We took advantage of the Black Friday deals to get our washer/dryer set. Sears had a set that was originally $1500+ on sale for about $1k, so we got it. Cool news is that it’s not going to be delivered until February…to the new house. I know there were probably people who purchased the same set that were frustrated that it wouldn’t be delivered until February because they needed it NOW, but we couldn’t be happier. We still haven’t purchased any of the other appliances, though, I think we’ve got a good idea for the dishwasher.
We’ve met most of our new neighbors. They all seem nice. Yes, the neighbors who purchased the 12 acres next to us ARE putting in a horse farm…for at least one horse. They’ve also got 3 girls around Scott’s age (I think they are all 4 and under, or maybe 5 and under…Scott’s 3).
Hubby and I have been discussing different landscaping ideas. We definitely want to put in some trees to replace the some of the ones that were cut down to accommodate the house and crane. We’re looking at nut trees and fruit trees, mostly local stuff. I’ve also got some vague ideas for landscaping next to the house…I’m just frustrated that the house isn’t already in so I can put in bulbs for this year. Ah, well, will have to work on stuff for next year.
We’ve also got to do something with the area that the septic field is on. Hubby wants to put clover down. I think it will mostly be a play area for the boys, but, depending on what it looks like for sure, I may also set up my archery field near there. Right now, I’m not sure where my archery range is going to be. I need to situate it such that it won’t bother any of the neighbors or the street or anything like that.
No idea what kind of progress my FIL has made on his stuff in all of the outbuildings. I know that he and hubby did *some* work, as there is a pile of stuff to go to the dump, but I’m not sure how much progress was made or how much there is still to be made. We’ll see… I have a feeling we won’t be getting much use out of the little house this spring, either. We do NEED the garage cleaned out, so we can store the boat and maybe the truck in it. The plans are the boat and the truck live in the garage that isn’t next to the house and the cars will live in a carport right next to the house. Hubby wants to be able to get out of the car and walk right up the stairs and into the house.