tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post2394869206707207147..comments2024-03-28T08:18:57.280-05:00Comments on stuff from ellen's head: attempting resuscitationellen abbotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-65632215935742786522012-03-11T11:45:06.556-05:002012-03-11T11:45:06.556-05:00Even living in a tent calls for repairs...we have ...Even living in a tent calls for repairs...we have been doing some here...it's not fun, cheap nor pretty but it's getting done.<br /><br />Have fun.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-79197702723953086432012-03-11T01:31:33.126-06:002012-03-11T01:31:33.126-06:00I was about to write the same as Friko - in the vi...I was about to write the same as Friko - in the village we lived above the shop. That building was 100 years old and was one of the more modern ones! I'll also admit to doing little or no maintence during our 10 year stay - the vegetable patch I built was marvellous though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-31300129241764693022012-03-10T13:36:09.391-06:002012-03-10T13:36:09.391-06:00Wow - you're good parents :) My mom would have...Wow - you're good parents :) My mom would have been the same way - but my dad would wait until we get there & make us help - ha!The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-4711638012773049932012-03-10T12:41:34.606-06:002012-03-10T12:41:34.606-06:00Wow! That's a lot of work, but I least you get...Wow! That's a lot of work, but I least you get to celebrate in the end. And you get to cook in the kitchen, too.Magaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-67837957900773745292012-03-10T08:36:44.478-06:002012-03-10T08:36:44.478-06:00It always seems easier to build a new house than t...It always seems easier to build a new house than to rehab an old one. Where my brother lives in the Chicago burbs, they tear down old houses and build new ones in their place which they claim is cheaper. I wish you luck; I couldn't face it.R. J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10291839202970032184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-21020618474019869922012-03-09T19:04:13.925-06:002012-03-09T19:04:13.925-06:00Nothing like a "visit" to get things shi...Nothing like a "visit" to get things ship shape! I only clean when folks are coming...Linda Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070050388987072100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-89191886608363760082012-03-09T13:51:22.163-06:002012-03-09T13:51:22.163-06:00It will be nice to have that seperation for privac...It will be nice to have that seperation for privacy. AS much as I love my kids ......<br /><br />Nice to have them close by, though. Good luck with all the repairs.Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-76123234137793464362012-03-09T08:36:35.042-06:002012-03-09T08:36:35.042-06:00Enjoy the grandkids and then onward and upward. Yo...Enjoy the grandkids and then onward and upward. Your kids are very fortunate to have a place to come back to. Much like our yo yo daughter, your kids will so appreciate your sharing what you have. Good luck with the repairs...I hate doing stuff like that but like me my house needs more and more repairs....tee hee, Oma LindaOmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589622524456973822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-47617185670440960532012-03-09T07:43:38.723-06:002012-03-09T07:43:38.723-06:00How nice for you to have them close by again ...How nice for you to have them close by again ...Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-91851940090880766862012-03-09T05:51:33.068-06:002012-03-09T05:51:33.068-06:00I think the young ones should be aware how fortuna...I think the young ones should be aware how fortunate they are that you do this for them; of course, you must not get in each others' way if it can be avoided, but it's THEY who descend on YOU and get free accommodation and baby sitting (presumably), so a little gratitude might be in order.<br /><br />It's probably also a good idea that the house gets fixed up, you too gain in the long run. But a house 100 years old would be a fairly new one here!Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-79385451603307636632012-03-09T03:15:46.540-06:002012-03-09T03:15:46.540-06:00Whew! You definitely have your work cut out for y...Whew! You definitely have your work cut out for you. I know it is not going to be easy; but having them close again is great for you!<br />Enjoy the grandkids.<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-9015433125684575122012-03-08T19:55:44.034-06:002012-03-08T19:55:44.034-06:00Nice to have them nearby again, and probably good ...Nice to have them nearby again, and probably good for the house to have somebody in it all the time. I hope they're a little bit handy with stuff like this; that would sure help.<br /><br />And no, I doubt that you are very good at lolling around!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-1975366499195727402012-03-08T19:49:26.982-06:002012-03-08T19:49:26.982-06:00That's a great graphic. I bet I could make so...That's a great graphic. I bet I could make something just like it...pipe to nowhere. Enjoy. The kids and the grands.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-72532575965127889752012-03-08T19:21:45.444-06:002012-03-08T19:21:45.444-06:00oh, you are very generous to give up your 2nd '...oh, you are very generous to give up your 2nd 'stay place' (i won't say home) for them - AND to put such work into it beforehand. i do hope another move (or two) will work in their favor... yikes!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-91260131985411012232012-03-08T19:06:14.181-06:002012-03-08T19:06:14.181-06:00Wow. They are so lucky. And you - it never stops, ...Wow. They are so lucky. And you - it never stops, does it? You're good at everything. Wow.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.com