…let me add now the most important three things (what my beautiful wife wants in a home for us) :
1) The house must have an open floor plan (like the Lantana or similar) and if there is any carpet, it must be replaced with tile/wood/etc. She wants the kitchen open to the rest of the house so that when we are working together in the kitchen
we have ample space to work there and be able to enjoy others that may be there (even if it is just the evening news on the TV).
2) She LOVES being outside
and wants to expand the indoor space into the outside space. We need a larger outdoor area, preferably with large sliding glass doors (or wall) that we can open during the day (when it is not too hot) to enjoy these areas. The outdoor birdcage area should have a pool so we can cool off
as we wish and the area should be private so we can be comfortable wandering around in our bathing suits and bath robes. This area should have ample covered areas too so that I can cook outside and we can enjoy meals outside even if the humidity is falling from the sky.
3) We both thoroughly enjoy neighbors
who are supportive and friendly. She is very much turned off by bossy people
telling her what to do, how to do it and when she needs to get it done (I think we all can do without that in our lives). This is currently the item that I have difficulty in determining from afar and tell you the truth, I think it takes months to see how people really are. Where do the friendly people
live? From this forum, I can see that they are everywhere!! ..however, let’s be honest, we have all had one of two of those prior-defined people nearby
. People who seem to get some form of satisfaction (I guess, because I don’t really understand it
) in making those near them uneasy by imposing made-up quirky rules or just spouting off at you for no logical reason. If there is a solution here, please let me know …
So there you have it .. we are looking for that glass slipper or that bowl or porridge that is just the right temperature for our liking
. I know it is out there, but please share your thoughts and help us put to rest some concerns if you have experiences that will help us.
Again, I thank you for taking the time to help us.