Bossy and her brother spent the majority of their youth living on the 19th floor of a city high rise, but throughout his life, Bossy’s brother seemed drawn to the idea of a house in the woods.
Bossy was also drawn to the idea of a house in the woods, except with all the trees cut down, leaving sweeping views of open, rolling countryside.
Other people dream of living on a hillside, or wish they had a mountain view, while others dream of living on the water.
Bossy can sum up her dream spot in this way: It certainly wouldn’t include a yard that can’t drain. Oy.
Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy and her council about your dream landscape?
And be sure to check back later today for the best landscapes on the web.
If you missed last week’s challenge, click here to see how Bossy’s council describes clothing purchased on vacation that become unwearable once home.
Hokie Deb says
August 18, 2009 at 9:02 am–>A comfy chair, cold drink, sunset and sweeping water views.
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dgm says
August 18, 2009 at 9:04 amOcean view: front. Canyons, mountains: back. Luckily, we have both.
vuboq says
August 18, 2009 at 9:05 amAs long as there’s a likker store nearby, who cares?
rockle says
August 18, 2009 at 9:14 amaway from nuclear power plant, room for kids to play.
carson says
August 18, 2009 at 9:15 amGreen pastures filled with horses and burros in New Mexico.
Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says
August 18, 2009 at 9:23 amMature trees, babbling brook, lush plants, flowers, family and friends.
~~Silk says
August 18, 2009 at 9:44 amSoft rounded old mountains on every side, enfolding, protecting, parental.
Amy says
August 18, 2009 at 9:45 amWoodsy, hilly and secluded, with a babbling brook, and wildlife.
Jamie says
August 18, 2009 at 9:45 amFriends, cocktails, great food and smiles make any place home.
Grace says
August 18, 2009 at 9:51 amHome in Oregon where there are real trees and sky,
21st Century Housewife says
August 18, 2009 at 9:53 amWhile the beach is nice, I need to see trees.
BossysMom says
August 18, 2009 at 9:53 amSmall quaint villages, brooks, open farmland. Walkable
to shops, restaurants.
21st Century Housewife says
August 18, 2009 at 9:55 am— or: “Darling, I love you but give me Park Avenue!”
Sue V. says
August 18, 2009 at 9:55 amWooded hill top with views of cornfields and cattle. Quiet.
Meg at the Members Lounge says
August 18, 2009 at 9:59 amOcean view, cocktails, comfy chairs, lighthouse beam sweeps over deck.
Dara says
August 18, 2009 at 10:05 amHigh on a wooded hillock, wrap around porch, family and friends…
Daddy Scratches says
August 18, 2009 at 10:16 amBeach, ocean, flowers, palms, Corona. (Will settle for Uncle’s house.)
bdaiss says
August 18, 2009 at 10:17 amLakeside girl living in the woods. Either is home now.
karen l says
August 18, 2009 at 10:18 amhills, views, trees, pond, cows, NO HUMIDITY, sweet old house.
Lauren says
August 18, 2009 at 10:20 amTall trees with sunlight filtered through, moss on the ground.
GreatAunt says
August 18, 2009 at 10:36 amLong driveway, hidden house with huge porch. Horses grazing. Peaceful.
Kristi Young says
August 18, 2009 at 10:41 amOcean waves, four seasons, pretty remote, good bike riding roads.
NaysWay says
August 18, 2009 at 10:49 amSome sand, the ocean, a beach house, no kids. Amen.
David says
August 18, 2009 at 10:49 amBrownstone duplex in the West Village with a second-floor terrace.
Lizzy says
August 18, 2009 at 10:52 amAnywhere that has beach with a beach on the side.
BT says
August 18, 2009 at 10:55 amOcean on one side, bay with sailboat on the other.
Jill says
August 18, 2009 at 10:59 amHuge vegetable garden, big oak trees, the perfect party deck.
ZDub says
August 18, 2009 at 11:03 amI have mountains, prefer the beach. Need beer at both.
Em says
August 18, 2009 at 11:17 amA small home on a big river with a boat.
Jacquie says
August 18, 2009 at 11:20 amWide plank boardwalk from surf to door to dislodge sand.
Krazy Kitty says
August 18, 2009 at 11:26 amPenthouse. Bay windows, facing west. View over the city roofs.
Tuli says
August 18, 2009 at 11:31 amOld thatch-roof cottage, hilly English countryside, ancient stone fence.
Stacey Ball says
August 18, 2009 at 11:33 amWrap around porch to sit and see lots of green.
Debby says
August 18, 2009 at 11:35 amMountains close enough to touch, room for dogs to roam
Kait says
August 18, 2009 at 11:38 amMountains in the view, ocean out my front door
RuthWells says
August 18, 2009 at 11:41 amWater, water, water. Anywhere and everywhere. Except in my basement.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
August 18, 2009 at 11:44 amLakefront, but not too secluded, kayak at the dock. No humidity!
TanyaK says
August 18, 2009 at 11:56 amEnough land and trees to walk naked around the yard.
betsey says
August 18, 2009 at 12:06 pmSkiable mountains and warm ocean beach – only in my dreams.
Jenn says
August 18, 2009 at 12:06 pmTiny. Orderly. Oceanside. Sorry Ellison, you can’t come inside.
Liz says
August 18, 2009 at 12:33 pmSmall house surrounded by small island surrounded by big ocean.
anne marie in philly says
August 18, 2009 at 12:37 pmhudson river view from a huge bay window, wine, music.
Reeb says
August 18, 2009 at 12:51 pmRushing river past deck complete with books, sweetheart, plenteous wine.
Reeb says
August 18, 2009 at 12:53 pmI like idea of 12/BossysMom’s small quaint walkable villages, too.
Suzanne says
August 18, 2009 at 1:12 pmBlue choppy waves moving in and out with the tide.
Alias Mother says
August 18, 2009 at 1:15 pmI always thought ocean, but lately maybe lake. Better swimming.
E says
August 18, 2009 at 1:25 pmHills, grass that grows naturally without need for Horticulture phd
Kelly H says
August 18, 2009 at 1:49 pmRural, woodsy, vineyards, quiet, old house, breezy, close to town.
sugarpie says
August 18, 2009 at 2:01 pmGah! How to decide? Sorrento, Aix, Santa Barbara, Cornwall, Bluegrass…
Scottsdale Girl says
August 18, 2009 at 2:17 pmWhite sand, azure ocean, some black rocky stuff. Heaven!
muskrat says
August 18, 2009 at 2:26 pman asshole, in a bath robe, emptying a chemical toilet.
Ellen says
August 18, 2009 at 2:31 pmbay with fog and misty sunset salty air craggy trees
Ronda says
August 18, 2009 at 2:42 pmOceanfront baby, falling asleep to the sound of the waves.
BossysMom says
August 18, 2009 at 2:46 pm#12 plus great apt. in Berlin, Prague, London or Manhatten.
kay says
August 18, 2009 at 2:54 pmSunny, flowery, ocean view: NOT like the cornfields surrounding me.
Amelia says
August 18, 2009 at 3:39 pmDesperately want to learn to plant huge gardens. Need space.
Have the T-shirt says
August 18, 2009 at 3:40 pmOld fashioned beach cottage preferbly close to Seagrove Beach Florida
k says
August 18, 2009 at 4:03 pmPass “front porch test” – if naked there, neighbors won’t know.
leslie says
August 18, 2009 at 4:08 pm4 seasons, moonlight, tree frogs chirpping, hammock, husband and I -no need for words
Niki in Baltimore says
August 18, 2009 at 4:39 pmA sunny place that is mine and not the bank’s.
The Domestic Goddess says
August 18, 2009 at 5:20 pmI’d like fragrant garden, trees and crisp, cool mountain air.
delilah the unruly helpmeet says
August 18, 2009 at 5:38 pmPasture, horses, trees, lake, someone else to mow the grass.
Grizzly Kitteh says
August 18, 2009 at 5:43 pmRolling salt-water waves and enough sand for a lawnchair.
Kerri Anne says
August 18, 2009 at 5:47 pmTall pines catching the scent of Pacific salt-water from below.
Or
My feet dangling off a dock into Priest Lake, Idaho.
TheWordWire says
August 18, 2009 at 5:50 pmSedona rocks, Monterrey coast, San Diego weather, all-in-one…
Mrs.Strizzay says
August 18, 2009 at 6:48 pmWarm breeze, soft rustle, wave lapping, slapping, pink sun.Setting.
Sallie says
August 18, 2009 at 8:23 pmWater, no yardwork, sunshine. Oregon – Florida – we move between them.
Sallie says
August 18, 2009 at 8:25 pmBossy’s mom (#12) is right too. Gotta have shops /restaurants.
BOSSY says
August 18, 2009 at 9:39 pmZen bedroom overlooking infinity pool overlooking dunes overlooking the sea.
BOSSY says
August 18, 2009 at 9:41 pmLook, you can see the Chrysler Building from our terrace.
BOSSY says
August 18, 2009 at 9:41 pmStars and stars and stars and stars and stars and…
BOSSY says
August 18, 2009 at 9:44 pmThrow rock from window and it lands in city cafe.
bossy's friend amy says
August 18, 2009 at 10:03 pmhills, meadows, log cabin, horses, riding anytime day or night.
bossy's friend martha's sister says
August 18, 2009 at 10:07 pmweeded, designed, and built by…. Martha! with an ocean view!
Cupcake Murphy says
August 18, 2009 at 10:08 pmFrom the porch I can see giant sequoias and Tahiti.
Amy G. says
August 19, 2009 at 12:12 amred house, white trim, riverfront lot, can’t see my neighbors…
Happily Employed Susan says
August 19, 2009 at 12:15 amI’ll take the one I got already, minus the mortgage.
Catherine McP says
August 19, 2009 at 1:43 amNorthern MN lake, cabin, trees, AZ now, crazy til then.
queenoqueens says
August 19, 2009 at 1:59 amAny landscape that keeps my daughters 7 and 3 forever.
Lisa says
August 19, 2009 at 6:43 amHigh on a hill with a lonely goat herd la-de-oh-la-de-oh-la-de-oh.
Stefanie says
August 19, 2009 at 10:29 amFishing, mountains, ocean, porch and comfy chair with umbrella drink
Bodacious Girl says
August 19, 2009 at 11:44 amSmall farm. Chickens, Ducks, Goats, sweet tomatoes and hot peppers.
Miss me?
josh says
August 19, 2009 at 10:46 pmSexy naked Pepawz, as far as the eye can see.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
August 19, 2009 at 11:02 pmMy dream landscaper would involve world a shirtless Kevin Bacon.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
August 19, 2009 at 11:03 pmMy dream *landscape* would involve Kevin Bacon and a beach.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
August 19, 2009 at 11:05 pmCorrection: My dream landscaper would involve a shirtless Kevin Bacon.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
August 19, 2009 at 11:06 pmThe perfect landscape is here, but work precludes enjoying it.
Manic Mommy says
August 20, 2009 at 1:20 pmRed awning house on Craigville Beach. Ocean – front. River – back.
Shelley says
August 20, 2009 at 8:08 pmOcean, but not warm. A cool mountain breeze. Puget Sound.
val says
August 23, 2009 at 9:09 pmAvalon. Ocean front, pool in back. 80 degrees year-round
Tuli says
August 25, 2009 at 12:06 pmMuskrat’s comment (#51) made me LAUGH OUT LOUD and long for a silly Chevy Chase/Randy Quaid movie. I love Bossy’s Commenters.
km says
August 25, 2009 at 4:33 pmNewport, RI ocean front, porch, rocking chair, books, wine.Bliss