Introducing Ye Olde Lady. There is a house somewhere in this picture.....beyond the overgrown Crepe Murtle, Velvet Red Rose Bush and heritage green picket fence (did I mention it was heritage green? New motto, heritage green will not be seen). The house is circa late 1800's and I have been working with the local historical society to identify its early life pre 1950's. I have been told by some of the more colourful local residents (mostly those who have lived in the area all their lives) that it was once the Apocathery - this would explain all the old bottles and medical instruments we found when we removed the pool (ahh yes it did have a pool, but more on that later). I have also been told that it was once a boarding house, a doctor's residence, a parlour house (not sure what that is -brothel maybe?) and of course a family home. All of this in the first 60 years, no wonder she looks so tired. Our present neighbour has lived in their home all his life and has only ever known the residence to be a family home (post 1930's). Keep following my progress as I discover the wonders of this magnificent house and create a home. Remember-  never underestimate the power of a good white paint. Until next time, S.