April 11, 2018. Madison, Mississippi. The Cottage.

We loved spending time at the cottage in Nova Scotia. It was quiet and peaceful and pretty. And the cottage was small, with only one bedroom. But now we are unable to function there, for the same reason as the ranch in Texas, which has to do with the uneven terrain, plus the remoteness of the location. Neither Ken nor I have much stability so uneven ground is difficult. Last summer I was unable to swim because I was fearful of not being able to get out of the water. So a week ago, we decided to sell it, again with the house and the contents. We are pleased to say that the cottage is now sold. Ross and Heather have a large cottage just behind us but they were not on the water so used the public dock just down the road. Many years ago, we told them to use our beach and the dock, and they did. A few years ago, when we arrived and their grandchildren were playing at our beach and raft, Ross told their grandchildren to go along to the public dock. But we told them to stay and play. We always enjoy listening children play so it was no problem for us. At that time, they told us that if we ever wanted to sell, they would like to buy it. So when the property was listed and put into MLS on Saturday, Mary Mc. called them. Before the night was over, an offer came to us which we accepted. We were thrilled that they were able to buy our cottage. And they are delighted too. Ever since we bought the cottage, Ross and Heather have helped us. Ross cut the grass and the trees we wanted down and Heather cleaned. We paid them for their work. In addition, Heather provided us with a home made pie every now and again. But when they started to use our place whether or not we were there, they refused to accept any money for their work, so Ross still cut the grass, but we did not pay him. They were grateful. They are also buying the boats in the boat house. They have been good neighbors and Ken and I are grateful to be selling to them. This evening I chatted on the phone with Heather. They have invited us to visit the cottage anytime. They will pick us up and serve us lunch. And they will take us home with a pie. Pretty nifty.