Saturday, February 9, 2008


We are in the process of buying a modest little cottage on N. Greenwood St. The place needs a little TLC, but the price is right. Real right. Until I sell my first novel, or they promote me at my workplace, or I sell one of my abstract crayon portraits, I figure this is gonna be where we live. The neighborhood is fantastic. The basement is relatively dry (livable). The yard is huge. The garage could be converted into a living or bedroom. And, at 38 years of age, I just really want to commit to owning property and actually having a place that I can call my own.
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  1. haricots vertsFebruary 9, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    Cool, but how do you keep the yard so green in the winter?

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  2. haricots vertsFebruary 9, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    Cool, but how do you keep the yard so green in the winter?

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  3. AliciaFebruary 10, 2008 at 8:08 AM

    Welcome to the joys of home ownership! Congrats! Sorry I can't help with the move, but Jason can.

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  4. sethincolumbiaFebruary 11, 2008 at 6:54 PM

    We are really looking forward to it! We are asking the seller to do a bunch of work before we move in--if all goes well we close on Feb 29th. Pretty cool . . .

    There are some things about it that are quirky--like a sort of Euro style bathroom (small), and a half finished basement. But it has a ton of potential. I miss that side of town, and am really looking forward to getting over there again (and being able to hit Cosmo at least once a week on the mountain bike).

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  5. sethincolumbiaFebruary 11, 2008 at 6:55 PM

    And, getting away from the hellish partying atmosphere on University Ave. during 8-9 months out of the year is another bonus. It is no place to raise a family.

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  6. sdaFebruary 12, 2008 at 7:40 AM

    Congrats dude! That is awesome. You won't regret it and you do whatever you want. Shit, I have a bike shop in my basement now. I was just drilling holes in the wall the other night to hang bikes up. Why? Because I can!!

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  7. sethincolumbiaFebruary 12, 2008 at 8:32 AM

    Exactly. I have visions for the basement--workshop, art area, possible study--not to mention that we could easily convert the garage into additional room some day. I'm so stoked.

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  8. FeltsyFebruary 22, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    Speaking of that Hellish party atmosphere on University...... Sorry if this is weird, but Wes and I are looking for a place to rent.... Who is your landlord?

    My email is acf1d3 at mizzou dot edu

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