We purchased this house in 1979 primarily because of its large yard, cathedral ceilings, and working fireplace. The house was in a state of disrepair but clearly had much potential. One of the first orders of business was to add a coat of pain to brighten the flaky, oxidized paint which had deteriorated to a chalky gray/white pallor. We chose yellow. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a shade or two brighter than we expected. Unbeknownst to us, Mrs. Giddens still resided in the neighborhood and was keeping a watchful eye on the house's progress. Though generally pleased with our restorative efforts, upon seeing the newly added color, she commented, "It certainly is bright," and, after a moment's reflection, "But it will do."..... Enough said  We knew it was OK to move on and we have been on that journey for 21 years with no regrets. 
As you begin your tour of this quaint, ranch style home, we would like to point out a few items you might find to be of particular interest:

FRONT PORCH: Notice the large BEAR STATUE which graces the front entrance. It is a reproduction of a wood carving which emanated from the Black Forest. The original piece is valued in excess of $6000. Our reproduction was a freebie and was obtained from Billy Bob's Shooting Emporium on Copan's Road about 10 years ago after a fire temporarily cLosed down the range.

LIVING ROOM: Be sure not to miss the antique BARBER'S CHAIR. It weighs a ton and, for this reason, it will be there for a long time to; come. It was found at a thrift store and they, because of its incredible weight, were more than happy to have found another home for it. The framed CHRISTENING GOWN on the east wall is a family heirloom that dates back to 1922 when the homeowner's mother was born. It has been called into use numerous times in the last 70 years. Note, too, the start of a collection of over 200 GRIZZLY & POLAR BEARS that inhabit various in sundry nooks and crannies throughout the house.

BATHROOM: The walls are adorned with FAMILY PICTURES dating back to the turn of the century chronicling the owner's family heritage. The SINK was installed in 1985 much to the dismay of the plumber whose observation was, "I've spent 50 years taking these thinks out of houses. This is the first time I've been asked to put one back." He simply shook his head and went on to complete the job.

MASTER BEDROOM: The ANTIQUE BED is actually a waterbed. The frame is made from two twin beds. The DRESSER is actually a simple 3 drawer oak dresser dragged off the back of a junk truck. It was traded for a broken lawn mower and was covered with 5 layers of thick enamel paint. The top section was originally a very short china cabinet. Together the two make an attractive and functional piece of furniture.

DINING ROOM: The DENTAL CABINET in the comer contains a small portion of the 50+ statues from the Boyds Bears Bearstone Collection. The DINING ROOM SET is of European origin and is one of the few pieces in the house that was not acquired at a thrift/ consignment store or dragged in from a trash pile.

KITCHEN:  The FLOOR was recently restored and, in the process of removing 5 layers of a variety of flooring materials, it was noted that the floor under the refrigerator at some point had endured a substantial amount of water damage which necessitated extensive repairs over the years. The cabinets and ceiling were installed in 1979.

MISCELLANEOUS NOTE: You might have noticed the FOUNTAINS on the porch and in the living room. While we think the sounds set the mood for quiet meditation, the feline occupants of the house think the fountains make wonderful "KITTY WATER FOUNTAINS". We have come to realize that it does absolutely no good to argue with them about this! 

EFFICIENCY: As you pass through the rental unit, do not miss the occupant's collection of bells and the beautifully raised and contoured ceiling which makes the room seem larger than its actual size. It is hard to visualize this space as once being a carport.