peapod1980
percy
Huh? Where did she say that?....NOOOOO! Conch Out is for sale? Donna, I am happy for you....but not so much for the rest of us.
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Huh? Where did she say that?
Post #3. Garner spilled the beans.
Donna, selling out completely or just downsizing for something more cozy?
peapod1980
percy
Ah, there 'tis. I kept rereading Donna's post looking for the hidden clue!
Yes, Conch Out is on the market as of October 1. For those of you who are looking forward to staying there, I cannot imagine that a new owner will not keep the house on the rental program and we will recommend the existing management company. Your plans should be very safe. The house is priced to sell, but will not be sold for less that what it is worth. I believe it is a bargain and, as you know, the views and location are practically incomparable. All of you who have been to Conch Out know that it has a very positive spirit about it and its own special magic.
Part of me is very sad to let Conch Out go. But I also believe that one door closes as another is opening. I am ready for those open doors and Bainbridge Island represents that for me. When I first stepped off the Seattle Ferry onto the Island, it was as if someone followed me off the boat, tapped me on the shoulder, and said, "You can wake up now." I practically heard the words and I believe that this place represents something very important for me.
On a more mundane level, I will say that this was far from a financial decision. I simply cannot continue managing three + houses. Was starting to feel like Mrs. Danvers, at a time when I am trying to simplify my life and find time to do the many things that have been deferred for too long now. One of those is writing, which will come as no surprise to many of you. How I appreciate your reception and encouragement of my writing efforts! You cannot know how much that has motivated me.
I will stay in touch and will definitely be spending time at SoWal in the future. Yes, my family is there and part of my heart will always be there. And if any of you are coming to the Seattle area, or Bainbridge Island, specifically, please let me know. I would love to see you and/or to meet you. But I will be seeing you here, too. For those who have asked, I am working on the book and I think you will love it. It is a book about our beaches, written as a series of letters and postcards by a woman who has gone back there to live out the remainder of her years. I am usually so critical of my own hand, but cannot tell you how happy I am with what has been done on this book so far. So...stay tuned, beach friends!
Part of me is very sad to let Conch Out go. But I also believe that one door closes as another is opening. I am ready for those open doors and Bainbridge Island represents that for me. When I first stepped off the Seattle Ferry onto the Island, it was as if someone followed me off the boat, tapped me on the shoulder, and said, "You can wake up now." I practically heard the words and I believe that this place represents something very important for me.
On a more mundane level, I will say that this was far from a financial decision. I simply cannot continue managing three + houses. Was starting to feel like Mrs. Danvers, at a time when I am trying to simplify my life and find time to do the many things that have been deferred for too long now. One of those is writing, which will come as no surprise to many of you. How I appreciate your reception and encouragement of my writing efforts! You cannot know how much that has motivated me.
I will stay in touch and will definitely be spending time at SoWal in the future. Yes, my family is there and part of my heart will always be there. And if any of you are coming to the Seattle area, or Bainbridge Island, specifically, please let me know. I would love to see you and/or to meet you. But I will be seeing you here, too. For those who have asked, I am working on the book and I think you will love it. It is a book about our beaches, written as a series of letters and postcards by a woman who has gone back there to live out the remainder of her years. I am usually so critical of my own hand, but cannot tell you how happy I am with what has been done on this book so far. So...stay tuned, beach friends!
Rita
margarita brocolia
;-) I like the way you think Mermaid!
Donna, Please post some pics. Bainbridge Island sounds wonderful!
Mango
SoWal Insider
Looking forward to it! :clap_1:
Congratulations on your new island home, getting your ducks in a row, and getting your book on the path to a book jacket with your name on it.:clap_1: