I just rented a place here in Columbus

[lizziegrace]

Most of the properties I looked at were shown by property managers or people who own a lot of units. They wanted to run a credit report and pay stubs as proof of employment. x( In all the years I've rented or owned a home, I've never been late with a rent or mortgage payment.

I found a house on Craigslist during one of my insomnia episodes. It was built in the 1840's and is in remarkable condition. It's a little bigger than I need but the rent is in line with the city. I take possession on the 15th.

It has a small dorm refrigerator in it now and no washer/dryer. I don't have any appliances. I'll buy them when I can afford to. (The dryer I recently got is natural gas and will be sold. This one has to be electric)

I'm still scared, but I'd worry if I wasn't.

:toast:

To a new life in a familiar town.

[elleng]

1. Good luck.

Thinking of doing something similar.

Columbus WHAT??? OH?

[lizziegrace]

2. Yep

Columbus, OH.

I've lived here for 14 years and moved last summer to Milwaukee for a job. I was laid off in January and have decided to come home.

Are you in Ohio?

[elleng]

18. Nope, not now!

Went to Miami, many years ago, tho; in-laws there, mostly in/around Dayton. Haven't been back in a long time.

[Shakespeare]

3. How exciting!!

I'm very happy for you--you're doing a bold and positive thing. :thumbsup: :hug:

[livetohike]

4. Congratutlations!

:toast: I know everything will work out for you :-).

[Haole Girl]

5. I love old houses

Does it have those old radiators to heat up the house?

Hope everything works out well for you! :hug:

[lizziegrace]

7. This one's been converted to forced air

central air and a furnace.

It has a DISHWASHER!! I haven't had one of those in a while. Also, there's a fireplace in the kitchen and one in the living room. The chimneys are very old and the fireplaces aren't functional. They're still gorgeous.

The house is all brick - 3 layers thick.

[Whoa_Nelly]

6. Am so very happy for you!

One step at a time...you are making it happen, lizzie! :hug:

(and you are an inspiration to me for my similar situation :loveya: )

[auntAgonist]

10. hiya Whoa_Nelly

I'm keeping a good thought for you too. Just wanted you to know. :loveya: :hug: :loveya:

aA
kesha

[Whoa_Nelly]

28. aA!

I :loveya: :hi:

Thanks!
I know I will survive.
Just want to be surviving, working, and not broke ;)

Thank you so much :hug:

[Lyric]

8. Someday when I have money, I want an old house like that

to fix up and love forever.

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

12. It's the economy that's allowed this to happen

He bought the house and when he got it renovated (minimal, all the floors, walls and woodwork are original), the market took a dive and he can't sell his house.

I'm getting a chance few get.

Oh, and he had someone else call to say they wanted it. He told me he put them off until he got my answer. He wants someone who will love the house and take care of it. :)

[auntAgonist]

9. excellent!

Best wishes Lizziegrace. You're gonna be fine.

:hug:

aA
kesha

[Heidi]

11. Congratulations, sweet lizziegrace!

:loveya:

:hug:

:thumbsup:

[lizziegrace]

14. We got the mowing taken care of

:)

She's a beautiful old lady. I felt welcome from the moment I stepped inside. :)

[av8rdave]

13. You have step #1 taken care of...

Hopefully, the rest will fall into place. Good luck!

[Lavender Brown]

15. Good luck with your move!

:hug:

[Callalily]

16. Wishing you the best

That house sounds fantastic. I simply adore old homes. For ambiance, you can always put candles in the fireplace(s).

Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[GOPisEvil]

17. Good luck, sweetie!

I'm sure you'll be just fine. :hug:

[Ohio Joe]

19. Your back in town?

Sweet! We will have to get together sometime, swap horror stories about how bad our lives are now :P

[crim son]

20. Is it the brick house?

:toast: Congrats on making your move. :hug:

[Dystopian]

21. Sweet....

Very happy for you, lizziegrace:hug:
Your house sounds like a dream....and it must be wonderful to be back home.
I can't imagine as I never left...
Wishing you forever joy~
:loveya:

peace~

[Blue Diadem]

22. Good Luck Lizzie, glad to have you back in Ohio.

:hug: The house sounds lovely. I love old houses, there's so much character and history with them.

To your new life in a familiar town :toast: :fistbump:

[Dangerously Amused]

23. As always, best of luck to you.

I'll miss you. :(


ETA: I'm gonna hafta take the door frame apart to move that damned couch down the staircase again, aren't I? x(

[lizziegrace]

25. Ummm...

yeah. Maybe we can get the damned couch moved sooner than the move date. (we can put it in the garage and cover it)

I'll be back late tomorrow night.

:hug:

[sasquatch]

24. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! I knew you'd come back!

:rofl:
Just kidding.
:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. My dear lizzie!

Congrats on getting the house! It sounds wonderful indeed...

It's always better to have more space than you think you actually need...;)

Your landlord sounds like a peach, too...

Here's to your success, sweetie!

:toast:

[SOteric]

27. You go, girl!

I'm still sending you every scrap of vibe I've got.

[lizziegrace]

29. Thanks...

cause this is just the beginning.

[VenusRising]

30. Hooray!!

We're all moving in with you! :toast:

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

31. Goddess knows

I'll have the room...

;)

[femmocrat]

32. Welcome back, lizzie!

There's no place like home! :)

Are you closer to lelapin now?

[lizziegrace]

39. I'll be over 400 miles closer

:)

That makes me very happy.

[Aristus]

33. Good luck with everything, lizzie.

I can't stand to think of my lizziegrace being frightened all the time. Hope it gets better soon. :hug:

[SPKrazy]

34. Best of wishes to you Lizziegrace...

I'm sure its a beautiful home and that things will improve for you with time and getting on your feet with your business and all.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

be good to yourself

[Parche]

35. All My Best

You deserve it........I feel your pain.....see my post...:hi: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

36. Way to go!! Best of luck in your new home.

:toast:

[Lady President]

37. Good Deal!

I always love to hear that good people are coming back to town! I live down the road in Westerville, so if you need any help, please don't hesitate to let me know.

[suninvited]

38. Good luck

sounds like a great house, except for not having appliances.

[GCP]

40. Good luck, Lizzie!

[oshyposhy]

41. cheers!

I wish we could have gotten together while you were a tundra flower!

[WinkyDink]

42. To your new life, lizziegrace!

[hippywife]

43. Welcome home, LizzieGrace.

I hope all goes well for you now. PM me and let me know where in town it is. Wish I were there to help you out some. I could at least make sure you're well fed. :hug:

[Flaxbee]

44. congratulations!

:toast: and :bounce: I am so happy to hear this, and that you're going back to a place that feels more like home to you. Craig's List also can be an amazing source of other needed stuff, also check freecycle. Maybe you could trade your natural gas dryer for an electric one?

I know this is another start for you, and the beginning of a lot of work. But it sounds like it's a move in the right direction. :hug:

[SallyMander]

45. ...

:bounce:

:party:

:woohoo:

:toast:

:7 :7 :7

[lizziegrace]

46. The champagne will be uncorked

after the furniture's in the house.

:D

:hug:

[SallyMander]

47. Woohoo!

Are you going to share, or save it for a soak in the clawfoot tub? :rofl:

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

48. I haven't decided yet

;)


I LOVE that clawfoot tub. :P

[lizziegrace]

49. Thanks everyone!

Now the real work starts...

[Dappleganger]

50. Congrats on the good deal!

[lizziegrace]

51. Next step...

income. x(

[Maccagirl]

52. Welcome back, Lizziegrace!

I live on the north side and am so happy to have you back in town! PM me if you need anything.