It is all about Location

We need........

1. two new HVAC units (including duct work);

2. sod, plus an irrigation system to keep the sod alive;

3. a garage, OR a basement, OR an attic (I'll take any of the three - just give me some storage space!);

4. new cabinets in the 1970's kitchen (the thin plywood has long-since served its purpose);

5. another bedroom for the kids who have been so cooperative;

6. another bathroom for the kids who have certainly grown, alot;

7. to replace some boards and coat the entire exterior in new paint;

8. to build a "hang-out" area for the kids so that WE can have some space to ourselves;

9. a new sidewalk and driveway to keep shoes clean as they come in the door;

10. ..........(and a myriad of other "typical" problems with a 150 year old house).

But, WOW, do we have a nice place to take a walk.

Okay, okay - I'll stop the whining.

I have to take at least one walk a day to remind myself to stop

worrying about the money pouring out through the cracks and the windows.

The boards will get replaced and the house WILL get painted,

one day.....

maybe after a few more walks.

For more info on Madison Georgia's historic district: http://www.madisonga.org/

And this article from March 2009, Southern Living.