If all goes according to plan, central Florida near Inverness will be our new home and my future studio in about two weeks. We decided to move here for several reasons. The warm, moist climate is easier on aging bones.
I planned on visiting potters along the way, but truth be told my back hasn't been good at all. Traveling here I had to stop about once an hour to get out of the car and walk around. Sleeping on RV mattresses and riding in a car for long distances have taken a toll. Once we get settled I hope things improve and I can take a trip up the Eastern seaboard. We really want to drive up to New Hampshire to visit some of Gary's relatives and visit potters along the way.
We wanted to get a newer home without immediate need of changes and improvements. Instead we opted for a home we could afford with a pool so we can take advantage of low impact exercise; one with a little space around it (for barrel and pit firings), and a place large enough for a studio inside the home (to reduce utility consumption in winter and summer).
We hope in the long run we've made the right decision. I'll show photos after we move in and make a few changes so you can see before and after shots. Comments and suggestions are welcome.
well, how exciting for you two! this is simply wonderful. Thanks for sharing the good news. You're always welcome to visit in Charlotte of course. Hope you continue to heal. Peace!
ReplyDeleteoh congratulations! how excited you must be. and a pool! i grew up w/ a pool and want one badly, only i'm afraid it'd be frozen 1/2 the year were we live. can't wait to see pictures of the new homestead, congrats again!
ReplyDeleteGreat news Linda! And now we will have a reason to get to FLA.
ReplyDeleteBut remember you are always welcome here!
What wonderful news to hear the the Treasure Bus has landed!! But I was thinking that I don't think you could have moved any further away from ME!! That warm weather, pool and on-site barrel and pit firings sounds waaaay to tempting! Congratulations -I'm sure your back couldn't be HAPPIER :o) CHEERS (I'm raising my frosty Brown Ale to you and Gary right now!) to your new HOME!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear this wonderful news! WOW! Both of you must be very excited!! How nice! Looking forward to hearing more from you about your new HOME after your move in!!
ReplyDeleteyou must be so happy to have found 'home!' Congrats & post photos as you get settled.
ReplyDeleteI love your choice. I mentioned before how much I liked the Inverness area. Think you will love it there.
ReplyDeletePool is great idea. I have an iffy back also and swimming would be great for it.
Looking forward to the pictures.
Thanks all for your warm wishes!
ReplyDeleteAs soon as we get settled you have an open invitation to come for visits - and I REALLY MEAN YOU ARE INVITED TO COME FOR A VISIT !
This winter had me thinking each one of you might enjoy a visit here for a bit of warm respite.
Gary still has to go back to California to get the Treasure Bus and bring it back here, so we have the last big hurdle to get through with that.
I hope to get a kiln up and running asap and fire the backlog of work since I have a tremendouos amount of plans and ideas for more clay projects.
More later.
I had a feeling you were going to end up in Florida, you were spending way too much time in one place:)
ReplyDeleteGerry and I thought we wanted to move to the Mts. when he retires but this winter has convinced us that warmer climates might be better! Look forward to a tour of your new home.
You found your nest! This sounds like happy news! I look forward to hearing more about it and seeing pics. Congrats Linda!
ReplyDeleteLinda, so happy you picked a place to settle; it will be warm for your bones and joints; and a pool yum. Watch those gators and snakes.. my phobias!!!
ReplyDeleteLove to see picture's and also am so happy for your pottery to resume in full force.
All the best for settling in ...and hope everything is up and running soon. I am sure you will have so much fun on this last leg of your adventure.
ReplyDeleteLinda, that is great news! I'm just home from my great trip and am happy to see that you've found your home and will soon be settled in to it. Good luck! Gay
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I'm visiting Florida in August :) Maybe I'll see ya!
ReplyDeleteThanks all, my offer stands, ALL OF YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME AND VISIT AS SOON AS WE GET SETTLED, I will post more about our new place very soon. Gay, I can't wait to hear about your trip. Cindy we are in the middle of the state, so please plan on stopping by for a day or more.
ReplyDeleteahh excellent.. florida is a little tropical yes? glad you have all the important elements organised..pool, studio, space to fire your work, pit and otherwise!! well done can't wait for some pics and a tour...cheers angx
ReplyDeleteHi Ang, thanks, yes, funny how the important elements all entail something about clay, Ha, oh and the pool was a little over the top.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new home! I love the gulf of Florida, there's so much to explore along the coast, especially heading south towards the Everglades. I have a pool and maintain it myself - but the season is short and it seems that as soon as I open it, it's time to close it. Let me know if you need tips on maintaining a pool and how to save $$ on chemicals.
ReplyDeleteThat is great news!! I hope that you get settled quickly and can enjoy your new home and studio. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, thanks, I may be contacting you about saving $$ after we close. Gary has maintained pools and spas before and we are researching a salt system, etc. to see where we might reduce work and dollars.
ReplyDeleteHi Jerry, thanks, nice to hear from you; hope you are doing well yourself. I am hoping the same thing, I just want to get settled get everything fired and start working in clay and take a day off a week for fishing and visiting the tourist attractions, etc. HA.