i'm a horrible horrible person (i never seem to learn this, and get frightened everytime i notice it)! the man who's interested in buying this house is really really sweet! he came by again today, and i invited him in if he wanted another look. he still wants the forest cut down, but apart from that he seems great. and he really seems to love this place. he came here just to get used to what it feels like. now he's standing watching the view. i'm *so* going to miss the view...
the down payment has now been made! not too late either! i'll have to learn not to get so upset next time... things usually work themselves out in the end :)