Setting up has been a nightmare

After we purchased the land we decided to sell 10 acres of our existing property. We had it drawn up and put the permit into the council. After another year or so we then decided to keep the clear 10 acres and sell the house and the shed. More paper work however procrastination was the word of the last few years I am getting so use to. At the beginning of this year 2010, we decided (well my partner I want to build a straw bale house) thought some more and we started the paper work to sell the house, shed and all the land. We were to live on the 110 acres while we build so why not sell everything. mmmmmmmmmmmm.

We finally got around to invite the real estate in - On the way out he put up a for sale sign out the front. 3 weeks later we accepted an offer. 3 months settlement - It would be in the middle of winter. We negotiated a further 2 months on the settlement now due on the 28 August 2010.

This morning after a heated discussion, I want to build a straw bale house, rang the new owners and suggested that we would like to rent for a further 6 weeks. It has been the wettest winter for ages so the fact that we can not get the full length of our drive way on the 100 acres is a factor. I want to build a straw bale house thought the drive way is fine. over the weekend both our cars got bogged and he pulled his car out by the tractor.

I am greatful for the new owner of our house to say yes to us renting. It will save at least my shoes and maybe our relationship.

Always put off doing new things in Winter.


cheers Marg