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I am wondering if she is gonna make it in tonight. They were talking about spending the night at the new house.
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Just looked at the weather and it is headed there way. Freezing rain first, then snow.
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"We stayed at the new house last night...it was a BLAST...we got a lot done. It is iced over here and we barely made it out to get back here to check on things and get FOOD! We will head back to the new house in a minute and stay there again tonight. We have the cell and yes, we can charge it there. Can you please let everyone on the forum know we are fine. Jiff called last night but I don't know if she posted or not. I just don't have time to zip over there...it is sleeting and we have to get back while we can. Peanut is with Darin & Lisa and will have to stay there again tonight because we cannot get to them...but he is enjoying being with the kids and is playing hard...we are enjoying the break and getting to do some serious work on the house. Got the stove hooked up last night...it is a BEAUTY!!! We are having a fun ice day!! Gotta head back..."
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There ya go Vanessa! So glad to read that you are all safe and that Peanut is doing well over at the kids house. Enjoy your ice day and get loads done and BE SAFE out on the road!
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More updates. Just talked to Vanessa. Sure was good to hear her voice. They almost have the bathroom done and are thinking it will be complete today. She got paper up on the walls and the towel racks up. She is so excited to think that it is that close to being done.
And they cooked their first meal in the house this morning. She absolutely LOVES her new stove. I am sure you can all imagine her and Ruf on folding chairs with a piece of wood over two sawhorses having breakfast together. Isn't that just a great image?
So she sounds good and is very excited about progress but will be at the house again tonight cuz of weather and will not be checking in today via computer.
Wanted me to tell everyone hello!
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thanks triss... i was going to post, but never made it that far ended up just going to bed, which is where i'm heading in about 10 minutes now!
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I am at the tin can for the night...Peanut has been throwing up and I NEEDED a good hot bath and some rest. We have worked straight through on the bathroom from he!!...FINALLY got the plumbing in the bathtub fixed at 11:30 last night...we have been working on putting the boarding up behind the tub and STILL have one piece left to set. The plumbing in the sink is now the issue...can't get the hot water unplugged so we may be replacing pipes tomorrow. The bathroom that was SUPPOSE to take a day...maybe 2 is now in day 4...5 tomorrow...GRRRRRRRRHHHH!!!!!! That is REALLY putting my painting way behind...not to mention my Saturday painting party got iced out so I haven't had any help. SO...as of now...I only have one bedroom completely finished and the bathroom is getting there...hopefully we can wipe it out tomorrow and MOVE on to another room. Ruf hurt his back pretty good tonight moving a box that was WAY too heavy...so he needed a nights R & R as well...we are whooped. Peanut did wonderful at Darin & Lisa's Friday and Sat night but was ready for home, we almost couldn't make it to their house to get him because of the ice...but finally made it this morning....but then the bug hit so I have been the throw-up cleaning queen tonight. I did get to soak in a hot tub for a while and feel somewhat human again....at least me hair is unstuck from me head! That's always a plus! Sorry I haven't been able to check in any more than I have...but just haven't been here till now...We will head back over there bright and early in the morning...don't know when we will get back. We may opt to stay the night there tomorrow depending on how much we get done....or not. I am MISSING my friends GREATLY...I will check in again when I can but have to hit the sack right now while I can....love you all and sending hugs!!!!
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Good night Vanessa and may the goddess of wrenches loosen your plumbing for you. Bestest wishes.
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Sounds like you all need a good night of rest and relaxing. Hope to see you in the morning or sometime this week with news that the bathroom is complete. Sending prayers your way for all to get and stay healthy!
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We're missing you too, Vanessa, but your checking in here to keep us up to date on what's going on in your corner of the world is appreciated, & looked forward to, by all. Your rest is more important than anything else right now, so just take care of yourself & we'll be here waiting when you get some R&R time for yourself.
Sorry to hear that P-nut isn't feeling so hot. Hopefully, it'll turn out to be a 24 hour thing & he'll bounce back & be spunky again right away. Also hope that a little rest will get Ruf back in the swing of things, with NO MORE BACK PROBLEMS!.
It's those unforseen things that foul up the best plans in the world, but hang in there... you're making progress, even during the moments (days) it doesn't feel like it! I know that you're still counting your blessings & will work through 1 thing at a time, each day.
You're all in my prayers, kiddo. Keep plugging away & know that you're missed & thought of pretty often around here. Thanx for checking in!
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Getting ready to head out...couldn't resist getting on here one more time...I am having BAD forum withdrawls...it is AWFUL!!!! Tried to get Ruf to go to the minor emergency center to have his back checked out but he wants to wait till tomorrow to try to get in to see a Doc....we will see how the day goes! I threw together a homemade pizza to take to the house to cook in my Mercedes of an oven...can't wait to smell it cooking!! I am taking the digital camera today so maybe I can have pics to post tonight....
You all have fun today..
~V~
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Looking forward to those pics Vanessa. Hope the day goes well today!
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Hope Peanut is feeling better today, Vanessa, and that Rufus gets his back taken care of soon. Did you get any rest last night at all? Please try to pace yourself so that you can stay in good health, too...
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Vanessa - it's so good to hear from you, but I wish with better news. I'm hoping that Ruf is feeling better, or if not, that he saw someone about it today.
Also hoping that sweet Peanut is feeling better - upset tummies are the worst!
Pace yourself so you are able to keep up your health, please! The house isn't going anywhere, so try to take some time outs for yourself too!
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Sounds like you are getting a tremendous amount of work done. It will be your dream home in no time at this rate. So sorry to hear about the illness and injury though and will be remembering you in prayer.
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Thank you all for your blessings...I can FEEL them everyday even though I am not here!
Just have a minute..having to stop to run back over here eats up alot of work time. I have already resolved that I am not going to get the painting done that I had hoped for...I am just too slow.SO..PLAN B...get the bathroom finished and the pantry done. Then I will have a place for food and a bath...those are important things.... Gotts run but should be back sometime tonight.... I FINALLY remembered to put my camera in my purse!!!! REALLY!!!
~V~
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Okay..I'm gonna post what pics I could get. My camera does not take inside pics well...the stove pics turned out way dark so I will have to work on that again....
Here's the bathroom...it is all done except the trim....I scrubbbed on the tub for 2 solid hours with lime~aWay...and it didn't phase it.. but it is CLEAN...
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Here's the new windows. This is the room where my computer will be. We can't have it sheet rocked right now...the funds ran out, so I will be looking at this lovely insulation when I play here... BUT...at least I have WINDOWS!!!!
And the bedroom.....it looks darker than it is...the color is a pumpkin shade that I LOVE!!! It will all come together when I have the BED set up...
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Awesome pics V!!!! I love your bathroom, and the windows are great too! I really like that color in your bedroom. You guys are really moving along fast!
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Sorry...you couldn't see much of the windows in that pic...hope this isn't too dark...
I have anpther pic of the bathroom that wouldn't show up in Photobucket...I need some help. The sink in the bathroom is a pedistal sink. But the way they installed it all the yucky plumbing stuff is out in the open behind the pedistal...why would they do that...anyway, I have to figure out a way to cover it up and can't come up with any ideas...I am brain dead...REALLY!!!
~V~
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quote: I have to figure out a way to cover it up and can't come up with any ideas...
Years ago my mom had a sink skirt thing around hers to hide the pipes....maybe you could use one of them?
I love all of those windows! Nothing better than a lot of windows letting in a lot of light!
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Love all of the pics Vanessa. WOW it all looks so good!
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ABC Distributing...$6 bucks I think..I have had it packed for 2 years...just worked PERFECT right there! I am working on getting pics of the oven...I got my digital camera with gardening oics in mind and it doesn't take inside pics well at all...I'll work on it. I did get the pantry finished and am in the process of cutting out the shelves...did I mention I also learned how to use an air compressor... I love power tools!!!!!! (and duct tape!)
Loz~ie~lu...I think a sink skirt would work...I couldn't for the life of me think of how to get it to stay...but I just had a brain storm (scary) VELCRO!!!!! I think it would work...and I could get it off easy for washing...WOO HOO~IE...yet another problem solved...
~V~
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Oh...and I meant to add...I did the bathroom for Peanut. I thought he would like the fishies & turtles & seahorses...I am hoping I can find some sea shell stuff to hang on the walls...He LOVES bath time so I wanted it to be pleasant for him...I would have gone with a more girlie looking stuff...but this is ALL about the Peanut....the colors are also brighter than they look in the pics...really pretty blues and aquas..I am very pleased with the way it turned out....most of it was an accident!
~V~
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I have some sand dollars too Vanessa that I can send your way.
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Oh, Vanessa...everything looks so nice. I don't see how you have done so much... I would still be in the same room running around in circles muttering to myself. You rock, girl!
I just love those corner windows! And, the bathroom is awesome.
Velcro RULES!
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OK, is everybody officially shell collecting as well as rock collecting now? Vanessa, your progress is awe-inspiring. You're really rolling. Take time to recoup once in awhile. For your health and sanity. and for Peanut.
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Vanessa everything is looking great. You could also consider enclosing this sink with a cabinet ans use it for storage of items for this bathroom . You can tell you both have been working your petunia's off. Jimmy
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I would give ANYTHING to have a handy man close!!! Hub is VERY limited in what he can do so that throws the bulk on me. did I mention I learned how to use the air compressor... And the ROUTER...man, that is a power tool for ya!!!!!
quote:Vanessa - that blue color that you didn't like in the house isn't so bad afterall!
Oh, Lynnie ...that color in the dining room really is bad...it's going down SOON...
This house has so much potentil...that is what I like about older homes...the personality factor. What I don't like about them is the re~doing is so much more difficult especially when you have no idea what you are getting into...like in the plumbing & electrical stuff. But it is coming all together...a lot of paint and caulk later... Thank you ALL for being so supportive of my endevor!!!
~V~
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