Many things have been happening around here lately.

I won't go into many because in all honesty, they are boring. But I thought I'd let you all know the progress of looking for a seaside [or close] apt./condo. It's been shelved.  * sigh *  The cost would be too high and the probability of water damage too great. Things on the weather/water front are-a-changing and it's becoming more and more difficult to find places that would be a good investment...and then there's insurance.  Many of the companies are raising their premiums to cover flood damage payouts and if you can find someone to write a policy for water damage you pay through the nose for it. In other words, it's not worth it. 

So, we've decided to put an addition on this house for me.  It will be a single story [no steps, yay!] 2 room w/bath. It's based on a common retirement apt. design. Kitchen, dining, living in one room and bedroom in the other.  It will be easier to keep up for me and I have to say I'm looking forward to it.

If all goes as planned [I know, nothing ever goes as planned] it should be done by summer's end.

Matt has been dating a woman for the last eight months and they are planning on living together in the main part of the house when I move. She has two young children from a previous marriage. Matt has never had a long-term relationship. It should be interesting. He's always been focused on work and school and just dated casually. Just before he got his BS degree he met his current girlfriend. Things progressed and well, as they say, the rest is history. He's still planning on getting his Master's but I think he's going to find things a little different with a relationship and a houseful of people to try to work around. :)  He is getting ready to start a new job that will primarily be telecommuting, which is great. His daily commute is 4hrs a day currently. 

So, that's some of the stuff from the land of topsy-turvy. 

Be well and prosperity...I mean prosper.