Friday, December 20, 2013
You learn something everyday
Awhile ago I was renewing my car tags. On my way out I casually remarked that I was going to put the new sticker on top of the old sticker. Quickly, the lady helping me out told me not to do so, stating that it is easier to steal if you stack sticker upon sticker. I hadn't thought about that before, but I guess it does make sense. So from now on you should put the sticker on a blank spot. If you don't have a blank spot, scrape an old sticker off and put the new one on.
Moving
Welp. I've done it. I've taken the plunge and decided to make Memphis my permanent home. Yes, I have purchased a house. After several years of hemming and hawing and trying to leave Memphis, I have decided to stay.
We spent about two months looking for the right house and the search spanned the greater Memphis area. Each house had something to offer, but either it was too small or the neighborhood looked too dingy or the kitchen wasn't big enough. There was always something that my wife and I disagreed with. It was pretty frustrating.
The worst part was that we actually found a house we loved early on, but it was a bit out of our price range and I turned it down. We regretted it almost immediately. But alas it was gone so we pushed on.
House after house we refused. For a bit we almost gave up. We were just tired of the continual disappointment. Then on a lark I asked our realtor to check out this house near my place of employment. She said that it was a normal sale and that it was indeed in our price range. I decided to have a look.
I met the realtor at the property the following day and was immediately taken with the place. It wasn't as big as my wife and I were hoping and there was no garage, but the house felt nice. It was big enough for our family and for the planned increase of family. I can't quite explain it, but there was just a certain something about this place that spoke to me.
The next night I brought my wife and son over to check it out and the wife approved! We drew up a contract that night at a local McDonald's.
The next couple weeks were a blur of running around, signing documents, meeting inspectors, tracking down banking documents and what not. I did not get much downtime during this period. It seemed like I was always on the move, doing something for the house. And on Friday, December 13, it paid off when we closed on the house!
It's a mid-century ranch near Sea Isle Park. It's got a few things that need repairing, but overall it's a nice place. We're still adjusting and settling in and trying to make the place ours. We enjoy being homeowners, but I know it's going to be a lot of work in the near future.
We spent about two months looking for the right house and the search spanned the greater Memphis area. Each house had something to offer, but either it was too small or the neighborhood looked too dingy or the kitchen wasn't big enough. There was always something that my wife and I disagreed with. It was pretty frustrating.
The worst part was that we actually found a house we loved early on, but it was a bit out of our price range and I turned it down. We regretted it almost immediately. But alas it was gone so we pushed on.
House after house we refused. For a bit we almost gave up. We were just tired of the continual disappointment. Then on a lark I asked our realtor to check out this house near my place of employment. She said that it was a normal sale and that it was indeed in our price range. I decided to have a look.
I met the realtor at the property the following day and was immediately taken with the place. It wasn't as big as my wife and I were hoping and there was no garage, but the house felt nice. It was big enough for our family and for the planned increase of family. I can't quite explain it, but there was just a certain something about this place that spoke to me.
The next night I brought my wife and son over to check it out and the wife approved! We drew up a contract that night at a local McDonald's.
The next couple weeks were a blur of running around, signing documents, meeting inspectors, tracking down banking documents and what not. I did not get much downtime during this period. It seemed like I was always on the move, doing something for the house. And on Friday, December 13, it paid off when we closed on the house!
It's a mid-century ranch near Sea Isle Park. It's got a few things that need repairing, but overall it's a nice place. We're still adjusting and settling in and trying to make the place ours. We enjoy being homeowners, but I know it's going to be a lot of work in the near future.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
First hike
On January 1st the park ranger at Meeman-Shelby Forest will be conducting a "first hike" in the park. It's going to include hot apple cider, a bon fire and a raptor hike. Starts at 2pm at shelter #2.
Apparently this is a state wide program and there will be similar hikes in every Tennessee State Park. I highly recommend that everyone go out and support our State Parks!
Not only will this be educational, but it should be fun as well. Unfortunately I will be out of town and will not be able to participate.
Apparently this is a state wide program and there will be similar hikes in every Tennessee State Park. I highly recommend that everyone go out and support our State Parks!
Not only will this be educational, but it should be fun as well. Unfortunately I will be out of town and will not be able to participate.
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