April Fools' Day and we now officially own the "McBeth House" in Port Townsend, Washington. I hope we are not fools. The 1890's house is a bit of a fixer-upper, but a lot of work has been done by the previous owners. Best improvement being that the house was raised up about 3 feet and a new basement and foundation were put in. New electrical system with outlets every 5 feet or so throughout the house. Steps were repaired, hand-rails added, rain gutters and many smaller improvements. The inspectors have approved it for habitation, which was a huge relief to us.
Missy and I were still on our ranch in California when we email signed PDF files to our real estate agent and escrow company. We both began packing up tools, air mattresses, cups, plates, and flatware, plus several gallons of paint we picked out for the parlor, dining room, and great hall.
Unfortunately, only my daughter Mary will be able up with me on this trip. Missy has to work with our daughter Lily on college stuff and Molly is still recovering from having her wisdom teeth removed. Mary and I are excited to get to work though. With my new Ford Transit Connect loaded to the gunnels, we got a late start on Sunday and begin a two day trek up I-5 to Port Townsend, WA.
We finally arrived Monday afternoon in PT, I eagerly pick up the keys to what I hope will be a new chapter in our lives.
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