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August 01, 2006
Headin' up, movin' out...
More pics are posted of the house...
Yep, we are packin' our toys and movin' on down the street...Its time for us to get out of Austin and into the countryside where life is quieter, slower paced and more like what Austin used to be 25 years ago...We've been talking about moving for a long time, and I even asked some of ya'll what you liked and disliked about your own home town...we were considering all sorts of places in the US to relocate to, but after investigating other places, we decided (even with the massive heat) to stay in Texas and just get out of the 'rat race'...So THAT'S why you haven't seen any beads or silver from me in a few weeks - I've been busy packing and purging...but never fear, I haven't purged the 'good' stuff, I'll be selling that once we get unpacked and everything is settled...
Click the ? to see the house and yard...more pics to come as we get things underway...Over the weekend we visited the house, and managed to walk from it, into downtown, to the post office, to city hall, and back again...sure it was 100 outside, but that wasn't the point - its that we can actually DO that...I've lived in the city for over 20 years and it'll be fun to live in a little town again, where things are slow moving...my only hope now is that the city doesn't come out and find us...
I'm off to take care of some loose ends, but I'll be back to finish packing the studio (good lord, I'm pretty sure I won't be able to get everything in the new house)...yeehaw...
Posted by Donner at August 1, 2006 04:35 PM
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Congratulations!! It's pretty funny, because I'm in the process of doing the opposite. I've spent 10 years in BEAUTIFUL Bastrop, but Mom and I are getting ready to put her house on the market and move into the Round Rock area instead. I'm moving in with my fiance, and this way she'll be closer to both me and my brother. But it's hard to leave this pine forest paradise....
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at August 1, 2006 10:39 AM
Congratulations Miss D! (and Brian too!). I LOVE living in the burbs...the peace, tranquility, nature and just being away from the 'rat race' is great. I can't wait to see what you do with the yard, and your new studio too! Are you going to be setting up somewhere in the house until you guys get the garage built? Good luck with everything..I imagine you're going to be busy for a while!
Posted by: Rachel G. at August 1, 2006 11:26 AM
Wow, congratulations and good luck for the move! The house looks just perfect, with all those nice big trees. Please make sure you keep us posted about the magic you will do in this beautiful but still rather empty yard: I'm sure you will transform it into a dog-cat-butterfly paradise, I can't wait to see this happen...!!
Smiles,
Françoise
Posted by: Francoise at August 1, 2006 11:45 AM
Congratulations!!
i am living on the countryside myself.
in a farmhouse(it was before we came)
and a english countrygarden.
living a dream.
i wish you a very happy live,it is the beginning off a new one.
love ,gerda from holland.
Posted by: gerda bos van heerde. at August 1, 2006 11:56 AM
Donna, Congratulations on the "new" house! I love old houses and this one looks so adorable! Enjoy!
Posted by: Kathy James at August 1, 2006 12:11 PM
OH WOW! Congratulations! How much FUN! I can't wait to see pictures of inside too!
Posted by: Katie at August 1, 2006 12:49 PM
Well Donna,
THAT was worth the wait! Good for you.
Posted by: Julie V at August 1, 2006 01:40 PM
Woohoo - that is SOOOO fun!! How exciting!! And how cool that you don't have to restore the house! UGH!!
Enjoy the journey!! CONGRATS!!!
Posted by: danagirl at August 1, 2006 03:03 PM
Congratulations! Nicely done, my friend, nicely done indeed.
Posted by: Beth at August 1, 2006 03:15 PM
How exciting for you!!! I grew up in the country and loved every minute of it. Your house looks really sweet. Keep posting pics.
Posted by: Gail Lannum at August 1, 2006 03:55 PM
OOOOHHH Donna! I love your new place! Congratulations! Good for you guys!!!
Posted by: Coleen at August 1, 2006 05:48 PM
Congrats on your impending move, there is nothing like living in the country, (I am 35 miles from Manhattan, but I have bears that visit occasionally). I am wondering how you could leave your lovely garden especially after all the work you have put into it. I am sure you will have fun with the new one, it looks like a clean slate!
Liz
Posted by: Elizabeth Ross at August 1, 2006 05:56 PM