The second objective has been a lot more problematic.
Cindy and I disagree about the Otter, she swears it was a pelican, which was cool but hardly the epiphany necessary for house hunter desirous of seeing grandkids visit.
The process of house hunting by a couple married 38 years is not as easy as one may suppose. My dream and Cindy's seem miles apart. I want a two year project and she wants "move in ready". By consensus we have eliminated 'The Villiages' although this only happens when we're not there.
Thanks to Mike and Kelly we found a cute little town called Mount Dora in the center of the state which looks and feels a lot like Traverse City. Didn't find any houses there although we didn't spend much time looking.
Thanks to Val and Rob we did get a pretty good look in the Seminole area of Florida and found two that are definitely of interest.
The first one is a few blocks from the public beach and walking distance to a
host of bars and cafes on the coast. We both felt some good Karma about it although that may have been Rob's youngest daughter 'Karma' who we brought along to give us the 'grandchild perspective.'
The huge back yard is surround by a tall fence and filled with Live Oaks.
The second house is located on the intercoastal water and has access to the Gulf and a dock.
I saw these 'Sea Otter' floating off the back dock. This I took as a sign from God that this was the place. It's a bit above our budget but do-able especially since we learned Mike traded our trailer for a case of beer and a new karaoke machine.
Cindy and I disagree about the Otter, she swears it was a pelican, which was cool but hardly the epiphany necessary for house hunter desirous of seeing grandkids visit.Family and friend input on our choices is requested. Likelihood that you would visit is one of our biggest factors.
Meanwhile we have landed in Merida. Temp. today was 87 but it is expected to dip into the mid 60's tonight. Forecast is for Temps in mid to high 80's for the rest of our stay.
Love to all Bo and Cindy
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Bo failed to mention 2 very important factors in the search...House #1 fulfills Cindy's dream inwhich she is walking distance to a nice coffee shop for her morning fix...House #2 fulfills Bo's dream inwhich, while wearing his boxers, he can take his morning coffee out back and pee off the dock.....The big questions here is who's dream is going to come true? It's a real page turner....
The one that's closest to beach and bars :D
I waited and waited for you to update your blog and then missed it--how did this happen?? First of all, thank you for the beautiful birthday card. The fact of it arrival is only slightly more surprising than the fact that Bo did not insist on something insulting. Thank you for remembering me.
Did I ever tell you that I worked in Seminole--I am trying not to let me influence my choices. Both houses sound like good choices but I have a preference for being within walking distance of the beach. Where did the picture of the otters come from--certainly not from the inland waterway. Do not let this influence your decision--even if it was a pelican.
I am glad to hear from you; miss you a ton and am thrilled you are having such a wonderful time.
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