tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post3300163251955094826..comments2024-03-27T20:36:43.009-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: The Making of a Home - part 4Nanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-75046662187097962792010-08-21T10:45:40.335-04:002010-08-21T10:45:40.335-04:00Kay, I think in some ways it is easier to start fr...Kay, I think in some ways it is easier to start from scratch than to do renovations!:<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-77298420002726253972010-08-21T03:16:01.757-04:002010-08-21T03:16:01.757-04:00This is very interesting to me since we've rec...This is very interesting to me since we've recently been through a renovation and are still doing the finishing.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-25979264394609748702010-08-18T14:08:34.891-04:002010-08-18T14:08:34.891-04:00Thanks, Susan. It has been quieter down there rece...Thanks, Susan. It has been quieter down there recently. The electrician has been the only one working.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-23745815716475405292010-08-16T00:31:24.362-04:002010-08-16T00:31:24.362-04:00wow, that is just zipping along. It looks so appe...wow, that is just zipping along. It looks so appealing!Susan Moorheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06744130110550636177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-72148733737735908082010-08-15T11:26:19.951-04:002010-08-15T11:26:19.951-04:00Les, how amazing to have built not only one, but t...Les, how amazing to have built not only one, but two houses! The great thing in dealing with this company is the lack of stress. The 'kids' come by each day to see what has been done- of course they've talked things over with the builders but mostly that was in the past. They rarely have to make decisions in the day-to-day process. And if they come up with a change it is easy for the fellows to deal with; like deciding they wanted a spotlight out back facing the path into the woods. Now they can see what wildlife is out there. :<) They are having two sets of stairs off the porch which will be nice. I think they want a hammock on it - our kids always loved our porch hammock. We exchanged ours for the porch swing. We also have a table and many chairs, though we can't eat there now because this is where the garlic and onions are drying.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-20547142911765605732010-08-15T11:13:24.814-04:002010-08-15T11:13:24.814-04:00This is so exciting to "watch" from Nebr...This is so exciting to "watch" from Nebraska! I've built two homes and it's such a thrilling process. Did you know my first husband and I built our house...and on his parent's property? I still have all the photos of that experience.<br /><br />I, too, love that wide porch. Rod and I have 4 rocking chairs on ours. I'll join you and Karen and Margaret on her porch for some book talk!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-86283190941711035362010-08-13T15:14:13.289-04:002010-08-13T15:14:13.289-04:00Joanne - it is simply thrilling! And I couldn'...Joanne - it is simply thrilling! And I couldn't resist the bread. :<)<br /><br />Gigi - You may see here that our front door has lots more glass!:<br /><br />http://lettersfromahillfarm.blogspot.com<br />/2008/12/houseworkfront-door-update.html<br /><br />We never lock our doors or windows. Nope, not much crime.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-20385115606129576182010-08-13T13:40:10.543-04:002010-08-13T13:40:10.543-04:00Is it safe having a front door with glass window? ...Is it safe having a front door with glass window? Someone could break the glass and unlock the door.<br /><br />Ah, well, I guess there's less crime there than in Hawaii.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-78035653012523845042010-08-13T13:00:58.853-04:002010-08-13T13:00:58.853-04:00Meant to say:
I love your ever-changing header and...Meant to say:<br />I love your ever-changing header and the bread looks fantastic!<br />Thanks for shairng,<br />JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363088920250327589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-75522992800503335632010-08-13T12:59:40.914-04:002010-08-13T12:59:40.914-04:00The progress is amazing! Love this house building...The progress is amazing! Love this house building journey you are taking us on...such a joy to watch M&M's home evolving! Beautiful views they will be having and..<br />Just down the road from you... What a blessing!<br />In anticipation for them,<br />JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363088920250327589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-79685302308493983882010-08-13T08:31:56.246-04:002010-08-13T08:31:56.246-04:00Oh, thank you, Patricia!
Lisa - it is a wonderful...Oh, thank you, Patricia!<br /><br />Lisa - it is a wonderful porch! <br /><br />Karen - that sounds great! You and I and Margaret can sit and talk books. :<)<br /><br />JoAnn - I love that picture too, esp. the expressions on their faces.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-2986809253668915322010-08-13T07:56:30.953-04:002010-08-13T07:56:30.953-04:00I love the picture coming through their own front ...I love the picture coming through their own front door! How exciting.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-53465469700068323292010-08-12T21:30:10.923-04:002010-08-12T21:30:10.923-04:00The loft! Those windows! The PORCH! (Oh, the po...The loft! Those windows! The PORCH! (Oh, the porch -- I do hope they will have rocking chairs.) I'll be up next summer for a week. LOL!Karenhttp://www.bookishnyc.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-17487368109891791612010-08-12T19:00:57.723-04:002010-08-12T19:00:57.723-04:00It is beginning to look like a home. How exciting....It is beginning to look like a home. How exciting. I looooovvvvve the porch. I bet you will have lots of fun times sitting on that porch with them.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-4214827515793063112010-08-12T18:52:58.065-04:002010-08-12T18:52:58.065-04:00I watch with delight Nan.
PatriciaI watch with delight Nan.<br /><br />PatriciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-42340691117912905082010-08-12T18:44:28.733-04:002010-08-12T18:44:28.733-04:00Rachel - me too!!Rachel - me too!!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-29383020588318670692010-08-12T18:31:09.533-04:002010-08-12T18:31:09.533-04:00Oh it's just so beautiful! What a wonderful li...Oh it's just so beautiful! What a wonderful life they will have together. It makes me smile to think of it!Rachel (Book Snob)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13669640788036671572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-70974002072228873742010-08-12T18:28:33.958-04:002010-08-12T18:28:33.958-04:00Vintage Reading - it is the most practical, liveab...Vintage Reading - it is the most practical, liveable, and beautiful house I've ever been in.<br /><br />Call me madam - yes it is! And I hope that as well. <br /><br />Staci - it sure makes us all happy, happy!<br /><br />Sherri - it is really coming along!!<br /><br />Jill - yes. The original contract said by December 31, but we are all sure it will be sooner. We're hoping for late October or early November. I'm so pleased that my dear readers are enjoying this series. I did want to document it here. <br /><br />Niki - isn't that the cutest shot of them?! I'm glad you like the bread! I so love bread and thought it looked beautiful. I plan to do a follow-up post on the bread machine before too long.<br /><br />Clair - I'm so pleased you are enjoying the pictures. It really is such a nice place. So well designed -practical and beautiful too.<br /><br />Ernestine - you just never know. They may decide the rural life is for them! I am so delighted but never expected it. What on earth are 'wood bees?'Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-42666561509410975572010-08-12T17:48:39.118-04:002010-08-12T17:48:39.118-04:00Nan, I love it. Repeating myself - it looks a lot...Nan, I love it. Repeating myself - it looks a lot like mine. Only I went with Hardy board. At first thought of log. Wondered about wood bee's attacking it. I know they are coming to my deck.<br />A few things I would do different but I am very pleased.<br />What a joy to have your daughter so near. Would make my remaining years complete if a child or grandchild would want to build on my property. Do not think that will happen. They are all in the big city.One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-13574471388056175522010-08-12T16:36:53.157-04:002010-08-12T16:36:53.157-04:00This is so exciting, Nan, and I'm glad you are...This is so exciting, Nan, and I'm glad you are letting us all experience the progress. What a lovely house and what a lovely setting!clairzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076402619649343527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-32068025475211527652010-08-12T15:48:02.961-04:002010-08-12T15:48:02.961-04:00It's all looking wonderful! I can feel their e...It's all looking wonderful! I can feel their excitement in the photo :)<br /><br />Love the header picture too, by the way.<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend<br />NIkiNikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943301163903634325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-91098819965646839802010-08-12T15:46:00.676-04:002010-08-12T15:46:00.676-04:00This building is so very exciting. I presume they...This building is so very exciting. I presume they will be 'dried in' by the first of winter? What a wonderful pictorial history of the building of their house. Thank you for sharing with your extended friends.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791018174075586241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-18009534820927248382010-08-12T14:48:59.459-04:002010-08-12T14:48:59.459-04:00The house looks great!The house looks great!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-3220151015537109302010-08-12T14:43:20.402-04:002010-08-12T14:43:20.402-04:00It's looking wonderful Nan!! What a great view...It's looking wonderful Nan!! What a great view too and to just be down the road from the parents...nice!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-73817290848709735012010-08-12T14:38:33.308-04:002010-08-12T14:38:33.308-04:00It's a dream house! I hope they'll have ma...It's a dream house! I hope they'll have many happy years there.callmemadamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711070764040041338noreply@blogger.com