September 22, 2006
Can't wait
This morning I went to do the final inspection on our house before settlement on Monday. Unfortunately the owners were still in the process of moving out so the place was pretty much still in a mess. Fortunately it gave me the chance to meet the owners who turned out to be very nice indeed.
The good news is; the very attractive wardrobes in the master bedroom are staying. (I was sure they were going) Whats more they were designed by one of the women currently living there and built by one of her students. I now have both of their phone numbers stashed away for any future furniture-designing-and-building assignments.
They had also had plans done at one stage for a renovation at the back of the house similar to what we plan to be doing one day so are going to hunt out the drawings and pass them on to us. Now thats a bonus! It became apparent we have similar tastes in some ways, (I think the bathroom, which they designed themselves, sealed it) and they are going to pass on to us their extensive list of designers, architects and builders of a slightly-funkier-persuasion.
I eventually left them to finish their packing but we will probably see at least one of them again on Sunday when we go for a last check of the house (hopefully empty) and maybe both of them in the future when they have promised to drop around for a drink.
As for the rest, the spring weather has sent the garden into a growing frenzy and it is looking fabulous! The front of the house, very visible before with no leaves on the trees is now almost hidden behind all the new leaves and branches. This will be great in the summer as it is facing west and all those trees will help keep the bedrooms cool.
In the backyard there is one tree in particular which, now that it has leaves, is looking even more perfect than we imagined as the spot to put a bench to sit on. It has a very wide, low canopy, creating another cool little spot for sitting. Sigh....three whole days to wait.....
Posted by Faith