Because most philosophies that frown on reproduction don't survive.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Doors opening...
Four days before Christmas, this will be my front door. Offer accepted; please pray that the inspection goes well, and only tells us about the problems we already know about, like the asbestos.
LOL! Good luck. It's a beauty. I have a dream of someday restoring a "historic" home, but we're just living the practical life right now. Maybe someday when we're kid free and flush with cash (hahaha). All the secret passages remind me of Mistlethwaite Manor from The Secret Garden.
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7 comments:
Hurray! Best of luck to you.
Woo hoo! A house with character! :-) I hope it all goes well... and closing right before Christmas, that would be wonderful. Crazy, but wonderful!
Yay! Congratulations. Now the fun begins all over again...
What an inviting photo! -- I will pray it goes well for you.
Congrats on the "Christmas present!" Best Wishes!
Yea! Congratulations!
LOL! Good luck. It's a beauty. I have a dream of someday restoring a "historic" home, but we're just living the practical life right now. Maybe someday when we're kid free and flush with cash (hahaha). All the secret passages remind me of Mistlethwaite Manor from The Secret Garden.
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