Updates on a Happier Scale

 Having trouble with my computer. It and the photo's I clipped from websites didn't seem to get along.  Finally got them tamed when I deleted the problematic page I was working on and started all over.  Just something to file away in my  limited brain in case it happens again.

So,  This is the 5th day in a row I've published a post.  I have no earthly idea how Sarge can publish 1 per day 313 days per year.  (He gets Monday's off.). Every day has challenged my post authoring skills to the max.  However, he deserves a break.  I just hope he comes back soon.  His fictional stories are much better than my pissing, moaning and complaining.

But, here we go!

As most of you regular readers are aware, Mrs J and I are about to move to College Station.  Our Daughter, her Husband and two children live there.  In addition, my Son, his bride and daughter will be retiring in a couple of years and have expressed an interest in settling in College Station also.  Since all 4 of that generation in my Family graduated from Texas A&M University, I guess that explains things.  

So, getting on in years, Mrs J and I thought it wise (OK, she thought it wise, I just said "Yes Dear!") to move there also.  But, there are some caveats.  We don't want to live in downtown College Station, or Bryan for that matter.  Just don't want the hustle and bustle.

So, we've decided on a piece of property about 15 miles south of town.  4.8 acres, so we can bring our horses with us.  They're good listeners when I'm frustrated, annoyed, or just in need of a quiet listener.  They're very good at that, and I don't want to give them up.  So...They're coming with us.

In any case, this is the property we're purchasing.

Yes, it's got a lot (OK an awful lot) of trees on it.  That will be one of the first projects we'll need done.  

If you look closely in the center of the Red Rectangle, you'll see the prior owner's house.  It was probably built in the early '60s.  It is NOT in good shape,   The owner and seller of the property  is a widow and is also the daughter of the original owner.  The house is a wreck,  According to our Real Estate Agent, the furniture such as it is, is still in it.  Such as it is, being defined as a hospital bed and a TV. The original owner lived in the house until she passed and was there a bit longer.  In adition to that, the house is now lived in by about 20 cats.  The good news is no mice are in it. Not much else in the good news pile.

So, that house is being razed.  A beginning part of thinning the forest will involve creating a clearing to build our house in.  That will call for a Well, Electricity and a septic tank as the first things that need to be put in.  Then barring any further excitement, actual construction might go forward.  However, our contractor said the project will take a minimum of 8 months and quite likely a year.

So, Mrs J and I have been packing things in two categories, things we need and things that we can wait for.  We've been ruthless in the latter category.  Why?

Well, this is the house we'll be renting.  Quite a bit smaller than our current house and so...Stuff has to go to storage.  The yard is fenced in, so the dogs will be able to go outside.  Don't know if there are additional dogs in the vicinity they can "talk" to. Should be interesting.  That move in, should be Mid December. We've got to be out of this house by the 15th of December.  

Times a-wasting!

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But, we've got something to look forward to!

 

Courtesy of Akashi Designs

 

The plans were from Akashi Designs, just in case anyone is interested.  Really a nice home.  Looking forward to that move. 

 

Peace out, y'all!