Oh No It's Stevo!!!!: WE GOT THE HOUSE!!!!!

After much negotiation and with our agent "on vacation" we finally signed the papers. We wish we could have gotten the sellers closer to a middle ground, but I'm sure they feel like they've compromised enough. We love the house, so we will take it with the roof problems and be glad that the seller will compensate us at leas a little on the deal. Closing is set for the 29th, and we can begin moving in on the 30th. We will keep everyone updated.

Today I went to Lawrence for my "haircut." I spent the day downtown, and didn't really get much Christmas shopping done, but I did get into the spirit. I got my haircut done at Tom Amyx' barbershop. Everyone was so cheerful and happy and relaxed today that it was hard not to get into the spirit. I went to Vagabond Bookman and found a book loaded with mid-century modern floorplans for ten dollars. It was like destiny that I found that book there. There is a lot of neat old stuff in that store. In the afternoon, I ate at Free State, my tradition going to Lawrence in December Christmas meal there, which is Fish n chips and an Aspen Coffee.

I then went to the city and picked up Suyen. I took her to eat at Blue Koi. She ate, I had tea. We then went x-mess shopping at RSO and Independence Center. I got a nice espresso machine at RSO. I can't use it til Christmas, Suyen insists. I got most of my shopping done and spent a lot of money. So, scairy x-mess.

Bonner Springs Kansas Friday 22 December 2006, originally uploaded by studestevo.

Turning into downtown Bonner from Kaw drive.

Bonner Springs Kansas Friday 22 December 2006, originally uploaded by studestevo.

When I have the time, I like to take the scenic route to Lawrence via Kaw drive which follows the Union Pacific tracks and takes me through Bonner Springs with it's quaint downtown.