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Congratulations! And wow, that was fast with an even faster closing! The whole timing of selling and buying at the same time makes me anxious. We have always rented in between buying houses so it was never an issue before. Perhaps that is what we will do when we move to Florida as well!

Our outdoor shower is a green, frigid cold water, hand held hose on the back deck ( at least no neighbors). I like the idea of yours so much better! Enjoy it all.

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A bit of calm in the whirlwind that is real estate. We haven't hardly been home except mornings and evenings since the house was listed 2 days ago. We had priced the house fairly resulting in multiple views both days; all resulting in offers over asking. So all offers were sent back with a " give us your best and final offer" ( There were two great contracts that had stipulated "offer good " till clause , so the remaining shows were informed - if they chose to view the house anyway- to also do the same). The offer we accepted was one of the late showings that included both the highest and a cash offer. Winner winner chicken dinner.

Oh, yah, there were also letters accompanying several of the offers that delighted me immensely as much of what I loved about this house was reflected in their vision for the house as their future home. Need to get through the inspection (anticipating some reasonable requests- 102 yr old house, so, fair enough). Early closing August 16th.

That's about it and plenty enough. Plan to continue enjoying the comfy chair.

What a wonderful vacation you have had! And yes, an outdoor shower on a warm day is a little bit of heaven.

I hope you do spend some time in your house Liz. You should get to enjoy the space you worked so hard to declutter, and be in familiar surroundings while finalizing wedding details. Also, your kids might need time to say goodbye. Wherever you are will still be "home", but this is the house where they lived with you and their Dad.

Yesterday afternoon the sun returned, and it was a gorgeous evening, followed by today, which could not be anymore perfect. We had brunch at the patio table nestled under some trees, and then my Aunt and Uncle left for home in Amherst, where we will join them tomorrow.

I used the outdoor shower again. What a sensory experience, the ho****er contrasting with the summer breeze, the sun on my face and head, the smooth granite stones under my feet, the scent of my lemongrass soap I bought from a store called " Provence". More of the loveliness life has to sell.

We had a great time with friends and family, but it's nice to have a night here, just the two of us. (Did I mention there's an outdoor shower?). Tonight we're going to a concert at a venue that has a glass wall behind the stage with a view of the ocean. It is spectacular!! I don't even care much who is performing (although we'll like this performance, its a jazz singer), I just want to sit in this venue. We're going to have a light dinner, because much seafood has been consumed and we're feeling some vegetables might be helpful. :)