Saturday, what a nice day.

So, we put an offer in on the house. You know, the one with this tree?

Safe to say we want it.

It's been hard to separate emotion from business, here, as it always is when you've already consulted with a contractor about all of the changes you're planning to make.

He countered the offer---came down 6.5% from the asking price. Our original offer was a bit lower than that---low(er) enough so that I am having a hard time picturing this guy as anything more than an asshole with legs.

So, what do we do? I mean, other than consult Dr. Google about what to do with a counter offer when you're buying a home?

We set our price, in between the two, and said that's it.

Then what? What if, GULP!, he rejects the counter counter and we're left looking for something else that isn't nearly as cool. We may spend the next 30 years driving by that house, having the same kinds of thoughts that older couple had when Dr. Leo Marvin bought their dream home on Lake Winnepesaukee.

Finger crossed and lots of good energy and stuff directed to this man.

And the 39-day cycle? Now 41 days (and counting).