
What flashed through our minds as he explained about flood plains and such was very different. Mine: “Will I have to keep a bag packed for a fast exit every winter?” His: “Oh boy, no one can ever build in back of us.” Little did I know that bad good news would end up being it’s #1 selling point — to the Mister. Little did I know that fond memories of his childhood came flooding back when he looked at this property. His family lived near a swamp where he spent most of his days, exploring and rafting with his best buddy Byron. Very Tom Sawyer-ish. Now I get it.
Fast forward through buying, moving and settling in. The first winter storm had us living “lakeside.” Me: biting my fingernails. Him: Whooppee!!!! Clearly, my partner in life saw his glass half full, and celebrated by hanging a red wind sock in the apple tree.

Disclaimer: I am clearly better at writing than taking pictures. sorry