Continued from Season 10 – The Letter – Part 1
And so, we talked about it.
First of all, who would send a homeowner a letter asking if they were interested in selling their home just one year after they had bought it?
We basically came up with two types of people.
- A scammer.
- Someone who was truly interested in buying a specific home.
My gut feeling was that it was an actual heartfelt letter and the people who wrote it were sincere.
So, given the little info we had from the letter, we did some research to see if the people who wrote the letter were really in fact who they said they were. And… they were.
And so we asked ourselves if we could really see ourselves moving.
- Wasn’t this supposed to be our forever home?
- What are the odds that someone totally out of the blue would send us a letter asking to buy our home and it actually all worked out? I mean really, what were the odds?
- Did we really want to give up the best neighbors on the planet earth {and I’m not just talking one or two neighbors here, but I mean an entire street full of them}?
- Where would we move to?
We loved the house. We loved the little town it was in and we loved the neighbors. Those were the reasons to stay.
And then we asked ourselves why we would want to move.
HH: Would you really want to move?
Mavis: {Big shrug} I’m always up for an adventure.
HH: I thought this was your dream home?
Mavis: You know, I think dreams change. Was moving anytime soon on the radar? No. Do I think this whole thing is really going to pan out? Probably not. But I’d rather go through the steps to find out then to always wonder what if. Or more importantly, why did we get a letter in the first place. What was the point of it all? Was getting a letter like that a sign? Maybe the universe is trying to tell us something.
For me, it was all about THE BUGS. And the simple fact that I love a good old fashioned adventure. Plus these people in the picture, the ones that sent us the nice letter and a photo of their family and who wanted to buy our house… I liked them. I knew it from the moment I saw the handwriting on the envelope. I just knew. I knew they belonged in this neighborhood as much as we did.
Before moving to New England, I had pretty much lived in the suburbs of the PNW all my life. And while I’ve had enough grey skies, overcast/gloomy mornings and PNW rain to last a lifetime, I don’t recall ever having a problem with bugs preventing me from doing any sort of gardening before.
But here in New England? Whoa Nelly! Maybe I just have sweet skin, or maybe I just have a low tolerance for all things that bite. I don’t know. But being eaten alive by bugs all the time was starting to suck the joy out of gardening for me. Like BIG TIME.
As for the HH, the fact that mowing the lawn took 3 hours was becoming less and less appealing to him {I think we all know he should have bought a riding mower!}. 😉 And the idea of spending any of his free time to work on any sort of house project, {or paying someone else to} suddenly had zero appeal to him.
So if buying the {what we thought was the forever home} taught us anything, it taught us what we didn’t want to do:
- Deal with copious amounts of bugs.
- Spend time on home and garden projects {him, not me}
And so, without really giving it much thought, we emailed the couple back and said that yes, we would consider selling them our home.
They were shocked.
And so back and forth we went for about 10 days communicating via email. Each day the HH and I spent a ridiculous amount of time searching real estate listings for a new home to buy.
We looked, and looked and looked. And during that 10 day period couldn’t find a single property that peaked our interest. And so we wrote them back, and basically said that we had jumped the gun, and we just were not ready to sell our house and I apologized.
They were bummed. I was bummed. And the HH was relieved that he wasn’t going to have to move again.
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But the funny thing was, all summer long, I had a feeling they’d circle back around again. Because that’s what you do when you really want something. You wait. And you hope. And you just cross your fingers that things will work themselves out somehow.
So I did the only thing I could do. I carried on. And I planted a giant pumpkin patch in the back garden instead of a ton of vegetables to sell at the vegetable stand because I knew in my heart of hearts…. that by the time fall rolled around, my house wasn’t going to be mine anymore and those sweet little kids in the family photo were going to need a pumpkin patch.
And I also knew that given some more time to think about it, the HH would change his mind. 😉
And then towards the end of summer, we got another email from the same couple who wanted to buy our house.
And yada yada yada, this time around we were ready to sell. Even though we didn’t have a house {or even a town} picked out yet, we at least had a general 30 mile area that we both liked and that was good enough for us to take the leap.
Even if we had to rent for a bit until the right place came along. We were ready.
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Jenn from ma says
Aaaannnndddd……..still on the edge of my seat 😉
Shari Harniss says
YAY! A new adventure! Isn’t it wonderful? Oh, I just love surprises- really shakes things up a bit.
I am ready to be taken along on yall’s new move!
Farrah says
Holy moly!! I’ve been a silent reader for years but this got me jumping up! I envy the adventure, I envy the opportunity but mostly I celebrate that we get to go on another wild ride with you!
Caitlin says
How exciting!! Now to guess in my head what area I think you are heading to!
Mary3M says
Bugs are EVERYWHERE!!!! NE is NOT the worst place for bugs. Jersey shore has bug flies. NC has BIGGER flies. and South Jersey is a mosquito magnet. I can attest to that. I can’t go outside without being attacked. They say that blood type O is a magnet for mosquitoes. For sure am living proof. My parents were buying a place on a golf course in NC and went to visit each of the 4 seasons. They were on the NC shore talking to people who escaped from their ‘perfect’ home because the bugs and flies were so bad they couldn’t golf. The Cape has ‘bug’ boxes in the cranberry bogs trying to attract the big flies. Monster flies. It’s all part of NE. As is poison ivy. I don’t think you will be able to escape this unless you are in the mountains high up – but even then not so sure. I love your adventures and am looking forward to seeing what comes next.
Traci says
Mary3M – you guessed correctly that up in the mountains we have very few bugs. We live on the western slope of Colorado at about 7500’ and only have the kind that don’t “bug” us much. 😉 A few flies and little sweat bees but they leave all of us alone.
Marge says
Mavis, I totally get it. We moved from NC to northern NH a few years ago.
I naively thought the mosquitoes couldn’t possibly be any worse than they were in NC. Boy, was I wrong! And the black flies. OMG! They all arrive just in time for planting. So you have to be totally covered from head to toe and wear a hat with mosquito netting, which you can barely see through to plant your seeds. It’s a sweaty, itchy miserable time.
And I thought I’d spend a lot more time outdoors in NH, where it’s not so hot and humid. Wrong again. Between snow on the ground 6 months out of the year (I’m not exaggerating) and voracious insects 4-5 months, I’m spending way more time inside. The views are beautiful from my house and car windows, though!
So, yeah, we’re not sticking around much longer. Sometimes you think you know what you want, but you have to take a chance and do it to find out that’s not really what you want after all.
Good luck with your house hunting. I’m looking forward to reading more of your adventures!
Kim says
It’s ok to pursue a dream, try something new, and in the process you learn stuff that changes your mind. I wish I had more courage to live that way.
Cathy says
Cool , now to guess a bug free zone, best wishes !!
Diane says
I had a feeling even last summer that the bugs were eventually going to do her in. No fun being in the summer heat wearing a parka! Luckily, Mavis has a very decluttered style so packing up might not be the ordeal that it would be for most of us!
Lissa says
I’ve had the feeling all summer that something was a bit different at your house….never dreamed it was this! You’d probably like the Minneapolis area :). People are great. Beautiful lakes regions. Lots of fun snow!
Jeanie says
It is so cold in MN! It’s kind of an acquired taste, isn’t it? My parents lived in the lakes region for many years and then moved when the overwhelming snow and cold got too much!
Lynne says
You mean where the state bird is the mosquito? My sister lived there for years and years. I hate snow so I thought a summer visit would be best. WRONG. The summer athletes keep moving to not get bit. I can’t imagine trying to garden there.
Elizabeth says
This just happened to us this Spring. We had a call out of the blue asking if we would sell, made a deal on that first call. We used attorneys which was much cheaper than realtors. They took my chickens and our cat ( SO difficult to leave him but he is happier there and they are excellent parents) . Everything is in storage and we are RV ing for a year before deciding where to buy next.
Diane says
That sounds so fun! I just wonder how hard it is to drive those big RVs when you are in towns. Afraid of side-swiping cars when making turns at intersections! Was it a big learning curve?
Elizabeth says
We have a 23’ travel trailer so pretty small and my husband was used to hauling trailers with grapes so we do ok. I still hate getting gas though!
Jeanie says
Congratulations! It will be fun to see where you end up. Don’t come to the middle of the US. We have chiggers, mosquitos, houseflies, and lots of other icky creepy crawlies. We are wishing to move somewhere else.
Julie P says
Here we go so exciting. Couldn’t do it myself been in the same house for nearly 24 years and before that for 12. Your life’s adventures are enough for me. Looking forward to seeing what comes next!
Jamie says
Oh no, suspense! I feel kind of sad you are selling.
Katy says
Not going to lie, I’m shocked. I thought you loved your place and were ready to settle in a bit. Good luck in your next adventure. Moving sucks though haha.
Michele says
This is so exciting! My husband and I were able to buy our farm by writing a letter to the owner. He replied that he’d keep us in mind but that he didn’t know where he would go. We gave up and 6 months later received a letter telling us he was ready to go! 48 hours later we were the new stewards of 65 acres, antique cape and barns…. and 13 years of memories. Best of luck to all of you.
Robin Martin says
Can’t wait for the next adventure! WV is nice, the bugs have not been bad and our garden grows like mad thanks to our chickens fertilizing it for us ( with a little help from us mixing it in) We live in Salem. No mosquitoes this year till now, which was marvelous!! It is a poor town but WV has lots of gorgeous area and countryside.
Jeanie says
Oh my gosh! I forgot about Mavis’s chickens! I suppose they will be left behind?
Jennifer says
I agree, nothing like WV. I love the mountains, flora and fauna. Having several family members that live there, that state has ALWAYS felt like home to me.
Pat says
Oh my gosh! We live up a hollow outside West Union!
Anne in VA says
Friends of mine bought their “forever home” a few years ago on 20 acres. They had lived in urban areas prior. I don’t think I’ve ever seen 2 people any happier than the day they told me they were moving to a rental home back to a more urban area. The yard work and upkeep were just more than they wanted. Driving 30 minutes to get anything was a hindrance. It started out as a fun adventure but they learned that they preferred a different situation. The new place requires no upkeep – the landlord even cuts the grass. Its the perfect scenario for them now.
Mavis, we all enjoy your adventures!!
glenda says
Southeast Alaska!!!
debbie in alaska says
Glenda — are we not going to tell her about the insane amount of mosquitoes we get in SE Alaska? Or the no see ums? There is nowhere in the world more beautiful than SE Alaska … but the bugs (and bears) would probably send Mavis running for the hills. On a positive note, very few ticks, no snakes, and no skunks 🙂
Traci says
The bugs would definitely be a dealbreaker for me! I’m sorry your lovely home and property are not turning out to be your forever home but I am sure you and your husband will find a new place to love! I am glad it is not what I had guessed, that someone in your extended family was having health troubles, with all you have mentioned of recent travels and stress!
Jeanine says
As the saying goes….”beware of what you wish for” , but….your house, the forever house…so sad to leave. I live in Calif in the woods. I love it here…lots of work keeping everything up. Especially as we are older now. Hubby wants to move, I don’t. Family, friends, nice weather, and a beautiful spot. What to do? So, we wait and see if we can find somewhere that we will love.
Connie says
You learn as you go. As we age access to good health care, minimal yardwork and being close to family become important. Differennt seasons of life. Can’t wait to see where you try next..
Peg says
I love this! Better to know then to go to your grave wondering “what if?”. I suspected you weren’t especially happy.
We did something similar a few years ago (a thousand miles instead of clear across the country), and I don’t regret one minute of it…even though we only stuck it out for 10 months. Due to an aging parent, we returned to where we lived originally, but I really don’t know that this is where we’ll remain. Can’t wait for the next installment!
Danyell says
Love this story line!
Judy says
Good to hear it’s not health problems. When I was little I was the only one in the family attacked by mosquitos. Still am, I have type O blood. We retired from Vancouver to the Thompson Okanagan and love the weather, little rain and sunny during most of the winter. No bugs here other than regular flies. I am outside for hours every day. We bought a second hand riding lawnmower and I do the mowing simply because it is so much fun, three acres. Our closest neighbor the wife mows too just because she likes to do it. I cannot even comprehend the torment you have gone through with the bugs especially since you love to be outside as well. I have found in this life that there are no coincidences,everything happens for a reason. Is it the Universe that gives us “signs”? I honestly don’t know. But if it is meant to be then everything seamlessly falls into place with little or no effort.
Good luck on your next adventure.
Pam T says
Cannot wait for Part III!!
Ann says
If you miss the PNW, have you considered Sequim? I understand its weather is considerably sunnier than Gig Harbor.
suzanne says
Sequim is very sunny. What about northern CA?
Rita says
If you stay in a 30 mile radius how will you know if the bugs are any less? Are you going to leave the chickens and that lovely coop?
Love your attitude! All the best to you 🙂
Mary Ann says
I’m kinda shocked, but kinda not! I’m a Southern California girl, born and raised, but my husband dragged me to Massachusetts for three years (he was born & raised there). It was gorgeous, but miserable for all the reasons you stated. What good is looking at beauty while driving in the car to one destination or another when you can’t be out in it because of bugs, miserable heat & humidity, or freezing cold?! The only season that was wonderful was Fall.
We almost divorced over it — actually split up for 2-1/2 months, but ended up back together in So Cal once again. That was 17 years ago (and we’ve now been married for 32 years). I will never consider leaving So Cal again.
I hope you find the perfect place, Mavis!
Katie says
What a wonderful story and fun adventure! I’m sure that family is just over the moon. I look forward to seeing where you end up!
Teri says
WOW Mavis! Love your adventurous spirit!! Can’t wait to hear where you end up. Hope less bugs so you can enjoy your love of gardening!
PattiCinCO says
Wow! and yes, I thought this house we bought a year ago was to be our “forever” home but as Dave Ramseys says “there is no such thing” people change, experiences change, areas change, for us we will probably end up back in Indiana to take care of my Mom when my sister retires in 4 years, The mortgage that we can handle is starting to become a noose and upkeep is becoming overwhelming. Its all looks good in that 15 minute “tour” even thouugh we did 4 of them :).
Good luck and I can’t wait to see where you end up!
Emily B. says
Oh Mavis, you wild wild woman! I thoroughly enjoy living vicariously through you. Wherever the new place is- if road trip is required, please do more donut and pastry recon for us…I mean me…I mean us. 🙂
Happy Trails to you, and peace out girl scout to all the bugs and no A/C.
Leslie H says
I’ve been thinking that you had really lost interest in your garden, and was feeling bad for you! Now I understand! No wonder you were not out there all the time. I think it’s awesome that you are willing to change course when you find that some dreams have unanticipated side-effects! Best wishes that the next place will be it, or at least a lot closer!
Deborah says
My daughter went to Mass. for college, and it wasn’t till she graduated did I realized how much she hated the cold
dark weather, she was really depressed during the winters. I must say that the bushes and trees that were flowering at the time of her graduation were spectacular. I had never seen anything like it.
I am super happy in Arizona, ( so is my daughter). Maybe for a real change, you should try somewhere in the rural Southwest.
Samantha says
What an exciting adventure!!!! Can’t wait to hear part 3! I am a PNW girl born and raised. I was raised in Seattle, spent many years in the shadow of Mt. Baker in the beautiful Nooksack Valley,
and now reside in a small community in SW Washington. We have traveled, and I am always happy to be home! If better weather, beautiful scenery, and fertile land with a small town feel is what someone wants I always recommend the Central Oregon area. Willamette Valley is amazing!!!! The central coast is gorgeous. Lots of history, many beautiful old covered bridges. Lake, rivers, mountains and the ocean! Lots of clean locally sourced food supplies. AND not too many bugs! Best of luck! So excited to hear what this next adventure holds!!!
Richelle says
Samantha, I grew up in the Nooksack Valley! It’s crazy to read your post as I seldom come across people who have heard of the Nooksack area let alone lived there. And I agree, it’s beautiful and friendly and mostly bug free.
HollyG says
I’m so interested in this story line. My husband and I, who have both only lived in the PNW, have been contemplating a move to the NE after retirement (in two years). We’ve been following your adventure. loving the snow and the area, but I was growing concerned about the bugs too – I can’t see myself gardening in a full length puffy. We thought that coastal Maine or Prince Edward Island might me more to our liking so we’ll be very interested in where you land and how you like it.
Thank you for your inspiration and your cautionary experiences
Lisa-Marie says
I live in a tiny village on the coast of Maine and if you’re interested my property is for sale next spring. There is a beach 162 feet in front of my house. Sandy Point Beach.
HollyG says
Lisa-Marie – – I so appreciate that but, unfortunately, my own HH has one more year teaching before he can retire (Spring 2021). I will keep it in mind and am going to go check out Sandy Point Beach. How are the bugs? I tend to be a bit of a mosquito magnet.
Kristen says
Are any other readers just dying? Like, straight-up freaking out?!
This is why your secret project timeline was moved, yes?! You killed me when you moved it and now I am just freaking out, Mavey!
I love this. I hope you and the fam a) move back to monkey (99% of me) or b) pick the midwest this time. Yes, we have bugs and humidity. But we also have ac and snow.
Bring it, Mavis!
Linda Hart says
Hi Mavis I’m betting on Maine. I loved Camden thought that area was the perfect spot. You know we are all different. You sure know how to keep a secret. Ha
Love from Georgia yes we have lots of bugs
Sue says
I live in the high desert of the Great Basin and we don’t have much of a bug problem. I think it’s the cold nights and dry air that keeps them away.
But those are the same attributes that make gardening a challenge. Rain is rare; everything must be irrigated. Season is very short. But there are ways to make it work!
I don’t know if you are looking to come back west, though, and I don’t know where you might find no-bug conditions in the east. Up high in the Adirondacks maybe?
Sue says
Dang! I just knew you had found your happy place, everything so clean and green, perfection.
I guess there are always some kind of bugs where ever you go. I never get bitten, my daughter can be out and the mosquitoes seem to gravitate to her. We are in central Alabama and no black flies, sometimes when we are at the beach they are there. They really hurt when they bit, no ticks around my place either.
On the other hand it is hot, hot and humid and need rain so bad.
Been following you a long time, have to say this came as a totally shock. Please don’t make us wait weeks before we get “the rest of the story”.
Sue says
I think the secret to no bugs is high desert — dry air, cold nights. Of course those same attributes make gardening a challenge, but one that can be dealt with — drip irrigation, greenhouses, etc.
Hope you find the perfect place!
If you’re coming back west, look around the inland/intermountain regions — Idaho, eastern Oregon, Reno NV, Flagstaff AZ, etc.
Laura L. says
Yes, I’m in shock considering that I thought this was your forever home and that you were (forgive the pun) planted there for the long haul……WRONG! You certainly keep it interesting, Mavis, and hopefully you’ll make a good profit on your home and grounds considering all that you’ve both done to upgrade so much of it. All the best finding another area and home that you’ll love just as much or even more (and let’s not forget finding equally great neighbors while you’re at it).
Angelia Johnson says
Well you can come back to the NW. I live here in Vancouver, WA. You can still find some land within 20 miles of us and still be close to all the stuff and Portland, Or as well.
Joyce Tucker says
Hi Angel, I lived in the Orchards area of Vancouver, WA. Lived there for 5 years, ending in 2004. Absolutely loved it there.. Nice and close to all the farmers markets in Portland. Is the Big Red Barn off of Sandy Blvd still in business? I used to pick up so much produce there.. I grew incredible gardens in Vancouver. I’ve gardened in Vancouver, Arlington, WA and now Deer Park (just north of Spokane). I can easily say that I grew the best gardens in Vancouver. Loved that we were close to Portland, and everything it had to offer, yet being on the other side of the Columbia River shielded us from the harshness of the big city lifestyle… Loved that the Oregon coast was a short drive away.. It’s difficult to access the ocean here in Washington, as it’s pretty much all private property, whereas the Oregon coast has unrestricted public access. If I remember correctly, the bugs weren’t too bad there either!
Donna says
I’m happy for you and I am sure Mrs. HB is rooting for you to move back!
Julia Tracey says
Wow. I did not see this coming. But I’m with you — we moved to our cabin in the woods (Wine Country) in early 2017 and after two full years here, I am pretty tired of driving so far each way to the store. I wish I had a place to walk that was not on a dangerous highway (no sidewalk or streetlights, just big trucks and Speed Racer every day). I wish I could walk to the library or out to coffee. But I don’t want to live in the city, either.
So we’re looking up in the foothills of California, about an hour from Tahoe, in small historic towns that are walkable, that get occasional snow, that have people around but not crowds. I’m up for another adventure, and I get why you would be, too. I have loved watching you learn, and am grateful to get to follow you every week.
Go for it, girl! You’re wiser beyond your years.
xx
SandyF says
Julia Tracy: My sister in law lives in Grass Valley-but Nevada City is where I would not mind living. I live in Old Towne Orange ( SoCal) its completely walkable but with walkable comes traffic, noise, transients, crime, noise, etc…so-i want a happy medium, I see it in Nevada City. Affordable ( CA affordable) and cultural enough, but not real close to big stores, so that’s still an issue. Let us know when you find the perfect place. I’ll follow!
Julia Tracey says
I will! <3
Diana says
Glad you are following your instincts! We live in SoCal on 1 1/2 acres and love it! We can drive to the beach, drive to the mountains, or stay home and garden year round. The weather is perfect and no bugs! Our only thought of moving is to Northern California to be closer to our kids who landed in the Bay Area for careers. We would move a little bit west of the city so we could still have property. Decisions, Decisions!
Gina says
And this is EXACTLY why i read your blog…your sense of wonder, your questioning, your trusting your gut and heart, how you value life as an adventure, your appreciation for the little things, your seeing beauty and joy in living this one life of ours. I don’t know how this ends up, but since we enjoy the journey, the destination isnt all that important. I can cry at your sharing it with us and how we all cheer for you!
Beth says
I can’t wait for your next Big adventure but you do have me looking at properties up in Maine. I live in CT now and hopefully I find a work at home position so we can move. Do you think you’ll leave Maine?
Lisa-Marie says
Well I’m surprised! I live in a tiny village on the coast of Maine in a 1768 house. The beach is 162 yards in front and I have woods to the back. I too am a bug magnet. We don’t get a lot of black flies or too many mosquitoes but there are bugs everywhere. Can’t avoid them. You do build up a tolerance to them . I’m going to sell my amazing property in the spring. You might love it if you love old houses. My neighbors are great and it’s really quiet here. My house comes with a zero turn mower!
Laura says
Yes, I must admit when I read the posts from your first summer I immediately wondered “How long before they give it up and decide to move?” Getting older means you don’t really want to cut many cords of wood for warmth, mow acres of grass each week, etc. Not to mention bugs and heat and humidity. Having grown up with that I am loathe to return to it, though the grey skies here do drag on and on and on.
Very excited to hear of the next leg of your adventure! And, NFN, am sort of relieved that you are not going to being splitting wood, etc. for your golden years. Do wonder what will become of your beloved flock of chickens. Thanks for sharing your tales with us!
Joyce says
Be careful!! Sounds like a letter I got few years ago, and it was a scam, just saying, be careful ! Maybe it’s not, but you can never be too careful.
Molly says
Oh Miss Mavis you !! What Fun you have in store for you and your family! Love the Blog and all the hard work you put into it. Take care and wish all the best for you and yours❤️
Staci says
Really curious where you will choose – I know you will research – so I’ll use your results to help my decision . I have to say that when I visited Seattle this summer I thought you were crazy to have left that area BUT it was sunny and no rain the whole time I was there and I have lived 51 years in a drought area! Good luck!
Valérie says
I moved in my new to me house in April 2019. We are still adjusting to the piles of stuff that we need to find rooms for. Even If I won the loto, I would not move…I would hire a landscaper…and let vacation places. that’s it!
Michelle says
Come back to the PNW! Not a lot of bugs, no poisonous snakes in Western WA, minimal snow, good gardening seasons…yada yada
Beth Rankin says
If you are sensitive about the bugs, no where in New England is safe. LOL I grew up in New Jersey, lived in Tennessee for over 20 years, Connecticut for 14, West Virginia for 7, and now Oregon for 6. Not many bugs in Oregon……..but yes, still the same weather. Several friends live on the east side of the Cascades…more sun. Also more cold…snow…..compared to the Valley.
Tami Lewis says
Waiting impatiently for more!!!
Yvette says
This sounds familiar. I live on 90 acres in Ky. Barns, animals, lots of grass, etc. A lot of work. Mainly for my husband. Every once in a while I want to move to a smaller more conveniently located spot.
Me: We should move. This place is too much work for you.
Him: ok
Me: We’re getting old. Do you really want to do this much work?
Him: Seriously…do you really want to move?
Me: Sure. I love an adventure.
Him: ok. Where
Me: I don’t know. Let’s do something crazy. This one quiz says Ireland is my spot. We can drink beer in cool old pubs. What about Spain? We can eat fresh seafood and live on the coast. Or the french country side? We can live in a cute stone farmhouse and walk to town for coffee.
Him: But you don’t speak french.
Me: Yeah, but I could learn once I get there.
Him: *big sigh…exaggerated eye roll*
This happens a lot.
Linda says
Oh I so love your adventures!!! Can’t wait!
Holly Whiteside says
I grew up in a house that my parents found by knocking on a door. They had been looking for a house for a while, but none of the houses listed for sale had any appeal to them. One evening they were just walking around neighborhoods and dreaming, and saw a home they liked that was not for sale. They decided to knock on the door and ask anyway. The lady who answered the door admitted that maybe their family with growing boys had outgrown their home. Not only did it lead to my parents buying the house… and they had for almost 40 years!…. but it also led to a lifelong close friendship with the stranger who answered the door. My mother tells me that outside of my parents and the medical staff, Jane was the first person to see me when i was born.