How are you feeling today?

[serenity1953]

Woohooo!!! I am so excited!!! We are finally at the point that we can move forward with renovation! Now begins the putting together! The elictrician called. He is ready to come and give the estimate for beginning work!!! This is so huge! I am ready for this to begin so many yesterdays ago!  This is the beginning of paving the way for us to be able to bathe and cook in our own home for the first time in several years!!  Hallelujah!!!! I think tonight I celebrate big time? How I do not know, but definately celebrating!
I feel so good!

[teresa]

Congratulations serenity !  That must feel really good...... If you don't mind me asking, how did you cope ?  Take showers only, go out to eat instead of cooking 


hugs,


t

[serenity1953]

It is quite a story!!!
The only thing in our bathroom is a toilet!!! The rest has been pulled out and getting ready for remodel. So, no, no bathing of any kind, not even a kitchen sink to use!!! However we have practically lived at my daughter's house to take care of her children so we bathe there!  I am sure you can see why I am excited. I love the huge property that my house is on, I love the unique structure of the house, (three seperate floors, with doors to outside on two) but  I do wish they had built it better!  The basic foundation to most of it is solid. It is built on a hillside and has some issues with that, but can be worked with. The bathroom was an add-on and very poorly constructed so we have gradually removed all of the inside except toilet. Soon it will have a new shower, windows floor, plumbing, and most importantly to me a therapy tub for me, heated whirlpool!
I am so excited!!!!
Cooking is another story. Lots of meals prepared at my daughters!!!
So kitchen soon!!! Whoopeeeee!!!!
Blessings from the floating woman, serenity

[teresa]

I had forgotten about all of that....... wow... but I love unique properties so I can see why you all went through this to get to the end result. But what a long time in coming.... I don't think I could have lasted.  My friends and family laugh at me when I say things like, " I could be Amish.... "...    
The land sounds beautiful though serenity,  I'm so happy you are on your way to enjoy such peaceful surroundings.......


hugs,


t

[serenity1953]

The property has several large lots on it. And next to us is a field. So we feel like we are pretty isolated. Most of the homes in town have houses with 20 to 30 feet. We do not. Love it.
We are just beginning to add nooks and crannies of little areas to sit and talk in the shade or sun. Will be fairly different when it is all done. May take us years but that is ok. Electrician has been here, given us a really reasonable estimate and we can now move into the next stage within the next two weeks. Now I just have to do the estimate for the project overall so I can go get the permits together from the city. Having a blast with this!!! Gonna be quite a ride for the next couple of months at least! Will also be interesting family time as the children are coming in to do a lot of the work. Will be quite an interesting thing to observe!!!
Thanks , t. It is great to have a place to bring my good news!
Have a good night!
love, serenity

[chris]

I’m glad you are happy in your house.

[serenity1953]

Thanks, Chris!
I am not truly happy in my house yet. But I am exstatic that it is getting worked on. Life has taken priority for so long. The old boarded windows are being replaced gradually by new windows, the walls are gradually being replaced and it is becoming livable agian! Feels like rebirth!
Blessings, love serenity

[chris]

sounds really nice.

[turtleteb]

I am feeling alone and little today.  I am new to this forum.  I am hoping to find friends so I won't be so alone.   

[serenity1953]

Turtleteb,
I am sorry that you feel lonely and alone.
I can garauntee that you will find people that care about you here.
Blessings, serenity

[turtleteb]

Thank you

[itsjustme]

I really don't know where to begin.  Don't really want to talk about anything.  Just have a question to ask.  Maybe it's a shot in the dark, but what the heck.  I want to quit my job, buy a motor home, and find someplace in the country on acerage where I can live for a while.  Have to be able to keep my dogs too.  I guess I'm hoping that someone lives out in the boondocks (or at least on some acerage) who would be willing to help me out.  I just need to be alone in a peaceful, quiet, safe environment for a while.  Not asking for any handouts, but can't pay a whole lot.  Maybe could do some work in exchange for staying on your property?  Anyhow, it's worth a shot.  Especially if it's someone who has the same difficulties as me and would understand why I want to be mostly alone.  I need some time. . . Anyhow, I don't know how we'd check each other out (for safety precaution).  Guess we'd cross that bridge when we come to it.

Sorry I haven't been around for a while and don't think that's going to change for a while.  I'm fixin' to cancel my phone/internet service.  And I really need to start going through the mess in my house, to get ready to leave here.  Should leave about six weeks after I give notice at work, and I've got an awful lot to get accomplished.  Considering that it's been a mountain I couldn't face for many years now, I pretty much need to eliminate everything else from my life while I concentrate on accomplishing this daunting task. 

[teresa]

I'm sorry itsjustme.. I hope you find what you need and someone can help you.  If you belong to a church they may have a member who'd be willing to help you.....



hugs,


t

[itsjustme]

I am alone.  It has been an almost constant state of affairs my whole life.  Too afraid to form relationships as a child, I've never successfully done so as an adult.  Or maybe it's more like I haven't formed "sustained" relationships.  Fixin to lose my home (which I don't want anyway, but still) and still don't know where to go.  The people who invited me up north to live on their property have recinded their invitation.  Nothing I did or said, just something going on in their lives.  That was the only bright spot of hope in my life.  If it weren't for my dogs, I'd have nothing to live for.  But I cannot abandon them.  They love me unconditionally and rely on me totally.  What would happen to them?  So I must go on.  But how?  Where?  I just don't know.

[littlemitch]

Hi Itsjustme,

I have a couple of friends who have done what you want to do.  One friend found an elderly woman that let her park her motorhome in her driveway and she was able to help work in her yard and be company, etc.   Another friend just the other day found someone with some land that is going to let her park her trailer there for awhile..   

I know there are lots of possibilities out there.  Older folks who wouldn't mind someone to help out a bit, etc..   I would say pick some place you think you would like to live based on climate, people you may know, etc. and then just go there and start asking around.  Put a note on the bulletin boards in the town.. ask at local hangouts.  I'm sure you will find something that will be just what you need 

squish,
LM