Anyways here are the pictures I promised of Capo! Please enjoy! 
More of the Capo!
No, I didn't find my camera cord but I did use my printer, that has SD slots, and saved all my pictures to my computer. I was amazed that I hadn't done that since I got the camera in January. Usually I have so many pictures that I have to save and delete them frequently. However this spring has been a little different with me and the camera. Normally I am a photo- taking-mad-woman, but since my surgery I really haven't taken too many pictures. For those that care I will discuss the surgery on another day and another blog.
Race Weekend
I did forget to mention that on the way to and back from GA we drove through Talledega on race weekend! Here are a few pictures I got from the road......trailer city!
Fat Man Capo and a weekend in GA
So Friday Brett and I headed to GA to pick up his new puppy. He is a Italian Mastiff named Capo. I think he should be named Rhino, since he looks just like one in person! Right now he weighs in at 18ish pounds and is 9 weeks old. It will be interesting to see how big this puppy is going to get. Here is a picture I took with my phone. I will have more to post once I find the cord for my camera...LOL! I have to say this is the LAZIEST dog I have ever met. When you take him outside to do his business, he will just lay down! He doesn't care if it is hot or the ground is wet., he will just lay down and look at you! He is LAZY, but way too cute. He has got the biggest blue eyes and he a flirt with ladies.
Oh and the carrier we took for him to travel home in was a little too small. He would try to lay out in it and his face would smash into the door! And on top of all this, he would snore so loud! I got a picture of him doing this! Looks like he is trying to smile! Anyways, other than picking up Capo, the weekend was very uneventful. I had a great steak (Thanks to Brett's parents) and didn't hear back about the house. Luckily this weekend out of town kept it off my mind, but I will let you know once I hear back! Lets hope everything is a go!
I am not sure about this!
So, I have decided to start a blog. The main reason is to chronicle my adventures as I buy a house and fix it up. The other and less important reason is to have something to do at the end of the day. Since I graduated with my Master's this past December, I am trying to find ways to take up my free time. For two years I worked full time on campus as well as took a full load of graduate courses each semester. So you can imagine, I have much more time on my hands now (especially on the weekends and after work). To take up some of the time I have painted alittle, cleaned up my apartment in a way that hasn't been done in 2 years, and now I am buying a house that I am sure will take up all my time for the next few months.
Now that I have given you the reason for blogging, I will get everyone caught up in my house buying adventure! Over the past month, I have seen about 5 houses in Tuscaloosa. I am looking for a home that I can one day rent out and make a little profit. That means the house I want will be low priced, in good structural condition and doesn't need any MAJOR repairs. I can handle what I consider small stuff, like flooring, painting, and yard work. However, I do not need to replace a HVAC, a roof or a water heater right now. That can happen later, but not in the next 3 years.
So after looking at a few houses, I came across one that I really liked. It is a two bedroom, one and a half bath, with very large rooms and a VERY nice price tag. After almost making a offer on one the week before (thank goodness that I didn't), I feel like this is the house for me. It has nice hardwoods, a good layout and is just the right size! After looking at it twice, I went for it! I put a offer in last Friday (4/18) and it was accepted by Monday (4/21). Immediately I called an inspector. They came out on the following Wednesday (4/23). This whole process is so nerve-racking for me! Anyone that knows me, knows that I hate waiting and like thinks to get done as soon as possible. I went to the inspection and yesterday I got the report back. There are some things that need to be repaired. Nothing too major but I will not live in there until some of the issues are corrected. However, the good news was the house is structural great, it has a new roof, new hot water heater, and newer HVAC, so it meets my needs in that capsity. I am now to the point that I will be asking for repairs from the seller. I am meeting with my agent today to go over my "list of demands". Hopefully everything will workout and I will be working on a house all summer. On a side note, I know I mentioned the hardwoods that are in the house but for some unknown reason, someone glued carpet down in the KITCHEN! The only room in the house that has carpet! SO GROSS! That will be the first thing that hits the curb. Anyways, I think I have got everyone caught up. I will update again once I hear back from the seller! Lets hope it works out in my favor!!
Now that I have given you the reason for blogging, I will get everyone caught up in my house buying adventure! Over the past month, I have seen about 5 houses in Tuscaloosa. I am looking for a home that I can one day rent out and make a little profit. That means the house I want will be low priced, in good structural condition and doesn't need any MAJOR repairs. I can handle what I consider small stuff, like flooring, painting, and yard work. However, I do not need to replace a HVAC, a roof or a water heater right now. That can happen later, but not in the next 3 years.
So after looking at a few houses, I came across one that I really liked. It is a two bedroom, one and a half bath, with very large rooms and a VERY nice price tag. After almost making a offer on one the week before (thank goodness that I didn't), I feel like this is the house for me. It has nice hardwoods, a good layout and is just the right size! After looking at it twice, I went for it! I put a offer in last Friday (4/18) and it was accepted by Monday (4/21). Immediately I called an inspector. They came out on the following Wednesday (4/23). This whole process is so nerve-racking for me! Anyone that knows me, knows that I hate waiting and like thinks to get done as soon as possible. I went to the inspection and yesterday I got the report back. There are some things that need to be repaired. Nothing too major but I will not live in there until some of the issues are corrected. However, the good news was the house is structural great, it has a new roof, new hot water heater, and newer HVAC, so it meets my needs in that capsity. I am now to the point that I will be asking for repairs from the seller. I am meeting with my agent today to go over my "list of demands". Hopefully everything will workout and I will be working on a house all summer. On a side note, I know I mentioned the hardwoods that are in the house but for some unknown reason, someone glued carpet down in the KITCHEN! The only room in the house that has carpet! SO GROSS! That will be the first thing that hits the curb. Anyways, I think I have got everyone caught up. I will update again once I hear back from the seller! Lets hope it works out in my favor!!
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