Update cont.

[lionkingcmsl]

OK, I'm back. :=3

As I was saying, it will be interesting to own a house. We will be able to do things to the house and grounds without worrying about a landlord. With the big yard it will be possible to hold parties without wondering if the landlord will say anything. The side yard is partly fenced in, so there shouldn't be any problems with the neighbors. Also the pool will make for easy living in the coming summers. :=3

The larger house will also allow more people to sleep over without them all trying to cram in my living room. :=/

Also, with the house and ex-chicken coop storage will not be a problem, and I can finally build a decent sized layout for my trains.

Yes, we both know that owning house comes with responsibilities. I will no longer have a landlord to tell if something is broken, though I ended up doing most of the repairs anyway. Also having a second building adds more maintenance issues, but we know this.

The yard is larger, so I will need to get a garden tractor so I can mow the 3/4 acre of cleared land in something less than 8 hours it would take with a push mower. 8=0

Also, not to tell too big of a secret, today is Teri's whelpday. :=3
Oh, she's going to kill me. :=3

Comments

[mooivos.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday to Teri! Hope you have a great day followed by a marvelous year!

[teriv.livejournal.com]

Thank you. The year is off to a wonderful start . . . it started several months ago when I met LK.

[smrgol-t-kirin.livejournal.com]

...today is Teri's whelpday ...

Noted and logged.

[smrgol-t-kirin.livejournal.com]

... so I will need to get a garden tractor ...

You don't NEED to get a garden tractor you WANT to get one.
(and I don't blame you in the least!)

[teriv.livejournal.com]

There is no WANT in it at all . . . I say he NEEDS one if we have any hope of seeing each other at all when he has to cut grass

[smrgol-t-kirin.livejournal.com]

OK, he does need the tractor. *grin*

But hold him back if he starts looking at this OK?

[teriv.livejournal.com]

We've already had this conversation . . . several times, she responds through gritted teeth.

Thanks for opening that can of worms again. Now I have to clean up the drool.

[smrgol-t-kirin.livejournal.com]

OOps!

(Sorry)

[lowen-kind.livejournal.com]

Actually, that one is a bit on the small side. :=3

I was thinking of modifing a grader to accept a mower deck. :=3

[teriv.livejournal.com]

No, No, No and again No (sigh)

Love ya'

[lowen-kind.livejournal.com]

Hey! Lions don't drool! :=3

We just forget, sometimes, to close our mouth when we salivate. :=3

[kamau-d-lyon.livejournal.com]

sounds like you've got most of that right. Responsibility, yes but also many benefits. Just take it slow and easy. You don't need to do everything at once or even in a couple of years. Pacing is very VERY important in home ownership. Also be sure to set money aside for the unexpected (that comes with ownership as well). I am so happy for the two of you I just really can't say. It would seem the end of a long dark tunnel is within reach for both of you.

As for Teri;
Happy Whelpday!

[teriv.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the Whelpday wishes.

You are so right, we will have to pace ourselves. There are so many things we want to do with the house and the property, but are well aware that it will all take time. The nicest part is planning it together . . . that and the fact that we seem to see eye to eye on a lot of things.

Yes, the end of the long dark tunnel is near for both of us and we couldn't be happier.

[lowen-kind.livejournal.com]

It would seem the end of a long dark tunnel is within reach for both of you.

We just hope that it's not the headlight of an on-coming train. :=3

Leave it to me to work RR'ing into a response. ;=3

[teriv.livejournal.com]

Let's hope that if that light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train, it at least has the courtesy to blow its whistle this time.

[u-t-tiger.livejournal.com]

I am really happy for you in getting the house and all. Congratulations!
As for me, house hunting is on "hold". (sore subject)

[teriv.livejournal.com]

Thank you and sorry to hear about your house hunting situation. Hugs sent your way.

[yaochi.livejournal.com]

teri's gonna kill you ?

Yeah, but that is probably a good thing...

( with kindness, eh ? )

kamau is very right about home ownership.

you do need to pace yourself, and learn to separate genuine household emergencies from 'wanna dos'. Budget them separately.

And always give yourself plenty of rumination time when considering 'optional projects'.