This Topic is Archived
lynnm1947 (original poster member #15300) posted at 5:04 PM on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014
...I have bit the bullet. Tomorrow, after years of visiting the area and scouring MLS listings, I think I will put in an offer on a country cottage. Eeeeeek!!!!!!!! WHAT AM I DOING???? I've liquidated the assets for a sizable down payment, got pre-approved for a small mortgage, and am ready to plunge into The County-- Ontario's Prince Edward County, that is. Wineries, the Art Trail, nearby access to the massive sand dunes of Sandbanks Provincial Park......you wanna bet I will soon discover friends I never knew I had?
I'm a bit scared of the idea of two residences, when I barely have time for one, but I believe it's the right thing. It's where I want to retire, the real estate market is set to boom (all the signs are there) and there's no time like the present to snap up something reasonably priced. If I get it, there's a screened sun porch to keep bugs at bay, a small pool to practice your laps, and lots of good land for a vegetable patch. So......wish me luck (and mojo) as I dip my toe into Ontario's fastest growing vacation playland. And come and visit me at the cottage!
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks
scarednbroken ( member #41961) posted at 5:41 PM on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014
Good luck!!! It sounds absolutely heavenly! I would like to retire in CA wine country.... Or Italy. 
but that won't be in my card for sure. Lol. But your little slice of heaven....
How exciting, my friend!
BS: Me 47 WH: 54 Kids: 17, 19, 21, 32 DD: every yr Ow: tons Status: fed-up. A woman should never invest in a relationship she wouldn't want for her daughter, nor should she allow any man to treat her in a way she would scold her son for
GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 5:42 PM on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014
That's so cool!
Congrats!
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
I edit often for clarity/typos.
lemony.2008 ( member #20125) posted at 6:54 PM on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014
Oh, sounds like a beautiful place!
Not to mention your granddaughters who would definitely love it there!
Btw, how far is it from T.O?
Good luck! 
Feel the feelings and drop the story. - Pema Chodron
jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 7:26 PM on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014
Good Luck!!! Sounds wonderful!
Me: BSO - 56 Him: FWSO - 79 DS - 23 D-Day - 12-11-09, R - he finally came homeYour life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
somanyyears ( member #26970) posted at 7:57 PM on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014
..
..Lynn.. congrats.. it will be the best decision you ever made.. what's 'NOT' to like about a cottage???
..as long as you don't mind 'a few bugs' 
can't wait to see pics..
smy
trust no other human- love only your pets. Reconciled I think! Me 77 Her 74 Married 52 yrs. 18 yr LTA with bff/lawyer. Little fucker died at 57.Brain tumour!
BAB61 ( member #41181) posted at 9:13 PM on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014
Boss A** B*tch
BS/52 Me, STBXpos/56, dd's 16&14
1st D-day 10/19/2013 EA/PA
2nd D-day 12/7/2013 LTA/Rendezvous
S 12/7/2013 No-fault state, 6 mo S, counting down the days.
lynnm1947 (original poster member #15300) posted at 10:55 PM on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014
Thanks, everyone.
No water frontage, SMY, alas. Lemony, it's approx. 2 1/2 hours from Toronto
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks
LifeIsBroken ( member #27071) posted at 11:31 PM on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014
GOOD FOR YOU, Lynnm ! I love 'success stories.'
D-Day: 8/28/2009
BW: 59 @ D-Day XH: 60 @ D-Day Married 34 yrs, LIBerated: 2/17/11
Beyond terror is freedom. (Agnes Martin)
kernel ( member #27035) posted at 11:40 PM on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014
Congrats, sounds wonderful! Future G2G?
"On particularly rough days when I'm sure I can't possibly endure, I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through bad days so far is 100% and that's pretty good."
somanyyears ( member #26970) posted at 12:04 AM on Monday, February 3rd, 2014
..Lynn, you said there was a small pool???
..hey, that counts as water frontage 
good luck..
smy
trust no other human- love only your pets. Reconciled I think! Me 77 Her 74 Married 52 yrs. 18 yr LTA with bff/lawyer. Little fucker died at 57.Brain tumour!
gahurts ( member #33699) posted at 12:16 AM on Monday, February 3rd, 2014
Congrats lynnm. Looking forward to seeing pictures too.
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indominable will" - Mahatma Gandi
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - Aubrie
lynnm1947 (original poster member #15300) posted at 1:42 AM on Monday, February 3rd, 2014
My grandkids really would love this place. There's a small outbuilding that would make a perfect playhouse.
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks
thebighurt ( member #34722) posted at 7:15 AM on Monday, February 3rd, 2014
Sounds wonderful! Tons of luck and mojo!!
Finding what life could have been....... Why didn't I see it?
Ostrich80 ( member #34827) posted at 10:05 AM on Monday, February 3rd, 2014
Sounds amazing...so happy for you!!
BS..me
WS..him
Been with him over half my life
4kid
DD1 10-01-09 DD2 02-12-12 discovered it never ended
OW..nothing special. Just your average skank
Status..#$%@????
Lola2kids ( member #32789) posted at 2:02 PM on Monday, February 3rd, 2014
Sounds absolutely lovely.
Sand Banks is a great Provincial Park.
BS: (Me) 48
Kids: twins DD(11)
D-Day April 18, 2011
Him:out Sept. 11, 2011
He moved an ocean away June 27, 2014.
"They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder but I am growing more and more fond of his absence"
DixieD ( member #33457) posted at 3:08 PM on Monday, February 3rd, 2014
Congrats Lynn! Sounds great.
TrulyReconciled ( member #3031) posted at 4:39 PM on Monday, February 3rd, 2014
It's beautiful!!!
"In a time of deceit, telling the Truth is a revolutionary act."
Jeaniegirl ( member #6370) posted at 1:00 AM on Tuesday, February 4th, 2014
Hope it's up by Lake Muskoka! That's where I'd LOVE to own a Canadian get-away !!
"Because I deserve better"
lynnm1947 (original poster member #15300) posted at 1:57 PM on Tuesday, February 4th, 2014
I didn't get it. I went out there yesterday with my inspector/builder and he threw up so many red flags, I didn't put in an offer. 1) Electrical system is a dog's breakfast. 2) Basement would be impossible to finish because of water issues. Inspector also says I'd have a hard time getting rd of the kitty pee smell. Cats have obviously been peeing on untreated concrete for years. 3) Kitchen (to renovate to my plans) would cost upwards of $50,000. (It's a HUGE kitchen--350 sq. ft.) The lovely screened sun porch's floor has cracks big enough to interest Rob Ford. Sigh. Sigh. SIGH!!!!!!!
I was so tempted to buy it anyway because I fell in love with EVERYTHING (except the strange kitchen layout) on the main level.
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks
This Topic is Archived
