Heading into Summer

Well there is a lot to be a house owner. Very different than the condo, that is for sure. But part of being in this great community is belonging to different groups.

Right now I am watching the ferries come and go from the office while the sun dances on the water, but in a while I am heading off for a meeting. This community is working hard to grow more of its own food; to be sustainable.

We have a big back yard, and I am not much of gardener, but I can learn.

Settling Iinto the New House

The house is great, but there are 2 or 3000 jobs to do. We need a lawnmower, rake, welcome mat, vacuum, etc. the list goes on and on.

We also inherited a cat and all that this entails.

I do love our home. I love the washing on the line and all the room and the apple trees.

BUT

It was nice when someone else was paying

taxes
utilities
insurance
pet food and costs
and all the other lovely costs that other people took on while we lived in their house.

Do I regret buying. Not at all, but the housesitting for 15 months was fabulous too.