Any woman who has every temporarily lived in someone else's house will understand the joy in which I share the news that Andrew and I have finally found a place to live.
It was a long time coming. We didn't get a lot of opportunities to look, but everything we did look at was either too small, too expensive, or too creepy feeling. So we've finally decided upon a townhouse about five miles from Andrew's office. That's a huge perk. He's been commuting 80 miles a day for 11 or so weeks now.
It has a garage and a laundry room and a small backyard - and those are all nice... But possibly the best feature is the intrigue proffered by the mystery person who lives across the street and drives a hearse.
That's right - a hearse.
I simply can't wait to catch a glimpse of this person. My brain has been on overdrive wondering at all the different possibilities. I know it isn't any kind of mortician because when we saw the hearse parked in the driveway of our soon-to-be neighbor I noticed a decal of some sort in the back window. I didn't get a good look at it on the day we saw it, so I haven't any hints.
Maybe it's a used car salesman with a really great sense of humor.
Maybe it's a mother who's children wear black make-up and hardly notice the petrified faces of their classmates as they are dropped off at school.
Maybe it's some kind of bizarre chauffeur service.
Maybe it's the drummer of a grunge band.
The curiosity is nearly killing me. So tomorrow we're going for a drive - just to see if we can catch a glimpse of the Mystery Driver. It'll be the most exciting Sunday drive ever - I'm sure of it.
Glad you're all moved in! I know it's a relief to be in your own place. And I would be eaten up with curiosity! When I was in college, there was a pizza place, Godfather's that delivered in a hearse. Maybe he's a pizza guy and you can get him to hook you up if you let him know how impressed you are with his wheels.(Though that's not nearly as interesting as a little goth family)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear what you find out!
Maybe your neighbor runs a basement mortuary? I bet the deals are out of this world. Kind o reminds me of the movie "The Burbs" with Tom Hanks.
ReplyDeleteI only know one person with a hearse. He and his wife use it to drive to Halloween events and appear as the grim reaper and witch.
ReplyDeleteIf they are any indication, hearse owners are the nicest people around.
Glad you found home. That's so important.
Glad you found a new nest! Oh, by all means get to know this neighbor. He/She could be very useful in the future for delivering party supplies, lumber, or, you know, assorted bodies.
ReplyDeleteThey are lucky to get you for a neighbor. Not everyone would think it was cool to have a hearse in across the street. But with 4 boys who love stuff like that, and one cool Mom, they are the lucky ones!
ReplyDeleteHope the move goes well. No fools for you........don't move on April 1!
I am glad you see that as cool! I have to say I am a bit afraid to babysit for you now...jk.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you and your family and happy you are off to being on your own again.
Thanks for being there for my mom and loving her unconditionally!
You are the best sister a girl could ask for!
You are too funny...I would not move into that neighborhood because of the hearse! We do have some weird, creepy neighbors you can come and check out anytime. Also, there is a wonderful children's book by Patricia Polacco called the Graves Family you might enjoy as it is about a strange family who moves into a neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteI am soooo excited!!!! You are back!! I missed you friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for donating to the Japan cause. I appreciate you so much.
Maybe it's my brother, who has dreamed of owning a herse since he was 16. I think it had something to do with the Blues Brothers. At least I hope it had something to do with the Blues Brothers. :{
ReplyDeleteThe hearse would creep me out!
ReplyDeleteAnd I very much know the joy of moving OUT of the family home and back into your own. The few months we had to live with doug's dad are a giant black cloud in my memory...
Sounds like your kind of neighbor!! So glad you guys found a place. No matter how great your MIL may be, it's never fun living in your in-laws' house. I know from experience.
ReplyDeleteOh, I was hoping there would be an update from your reconaissance drive. Come back and update please! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!! I wonder if he/she has kids. Could you imagine it in the pick up line at school? Keep us posted, Detective Bethany.
ReplyDeleteSo did you find out?!?! How neat!
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