Relative Something

Yesterday was filled with a dizzying number of email exchanges between Cyndie & me, our realtor, the lender, and multiple contractors, as we strive to address the many inter-related issues being simultaneously addressed, to resolve concerns discovered during the two respective house inspections. As much of a hassle as this could be perceived to be, we are finding it easy to tolerate, because it is all related to acquiring that precious property of our dreams. The closing date has undergone its first adjustment, moving into October now. That came as no surprise to us.

We left my car parked next to the barn all weekend, and on Monday, on our way home from the lake, we once again had our impressions confirmed about how wonderful the location and environment are for us. It thrills us to the core to drive in this region and realize it will soon become our home base. Arriving at the property to pick up my car was a great hint of what it will be like to have that be our home destination when returning from the lake. The subsequent drive to our current home provided another glimpse of the commute that we will face for business in the Twin Cities, most importantly for me, my current day-job. There is no denying it will be extremely long, compared to what I am familiar with, but everything about the property and its location is making the long distance seem bearable for some period of transition.

Traffic congestion will be the key feature defining how irritating the drive can become. It will take some time to learn the nuances and timing of each of several optional routes, after which I hope to hone my skills of interpreting traffic maps to determine my daily choices. I will gain a whole new respect for the concerns of hazardous winter driving conditions. With my current short distance, and my 4-wheel drive Subaru, I barely glance at weather warnings for information on poor driving conditions. That will need to change this coming year.

Thinking about moving in October made me wonder how many trick-or-treat visitors we might expect to make the trek up our long driveway on a Wednesday night Halloween. If we get any, I will be very surprised. I will count that as one more perk making the long commute well worthwhile. That, and the fact that I will no longer suffer the sound of neighbors using their infernal leaf blowing machines! B’bye suburbs.