tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post1544622185117273902..comments2024-01-31T02:16:53.518-08:00Comments on The Poor Farm: The 1868 House Blows its TopDonna OShaughnessyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-29723080650202380522018-09-27T19:38:31.793-07:002018-09-27T19:38:31.793-07:00And yet we really don't want lots of cold, ice...And yet we really don't want lots of cold, ice or snow too early until we have recovered the floor boards in the house. No roof means damage to them is more likely with ill behaved weather. They will serve as the new (and yet quite old) floor boards in the barn.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-23320975275912260422018-09-27T19:36:47.887-07:002018-09-27T19:36:47.887-07:00You will. Very few have been able to shut me up. J...You will. Very few have been able to shut me up. Just ask my family.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-47122624734540810682018-09-23T18:32:18.760-07:002018-09-23T18:32:18.760-07:00That old house is certainly proving quite useful, ...That old house is certainly proving quite useful, Donna, but what a lot of work is going into the salvage operation. I know you will be looking forward to a few snow days and cooler weather. We finally are having fall-like temps this weekend and autumn arrived on Saturday...yeah!Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-42808818660218008662018-09-20T18:31:31.742-07:002018-09-20T18:31:31.742-07:00You're going to go back to school! That's ...You're going to go back to school! That's big news! Will we ever hear from you then???Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-12401779052615897852018-09-19T07:35:13.383-07:002018-09-19T07:35:13.383-07:00LOL...actually when I woke up this morning, it was...LOL...actually when I woke up this morning, it was so cold and rainy, I jumped in the hot shower and I had that deja-vu of the days when I was in school...all that was missing was cream of wheat on the breakfast table!Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-8809252748427620392018-09-19T07:31:01.221-07:002018-09-19T07:31:01.221-07:00Well, I've started the application process. Le...Well, I've started the application process. Lets see who's brave enough to admit me, and then there are scholarships to apply for and I need new school shoes too.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-21000501679040186542018-09-19T07:04:46.237-07:002018-09-19T07:04:46.237-07:00I think it's wonderful that you're going b...I think it's wonderful that you're going back for your MFA!!! Life is sure busy for you guys! Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-15213385744177272312018-09-19T01:58:46.226-07:002018-09-19T01:58:46.226-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Gmail sign uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496384254109385461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-11454778484233831032018-09-18T22:14:48.264-07:002018-09-18T22:14:48.264-07:00The way I figure it, I'll graduate with my MFA...The way I figure it, I'll graduate with my MFA about the time I can start collecting Social Security. At this rate I'll have my PhD in writing by the time I'm 80. Going to age anyway!Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-75643430196721915922018-09-18T22:13:32.792-07:002018-09-18T22:13:32.792-07:00Yes, I'm an idiot for school. Started the app ...Yes, I'm an idiot for school. Started the app process this week. We shall see.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-19044990311304360272018-09-18T22:12:35.536-07:002018-09-18T22:12:35.536-07:00Hello back! Yes the wood is full dimension and muc...Hello back! Yes the wood is full dimension and much will be reused as walls and floors in our new barn we started building last summer and perhaps...(see Cro's comments below) for new flooring in the old house should we choose to keep some of it.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-7010849834922339862018-09-18T22:11:00.565-07:002018-09-18T22:11:00.565-07:00Frankly, I've lost 45 pounds this year and inc...Frankly, I've lost 45 pounds this year and increased energy has been one of the best "side effects"!Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-11345518499250228982018-09-18T22:10:14.850-07:002018-09-18T22:10:14.850-07:00Funny you should ask that. Keith came to me yester...Funny you should ask that. Keith came to me yesterday asking the same thing. So we sketched out a primitive plan to connect the Loony bin via a glass walkway to the most original part of the 1868 house. Using it (perhaps) as a large dining room and extra bedroom. Moot point since there is no money for such but since we're not tearing down the oldest part of the 1868 house this year, we've got time to buy more lottery tickets.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-63873895262137043782018-09-18T20:36:05.383-07:002018-09-18T20:36:05.383-07:00It still looks part-saveable to me. Couldn't y...It still looks part-saveable to me. Couldn't you keep just a part of it? It looks so nice sitting there.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-20649749095323564242018-09-18T19:13:47.713-07:002018-09-18T19:13:47.713-07:00Sometimes we all need a snow day. You are making ...Sometimes we all need a snow day. You are making good progress on the old house project. I am proud for you on your decision to go back to school for your MFA. Hill Top Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417478558713036325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-32267158181422302952018-09-18T17:14:05.310-07:002018-09-18T17:14:05.310-07:00Masters?? Talk to me sister!Masters?? Talk to me sister!Margaret Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050769349322892694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-68392231361011275162018-09-18T16:58:25.224-07:002018-09-18T16:58:25.224-07:00Those old ceiling joists and rafters look like the...Those old ceiling joists and rafters look like they have some useful life left in them. Are they full dimension lumber?<br />BTW - don't think I have commented before, so hello and how-do-you do. <br />cheers, WilmaWilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-34144408717586180922018-09-18T16:34:04.937-07:002018-09-18T16:34:04.937-07:00Busy, busy, busy, and going back to school? Don...Busy, busy, busy, and going back to school? Don't feel bad about not blogging. I haven't been either. Where do you two get all your energy? -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.com