Friday, April 12, 2013

Onwards

We're back to square one finding a house in the Sacramento area.  The owner countered with a whisker drop in price and an unwillingness to correct any of the problems identified in the inspection and pest report.  The reports showed significant, and I mean expensive, significant, can't get a loan without correcting - issues.  He wanted to sell the house "as is" -- and the inspector hadn't even been able to check everything because the water and gas were turned off.  So, we decided to pass.  We could have ended up with a real can of worms.    Sigh.  Such a pretty house, too.  But we will find something.  Of that, I am sure. 

We've been running around fixing little things here and there on our place.  Brett spent all day outside mowing.  I ran errands and hid the clutter in the house.  Dinner was simple.  I made a dressing with fresh raspberries, blue cheese, pecans, raspberry vinegar and olive oil.

Then I tossed together some spinach, the dressing, more raspberries, cheese and nuts.  I topped it with chicken I had roasted.  While I was cutting up the chicken, I pulled off the crunchy skin and shoved it in my mouth.  I just love crispy skin.  Fresh bread on the side and a bottle of pinot noir. 

This relocating business is a lot of work.  I can't even escape at night -- I dream about offers on homes and temporary apartments and my new job... all night long. 

11 comments:

  1. Meanwhile, back at the ranch: mowing, weed whacking, pool cleaning, goat shed cleaning, replacing dead bolts, towel racks, carbon monoxide units; barn cleaning, arena and pasture grooming, paint touch ups, pick up dog poop, hay delivery, toilet replacement, wood stacking, and hosing off walkways. Need to be done by 3:30. Yes dear! anything else? I may have two minutes left over.

    ReplyDelete
  2. I'm sure you'll find something that will make you glad that this fell through. Good things are worth waiting for.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Ahhh, the joys of real estate. Good luck.

    ReplyDelete
  4. So do you already have someone looking at your place? It is a lot of work Brett! Iloved the other farm, but all the trouble is not worth it, and I'm sure it cost a fortune to begin with. I used to sell real estate. At least you can go online to see what else is available.

    ReplyDelete
  5. The house looked nice, but with problems like that and a seller unreasonable about price . . . perhaps you've been spared and something much nicer will show up soon.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Too bad. That is the real estate game, unfortunately. You will find something wonderful!

    I am somewhat distracted by the raspberries in your post. Yum.

    ReplyDelete
  7. i had this craving for a miniature 7-11 pecan pie so i decided to try to make a pecan pie myself. then i realized that no store around here sells pecans. *sigh* (oh, and your A&W posts just kill me - there is no root beer of any kind in germany, and diet A&W is my favorite. i drink at least 24 on every trip home.)

    but hey, it turned spring in germany today. finally. i expect to be mowing soon!

    ReplyDelete
  8. I feel for you as I remember all that is involved in a major relocation.

    ReplyDelete
  9. well it's good to know now - you don't want a can of worms!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Beautiful salad! Good luck with the relocation. I know something great will work out for you.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks so much for commenting!