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5 Long Years (updated 4-7)
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:06 pm
by preacher
Since Hurricane Ike took my pretty little beach home away. The wife and I have been wary of buying another home and been trying to find a place to park our 5th wheel on and set up a little vacation and fishing camp on Bolivar Peninsula.
Last Friday I signed the contract and loan papers! In the past I have gotten excited and posted something up and it fell through every time. This time I have waited until I thought I was going to bust.
If the bank gives us the final nod we will be closing by October 10th. It has been a long 5 years and I'm as proud as a new daddy.
I love those extended vacations where all I have to do is get up and haul my yak to the spot I want to fish (usually down the street). Bring home the crab traps, dehead the shrimp add the corn on the cobb, taters, sausage, fry up the fish and live the good life.
Yes, I have multiple hookups, so bring it on.
Re: 5 Long Years
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:12 pm
by Vlaude
CONGRATS!!!!
I'm sure you will enjoy it.
Re: 5 Long Years
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:41 am
by Shaun Russell
Congrats Don. I'll be looking forward to seeing pictures!
Re: 5 Long Years
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:47 pm
by preacher
Shaun Russell wrote:Congrats Don. I'll be looking forward to seeing pictures!
Again it looks like I spoke too early. The Galveston County health department will not approve the existing septic system, wants a new aerobic system which will cost an additional $9,100.00. The seller won't come off the price any to compensate so we are back to shopping.
God is still in control, I'm firmly convinced.
Re: 5 Long Years
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:00 pm
by preacher
It's a done deal now!
Just finished closing, what a battle ...
Re: 5 Long Years
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:41 pm
by Roger S
CONGRATULATIONS
Re: 5 Long Years
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:31 pm
by Jerry Hamon
preacher wrote:It's a done deal now!
Just finished closing, what a battle ...
My trailers loaded (but not the lawn mower or fence tools)!!!
Re: 5 Long Years
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 5:21 pm
by preacher
Jerry Hamon wrote:preacher wrote:It's a done deal now!
Just finished closing, what a battle ...
My trailers loaded (but not the lawn mower or fence tools)!!!
Looks like you got everything cept the combination on the lock.
That's just not right is it?
Re: 5 Long Years
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:36 am
by Jerry Hamon
I have a big ole set of "combination" tools!
Re: 5 Long Years
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:28 pm
by reelfisherman
God bless your purchase. It's a blessing to be near the ocean.
Re: 5 Long Years
Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:09 am
by Shaun Russell
Come on Don, Let's see those pictures!
Re: 5 Long Years
Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:11 pm
by CR
Shaun Russell wrote:Come on Don, Let's see those pictures!
Ditto!
Re: 5 Long Years (updated 4-7)
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:41 am
by preacher
I didn't realize people were actually interested in this
You gotta understand the place is still a work in process
Guest trailer is on the right. The "Wildcat" is a 30 foot 5th wheel with 2 slides, queen size bed, full kitchen, bath with shower.
Corliss and I stay in the "Bighorn" it is 37 feet with 4 slides.
I have built a firepit and will be taking a large gas BBQ grille and my double fryer with 2 pots to do some serious boiling pots.
I've added 3 palm trees and 2 clumps of pompas grass since these pics.
I still have to get an electrician to run a 30 amp service to the Wilkdcat so the air conditioners will work.
The beach is a short walk, about 600 feet. In fact she caught a 30 inch bull Red right where this picture is aimed.
Re: 5 Long Years (updated 4-7)
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 2:14 pm
by Shaun Russell
Very cool!!!!
Re: 5 Long Years (updated 4-7)
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 4:24 pm
by fishgutz
That is awesome!!!! Best of luck to ya and have a great time
Ike took out our favorite place to stay in Gilchrist... When I head down that way this Spring, Summer, and Fall I may look you up
Re: 5 Long Years (updated 4-7)
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:38 pm
by reelfisherman
Living the life. Glad you found you a good spot. Nothing like being near the salt.
