Usually, I don't count my chickens before they hatch. But with this whole house-buying thing, I find it difficult not to get emotionally involved. Sadly, the house deal has fallen through. The inspection revealed some potentially financially devastating problems with the roof, and the people who own the place wouldn't consider fixing the roof or substantially lowering the price. So we're letting it go.
I'm sad about this, but I'll get over it. We weren't planning on moving until next year anyway, so we have plenty of time to find the right house. Eventually I'll let it go, just like I let go of the first house we made an offer on.
In the meantime, I got some retail therapy at The Gap in the form of two bras and a skirt I've been wanting all season. And I also received a package from Webs, containing a whole lot of Cascade 220 that I'd ordered on sale - two sweaters worth! I got a rich heathery brown for Starmore's St. Enda for my sister's boyfriend (they've been together for about 8 years now, and I've only ever knitted him a pair of socks), and a deep raspberry for something for myself. I don't know what exactly it's going to become. It will probably have to wait a long while before being knitted.
Despite my busy schedule, I'm really psyched to begin The Artist's Way next week. I can definitely use some creative recovery right about now. And check out the beautiful logo Juni Moon created for our "Knitter's Way" group:
She also created the button on my sidebar. Thanks Juni!
So sorry to hear about the house. I hope you find a house you like just as much or perhaps even more.
I've been patiently waiting to receive my package from Webs. Also Cascade 220.
Posted by: Jeanine | May 21, 2004 at 08:15 PM
Sosrry to hear about the house. There are lots of great houses in New England, I'm sure you'll find one even better than the one that slipped away.
Posted by: amy | May 22, 2004 at 11:05 AM
Sorry about the house Alison. Another one will come along.
I joined your Yahoo group.
Am I getting in over my head? LOL
Posted by: Dympna | May 24, 2004 at 05:27 AM
I'm sorry to hear the house plan fell through. But you'll find something equally good, if not better. I had my heart set on a particular apt in Hong Kong, but the landlord wanted me to agree to crazy terms, so I walked away from the deal. I thought I would never find anything as nice. But I did! The same will happen to you and your family.....
Posted by: Ellen | May 24, 2004 at 06:38 AM
Oh, Alison. I'm so sorry to hear that. I know the feeling, too. And I'm getting furstrated with our search here, so I can relate.
Posted by: Lisa | May 24, 2004 at 09:11 PM
There will come a day when you will be glad this deal fell through, because something even better turns up. Also, I had to replace a roof once. You've made the right decision! I'm intrigued by your Knitter's Way group...I'll have to check this out.
Posted by: Sharon | May 25, 2004 at 12:14 PM
Aw I hate it when that happens--but I have found that the lost house is almost always replaced with a better one anyway. I have also found that new yarn takes the edge off any unpleasantness . . .
I really wish I could participate in your Knitter's Way group--too much going on right now. Is there a way to do it pass/fail? Can I audit? Sit in the back of the auditorium?
Posted by: Ann | May 31, 2004 at 10:36 PM