Well, the only faults Rita exhibited before last weekend were monotone speech and mispronunciation. But last weekend in Flagstaff, Arizona, Rita led me in circles and down nonexistant roads and dead end streets. Ultimately, her confusing instructions sent me to the shoulder of the highway when a police officer pulled me over for drunk driving. (Evidently, Rita's map doesn't always match reality. I knew that, but at 2AM after a 14 hour drive, I wasn't thinking straight.) The moral of the story: when it's common sense versus the GPS, trust common sense. :o)
Anyway, my big news from my trip is that I put an offer on a house! Unfortunately, there were at least five competeing offers, so I probably won't get it, but, there's still a chance, and I am waiting ANXIOUSLY to find out. The house is fabulous: three bedrooms, two bathrooms, light and spacious living room, covered patio in back, adobe exterior (see photo), and perfect location! I am hoping against all odds that I'll get the house so that I don't have to endure another marathon weekend of house hunting. Last weekend, I saw 33 properties in two days, and drove 31 hours round trip to get there and back. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
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Does this mean you took a job down there? I'm assuming so...how exciting!! Is this for a teaching job at another college? You'll have to do a post for those of us that don't know what's going on!! (or send me an email!!)
I was going to say the same thing. I guess you're heading to Arizona, and we must need to catch up
I'm offended that you didn't at least say "we" saw 33 properties in two day. I'm pretty sure I am almosst as anxious as you are to hear the news.
You're right, mom, I should have said "we"-- I am so impressed that you stuck with me the whole time!
And Jen and Brit, yes I'm moving to Arizona-- I'll have to call you so we can catch up! :o)
Any news on the house?
Did you really get pulled over for drunk driving? ...and just so you know, men seem to lack the common sense part of driving, so they should trust the GPS. :)
I love your GPS story! It sounds like Rita was a good helper for most of the trip, if not that moment! I'm having a hard time absorbing the reality of you not in Rexburg anymore...but seeing the house you talked about made it a little more real - in a bad way! That said, I'm excited for the new adventure you'll have. (Just wish I was there, too!) :0)
Keri left your blog up on my computer. I enjoyed reading it. Good luck with buying a home and with your move.
Hellloooo, I live in AZ....
I live in Tucson though, not sure where you are. E-mail me if you ever check this again.
Also, I switched my GPS to the guy's voice, way more fun.
Did you buy a house? I'm so behind on your news. We need to catch up one of these days.
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