Could it be? COULD IT BE??
0 Comments Published by Oh Wayward One on 25 January 2009 at 1/25/2009 03:25:00 pm.
Holy crack!
It's alive! Hope and possibility and luck and justice is alive!!
Just when all was about to crumble, it happened. It was probably the worst time in years to find a rental house but at the last minute the Mr. strolled out our office door and across the parking lot, and on a whim asked our IT guy if he knew of any places, and it turns out his dad has one coming open at the end of Feb., which is when our landlords want us out. So how lucky was that!?!? PARTICULARLY because when I called said "dad" and asked about it, and he said "sorry, someone looked at it yesterday and wants to take it",
and then I got off the phone and nearly hung myself in despair,
and Frank calls back, and says "oh wait I just talked to my office assistant and she said they haven't actually signed anything yet..."
...well, I just went apeshit and promised him we'd be there RIGHT NOW and with checkbook in hand, and he said OK, come and have a look!!!
It's not in our suburb or our 2nd choice, unfortunately, but it's in a similar situation (10 mins outside of town) on the west side, as opposed to the south, where we are now.
Anyway the people in it are moving out on the 26th of Feb., a crew is cleaning it on the 27th, and we move in on the 28th. What I'm hoping will impress my friends the most, is that it has a home phone in it too so people can CALL ME!!!, and we can also take over the old people's Internet connection!!! CONNECTED, BABY!!!
We are actually really excited about it because even though we loved our suburb here, we didn't ever make any really great friends here or anything, with the exception of our immediate neighbours. Rich old snobs throughout, basically. The new place is on a farm with about 10-15 houses on it, and we already know 3 of the houses' residents. There's Bernard of course, and our IT guy Peter & his wife (the one whose office is also just across the parking lot from us) and will literally be our next door neighbour, and his father, Frank, who owns all the properties, who lives in a giant house on the opposite side of the neighbourhood.
I can't wait to show it off, (finally! no more ghetto livin') and am so excited that SheofDC will be the first visitor in March. Except that the place will probably still be a wreck b/c she's coming 5 days after we move. But that's inspiration to get my ass in gear!!
It's set right into the side of the hill, so it's very much still bush-living (all the houses are very spaced out and you can't see your neighbours, monkeys and birds everywhere) and we have 180 degree view over the valley below, a little swimming pool, and a balcony out of the master bedroom, which is actually an entire loft, looking over the sunken living room w/ beautiful fireplace. It's 3 b.r., 2 bath, with a good dog-proof fence, and 24 hour security guard patrolling the farm. But the best part is that it has a fantastic outdoor living area with built-in braai, etc. I'm really happy with it, even if it's a much smaller plot and probably smaller square footage than where we are now (small guest rooms, only 1 living room - but the outdoor patio/balcony etc really makes up for that, right?) And the best thing is that it has a gorgeous high, high thatched roof and slate tiles throughout. Unfortunately no photos til the 28th of Feb, since the people are still in it.
Probably the best thing about it is that the landlord is ON SITE and it's a nice established small residential farm where if you have any problems you just call Frank's office (down at the bottom of the hill) and he has maintenance guys, gardeners, maids, etc., on staff so anytime there's a problem or the house needs attention you get it immediately. Now that's a far cry from these jerks we're renting from right now.
Anyway, all I can say is "whew!"
Now just to rustle up some overseas visitors to come and see it.... :D
What's really freaky is that we always said "ooh I'd never want to live in Gabane(village)". Why? because it seemed SO FAR OUT. But then we moved to this place. It's like only 9 minutes closer. I timed it. So I don't know what my problem is. Probably just because we moved here from inner city living back in Ireland. And now, here we are.... moving to G-village.
Also freaky: Frank's set up is such that he's looking for long-termers. He already has a house. His son already has a house. There will be no more unexpected evictions. That means we could conceivably be here for the duration of our time in BW. So, in effect, it is like we've come full circle. Why? Because G-village is where we got our start here.... back in the beginnings at Bernard's house! Wow.
It's alive! Hope and possibility and luck and justice is alive!!
Just when all was about to crumble, it happened. It was probably the worst time in years to find a rental house but at the last minute the Mr. strolled out our office door and across the parking lot, and on a whim asked our IT guy if he knew of any places, and it turns out his dad has one coming open at the end of Feb., which is when our landlords want us out. So how lucky was that!?!? PARTICULARLY because when I called said "dad" and asked about it, and he said "sorry, someone looked at it yesterday and wants to take it",
and then I got off the phone and nearly hung myself in despair,
and Frank calls back, and says "oh wait I just talked to my office assistant and she said they haven't actually signed anything yet..."
...well, I just went apeshit and promised him we'd be there RIGHT NOW and with checkbook in hand, and he said OK, come and have a look!!!
It's not in our suburb or our 2nd choice, unfortunately, but it's in a similar situation (10 mins outside of town) on the west side, as opposed to the south, where we are now.
Anyway the people in it are moving out on the 26th of Feb., a crew is cleaning it on the 27th, and we move in on the 28th. What I'm hoping will impress my friends the most, is that it has a home phone in it too so people can CALL ME!!!, and we can also take over the old people's Internet connection!!! CONNECTED, BABY!!!
We are actually really excited about it because even though we loved our suburb here, we didn't ever make any really great friends here or anything, with the exception of our immediate neighbours. Rich old snobs throughout, basically. The new place is on a farm with about 10-15 houses on it, and we already know 3 of the houses' residents. There's Bernard of course, and our IT guy Peter & his wife (the one whose office is also just across the parking lot from us) and will literally be our next door neighbour, and his father, Frank, who owns all the properties, who lives in a giant house on the opposite side of the neighbourhood.
I can't wait to show it off, (finally! no more ghetto livin') and am so excited that SheofDC will be the first visitor in March. Except that the place will probably still be a wreck b/c she's coming 5 days after we move. But that's inspiration to get my ass in gear!!
It's set right into the side of the hill, so it's very much still bush-living (all the houses are very spaced out and you can't see your neighbours, monkeys and birds everywhere) and we have 180 degree view over the valley below, a little swimming pool, and a balcony out of the master bedroom, which is actually an entire loft, looking over the sunken living room w/ beautiful fireplace. It's 3 b.r., 2 bath, with a good dog-proof fence, and 24 hour security guard patrolling the farm. But the best part is that it has a fantastic outdoor living area with built-in braai, etc. I'm really happy with it, even if it's a much smaller plot and probably smaller square footage than where we are now (small guest rooms, only 1 living room - but the outdoor patio/balcony etc really makes up for that, right?) And the best thing is that it has a gorgeous high, high thatched roof and slate tiles throughout. Unfortunately no photos til the 28th of Feb, since the people are still in it.
Probably the best thing about it is that the landlord is ON SITE and it's a nice established small residential farm where if you have any problems you just call Frank's office (down at the bottom of the hill) and he has maintenance guys, gardeners, maids, etc., on staff so anytime there's a problem or the house needs attention you get it immediately. Now that's a far cry from these jerks we're renting from right now.
Anyway, all I can say is "whew!"
Now just to rustle up some overseas visitors to come and see it.... :D
What's really freaky is that we always said "ooh I'd never want to live in Gabane(village)". Why? because it seemed SO FAR OUT. But then we moved to this place. It's like only 9 minutes closer. I timed it. So I don't know what my problem is. Probably just because we moved here from inner city living back in Ireland. And now, here we are.... moving to G-village.
Also freaky: Frank's set up is such that he's looking for long-termers. He already has a house. His son already has a house. There will be no more unexpected evictions. That means we could conceivably be here for the duration of our time in BW. So, in effect, it is like we've come full circle. Why? Because G-village is where we got our start here.... back in the beginnings at Bernard's house! Wow.
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