but not quite sealed and delivered. Yesterday we signed a protocol d'accord starting the process of buying a house. It means we agree to buy the house and the sellers agree to sell and leave by the date specified. There are financial penalties for breaking the agreement so if all goes well we should move in by the beginning of June.
The house is in Thonex which is east of the lake (also known as Rive Gauche!) and again, very close to the French border. It was our first choice of all the houses we looked at by a long way, there isn't a great choice right now. And as always with significant things there was A Sign! This time it was a cat...We were being shown around the house and stepped out of what I hope will become my study (studio sounds a bit grand for such a small room!) onto the balcony overlooking the garden. The three of us spread out to admire the view and Mark and I both saw the large grey and white cat sitting in the middle of next door's lawn. It saw us at the same time and I don't think I can describe the look of surprise/excitement on it's face! It was surreal! It immediately called us and darted through the fence and climbed up through some branches to reach us. Even Mark, who has no time for cats (sadly!) thought 'Ok, I get it'!
We were talking about it again as we returned home last night, (yes, we are normal, rational people in case you are wondering!) it doesn't sound much in writing but it was a bizarre thing to see. He belongs to the owners because he ran through the house afterwards, so he won't be there when we arrive - but if he ever wants to visit, he knows where he can find me!
6 comments:
It sounds like a perfect sign to me ... GREAT GOOD LUCK, my friend!!
Oh, I love Signs so much! That house is going to be such an inspiration to you. Congratulations!
Hi Felicity, I read of your doings with great delight.I have a sister called Felicity, I have friend who now lives near Frankfurt who lived for many years in Kuwait and now here you are in Switzerland, where we had several students from various areas come out to Australia to help on the farm. We have also skiied there in a place called Flims,any way omens are good Penny in South Australia
Felicity, I perfectly understand about 'signs' and that sounds like one with neon lights flashing on it to me! LOL. I'm so glad you found somewhere nice at last. It sounds perfect. Such a beautiful part of the world. :o) I think you just 'know' when you've found the right place. I was looking at so many lately, I was beginning to think that waiting for that 'feeling' was just wishful thinking, but when we walked into the home we've just signed a contract on, it felt perfect - everything was finally falling into place. Goodluck with the sale/purchase and move!! :o)
Very cute story, Felicity. My gray & white kitty is very verbal too. He likes to talk to people, & answers when you talk to him. I sometimes think animals are special souls, who are here to help teach us. Maybe he was telling you are where you belong, then again maybe he wanted a snack & thought you might get it for him!
Good luck with your new home, & thanks for visiting my blog too.
A new cat, how wonderful. It is indeed a good omen.
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