We drove like crazy to get to the Cub Run property and meet the Realtor. About 10 miles from the farm the sky's opened up and the wind went wild! We drove into a wicked thunderstorm and a debris covered road. We saw trees that had just blown down, this was actually a scary drive in our little car.
At one point Ralph actually slammed on the brakes as trees blew low to the road...but as we got to the farm the sun suddenly shone, the wind died and there was that beautiful light and freshness after rain!
A sign?
The realtor arrived and he had been just behind us in the storm. The tour started and went wonderfully. We saw the inside of the home and despite its plain no nonsense look I loved it. The kitchen is big and open...there is a perfect office/computer area for Ralph and lots of storage. The wood cookstove stays!
The back of the land drops off a bit steeper than we had hoped but it is perfect for the potential goats.
We just saw all our ideas and plans being able to be worked on. Ralph walked some of the land with the young man who owns the place. They worked out a price and we wrote up an official offer, it was accepted and now, if all goes well we close July 28th!
Possession will be September 1st. Ralph had asked if we could garden while they were moving as there is a good area for it away from the home and out of there way.
So if....and that is such a big word.....all goes according to plan, we have bought the farm!
We thank God for this gift and all the wonders it will bring.
I sincerely hope that it all works out and the closing goes well. It's clear that the place is what you were looking for and it sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt has been interesting and honestly the horrible delays were a help in ways we had not expected. They MADE us evaluate land in a more realistic way.
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ReplyDeleteHooray for you! It has been a long time coming and I am so happy for you. What a beautiful oak tree! Can't wait to see more pictures.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely oak...photos are in the works.
DeleteHallelujah! Congratulations! I bet you already have everything packed and waiting at the door. Now that you have 'bought the farm' how can you contain yourself until September???
ReplyDeleteFern
It's going to be horrible!
DeleteCongratulations!!! What exciting news! Very happy for the two of you!! Just 18 more days to go - or are you counting the hours? Now your tomato's have a place to call home soon too!
ReplyDeleteYep..there is nothing worse than homeless tomatoes...;)
DeleteWoohoo! That is wonderful news, Fiona! Can't wait to follow your and Ralph's adventures on your new place!
ReplyDeleteoh my. Thank and praise The Lord. i have been where you are and there is nothing more exciting. it will be hard work - but work that you will enjoy to the fullest! my sincerest congratulations to you and Ralph. i can't wait to hear of all of the adventures coming your way.
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kymber
It is most certainly an adventure.....we got equipment ordeyed today......that adventure is a post just waiting to happen!
DeleteYou can see how big the oak tree is....as you thought, it will be a wonderful place for a circular bench!
oh this adventure will keep you both on your toes - it will be AWESOME!! i am soooo excited and happy for you both...and i expect an open invitation to the circular bench...i mean it - bahahahah! and this invitation should include much food and many drinks - bahaha! sooooo happy for you! you guys soooo deserve this! xoxox
ReplyDeleteWe did drive by The Buffalo Trace Distillery today. Worlds best bourbon whiskey distilled in Kentucky for well over 300 years!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat exciting news, Fiona! Congratulations! Sounds so perfect, what a blessing. So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteYeah!, so happy for you
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteYippee:):):) Hug B
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