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jmcquown[_2_]

On 5/28/2015 5:47 PM, wrote:
> On Thu, 28 May 2015 16:56:10 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 5/27/2015 2:01 PM, wrote:
>>> On Wed, 27 May 2015 14:17:26 +0100, Janet > wrote:
>>>
>>>> In article >,
>>>> says...
>>>>
>>>>> If you priced it right to allow for new owners bringing it up to date,
>>>>> it would sell
>>>>
>>>> It's a rural retirement complex. That's a limited and limiting market.
>>>>
>>>> In such a location potential buyers are not energetic young DIYers.
>>>> They are not buy-to-let investors. They are older people, protecting
>>>> their remaining assets, looking for a painless move to a key-turn home,
>>>> where they can move right in and set down the ornaments, and never need
>>>> to think about/pay for a new roof/ wiring/ kitchen/bathroom for the rest
>>>> of their lives.
>>>>
>>>> The very last thing they want is the hassle expense and disruption of a
>>>> do-er-upper.
>>>>
>>>> Janet UK
>>>
>>> I am thinking in terms of Jill getting herself out and into a more
>>> young, lively area. She inherited the house, ergo, anything is a
>>> bonus. I think it likely someone who flips houses would definitely
>>> be interested. Heavens she is only fifty odd and lives amongst
>>> creaking wrinklies
>>>
>> But I don't care about getting into a more young, lively area. Even
>> before I moved here I wasn't interested in going out all the time. I'd
>> much rather kick back with a good book.
>>
>> Jill
>
> It isn't a question of going out all the time, just having good
> friends to do things with and preferably slightly younger than
> yourself. It's very bad for the health to vegitate. My daughters are
> your age pretty much and even I am out and about all the time. Yes, I
> still take time to read after a fun day. Just finishing A Spy Amongst
> Friends, about Kim Philby.
>
I appreciate the thought, but really I am not (and do not want to be) an
out and about person. Don't want to meet or date. I'm glad you and
your daughters enjoy time doing whatever they are doing. Please
understand I have always enjoyed quiet time and no... I don't mean just
since I've lived in this house.

Jill