Music to My Ears

I'm in love.

It all started with an auction. Now, I am not one of those crazy people that engages in bidding wars. So often I see people bid on something until the bidded price is way above even what that item would go for new in a store! The last auction I went to, I spent a whopping ten cents and came away with something cool!

But, it happened to me.

Mr. G and I discussed the monetary limits, the cost of moving such a large item, the additional charges to fine tune it after it was in it's new home. He coached me - kinda of like role playing. Number up, number down. [Here it is arriving at my house.]

So, I was prepped, I was ready, I had a budget, and ...I blew right past it. Now, don't get me wrong here - I reminded myself that I was still covered by my savings. My savings? What was this madness? [Now, into my house.]

Also, I had done a lengthy amount of research during the past year so that when I saw the one, then I would know what was the right price to pay. Regardless, they cost money. Lots of money. [And into the Arizona room it goes.]

And, I don't have lots of money. No, instead I currently enjoy the priceless moments of being a stay at home mom.

But, I have dreamed for this moment. And while a smaller style would do, I had the perfect space for this style - this grand style.

Here she is, my new baby:

Come to find out, it is a very unique antique piano. Yet, the sound board (very important I have learned in my research) is in excellent condition. She plays beautifully! The legs are doubled for all three and hand carved. I have never seen anything like it before.

And another neat thing? Mr. G used to teach with, and knew well, the lady that owned this piano, from whose estate sale I purchased it. We know it was lovingly played and cared for. Not only that, I am certain that I payed a very fair amount for this beauty. Hopefully, it will last for a few more generations...

Mr. G has no complaints and loves to hear it played.  Music to my ears.