Thursday, 29 March 2012

GB and I were pro-renting. We wanted to live close to the city in a nice neighbourhood and take a European holiday every 2 years. This was the plan and how we were living for the past 6 years or so. This week saw us visiting a house inspection, having an appointment with a mortgage broker and considering a "family agreement" with GB's mum about living arrangements.

What has changed?

The latest rental property. We both really like the house, the huge garage (man cave) and outdoor entertaining area. Could even be the best house we have ever rented with regard to suitability to lifestyle and general amenities. Not including the location of course,which sucks. We find ourselves firmly planted in the middle of eastern suburbia, surrounded by Home Depot MEGA stores. The landlords / Real Estate have been the most frustrating part of it, since before we even moved in. 4 weeks ago, by sheer coincidence we discovered that they will not be renewing our lease at the end of the current 12 month lease (which ends several days after our wedding and a couple of weeks before our trip to Germany). This prompted many discussions about the ordeal and expense of moving house.

Decision made. We need to actually own somewhere so we don't have to move EVER AGAIN.

So what is the problem. I found a house that is just amazing and I love it and find that I am now so emotionally involved in the idea of having this particular house that the wait and negotiation that I have ahead is seriously making me distracted and short tempered. And we still don't have a go ahead for finance from the mortgage broker yet.....

But you can guarantee if we get this place we will be having one hell of a house warming!

Sunday, 25 March 2012

Photo Journal of Thailand Resort Trip of 2012 (Geekboy and me)

This is what a resort holiday is all about. 4 nights, 5 days of hot humid weather. Polite lovely staff wanting to accommodate your whims, a free mini bar every day, great food, a private pool and pina coladas!




It was all about the our very own pool



Beach and Bar




Yet more pool time



Gardens, one our suites garden complete with hammock, the other the walk ways of the resort

Happy Hours








We did visit Patong for a day. Hated it.



I did like MEGA Buddha though



Sweaty!