The Jump Off Post Whereby This Blog Magically Morphs Into a House Blog
May 23, 2007
You know how some bloggers go through things like getting married or buying a house and suddenly that’s all their blog is all about? HELP ME NOT DO THAT.
We are putting this joint up on the zee market. I’m excited as a pig in shit. I LOVE our house, but wish I turn into a giant, pick it up, and move it to a better piece of property. And add a pool. With a fence. And a wet bar. And what the hell, maybe a pool boy and a nanny.
Our house is a 4 level side split, 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, central air, a workshop, and a recently finished family room.
What we’re going for is 4 bedrooms, a pool, a fenced yard, a finished family room, hardwood floors, central air, and a sweet kitchen. I found all of that and more yesterday, and emailed Frank, our real estate God. And by God, I mean GOD, he is gorgeous. My mother-in-law thinks so too. As we went through the process of buying this house, she joined us for some of the viewings. Her voice really carries and as we were all getting into our car, she whispered to me, “You’re right. He IS gorgeous.” Her whispers are about as quiet as a cat in heat, so Frank popped his head up at this statement and winked at me.
So everything was set last night to see the New Sweet House With the Sweet Kitchen and the Sweet Pool for 7 o’clock tonight. Except it sold. 2 hours after we made the appointment. Fortunately, there is another one on the horizon that is not as sweet but also? $25,000 less. Hopefully we can go see that tonight instead. The clincher is that Frank is coming back HERE tonight to walk through our house and give us a list of things to do and a ballpark price. So why I’m sitting here, instead of cleaning and vacuuming and touch up painting? Because I’m a glutton for punishment, really.
Here’s our list of things to do (click to enlarge):
I say “our list” but Daren works A LOT.? So it’s mostly my list.? That is kind of daunting, isn’t it? If I had more boxes, it would be easier. Oh and a car to get rid of some of this stuff. And 64 hands.
Anyone want to come over? I have bacon. And beer.
May 23rd, 2007 at 7:53 am
Beer AND Bacon??
I am SOOOOOO there.
May 23rd, 2007 at 8:41 am
If I lived near you, I would be over in a second. I actualy love to paint, so I would do that for you, no beer or bacon required.
May 23rd, 2007 at 8:57 am
You can keep the bacon. I’ll be over in a minute.
May 23rd, 2007 at 9:21 am
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…. beeeeeeeeeerrrrr…. baaaaacooonnnnn….
I’ll be there as soon as I can get a flight…
May 23rd, 2007 at 9:47 am
Did someone say bacon? I’ll be on the next flight. Is it Canadian bacon?
May 23rd, 2007 at 9:53 am
Wow, that list makes me tired just reading it.
May 23rd, 2007 at 10:07 am
Who could refuse bacon and beer?!
Good luck. I would love more space, a sweet kitchen and a hot realtor, but I have vowed never to move again. I HATE MOVING!!! If I ever do I’m leaving all my crap and starting over.
May 23rd, 2007 at 11:36 am
Holy crap that’s a ton of work.
I’d help, but that’s at least an hour drive. LOL.
May 23rd, 2007 at 12:27 pm
Yep, that’s pretty much what my checklist looked like when we moved. You know if I could I would be there in a flash, especially for bacon and beer!
May 23rd, 2007 at 12:36 pm
So you guys ARE moving to the B-dot right?…..Dont make me bring out my pimp hand!!!!!!!!!!
May 23rd, 2007 at 1:00 pm
I have so been through that. Thank heavens it is happening in the summer when you can always munch on an apple (as opposed to succumbing to the lure of the fast food joints which, with a list like that, no one could blame you).
Cheers.
May 23rd, 2007 at 2:50 pm
I’d be there in a heartbeat if I didn’t have to work tonight. But I think after we drank all your beer, your house may not be in better condition then it is right now, so count yourself lucky!
May 23rd, 2007 at 6:28 pm
Omg… your list doesn’t look 1/2 as bad as mine.. mine involves patching cracks in the walls, fixing a fallen chunk of ceiling and waterproofing the basement.. so I win!
Good luck though.. I’m pulling for ya!
May 23rd, 2007 at 7:22 pm
Oh wow what news! I’m moving and you are moving! We can help each other lol. I’m so excited, you best invite me over as soon as you move into that new house so I can help you unpack and paint etc. I might even to loan you a very sexy pool boy (but he’s for my viewing only lol)
May 24th, 2007 at 12:18 am
Yay! House stuff, please DO keep talking about it. I love to hear this kind of stuff, it’s like a free survey for what peple are thinking as they are going through the process.
So did you go for the other place?
Jamie
May 24th, 2007 at 5:53 am
And so it begins.