MOVING HERE IN SEPTEMBER!

[elleng]

C'mon over!!!

http://smd.craigslist.org/apa/3907272842.html

[femmocrat]

1. Looks beautiful!

I'll bet you get great birds there!

[elleng]

6. The current tenants said there's a regular SOME big bird,

kind of a watch-bird, and can't remember kind. HOPE to see it!

[tblue]

2. Gimme a break!

You have a lake?!!! Wow! That is one cool house. Well, I'm packing my bags. I'll send you my flight info so you can pick be up! Mazel tov, sweetie! Enjoy your new digs. It's gorgeous!

[elleng]

4. Its a RIVER!!!

Its old, and not at all elegant, but the spot is SO NICE, and I'm told lots of great sunsets, so I'll have to get a camera and learn a thing or 2!!!

[VanillaRhapsody]

3. I am in MD....can I get an Invite?

[elleng]

5. DEFINITELY! ALL Maryland DUers are invited,

and even those who DON'T live in Maryland!!!
Where are you?

[VanillaRhapsody]

7. Silver Spring!

[elleng]

8. No kidding! I'm in Aspen Hill,

with a friend, and ALSO a small apartment in Hagerstown, so I'll have 3 homes!

I'm retired so free most days. Maybe we can meet up some time, and help me find best route to Lusby! (Its around 60 miles, I think.)

[VanillaRhapsody]

9. I would LOVE to!

I just moved here not long ago and could use some more friends.

I just checked and it is 72 miles from my place....

We really should.....

Sending you a message..

[elleng]

11. Good!

You moved here from where???

[VanillaRhapsody]

12. South Carolina.....and SOOOOO thankful to be outta there!

[elleng]

14. OH GOOD! Maryland is SO civilized!!!

[VanillaRhapsody]

18. by far in comparison...I love it here!

[elleng]

19. Good, and in spite of our current weather,

its NOT typically HOT HOT HOT!!!

[VanillaRhapsody]

20. but I happen to like HOT HOT HOT!

to me it's much better than RAIN RAIN RAIN!

[elleng]

21. I'll give you that!

[southernyankeebelle]

10. I use to live in Odenton. My sisters moved to Mechanicsville and they have water behind

their house. It is so beautiful where they live. I love Maryland and miss it a lot.

[hootinholler]

13. Wow! Nice Digs Ellen!

I know you will enjoy it.

[elleng]

15. Hey hoot!

Yup, I expect to, tho its further from other people than I'm used to, not in time, but in distance. Will maintain a presence in Hagerstown (and Aspen Hill.)

[LiberalEsto]

16. Beautiful!

best wishes for an easy move!

[elleng]

17. Thanks, LibEst.

Not expecting 'easy,' as between now and then, have to 'organize' deceased (and separated) husband's DC apartment stuff, agree about who gets what with daughters (disagreements already apparent,) deal with estate matters etc, but such a lovely place, I think the setting will make it worthwhile. Hiring mover the easy part!

Will be near younger daughter, in Aquasco, which was reason for looking to begin with.

You are, of course, invited to visit!

[shireen]

22. congratulations

would love to go birding in the area sometime.

[elleng]

23. Thanks, shireen!

Would love to meet you, and provide a base for your birding!

'Watch this page' for info about when I'm finally there!!! (Going to visit tomorrow to check things out.)

[shireen]

24. Ellen, you're really sweet

I love that you're so welcoming to us.

[elleng]

25. Hey shireen,

as I recall, we've been 'together' for some time!!! Its the least I could do!

[bunnies]

26. omg. Thats stunning!

I cant believe you can rent a place like that for $1200 a month. Thats the cost of my apartment! You must be so excited. Its GORGEOUS!

[elleng]

27. VERY excited, bunnies,

and the rent got me, too.

Its not perfect for many, I'm sure, as off unpaved road just past a cornfield, tho only 7 minutes from grocery and Starbucks, but only 1 bathroom, up a narrow stairway, definitely NOT 21st century style, but the location is LOVELY! The owner is very nice, and has a kitchen garden from which I can clip a few herbs, and maybe a tomato, soon, as owner leaving for vacation shortly so he won't be around to do so!

[bunnies]

28. Those types of houses are my favorite.

They definitely have their own character and charm. bunnies-mr. and I want to buy an old colonial from the 1800's or earlier. Preferably one that needs work. Many people think we're crazy for wanting to take that on but I just cant imagine being happy in a 'regular' house, ya know?

Youre new place is SO picturesque. And with that yard, the water, and a garden too! To good to pass up. Narrow hallway and all.