How can two people be so torn about where to live? We keep talking about this place and that place and then we come home and we say . . everything we want is here . . except for just a couple of things and those few things are really some difficult things to overcome. I never want to leave this place, and then look back and wish we hadn’t left. At this point, I’m convinced that so long as we struggle to decide whether to stay or go, it isn’t time to go, and we’ll know when it’s time . . and that isn’t now.
Here’s a funny story. I’ve begged Chad to transfer closer to here. I always get the same answer . . I don’t want to live in Texas!
The other day we sent Chad a link to a house we were looking at. He called and this is the conversation:
Chad: Are y’all seriously considering that house?
Me: We’re considering it . . not sure how seriously.
Chad: Make an offer!
Me: We’ll be back there in February and we’ll probably make a decision then.
Chad: You buy that house and I’ll move to Texas. Where’s the closest town that would have a place for me to work?
What? He has no desire to move to Texas but if we buy that house, he’ll move to Texas?? Then I had to laugh. Sounds like me. One day I love it here and the next day I’m ready to go. Yesterday we were driving to town and passed a nice house. I said “Wouldn’t that house be so pretty with green grass in the yard?” Vince said “This isn’t Greenwood!” 🙂
Back to the neighbors . . I knew there was a reason I started this blog post.
Neighbors
We seem to have a lot of does, a good many foxes and raccoons and an occasional owl that come by for a drink of water.
Raccoons
I think it’s funny how those raccoons climb up there and get the water. There’s a board attached to one side so any critters that fall in can get out.
Deer
In the above picture, you can see the side of the house and part of the orchard fence so you can see how close they are to the house, and why we have to have the high fences to keep them out of the orchard and the garden.
They make good neighbors and it’s nice to see them out there.
The raccoons and skunks . . I could do without them but they need a place to live too and they were here long before we came so as long as they leave my chickens alone, and don’t stink up the place too bad (skunks), they can stay too.
Carolyn says
I miss living in the country, but not the rattlesnakes.
Donna says
I think your place is so peaceful. I love all the wildlife you get to see. Thanks for sharing with this city dweller!.
Tee says
This is so true – “At this point, I’m convinced that so long as we struggle to decide whether to stay or go, it isn’t time to go, and we’ll know when it’s time . .”
We have made big moves in our married life and each one felt like we didn’t put much thought into it, everyone felt right at the time and they worked. I am sure there would have been other places to move to or more time to stay in the place we were in. My husband is a planner, I am not. I do sometimes feel like he is in charge of our lives, where we go, what we do, etc., but I really think no one is in charge. If it is meant to be, it will happen.
tiptopquilts says
Aren’t trail cams fun? I finally bought one after reading your posts. I put it up in August, on my folks’ place, and we check it every couple of weeks. FINALLY, last week I had coyotes on it! I had it on the edge of the timber before the corn was harvested, but have since moved it into timber by a creek. I need to figure out if it has a video setting.
Dorothy Matheson says
I too have an interesting story. Divorced Mom of one met a man at Parent’s Without Partners meeting. Went to movie after the meeting then sat in his car and chatted for two hours. Yes we dated for a long time. Engaged for a year. I had been in an abusive marriage and my doubts were huge. Also I was just 21 and he was 36 with 7 children. Doubts for sure.
Now after 47 years together it is pretty good. I did get my 38 acres in the country but close to a small town. I did get my sewing studio next to the house. I am very content.
I also have my 92 year old mom living right next door and just last month my 50 year old daughter moved down the drive way in the third house. She is repairing the house which was/is in bad shape.
We have various connections with the 7 other children. After all the oldest girl is only 4 years younger than I am and there were 7 born over 10 years so it was difficult to be their Mom and they did have their own mom and I tried hard not to interupt that connection.
Joyce says
I love my house, although I always say I would love it even more if it had walk-in closets…I am planning to remodel the kitchen this winter. Then we get an ice storm, and I think about my long, steep, facing north driveway and wonder how practical it is to stay here as I get older. I have osteopenia, so I’m getting to be wary of falls. I start wondering if it would be better to not remodel the kitchen and move, but it doesn’t seem like the right time to move yet. I understand how hard the decision is. Plus, you have other family to consider, so that just makes it harder.
Susan says
Chad is so funny. Is he planning to move in with you if you buy that house? LOL When it comes right down to it, would he move? Love your wildlife. I was looking at those raccoons balanced on there. Better balance than I have! We have a lot around here. A few years ago, I had to convince one not to live in my attic! They are as cute as kittens, really.