Getting out of Limbo.... maybe!

Darius,
I just found this thread. You must be overjoyed that there is somewhere for you to grow your own roots aat last. Doing the Happy Dance for you!

Thanks. We are estatic!

it's been a busy day. Trying by long distance to get the right electric company, water, telephone, sattelite, a closing attorney, owner's title insurance, a home inspector, a radon test, taking care of ther powder post beetle problem, plus homeowner's insurance and quotes on auto insurance for 2 vehicles. Batting about 40%. Too boot, my sister was busy with a high school chum who now lives in Boise, Idaho so it was all up to me. Still have to make calls about cleaning the duct work and several other minor things. Whew!


This message was edited May 18, 2006 5:59 PM

Ahhh, but this is all a labor of love!!!!

Congratulations, Darius!
I've been homeless (without home) and know it's a bad place to be. Limbo is almost so..... I still remain nervous about not having some sort of camper to live in, just in case, even though we "own" our home (well, we own the payment!)

I'm really happy for you! Will be watching for trades...and to see what sort of tractor you get with a pto...I need one, too, but so out of my reach for now.

WOW, this is great news. So happy for you and your sister. Sounds like "The Sunny Side of the Street"

darius im so happy for you that place looks so peaceful and inviting!!
the creek is awesome!!! the coverbridge is like a painting! I know you will be
happy there-we all are very happy for you!!!!!!!!
hugz
dori

Im especialy excited about you having a root cellar. My grandparents had one and I'd allways hoped I would have one for my home.

I can't begin to thank all of you for the good wishes! It's like having my very own cheering squad.

I want to join your cheering squad too!!!!!!!!
I love to follow your adventures....
Your new home looks like a dream..and you will certainly be able to put all your talents to work.

Cheers,
Carol

Go Darius! Go Darius! Rah rah rah!!

LOL,
~ Marylyn

rah.....! lol

Ric

Y'all are TOO funny! : )

Darius, I see by all these posts, you are really loved!
I finally got to see your new home pics and am tickled to death for ya!

Darius, congrats on the new place! It sounds excellent!

Do you want some of my raspberry plants (originally from you ... they have multiplied and multipled)? I'll be more than happy to bring you some whenever you're ready for them. I might have some hosta to share, too.

Marion is only 54 miles from me .... in fact, I'll be going right by Marion on Thursday, as I head up to Charlottesville area to meet with Carol7.

I'm so happy you found such a great spot!

Lois, yes I'd love some raspberries, Thanks! Hope to move some earth, and make beds by August. Yes too, on the hosta but probably next year.

Now ya know how we felt the whole time we went through Howie's Johns Hopkins experience. Everyone was right there with us, cheering us on. How can we not be excited when a DG friend enjoys such good things? :)

I can't imagine how I missed this thread until now, but just read through it and am SOOO excited for you!!
Sharon

Update: we closed yesterday on the home equity loan so we will have the cash for this new place on June 1. The home inspection on the new place came back with a few minor faults, and the contract calls for the sellers to pay up to $1,000 which they have elected to credit at closing. I can probably do the repairs cheaper anyway and I'd prefer to be there to oversee the work, so that has turned out fine.

The only remaining things to close are a title search and homeowner's insurance, and then the REAL work can begin!

I am SO anxious to get plants in the ground!!

Darius, things are certainly falling into place for you and your sister.
I'm very happy for you.

We get off 81 at Marion to go to Todd. How far from the beaten path are you? Ginny

Ginny, we are 5 miles from 81 at exit 39 just south of Marion. Do you take 16, or 58? We are probably 7 miles south of 16, and then 5 miles off 81.

Darius, I have been following this thread...it looks like you are going to be out of "Limbo" in just a few day. Best of luck and good wishes to you on this new stage in your life.

Deb

Oh my gosh thats great news Darius! Congrats to you both and being able to get your plans underway.

I'll hold off on the Congrats till finally closing but it's looking REAL.............
It is certainly a place worth the long journey you've been on!

Ric

Whoops, major set baack. My sister read the fine print on the loan and there's a penalty of over $13,000 if it's paid off within 3 years. We plan to pay it off in a nfew months when this house sells. So, we are exercising our right of a 3 day cancallation, and will be seeking financing elsewhere.

What a bummer!! Well, there are other institutions that probably are waiting to hear from you. Get started first thing Tuesday, in finding alternative financing.

darius, I just found this thread and shed tears of joy for you.

Congrats my dear.

(gave me hope too)

Hugs, S

Darius, I am sure that you are going to find the right financing that you want and need to make this come true. Thinking of you....

Darius
Am saying prayers that all your financial problems will be worked out in a timely manner and things will go smoothly from here on out.
Hugs&blessings ... Elaine

Things are looking up! We had also applied to DiTech and had been approved. They called this morning, they have no prepayment penalty, offered more money and only charge .625% more interest than the other loan. I'm thinking my sister wants to wait and see what her credit union says. She applied there Saturday via the internet, and of course today is a holiday.

If you dont close this one soon I will not have any nails left on my fingers. Please tell that you go for this loan and close the deal if she doesnt get a better one from her union.......... gonna sit on my hands now untill this nailbiting scare ends :0))
Janett

This message was edited May 29, 2006 4:52 PM

Well I will be danged. You go girl. Wish we could get together before u make like a tree and leave. Hugs, Corky and Tribe

Yippee, Finally funded for the new place!!!!!!!!!!!

You GO girl!!!!!!! The *fun* has just begun!

(((HUGS)))

Ric

Fantastic darius! I'm really glad for you!!

I posted over on Coffee...and, but I am so happy for you I'm saying it again

HOORAY for Darius!!!!!!
Pati

I am so glad that you are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Couldn't happen to a better person.

Talk about a latecomer, appears are have missed many trials and tribulations already, but alas, what a great ending for such a wonderful person. Congrats on the new abode, it looks just like you!
Candee

Thanks Candee. Just have final details, and patching up the quarrel with my sister. It's her money, her house, my utilities LOL.

Congrats, Darius!