know that we saw your "oooold house" today.
So excited for you and your new role as a homeowner.
BTW, any chance you could send us access to your "garden" with no dog pee????
Looks quintessentially English. Will you be heating your house with bricks of peat? This is really exciting news.
I call Nea's room.
Congratulations, Mikie!!! I'm so happy for you! Hope the details work out and that your stuff arrives soon so you can be all settled, finally!
BTW, what about all the fancy furniture that's in there now? Is that a chicken hanging in the kitchen window? Interesting taste...
Thinking of you! Claudia
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