It's amazing how many times "can you believe we own a tiny island cottage?" has come out of our mouths. The reality of an-almost-100-year-old house, however, quickly becomes sobering. One thing at a time, though, and the first thing to go was the g-narls barkley living room carpet. And the furnace. And the bathroom floor. Did we mention we have the best, hardest-working helper-friends ever?
