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OT Sorta kinda but Happy Stuff I've been blessed with a decent job and a 15 year mortgage that has recently been paid off. That's exciting considering it's a ways til retirement. So I've been researching and exploring refinancing and buying a weekend retreat. On the first time out looking at homes, I fell in love. I practiced patience (sorta, kinda) and tried hard not to practice manipulation to wait for hubby to catch up with me and know this is the place :) Everything is falling in place and we should close by mid April. The home is near a national park, along the Appalachian Trail...lots of hiking and kayaking, canoing and the community is a nice combination of nature and amenities...even its own ski slope. The property is extremely private with two tiers of decks overlooking a babbling brook in the back and green lands around it. I'm feeling excited and filled with gratitude. In some ways this speaks to where I've come in recovery. These are usually the type of ideas I would think of in the past but lack the confidence to pursue. I'd feel like it was too selfish or that I wasn't worth having something that could bring me good feelings. Now, when ideas and dreams come to me, I am learning to explore them, to not be afraid of what anyone might think or that I will be ridiculed. The worst that can happen is that I realize there are down sides or limitations that make the idea not worth pursuing, at least for now. I wanted to share my happiness with those who have helped me so much in finding that better place. I am looking forward to special times with family and friends in our new weekend retreat and to finding the peace I love in walks through the mountains. Thank you for shaing my joy! Love, hugs and prayers http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...rontofhome.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...livingroom.jpg |
How wonderful! Sounds like a peaceful place, enjoy! |
The view from the back http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ewofstream.jpg Part of the great room: http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1.../greatroom.jpg A good spot after a long hike http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...masterbath.jpg |
Ok.. I can see the bubble bath already! Woo Hoo waht a GREAT place and a wonderful future retirement home! WAY TO GO!!!! Everybody: ALL ABOARD! Time to fire up the Codie Bus and go have a house warming party this summer for Greet! I will bring a framed painting for one of the walls.... What are you all bringing? :D |
I will bring candles, lots of candles for quiet evenings by the fire... http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5...123500xjp7.jpg And some for the candlelight baths.... http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6761/1745fj7.jpg Greet, that place is absolutely fabulous and just exudes the peace and recovery there. I see coffee on the deck, walks with nature every day, little critters wandering by to say hello, and moonlight streaming through the trees shining in your window as you sit by the fire with a good book. :D It's a reatreat we all dream of and nobody deserves to have their dreams come true more than you. Hugs |
Greet, I am sooo happy for you. What a fantastic place. Wow, all the windows, & a fireplace too!!! I just love that you have a great room, so nice to entertain w/o being stuck in the kitchen. I will send you a compass so you don't get lost hiking!! lol. May many happy memories & traditions begin there. |
greet, i love the place, it would be my dream come true, its beautiful. now see, i don't have to stop pursueing my dreams either do i? you are such an encouragement to me, i mean it like i just had a lightbulb moment dealing with some other issues that i've been having. i'm getting on that codie bus and bring with me a special painting, just for you. thank so much, i wish you could feel how much you mean to me and how helpful you have been. you deserve all that life has to offer you and then some. praying for ya. |
So....what shall I pack? Now, you KNOW Greet that I'm not far, so this place can't be too much a haul right? Better keep the location a secret...you may have a squatter named...um...Cece? I'm so proud of you Greet...you are one deserving gal. ((((Hugs)))) Cece |
now see, i don't have to stop pursueing my dreams either do i? Never, ever, ever! You are all so incredibly special and the journey you take with me and the things that you have taught me with such love mean more to me than I could ever put into words. I just hope that a teenie, tiny part of my gratitude for your presence in my life comes through in my posts. Multiply that by a million and it starts to express my feelings! |
Now, you KNOW Greet that I'm not far, so this place can't be too much a haul right? I think it actually brings us closer than the "work week" home, lol. We'll have to google it. And Helpus, I believe the same is true for you too! There's going to be one heck of an SR retreat there...never fear! |
Yeah! Camp Codi !!! |
((((((Greet))))))) I'm so happy for you! What a beautiful place to practice serenity. Let's see now...what can I bring for a housewarming???? How 'bout this? http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ilCASM73W1.jpg And this? http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ilCA1FRYVL.jpg And last but certainly not least.....this http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...iser/thsky.jpg Enjoy your wonderful new summer home, and don't forget the codie reunion in August. Your place, right? lol Love to you, sweetie. |
Camp Codi !!! |
love ya |
It is truly lovely.... I am so glad you found a place to relax and enjoy the serenity you so deserve.....may you fill the spaces with love and joy |
Oh...I just thought of some "musts" from one girl who lives with nature to another.... Some really good binoculars (worth the price for good ones)... http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/5797/binacularswo1.jpg A bird book so you can identify the local and migrating birds and know what they like for food.... http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2...0sclzzzwa9.jpg And of course, a few birdfeeders so you can enjoy watching them each morning with your coffee... http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/640...6061350sq1.jpg |
Just beautiful! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!! I'm a camper/nature girl at heart, so this is my kind of place. Camp Codi!! LOL, I love it! Since I don't have a camera, I don't have any pictures to share, so I'll just have to explain what I'm bringing. I see some buffalo wings with blue cheese dip on the side, assorted cheeses, crackers, and some fruit. Oh, and baked Brie Cheese crusted with cashews!!! That's a must have!! If I promise to bring enough for everyone, may I join you? |
Since I don't have a camera, I don't have any pictures to share, so I'll just have to explain what I'm bringing. I see some buffalo wings with blue cheese dip on the side, assorted cheeses, crackers, and some fruit. Oh, and baked Brie Cheese crusted with cashews!!! That's a must have!! If I promise to bring enough for everyone, may I join you? Mmmmmm...yummy! We just had a "celebrate Spring" spread at work where people brought in goodies and I had the best wings I've ever tasted. Now your post has my mouth watering again. No need to bring anything but yourself (but that food sounds really good, hint, hint, lol) You are MOST WELCOME! |
Originally Posted by greeteachday
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Somehow I think hubby had a different name in mind...but we'll win him over :) I think it's perfect! Worked for the house, right? Just takes the other gender a little longer to come around to OUR way of thinking! Eventually they do tho and then I KNOW they are so grateful we thought of the right thing for them! (How do ya like THAT for Codie Statements!) Woo Hoo.. Camp Codie... |
Wow, Greet, that's beautiful AND a whirlpool and a fireplace, what more could ya want? What I want to know is how the heck you found that on the first time out? We've been looking in the same area for about 2 yrs on and off and have only found junk! But we're not giving up....'cept after looking at your pics, I think we are adding a stream as a must....that looks soooooo peaceful! Hmmm...now what can I bring? :-) Some monkey bread? I got the fishing rods covered! Looks like there might be some trout in that stream. Only prob is I refuse to "clean" the fish...can anyone else cover that? hehe Congrats! SM |
Greet, your new place is absolutely beautiful! You have been an inspiration to us all. You deserve a place like this to enjoy your serenity. How wonderful for you and mr greet! I'll bring some marshmellows for toasting in the fireplace! Or maybe an axe for chopping wood for the fireplace (unless mr. greet wants that job). Congrats on this great place. |
Greet, I am so jealous:) What a beautiful place. I am so happy for you. I hope it gives you many peaceful moments. You deserve them. Hugs, Marle |
(((Greet)))) Congratulations! Nothing says recovery more than a retreat! Sure looks like an awesome place, quiet, serene, has all the right stuff, it's just missing you! |
WWWAAAAAAAAA HHHHOOOOOOOOOO Party at Greets house!! I can hardly wait!! Woudn't it be fun to have a pajama party in front of that fireplace? I'll bring the bunny slippers...and some popcorn... We can paint our toe nails...and eat...and eat...and eat!!! Maybe Dolly can fire up the Hummer and start making the rounds? Between the Hummer and our SR jet, we should all be able to make it just in time for the spring flowers to bloom!! Oh, Anne Marie...I am overwhelmed with joy for you. A beautiful retreat...for a beautiful soul. How perfect! God is Good!! Ooohh Happy, happy day!!! Love ya, Ann Marie...I really and truly do!!! |
Greet... what a happy, happy day! I'm sooo excited for you!!!! |
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Greet, I'm so happy for you, your new place is just perfect! I bet you'll have lots of fun making it your home away from home! hugs, cmc |
(((greet))) It's absolutely gorgeous and I can't think of anyone more deserving to own this special haven. I've never been able to decide if I like the mountains or the water better ... but I always find that nature soothes the soul. Hope you make many happy memories there :hug: |
if this is your home away from home, i'd love to see a pic of home. |
Pssst...Teke, the regular home was supposed to be the "starter" home, but the kids loved the neighborhood; I didn't want them to have to switch schools and I liked the property (no mountains or streams but lots of trees and room for flowers and gardens and no traffic, lol) So we turned the garage into a rec room and saved our pennies. Now I know what HP's plan was there! Deedee, I too am not sure if I prefer the mountains or the beach, but the beach around here is sooooo expensive so that made the decision easier :) Elana...sooo true. I told Mr. Greet he just "processes" slower than I do, but not to worry, I won't steer him wrong., lol. This is going to be one amazing housewarming party...I'm soooo excited that you're all comin' ! Now don't forget your sleeping bags, and Dolly, you can leave the bazooka at home, okay? :) |
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