tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post2295120650418505581..comments2023-06-01T08:17:04.696-04:00Comments on Greener Pastures--A City Girl Goes Country... and goes back again: The Pig Farmer's HouseGreener Pastures--A City Girl Goes Countryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05448845964131250749noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-18695720188000943442009-01-24T09:56:00.000-05:002009-01-24T09:56:00.000-05:00It's funny how you can find the pros and cons of p...It's funny how you can find the pros and cons of permits! I never thought of the positive side of them.<BR/><BR/>It's such a shame that not everyone can appreciate the beauty of something "old" like the details of a farmhouse. I was telling Lou a while ago how I missed the glass doorknobs and the skeleton keyholes from the Jackson house and he looked at me like I was from another planet. "Why would you like that weird old stuff??"<BR/>I'm staring at my "popcorn ceiling" in my apartment and I just can't understand how anyone can like this modern look more. There's just something about that country house feel. So much character....it tells its own story.magicbeanbuyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03529892924273136182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-17858171501191166972009-01-13T19:19:00.000-05:002009-01-13T19:19:00.000-05:00I just love the way you write about permits!! Dade...I just love the way you write about permits!! Dade County, FL (Miami) has to rank right up there in permit Hell. I refuse to renovate an old building on my property because of the hassle of getting permits. Here, there are actually companies who will get the permits for you - it is that much of a hassle. Sure, I can see the need for structural permits, but a permit to paint the **inside** of your house?? Aaarrrgghhh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-57832041541391517522009-01-10T12:58:00.000-05:002009-01-10T12:58:00.000-05:00Debi, I think it's high time we heard the story of...Debi, I think it's high time we heard the story of the Evil's! The truth will set you free!<BR/><BR/>I can definatly relate to fixin shoddy houses. I'll tell you, there are a lot of "Jacklegs" out there. I run into them every day in my business. They do it all, and they actually think that no one could do it better. It doesn't take long to figure out they don't know what they are doing, and I have to fire em. And they don't understand why!Motleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910316918469393376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-41452181551788468122009-01-09T15:59:00.000-05:002009-01-09T15:59:00.000-05:00Check out my blog today, there's something for ya ...Check out my blog today, there's something for ya over there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-22980924833944030332009-01-09T15:16:00.000-05:002009-01-09T15:16:00.000-05:00I have to ask Debi, was their name really "Evil?" ...I have to ask Debi, was their name really "Evil?" Or did you just call them that? 'Cause if that was their name, then what a coincidence!! <BR/><BR/>I too have cursed previous homeowners by name. We lived in a house in Florida that was built by the owner before us. I mean he built that house himself with his own two hands. And he thought that house was fantastic. His name was Herb. <BR/><BR/>There were days when the cabinets were breaking and we were finding not one layer of flashy wallpaper, but two. We would yell, "What were you thinking Herb?!!" across the house. My poor kids knew who Herb was and to just stay away. We haven't had many problems with this house or our neighbors. <BR/><BR/>... knock on drywall.Amy Hanekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948641570199768387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-65721995424267572532009-01-09T05:41:00.000-05:002009-01-09T05:41:00.000-05:00One of our most rewarding moments in the reclaimin...One of our most rewarding moments in the reclaiming work on our farmhouse was when we pulled off the pink and blue wallpapered paneling from the old brick chimney in the kitchen then sandblasted off the layers of plaster and paint from the bricks. It looks wonderful. A little rough around the edges. Been around for awhile. Perfect in an over hundred year old farm house!<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year! <BR/><BR/>BTW, I think the family cow is one of the best investments we ever made. BUT, we drink gallons of milk a week, and I make mozzarella, fromage blanc, yogurt and butter. Whether I want to or not because you hate to throw out really good milk. It is a part-time job. With no time off, unless you find a neighbor who likes to milk cows. I haven't found one yet. A good goat is easier. Less volume. All that said, I can't imagine life without all that heavy cream. And my special moments of meditation with Coco!gingerhillery@mac.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11058818226976530765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-49741486970658680532009-01-06T22:10:00.000-05:002009-01-06T22:10:00.000-05:00Me too, me too! I want to hear about the Evils! We...Me too, me too! I want to hear about the Evils! We had some Evils renting from us in our old house. Nothing made them happy, nothing. Had they been able to, they would have stripped all of the old details from our house and put in a granite jacuzzi or something that doesn't go at all with the architecture of the place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-81506851197711755142009-01-05T20:57:00.000-05:002009-01-05T20:57:00.000-05:00Hi Debi - I nominated you for a blog award. Check ...Hi Debi - I nominated you for a blog award. Check it out on my 1/5/09 entry.CountryDewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243893531509380824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-30226479162190984342009-01-04T13:28:00.000-05:002009-01-04T13:28:00.000-05:00Thank you for visiting me on the other side of the...Thank you for visiting me on the other side of the hill. I read your post about the "Weeds" from 2007. Love it! The Evils or their relatives lived across the street from me but deserted the house a few months ago, leaving trash everywhere. I figure they were being foreclosed by the bank. I enjoyed my visit with you and shall return.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078537002880283509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-60051296050759320202009-01-04T12:55:00.000-05:002009-01-04T12:55:00.000-05:00Next thing they'll require permits for those swing...Next thing they'll require permits for those swing sets that you put together from Lowes. <BR/><BR/>Happy New Year!Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-34522826879018474632009-01-03T20:20:00.000-05:002009-01-03T20:20:00.000-05:00Thank you everyone for your comments and complimen...Thank you everyone for your comments and compliments!<BR/><BR/>No, Di, Kurt is not an engineer but he liked that! He's in the flooring business. But in another life, he takes guys out on fishing trips on the lake. Either that or I'll support him when we get rich because I wrote a bestseller, lol.<BR/><BR/>Colleen, the Evils are here. Not where I live now. They're the reason we moved away. They live in Ferrum. But they're originally from Jersey. I hear they're running amok over there. I'm still friendly with my old neighbors and whew...suffice it to say that I am counting my blessings I am next door to Pearl now. Seems like everyone has an evils story.Greener Pastures--A City Girl Goes Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05448845964131250749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-34270023196457468902009-01-03T15:38:00.000-05:002009-01-03T15:38:00.000-05:00That is very funny! Don't worry. A molding doesn'...That is very funny! Don't worry. A molding doesn't make a house a home! Anyways, I saw what you've done. It is an adorable farm house! I would love to live in it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-79952312879793637302009-01-01T23:24:00.000-05:002009-01-01T23:24:00.000-05:00Evils of New Jersey or here? We had some when we...Evils of New Jersey or here? We had some when we lived in Texas, but I don't like to remember or mention them. <BR/><BR/>I've lived in a few old farm houses here. The styles all seem the same with that wood paneling and all. Lots of pig farmers at one time here too. <BR/><BR/>And that wind! The dog woke me at 4 a.m. last night chewing on the cellar door. I think she thought it was a thunder storm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-44577712856299581872009-01-01T17:52:00.000-05:002009-01-01T17:52:00.000-05:00I'm always cold too! I should try some of that pla...I'm always cold too! I should try some of that plastic on my windows.<BR/><BR/>I also can't wait to hear about the evils and their evil doings! But the good news is you live next to Pearl now!Sloanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533022160981290851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-17426523026536015332009-01-01T17:32:00.000-05:002009-01-01T17:32:00.000-05:00I can definitely relate to this. Every single pla...I can definitely relate to this. Every single place we've lived has been a victim of makeshift and slapdash construction techniques, and we've spent all the years we live there fixing the mistakes. And the doublewide we live in now is no exception. But it's worth it to live in our beloved mountains. (And, by the way, your writing is excellent).<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year to you and your family!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12575140898505901920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-66095229801070785492009-01-01T16:35:00.000-05:002009-01-01T16:35:00.000-05:00When I married Hubby, we moved from CA to northern...When I married Hubby, we moved from CA to northern Maine, where we entirely built our part-log home. Borrowed money? Banker said: Are you building the home? (this was in Hubby's hometown)So, how much will you need? <BR/><BR/>Then, after he'd built our home and wired and plumbed it, the town sent someone to inspect it. When he realized Hubby had done all the work, he opened the electrical panel and then signed off on everything having been done correctly.<BR/><BR/>If we'd done this in California, we would still be seeking expensive permits!<BR/><BR/>Write about your neighbors, Debi. Neighbors are the reason we bought 12 acres of wooded land. We DO have neighbors but only see them up at the mailboxes.Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218753977954965920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-44568806588363649372009-01-01T12:25:00.000-05:002009-01-01T12:25:00.000-05:00I've been there for sure!Happy New Year! I hope th...I've been there for sure!<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year! I hope the best for you and your family!Sweetflutterbys3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13276478679906785113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-17267945435371696512009-01-01T11:09:00.000-05:002009-01-01T11:09:00.000-05:00Hey girl..love the way you think, and write,Permit...Hey girl..love the way you think, and write,<BR/>Permits...what a crock of crap..taxation at its best, I say.<BR/>Too bad everyone can't do things right the first time, then permits wouldn't be necessary. If everyone took responsibility for their own doings, took pride in what they did, there wouldn't be a need for permits. My husband built me a little shed for my mini's. It has 6x6 posts, 10 of them, and the shed is 8x13. I said it was overkill, his usual, do it right job. If there a hurricane, I'm going in that shed!!!<BR/>Happy New Year...lets get together sometime and have a b.... fest!<BR/>CClaudia Condiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428880113459923927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-89040063417082230782009-01-01T08:11:00.000-05:002009-01-01T08:11:00.000-05:00Happy New Year!Permits are taking a hold in the co...Happy New Year!<BR/><BR/>Permits are taking a hold in the country more than they used to. I suspect that will get worse as the localities need more money. Alas.<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your description of your home!CountryDewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243893531509380824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-42031091277909053872009-01-01T07:45:00.000-05:002009-01-01T07:45:00.000-05:00*big sigh for youRemodeling and fixing someone els...*big sigh for you<BR/><BR/>Remodeling and fixing someone else's mistakes is such a great deal of work... been there, done that, but since we were well into our fifties with our last home purchase I had to tell Hubby, 'no more'..... too old for that remodeling stuff anymore. Takes much time, energy and money. I wish you all of those things and more and a beautiful home because of it down the road. It WILL happen. <BR/><BR/>Di The Blue Ridge Gal<BR/><BR/>P.S. Is Kurt an engineer of some sort? He sounds much like my Hubby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-5633156308707637072009-01-01T06:49:00.000-05:002009-01-01T06:49:00.000-05:00I found myself relating a lot to you in this post....I found myself relating a lot to you in this post. When in Virginia, we live atop a hill on what used to be a cow pasture, and before that, woods. It gets mighty windy up there! I think Pearl is right on both counts: trees do help block the wind you do need somewhere to feed your stock. Also, our little county hasn't much, if any, zoning or other regulations for that matter. You're very apt to find the exact sort of thing you describe. But like you, we love living out in the country and having space between neighbors. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by Spatter...and have a happy new year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779328319254618990.post-43881239641095097562008-12-31T08:51:00.000-05:002008-12-31T08:51:00.000-05:00Oh I so enjoy reading your stories! Permits, I kno...Oh I so enjoy reading your stories! Permits, I know all about those because California is the permit capital! Then realized, once we left Ca and moved to Missouri, that other states weren't as persnickety about permits when we saw second stories built on to double wides, out of whatever materials they had laying around!<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to hear all about the Evils and their Evil doings!<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year!Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.com