We’ve had it. We’re fed up. With everything. So we’re moving. And not to that house on the other side of town either.
Nope.
We’re moving…
…to Australia.
That’s right. We’re moving to Australia where the kangaroo and other such weird creatures roam. Way out in the bush, that’s where we’re headed. We’ve even found a nice little place to call our own. Not quite the showcase home you might see in a high end real estate magazine but it’s ours and that’s just fine. Got it for a good price too.
New roof in 1966 (doesn’t rain much so no worries about leaks), electricity put in around 1997 (generator, peddle powered, 20 amp, single breaker), wood stove and a working fridge (as long as you peddle fast enough and don’t like your beer really cold). Has a bit of land that comes with it although it’s considered a rather tiny by Aussie standards. Somewhere around 247 acres I think. Mostly flat and dry.
Water comes from a well…
They tell us that there’s plenty of water down there but we might consider taking turns winching the bucket as there’s quite a bit of rope involved. Planning our water usage very carefully is also recommended but that’s fine with us. We’re very conservative by nature. Besides, there’s a river close by for bathing, washing clothes and such (no more than a couple miles walk or so). And no worries about crocodiles and the like. We hear that there hasn’t been anyone killed by crocodiles there since the last owners disappeared while bathing in 2007.
One big bonus that awaits us at our new home is the previous owners’ van. This is good since we won’t be able to afford transporting our own vehicles down there.
Yeah, I know what it looks like but I’m sure they sent us the above photo as a joke. I hear those Australians have a great sense of humor. Ha-ha?
And we were very lucky in finding some really cheap transportation for the voyage to Australia itself.
It’s a little run down and not exactly the old Queen Mary but they tell us she’ll be ship shape and ready to go by the middle of June or so. We’ll have to buy several extra large tarps though since all our belongings will be strapped to the deck. Including the cats.
I’m heading out now to see about passports and such and to mail out our immigration papers. As you might guess, this is a very exciting time for us!
So wish us luck, okay?
I hope you realize that you’ll have to walk upside-down there.
.-= Larry Wallberg´s last ramble ..Don’t Believe Kentucky’s Ill? A Proof! =-.
Beats me how they don’t all fall off. What’s their secret?
.-= Grandad´s last ramble ..Misogyny =-.
Grandad – Pure unadulterated thick headiness. We ought to do fine down there.
Larry – Well, what the heck? We’ve been walking around at a 45 degree angle up here all along. Besides, we’re really down to earth type people.
Hi Kirk, Nice try…You almost had me, but not quite….
You’re a Vet. You love this country too much. I’m a Serviceman’s daughter. I know these things. (Although looking at those photos I can see how you would be tempted.;-)
.-= Denise Hamlin´s last ramble ..Iowa City Real Estate Market Report March 2010 =-.
Denise – Darn! Thought i had ya’ there for a second or two.
not very “Vermonty” is it ? Didn’t u remark once of doing some high tech stuff on ships(perhaps planes)when in the service? If so, I think you may have to do a little something w/your travel arrangements. The house, well that may take some special talents too.Doesn’t look like it would be too difficult to conserve on the water usage.Did you say they paid you a good price to take it?Luck be with you and may God bless your home.
Sandi – Thanks for the well wishes. It was submarines that I did all the high tech stuff on which, now that I think on it, might prove to be a more interesting voyage possibility. All I have top do is ask the Navy if they might have a submarine that they’re not currently using with the loan of a crew. You think they might?