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The Plot Thickens !


Said my goodbyes to Darrell and Cindy and headed back to Langley to look at that house As my builder friends back on the “Island” would say it is pissed ,as bent as a nine bob note , built with an Egyptian spirit level . I found the reason why when I went into the lower level garage . Some maniac had dug out a basement in the sand under the building . In fact he dug it so close at such a steep angle and below the foundations . This house could be demolished by a water hose in the basement or even by a severe downpour I would love to save it but not anywhere near the price the bank are asking . Maybe the building is listed and they just wanted the plot so were trying to destroy the house to clear the site or for insurance
I’m going to let you in on a little secret . I’m a logical matter of fact kind of guy . I like mystic people but generally don’t take these things too seriously . But ! And it’s a pretty BIG BUT ! I had a weird experience , a totally unexpected emotional experience when I first drove into Langley down road under the red leaved trees (copper beeches I think )
The hairs on my neck actually stood up,
I kid you not !
I am drawn to the place . I feel if not spiritual but definitely emotional when I am there . I truly do not know if I should lay down roots or flee in awe and terror ..

Even more weirdly I mentioned this apologetically and with some embarrassment to both a lady in the library and a young man in a organic shop. They were not in the least surprised and seemed to find it not the least unusual . They were either humouring me or are wierdy beardy greeney fruit loops . I think I may be suffering from emotion overload due to my trip . Or just possibly this actually is a magical place .
I feel like I am living in a mysterious movie with characters spring up giving their performances to deepen and twist the plot .

I’m going to have to get some rest and re-visit my thoughts some time later .

I loved Coupeville and think the place is great but I am not emotional about it .

Anyway I am pretty sure nobody actually reads what I am writing so as an experiment the first person who reads this will get from me via pay pall £10.00 if they simply e-mail me to ask for it (jonhinch@msn.com )

Met many more different interesting people today . Photos here .

Ended up in room 1 - a private room in one of only two non profit hostels for travellers in the State of Washington . It was so good I booked it again for tonight .

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