Marsh low, marsh high

Outside the window I watch the waters ebb and flow, rise and fall. Marsh low.


With the full moon (I think) the high marsh water tide was very high. This is approximately the same view as above.

Otherwise:

found a house in excellent condition

yard also pristine and beautifully landscaped by owner

price doable

size 1000 square feet, also doable

saw twice, once with a friend who said "You will have to decide if you can live with the highway sounds."

Yes, very close by is a four lane highway going between the bridge and Falmouth. Especially busy this time of year. Also the house itself rests on a fairly busy road, with fast going cars which are entering the highway.

Gave realtor the earnest money check to hold. Filled out offer forms with realtor but did not sign. Took back to where I am staying to sleep on it. Chose NOT to continue with the offer process.

Wonder at myself and my cowardice. Think traffic noise not a good excuse for not proceeding forward. This is what I did before. I can always find a reason not to proceed. Well, I got farther than I have so far. :) HAPPY JULY 4th to all those who celebrate the holiday.

More from Cape Cod

Rain, rain, rain. I've only worn my shorts on the one sunny day a few days ago. Oh well. I love looking down through the water at the life going on below.

North Falmouth beach area. Thanks to everyone for your comments on yesterday's post. Part of my house problem is not just the prices but my reluctance to commit to anything. Is it a wonder I am not married??

A lovely tree in my host's yard. Meanwhile though I have narrowed my choices down to two ranch style houses one on the upper Cape and one on the mid/lower Cape.

Beautiful small lilies. My offers would be very low so most likely they won't be accepted. But I suppose it would be good for me to make the step anyway. I am taking today to meditate on the matter.

glorious Cape Cod

I arrived last Friday (not yesterday) to stay for a few days on the Upper Cape where I lived from 1978-2005. Everywhere I went I ran into friends and folks I know. Here is one!

This ferry is returning from the Vineyard. My friend C and I were eating dinner on the dock at some picnic tables. Fried clams. Yum.

a fishing vessel on return home. I stayed one night in a B and B. Delightful and the owner was lovely. Then two nights with friend C. We drove by a number of houses for sale. We called the listing Realtor about a condo in downtown Falmouth but....$259,000!! Plus the $300/month fee. The realtor came right out to show it to us though, and it was nice but goodness....and these are the down prices.

The harbor in North Falmouth. Then on last monday I drove down cape to my friend D's. I am here alone house and cat sitting in a gorgeous home on the water. I have looked at two homes for sale down here. On Friday I drove back to the upper cape and looked at five houses. Some cute places but the prices are still getting me down frankly. That's the fact I have to accept. To be on the Cape will cost lots more than to remain in New Hampshire. OK after days of rain the sun is out and it is Saturday. I'm off to a few yard sales. Talk to you soon. Suki