40 acres sounded like a lot of work just waiting for someone to do. Gus is setting them up with a little spread. Janis is hoping there’s already a house to turn into a home.
city dwellers getting use to, well water, septic system, cleaning L.o.n.g. driveways, Mowing a few acres every week, hauling trash can down long driveway
So there is not even a house? They have to start from scratch, drive a long way several times a week to check on the building progress and have a place to live for the 6 or more months it took to build a house. That sounds awful at their age. I hope they say No Thanks.
Moving can be a headache. But we may have been mislead. Building is a whole new level even if you get a good deal on the lot and are able to build your dream house.
I am with Janis on this one. Who wants to start totally from scratch? They are retired, they do not want to wait almost a year for a house. Clear the land, hire an architect, a general contractor, get all the permits, deal with neighbors, look at flooring, paint, carpeting, plumbing fixtures, heating and a/c options, solar panels, landscapers, concrete foundations, choose windows, doors and siding, driveway paving, ..the list goes on and on.
Da'Dad 17 days ago
40 acres sounded like a lot of work just waiting for someone to do. Gus is setting them up with a little spread. Janis is hoping there’s already a house to turn into a home.
John Smith 17 days ago
Funny apparently isn’t a box
SpacedInvader Premium Member 17 days ago
Better get a 4 wheel drive . That doesn’t look like a road and it’s not even raining.
mnexplorer+ 17 days ago
Probably a lot of ticks, too.
Rhetorical_Question 17 days ago
It’s closer to the son?
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member 17 days ago
Moving closer to the kids is one thing, building a house is major another.
j_m_kuehl 17 days ago
city dwellers getting use to, well water, septic system, cleaning L.o.n.g. driveways, Mowing a few acres every week, hauling trash can down long driveway
mysterysciencefreezer 17 days ago
Walmart sells prefabbed houses now. Just saying.
nosirrom 16 days ago
Gus said that it’s 20 minutes to everything. Including a paved road?
locake 16 days ago
So there is not even a house? They have to start from scratch, drive a long way several times a week to check on the building progress and have a place to live for the 6 or more months it took to build a house. That sounds awful at their age. I hope they say No Thanks.
markkahler52 16 days ago
Um, no…I’ll accept the bridge over Delaware, tho..
rbrt6956 16 days ago
Moving can be a headache. But we may have been mislead. Building is a whole new level even if you get a good deal on the lot and are able to build your dream house.
BJDucer 16 days ago
A&J wanted rustic, privacy and trees, eh? Hmmmm, be careful what you ask for, especially the “rustic” part.
mgl179 16 days ago
What happened to the beach front house? Now they’re being pressured to move to something they already have but at a much higher price?
MRBLUESKY529 16 days ago
Someone is getting ticked off.
mourdac Premium Member 16 days ago
Well, you get exactly what you want when you build a new home. They can live in their existing home until the new one is built.
Just-me 16 days ago
Umm, I don’t think this is Green Acres and that they are just down the road from Hooterville or Petticoat Junction.
jonesbeltone 16 days ago
The woods and water are trying to kill you in that part of the world, constantly.
slelareader 16 days ago
I think Gus has a plan. This will be the wake up call everyone needed. Next story, please. Or start featuring Luddie more.
KEA 16 days ago
What’s the point of living on the coast, if one is not on the coast?
billwog 16 days ago
Free range chickens love to dine on ticks.
DawnQuinn1 16 days ago
I am with Janis on this one. Who wants to start totally from scratch? They are retired, they do not want to wait almost a year for a house. Clear the land, hire an architect, a general contractor, get all the permits, deal with neighbors, look at flooring, paint, carpeting, plumbing fixtures, heating and a/c options, solar panels, landscapers, concrete foundations, choose windows, doors and siding, driveway paving, ..the list goes on and on.
DaBump Premium Member 16 days ago
Oh dear, I thought maybe Gus was onto something, now I have serious doubts. Or is there a surprise going along with the “few acres”?
95 16 days ago
Who’s taking the votes for the house/shack/Mansion?
AnneFackler 16 days ago
They price of wood is ridiculous !
Jeffin Premium Member 16 days ago
‘Tiny’ hiccup?
KennethPrice2 16 days ago
A nice Airstream
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs 16 days ago
Boxes can be built.