Apr 11 2009
The Saga Continues
Remember how I called twice about a house, but didn’t get a response? Well, the owner called me last night and said she’d been out of town and was showing the house today at 11:00. I got some details from her (built in the 1940s; hardwood floors, even in the kitchen; 1,100 square feet; garage; no extortionate move-in costs) and set off in the Saturday morning sunshine.
As I crossed the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, it occurred to me that I have probably gone to Petaluma more in the past month than I ever did when my mother lived there. No wonder I never got that Daughter of the Year award. Just as well: it would be one more thing I’d have to find a place for. Or keep in yet another box.
The house is on a cul de sac, with a view of the rolling Sonoma hills, currently wearing their winter/spring green, though they’ll change their wardrobe to gold soon enough. It has a lovely garden in the back, with room for a vegetable garden, and a lawn bordered by flowery, vine-y plants. On a drip system! Best of all, there’s a sort of secret bower in the back of the garden, made of wooden trellises with a roof, shady and flowery and with an old fireplace.
Inside, the house has a working fireplace, built-in, curved shelves in the living room, a tiny chandelier in the equally tiny dining room, and a small kitchen with an electric (ick) stove, but you can’t have everything. Washer and dryer hook ups in the pantry with original beadboard, and a charming bathroom with the original square sink in a built-in cabinet, with little glass knobs for the drawers. And the bathtub works!
While I was filling out the application, other people started tramping through the house. The owner said she’d make a decision in about a week and let me know.
It’s going to be a long week.
6 Responses to “The Saga Continues”
I will definitely keep my fingers crossed…and toes!
It will be a long week…….but we will be with you every step of the way!!!!!!! The very best of luck…… I wonder if this is the place that has been waiting for you????????????? Next installment in a week’s time…………..
jx
Sending out those positive “application form” vibes.
Good luck Suzy, hope this is the one for you, if not, there will be another, keep on with the search, something is out there for you.
I’m so behind. I didn’t even know you were looking for a house! It sounds lovely! I so hope you get it! Would you bring Henry with you?
You know a former co-worker from that crappy company lives in Petaluma – one of the fun ones!
Looks like I didn’t get the house – it was relisted today. But if I ever get out of here, Henry’s coming with!