This past month while I’ve been away from the blog, I’ve done a lot of little things.
Scraps on a Mission is winding down. The quilts will be given away early in November. As of today, we have 57 quilts, ranging in size from 40 x 40 to 80 x 70. That’s more than we made last year, with fewer quilters! I’m very proud of these ladies for all they have accomplished.
I made a baby quilt for a lady who lost her home to fire. She was expecting her first baby in September, and had nothing. Then I made a quilt for my newest great great nephew. This little boy will be having heart surgery in December, and I wanted him to be wrapped in my love. I’m working on some quilted gifts, and a quilt for my newest great great niece!
Our house has not sold. We may take it off the market for a bit. I’m not eager to have people coming through during the holidays, even if we aren’t doing major celebrations. It will go back up for sale next spring.
Dear Husband had to take his boat out of the water, three weeks before the sailing season ended. The diesel motor was slipping into gear, and it’s not safe for him to be out in such a busy boating area and not be able to fall back on the motor if needed. So, it’s on dry land, and they will look into the repairs once all the boats have been lifted out. Happily, I get the benefit of DH’s company, so I’m a happy camper! 🙂
I had my annual physical last Thursday. While there are things I need to work on, the physical itself was a good one. I have a series of tests lined up during the month, but I’m confident that I will have a reasonably good bill of health.
I’ve crocheted squares for the Charity Crochet Exchange, and will continue to make basic squares for them for a while. I’m not the speediest crocheter, but I can crank out a 6″ square in less than an hour. It’s pleasant to sit with DH and watch TV and make these squares.
We’ve had a beautiful fall. Trees are just beginning to change here. We’ve seen the golds, and now a little of the dark reds are showing up. DH cries every time the trees drop more leaves. I think I may help him rake this year.
Happy Fall to all of you!
It may be a bit early to take it off of the market since (so they tell me) a lot of people want to get into a new house before the holidays. Show by prior appointment, only?
OH, we’ll wait for a month or so before we remove it from the realtor lists. By then, there wouldn’t be a chance of closing on it in time to be in the house for the holidays. I just don’t want the house to look like it was up for sale forever, and hadn’t sold. Bad PR. And, we do show by appointment. We will just require more lead time to get the house ready.
Some people (like me) need to find something during the winter – just agree with the realtor that there are certain days / groups of days that you are unwilling to show. You could miss the people that would make the ideal owners of the house. Of course, it is your life, so do what is right for you.
Good point, Bogie. We’ll have to add that into the mix as we try to decide what to do.
Happy belated birthday!
Sorry you’ve not yet found a buyer. Over here, people get suspicious if a house is on the market for too long – so taking it off now, and starting anew in the spring would seem to be a good solution. Plus, you wouldn’t have the stress of the unknown – when might you have to move / when might people turn up to view – hanging over you during all the holidays.
I’m sure that the right buyer, who will love the house and gardens as you have/do, is somewere around. They will appear when the time is right.
Thanks, for the birthday wishes. It was just Tuesday, so I don’t consider them belated. 🙂
I’m confident that the right buyer is out there. I’d like to leave the house in the hands of someone who will polish it up and take good care of it. After all, it’s been our home for almost a quarter of a century. It has fabulous bones, and a HUGE lot. It will be perfect for the family that wants privacy while living in a major city.
We think we will be staying in the general area, but we need to sell this house first before we commit to the next. I don’t generally like change, but I’m looking forward to the next part of our lives!
“…I’m looking forward to the next part of our lives!”
As well you should!