So…… on Wednesday, the couple who came to view our home, just adored everything about it, and made us a cash offer at asking price on the spot. This of course is great, but the proviso that we move out by February 13th was less than ideal, especially as our son and his family were due to arrive on the evening of the 13th. Hmm……..we hesitated but only for a moment, as this offer was too good to miss, and one never looks a gift horse in the mouth…….right? Our nice Realtor lady bought us a bit more time until the 19th, but I think our son has decided to make other plans now, as he realises that life could be a trifle hectic here for the next few weeks. It looks as though we’ll be living in our new place much sooner than anticipated, kitchen or no kitchen. One of my friends said that having ‘no kitchen’ would suit her just fine, as she hates cooking. Another widowed friend has a dishcloth hanging on her oven door which proclaims.”My kitchen looks so new because it’s never been used.” Well, that’s not me, as I love to cook, but I think I’ll be able to cope for a couple of months without it. I guess we could have a barbecue with salad every day, or eat at the club, so we certainly won’t starve.
It’s been raining steadily for the past three days and the level of the lake has risen quite a lot. I saw what I thought was Mr, GBH walking on water, and then realised he was actually standing on the grass.
A very special visitor was Miss Rosy spoonbill. She arrived unannounced, went to chat to Woody at the far end of the lake, and then popped over to me for a quick photo.
Then she decided to fly across and consult with Great Egret about getting ‘digs’ for the night, but he was too intent on catching himself some supper.
Mr. A just totally ignored her as he wallowed in the shallows where he’d been for most of the day.
I haven’t seen her again, so maybe she’s gone somewhere where the neighbours are more friendly.
The bright-eyed Small Blue Heron was also a first sighting. He’s so dapper in his shiny suit, a real snappy chappy who looks like he wouldn’t miss a trick.
Talking about ‘not missing a trick’, the eagle-eyed Home Inspector is coming to have a thorough look at our house on Monday, so the trick is to anticipate any defects he might find, and fix them before he arrives. That will be hubby’s job this weekend.
Wishing you all a relaxing weekend. Unfortunately I’m feeling really achy and have a bad cough. I think I may have a bout of flu, which is something I really don’t need right now, so I’m going back to bed and will catch up with you all when I’m feeling a bit better.
I’m linking this post to Charlotte’s ‘Feathers on Friday’ weekly challenge.
Miss Rosey looks like she’s wearing her Sunday best. She has glorious color.
Congrats on the sale. It may be a rush to get out but it would be so much more stressful to not get a sale. You can now go on a raw diet. Where you eat without cooking anything. I don’t think calories are a problem for you but without a kitchen vegies and fruits can be quite yummy.
Continued good wishes for you and your hubyy to be where you want ot be in a matter of weeks. After that, you can conquer anything.
Blessings to you both …
Issy 😍
Thanks so much Issy for your encouraging words. I think we are going to quite the adventure. 😃 xx
Hang on to the safety rails … LOL
You can do it …!!!! 😍
I am a big fan of all birds but the colorful Miss Rosy Spoonbill is gorgeous! I like the different herons and do agree the deep blue on the feathers makes an elegant small blue heron. So dressed up and you captured the details of all very well.
Now that I read of the sale, such a great cash offer, I was going to say, we once lived in a motel for a month, things in storage between homes. It was rather fun! 🙂
Yes, Rosy is such a Supermodel. 🙂 I think we will have to rent a storage unit for many of our boxes and the furniture from South Africa which is still wrapped. We will then have three finished bedrooms to live in. 🙂
It never ceases to amaze who you see outside your window! That Spoonbill is a beautiful bird! Best of luck with the move- friends of mine who have been without kitchens managed with hot plates and microwaves! 🙂
Thanks for the encouragement, Lisa. 🙂
Congrats on selling your home! Rosy is a beauty. Love her colors. Feel better dear Sylvia.
Thanks so much, Margie. I’m much improved today. 🙂
Wunderschön liebe Grüße und einen schönen Sonntag Gruß und Umarmung Gislinde
Thanks so much, Gislinde. Hugs back to you. 🙂 xx
Wow, gorgeous lady! 🙂 🙂 You too, Ad, though I’m sorry to hear about the cold. Just not used to rain any more 😦 Worst case scenario, you could spend a few days in hotel and get someone in to help finish the work, but I expect your husband wants to see it through himself. BBQs will do 🙂 Take care, lovely lady!
Thanks, Jo. I haven’t got a cold, just a chest infection, but it’s all in hand and I’m feeling quite a lot better today. I don’t think “a few days” will cut it. More like a few months. 🙂
That offer is fantastic good news there, but wishing you better soon!
Thanks so much, Ute. 🙂
Love getting to know your backyard visitors, Sylvia. Hope you feel better soon!
Thanks, Carol. I’m getting there, slowly. 🙂
I hope you’re feeling better soon, Sylvia. One thing about moving into the new house before it’s ready – things get done as a matter of urgency. I didn’t have a finished kitchen when we first moved to the RUC 😉 I’m so glad you’ve got the offer on the house, Well done xxx
Thanks, Dianne. Yes, I’m sure you’re right. My ‘matters of urgency’ will be the laundry and the kitchen. I can cope with living in two bedrooms, especially as they’re nice and big. 🙂
Now that’s what I’m talking about Sylvia – fantastic news on the sale!
Thanks so much, Mary. 🙂
Wow. Love Miss Rosy…..I sure hope you have such interesting visitors in your new home! What great excitement there must be right now….so much to do! Wishing you much luck and good health in the next few weeks! It’ll be great once you’re through it and you’ll have a wonderful new home for your son and his brood to visit next time!
Thanks so much, Torrie. Yes, so much to do that I’m not sure where to start. 🙂
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Hi, Annalisa. Thanks so much for visiting. Hope your arm is improving. xx
Hope you feel better soon Sylvia. Congrats on the sale and I’m more on the who needs a kitchen side. 🙂
Thanks so much, Sue. I’ll probably enjoy not having to do any serious cooking for a while. 🙂
I hope you will be feeling better as soon as possible. I am a bit sad because I might not see the posts about Mr A anymore. In a short time, I became pretty fond of him. I am sure you will have other visitors in your new home. Congrats for your sale and all the best for your new house.
Thank you. I’m also sad about having to leave Mr. A behind, but I think the removals people might object if I asked them to put him in the back of their truck. 😕
Haha. You are so funny. I have a feeling that you are a lovely person. Get well soon
Thank you so much. 😘
Congratulations on selling the house, Sylvia!!! That’s great! I also moved houses recently so I know what hassle you’ll have to deal with. In the end, it will be all worth it. Get well soon! Oh and amazing pictures, as always!!
Thanks, Lucy, for the good wishes and congrats. Glad you enjoyed the photos. 🙂
Hope you will be feeling better soon, Sylvia and that the house will be fine! Exciting busy times lying ahead for you!
Thanks, Aletta. Yes, exciting times indeed! A bit too exciting. 🙂
Take care!
I just love Miss Rosey Spoonbill…..she is glorious…..and congrats on the house sale, despite the disruption which looms. I just know that you’ll make the best of it though, and I hope your flu passes quickly…I’ve been laid up myself for the last 3 days😞😷😰
Oh, so sorry you’re also not well, Seonaid. Feel better soon. Thanks for the congrats and the good wishes. 🙂 xx
I hope all goes smoothly. I like the photos
Thanks, Derrick. Smooth or rough, it has to be got through. 🙂
Congratulations on selling the house, Sylvia. We can imagine the fuss you are going ahead now…and with the cold you have caught… I think missing your feathered furriends must be one of the worst things to leave behind, it was for us! Hope you feel better soon. Please take good care of yourself! Extra Healing Pawkisses for now 🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤
Thanks so much for your kind words and wishes. I’m sure I’ll find more ‘feathered furriends’ at the new place. I’ll miss Mr. A though. 😉 Have a great weekend. xx
Lovely photos of the birds. Congratulations on the sale of your house…but very hectic for you, I hope you get over the flu soon…..poor thing
Thanks so much, Gerrie. I have to get well quickly, as there’s so much to do. 🙂
LOVE your small Blue Heron capture! Wonderful on your home offer, you’re right, take it! And I always favor BBQing, cuz then hubby will cook the meat. 🙂 Hey, did we bump into each other last couple days? I am coughing & achy-breakey too. 😉 We’re supposed to leave Sunday afternoon for vacation, and my head is spinning on packing. I took a break to catch up on blogs, lol. But I’ll perk up, leaving all this snow and heading your way to warm Florida! YEA!
Thanks so much, Donna. Sorry to hear that you’re also not feeling too well. Travel safe and get well soon. Enjoy the winter break in Florida. 🙂
Congrats on the house. That sounds like good fortune right there. It really did look like Mr GBH was walking on water 😀 Will you still visit him and friends when you move out?
Thanks so much, Mabel. We are very happy with the house deal, but the date for moving is much sooner than we anticipated. 😕 I’m sure we’ll get equally beautiful visitors to our new backyard. 🙂
I’m sure you will miss your fine feathered visitors…hope you feel better soon!!!
Thanks, Heather. Yes, I’ll miss these lovely visitors, but I’m sure I’ll get new ones when we move, as it’s only about a mile away. 🙂
Ah…well then you will definitely have wonderful new ones!!!
Wow, what a fantastic collection of bird photos. I love your neighbors. Congrats on the contract and fingers crossed all goes smoothly 🙂
Thanks so much, Ingrid. I’m sure it will all work out well. 🙂
Great pictures of those feather friends from your back yard. There are new faces too. Mr. A is there as usual but that is a good thing 🙂
Good luck with your house next week and hope you do not get the full scale of flu!
Thanks so much, YC. I feel a little better this evening. Lets see what tomorrow brings. 🙂
So what happens next? Feel better.
Thanks, Lulu. Well, I guess there is going to be lots of stuff to pack and organise. 😯
You have captured some amazing wildlife. Beautiful images. And then I wish you all the best recovery from a potential flue.
Thanks so much, Otto. I’m sure I’ll soon feel much better. 🙂
Congratulation with the sold and hope youwillbe better soon.
Thanks so much, Marylou. 🙂
Oh my, oh my!!! You are going to be one busy lady! Sending healing thoughts your way to ward off any ailments. Getting sick is not allowed at a time like this.
You’re so right. I need to be at my best. I’ll just keep going. So much to do. 🙂
Miss Rosy is gorgeous. Maybe she was upset because no one paid her the compliment she deserves. Good luck with your move and get well soon.
Yes, she is. Today, she was surrounded by dozens of admirers, so I’m sure she feels more at home now. 🙂
Congratulations on the sale…get well soon.
Thanks, Debra.
Lovely shots! The spoonbills are gorgeous birds.
Thanks, Charlotte. I meant to link this to Feathers on Friday. Will do that right now.
Thank you!
Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well, hope it is short-lived. And I can hardly believe the speed of your sale! Your solicitors must work much quicker than ours! Love the rosy spoonbill and the small blue heron, such beautiful birds in your neighbourhood. xx
Thanks, Jude. I’m sure I’ll be better in a few days. I tried staying in bed today, but I’m not a daytime napper. 🙂
Sometimes bed makes you feel worse unless you really are sick and just sleep through it. Wrap up warm, and drink lots of fresh citrus juice. At least you are in the right place for that!
All the best for the hectic couple of weeks ahead, Sylvia!
Thanks so much, Dries.
If the lawn is under water won’t Mr A be more inclined to explore? I’m glad you’re moving and very pleased that its working out so quickly. I will miss your bird guests though, but perhaps there will be some in your new garden. Hope you soon feel better Sylvia 🙂
Thanks, Gilly. We have plenty of bird life at our new place, and no alligator. 😕
That was a fast sale. Here in the UK (outwith London) houses can take a very long time to sell – often years. So sellers are left with their lives on hold. At least you will be able to charge ahead and live in a lovely home.
Yes it was. It had been on the market for less than 30 days. We did get a couple of earlier offers, but one was for less than we wanted, and the other one fell through because the family members fell out with one another. 🙂
Change is such a certainty in life, love your GBH, spoonbill, and gator shots.
Thanks, Charlie. Yes nothing stays the same, which helps to make life interesting. 🙂
Funny how we try to make plans. Nothing doing, the universe says. But congrats on the sale and the flexible son. Your photos are terrific. Feel better.
Very true, Pam. Thanks for your good wishes. 🙂
Great pictures, Sylvia! I hope you feel better soon! ❤
Thanks, Jill. I’m sure I’ll feel better tomorrow. 🙂
I hope you are feeling better – and recover very quickly! And wow – that is great news about the house, little stressful, but y’all got this!!
First of all,TAKE CARE!
Secondly, I had the same experience a few years ago but survived quite well and recall that period as a happy one…!
Remember that a friend gave me an apron with these words printed on it:
iIF GOD WANTED ME TO COOK , WHY DID HE INVENT RESTAURANTS?
Wish you all the best!
Oh, thanks for the smile. 🙂 That’s brilliant. I’ll have to remember that one. 🙂
Thanks, Kate. Your comment made me smile big. 🙂
Wow, exciting news! I hope you feel better soon. 😊
Thanks so much, Lisa. 🙂
sending out good fortune to you in your new digs
Thanks, Eddie. 🙂
Yay! Glad you got an offer you couldn’t refuse and that you have until the 19th to tie up some loose ends.
Loved the shots of your neighbors. Take care of yourself and feel better soon.
Thanks so much, Nancy. It’s all good. 🙂
Such great news for you🎉Hope you’ll have this wonderful wildlife at the new place.
Thank you. Yes, we do have lots of wildlife at the new place. Iguanas, instead of alligators though. 🙂
It appears your new home hunter was indeed not very satisfied with the neighbours huh! Mr. A will outlive everyone with his easing into the day 😀
Well, with the age of most people living round here, Mr. Alligator could easily outlive everybody. 😆
Nature’s most resilient creation for sure 😀
Oh dear Sylvia, get well soon, it really hits badly, I was like you a few days ago. Thank you for your nice wishes, same wishes for you too, I hope you feel better soon. These birds are so beautiful and yes, Mr. A, as if he is hiding… 🙂 Love, nia
Thanks so much for your good wishes, Nia. I hope you are well now. Glad you liked my photos. 🙂
Good luck with the move. I’m sure you are going to miss your *neighbours*. Miss Rosy is beautiful! She must have been a sight to see!
Thanks, Joanne. Miss Rosy was here again today and had made lots of friends. 🙂
Feel better soon S-don’t envy moving-eck…You’ll be happy when you are again settled in!
Thanks, Cheryl. It will all work out. It always does. 🙂
Hope so my friend x
That was good luck. I hope they have an adequate supply of neighbors that can eat you in the new place too. Life might get dull without a bit of danger outside your door.
Hehehe. Who knows what might be lurking in the lake at the new place. I haven’t seen anything bigger than an American Shad, but time will tell. 🙂
We’ll have to wait and see, I guess. 🙂
Beautiful ♥♥♥
Thanks, Vikey. 🙂