We moved in last week. And this house is every bit as wonderful as I have envisioned it all these years. It is comfortable. We lit a fire in the wood stove the last 2 nights... more for atmosphere than for warmth. There was a tiny chill in the house, but nothing a sweater wouldn't have warded off. And with outside temps below 30 degrees, who's complaining?
We wake every morning to a spectacular view. Happy as can be. And quiet! This house is so quiet you can barely hear anything. Outside the last couple of days it has been so windy. Red flag warnings every day. But inside, you really don't hear much. I heard the wind whistling on the chimney last night. And sometimes you can hear the wind on the vents in the bathrooms. Other than that, you wouldn't know it's windy except to see the trees bending sideways outside. So comfortable.
Cooking has been a challenge. Things heat up slower at this altitude. And things cool quicker. So by the time I've taken the chicken out of the oven, then served up the salad, the chicken is cold. Will have to think smarter about that. We noticed it at the house in town, then got used to it. But climbing another 1,000 feet in altitude has made another big difference.
We rented out the house in town now -- twice. The first time was a young couple with 2 small dogs. And having 2 kids next door, they thought that the older dog would be less than kind to the precious Akira and Joey. They backed out. Now another couple is coming down from Lakewood and has already given me a deposit... sight unseen. Hope it works out.But for now, we are just enjoying all of our hard work and accomplishments. What a feat! But so worth it.
You hear how building a home can strain a marriage. It didn't ours. We are stronger than ever. And happy.
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