I found a little house overlooking a lake a comfortable distance from Dallas. It's not ON the water, so I wouldn't have to pay for waterfront maintenance, but from the porch swing you can see the light on the water as the sun sets. It needs considerable work, but it's got a huge rock fireplace, and NO popcorn ceilings. YAYS! Anyway, I'd be putting a lot of sweat-equity into it, but I think I need a big project, right about now. I offered a contract on it Tuesday night and we'll see if they take me up on it. Sadly, I have a competitor for the house, but I'm still keeping my fingers crossed. It has 3 sheds and a big garage, so I'd definitely have studio space out there. No word on the fishing prospects on the lake, but I'll bet a person could manage to enjoy it, in any case.
Anyway, it has a huge porch as wide as the house, and a double lot that would be great for a dog. Or two. Or a whole pack... If I don't get it, I'll continue to look for something similar outside of town. I'll be philosophical - the sellers seem like lovely people, and they need to do what makes best economic sense for themselves. Still, I hope my offer is more attractive, because I can already see the landscaping I'd do there, and it'd be grand, on a smallish-sort of scale. Plans to remove to remote environs continue apace... If this doesn't work out, something else will come along.
Wish me luck.
I wish you the best. It looks beautiful. Ifin you get it may I come to visit? Bold, aren't I?
ReplyDeleteI'll be hoping with you on this one. But you're right, if it doesn't come through, it's because there is something better waiting for you. It certainly always worked that way for me.
ReplyDeleteCrossing fingers AND toes!!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck on this kiddo. I really hope you get it. With a view of the lake it would be great to just sit and enjoy. As for the fishing, sometimes the best fishing is with no bait on the hook. Just sit quietly inside your own world and enjoy your surroundings.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhich lake?
Work...the supreme panacea.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Phlegmmy, you deserve it!
It sounds like a beautiful spot.
That place sounds ideal for you, for the big fireplace alone!
ReplyDeleteI am wishing you superb negotiating skills on this one.
That looks like a swell fireplace and you have a grand vision of more to come, good luck!
ReplyDeleteWhat I meant to say in my first comment is I'd love to visit you at this beautiful house . Aren't I bold for inviting myself?
ReplyDeleteBut my oxycodone must've hit. LOL
Hope you get what you want...can't beat waterfront...even if it's a mud plane in the winter like mine!
ReplyDeleteWow... the place sounds great, as do your plans for it. Good luck on your offer, Phlegmmy. Lotsa positive energy directed your way...
ReplyDeleteRotsa Ruck!
ReplyDeleteA big fat project would do you some good now for sure.If it doesn't work out now there's always the shoe collection.....
LOVE the fireplace. . that looks like home
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you. We are currently looking for houses too, but we want to try to get a foreclosure or something in a tax sale. Tedious business.
ReplyDeleteHope you get it. Sounds like a fun place.
ReplyDeletejust surfaced online after making it out to Ca...sorry to hear about your dog....maybe a great project like this would go some way to helping how you feel...oh...and a belated happy 4th!
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