I grew up in homes built from 1895-1905... Didn't realize just how cool that was until I worked in construction and built new ones. Even when trying to duplicate the old stuff, new homes just seem sterile and heartless to me. To build a new home using the same materials as century old houses would cost a fortune (straight grained fir, mahogany, beech, etc.). Old houses have soul and definitely ROCK!! :thumbsup:

There you go again, dangling those joke carrots!

What would you like to know about the house? I love talking about it to anyone who'll listen - are you a fan of old houses, too?

It's a clinker brick Tudor Revival, built in 1939. The last owners were a rather eccentric couple who had lived there since the early 1970s. They didn't remodel or update anything, so it was sort of like a time capsule inside. That's not all bad, since the good architectural features were still there. Glass doorknobs, iron hardware, oak floors, original bathrooms. However, we had extensive repairs - big cracks in the plaster, awful water damage, sagging ceilings.

It's in a historic preservation neighborhood, which is a mixed blessing because it's a painfully slow process to get some things done. I have a picture taken right after we bought it last spring, before any painting or exterior work was done. Since then, we've done piering, a new slab porch, new sidewalks, new garage floor and most of the driveway, gotten all of the old metal casement windows un-stuck, fixed the roof leaks and broken window panes, gotten new gutters, and renovated the interior. There are 2600 square feet on the main level, and 3 full baths, plus one in the basement. There are 4 nice-sized bedrooms. All the doors have the original glass knobs and iron hardware. Has more than 1100 feet of basement space broken into two larger rooms and 3 smaller ones, which is my husband's Man Cave. I just creep down there to do laundry.

So, with apologies to all who saw the pix the first time, here it is again:

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I hope to give ya'll an inside tour soon - when our living room furniture gets delivered.

Here, here, Pat! I have to admit, no matter how lavish or pricey, a new home holds no interest for me. None at all.

You have a beautiful house Lisa, I love the way the chimney goes up the side of the house. I love lot's of trees around a house as well, The house must be a labour of love for you and your husband!

class act, Lisa.:thumbsup:
best, dan

You know what drives me nuts about newer homes as well? Not being on an actual road, but instead being in a maze of streets created just for that subdivision. We live in a home built in the 70's, and I love that there is no main entrance (and no home owners dues). We are just part of the actual network of city streets.

I hope this is making sense - or else you all think I'm crazy! :rofl:

We know you are crazy in any event.:lol:

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I can't stand it any more!!!:banghead::banghead::banghead: Last post was yesterday at 11:06 am. Girls Coffeeshop my:bartmoon:! :justkiddi

You never came back and gave us your "blue" story!:dummy:

You and Nancy put the memory into elephant. Geez, you both would make great wives; with those memories.:dummy: I lived in Salt Lake City so wives is not plural but present tense.:rofl: Nice house by the way. I told the wife that you asked me if I liked old things. I guess I took your question out of context, but I had a good laugh with the wife.

That reminds me of something I've been meaning to ask all the forum guys who are married. Why do you always say, "The Wife?" How come not "My Wife?" I have never heard a woman say "The Husband."

??? Just curious! Let me hear it!

The word "The", in the context of a wife; is sort of like a place holder.:rofl::dummy::rofl: I'm so old I remember when chattel did not mean chauvinism. J/K . Had to look up the spelling of both the "C" words.

Because it sounds better than "The Ball and Chain" :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :justkiddi :cheers: :cheers:

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Paul...that was just TOO funny! :rofl::rofl::rofl::cheers:

Tha was damn funny.:chuckle::lol:

I agree.....and the coffee spray all over my monitor proves it! :rofl::rofl::lol:

Hey,

Today the high will be in the upper 30s and with a little snow being spit out of the sky. Then Sunday and Monday the highs will be in the low 60s with sunshine. March is our time of year for yo-yo weather. Leaving to go fishing soon with the father-in-law and will be back on Wednesday. Hope you and the other gals have a good weekend.:cheers:

Speaking of yo-yos..............:rofl:......hi Joe!!! Sounds like a good time! Hope you enjoy yourself. We'll look forward to hearing all your tall tales upon your return!!! :thumbsup:

joe-joes....yo-yos? Does have a ring come true kind of sound.:lol: We will be in Alabama so I should be able to come up with a funny story or two. What's the only difference between a war story and a fairy tale. One starts out with "this is the the truth" and the other "once upon a time".:rofl:

Good morning, ladies and gents. Joe, hope you catch some big 'uns.

Paulie, you crack me up!

News flash (might as well post it here!): My husband bought a Seadweller yesterday. All because of his Rolex-nut friend who came to visit. Bad influence! We will definitely be selling my Lady DJ to help offset the cost - it was my idea. That will clear the way to another watch for me some day. Yes, we were broke last week so it sounds like we're nuts to do this. Yes, we are.

I don't class that as spending money.....I prefer to call it "moving the money around". :rofl: I would have done the same thing, Lisa! :thumbsup:

I like the way you think, Nancy.

I have to tell you - now I can't picture you without a plastic bottle balanced on your head!

Yeah....but it was a nice change from the wine glass. rofl::rofl::rofl:

I guess as long as you can keep that balanced on your head it's okay to keep drinking!:chuckle:

It works until one of the cats gets curious. :rofl: How is Phoebe doing???

She's doing okay, thanks! We just give her lots of time for rest and relaxation, plus Tylenol. I feel so sorry for her, but she doesn't complain. Want to see a pix of her head? No? Here it is anyway:

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This one is way too grisly and I apologize, but for all the gore-hounds out there:

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On a lighter note, I decided to try and get artsy with the cheeses Vu sent me as a thanks for letting me receive his new Yachtmaster. He was so sweet to do that! And the cheese has been excellent. Thanks again, Vu!:dk:

The stove is our circa 1950 O'Keefe & Merritt. It can sure fire up some good bacon and eggs!

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Great looking range. Is that centre thing one of those flip down broilers?

P.s. that's one nasty looking gash.....

Yes, doc - it's a broiler. It works, but would you believe I haven't tried it? I just use my big cast iron skillet for "griddling."

Phoebe's wound went down to the fascia - when they cleaned her up in the ER I thought I was seeing skull, but luckily that was not the case. She fainted in the nurse's office at school and hit her head on an open door. Has a big bruise on her chin and a loose tooth, too. Glad these little people are tough. I'm kicking myself for sending her to school that morning.