House update part 1

We took possession on Thursday morning June 7 at 9:30 in the morning and by doing that we set a new record for the island where there "is never a morning closing" according to the realtor. Tim  wanted to proof him wrong, and so did our lawyer who is from Manitoulin. She made sure that  the  money was in the seller's lawyer's trust account the day before closing, and first thing in the morning the lawyers did the title transfer.
Off we went with trailer in tow, and picked up paint and the new bbq on our way to the new home.

Started with some serious cleaning of  sinks and fridge. The place was pretty dirty with soot, years of cigarette smoke deposit and a greasy film of all the bacon cooked on the wood burning stove. Bill and Jill arrived a few hours later and the painting started. Bill was a real  slave  driver and we were his gophers. Finished all the painting in 3  days thanks to Bill and Jill. The rooms look bigger now and bright.

Also got a lot of cleaning done, but more is needed.

Our new equipment was dropped off as weĺ. We are now the proud owners of a Cub Cadet, a chain saw and a wood splitter.


Took the ferry back on Sunday and are staying with Drew and Jan. The content of the sea container was transferred this morning with the help of Drew, and others. Tomorrow we're going home.