Hello! I’m Ann Bailey. I am a retired Social Worker. I have
a few things in life that I love, besides my family: gardening, quilting, and
writing. Oh yes - and my two kitties, Holly and Noelle. I have lived the past five years with my daughter and her family, and
I’ve decided to purchase my own home once again. After many months, I found the
home that is just right for me. The best part of the whole thing is that I can
see my daughter’s home outside my back window! This was a miracle to me that
this house became available – right about the time I despaired at finding
something that was just what I wanted – and needed. I have a very limited
income so the miracle just keeps getting bigger and bigger!
I had a list of things when I went house-shopping. It would
change as I saw each potential house – in other words, can I live without that
particular thing on my list? But I asked myself: what are the things I want the
MOST? The answer is a house that is as economical as possible; that has good
windows and roof and is in good condition. AND – HAS A BIG YARD! The big yard
was not negotiable. My little house has a big yard. My lot is about 65 by 150
feet, so I’m pretty happy with the size of my back yard. It certainly is one of
the larger lots in the city I live in. There are lots that have a good footage,
but right outside the back door a hill climbs straight up. I saw a lot of homes
like that. Ideally, my yard would be flat, but it isn’t. It slopes, but thankfully
it’s a gentle slope. My gently sloping yard heads in the direction of the gully
my daughter’s house is in!
So go ahead and sign up for my blog and see how my “blank
slate” unfolds into a beautiful garden oasis – while on a VERY small budget!
~Ann
