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apple Member Posts: 7,799
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

we got the house and now I face a MOUNTAIN of work.. We have a business in our home. (my husband' office is FULL and we also have literally 5000 books.  (my husband is a packrat).

it will be great eventually.  it's a bit scary.  We really had no intention of actually moving altho the time is right, the market is right... etc. etc.

for pictures you can read this thread..

http://well-temperedforum.groupee.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9130004433/m/981109424/p/1

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  • Moissy
    Moissy Member Posts: 550
    edited February 2010

    Apple

    That is so great. My DH and I bought part of a farm one year after my dx and we built a new house. It actually turned out to be a really fun thing and was great for getting my mind off of bc.We've been here a couple of years now and I love it. Your property looks wonderful...You'll make it your own place, sounds like you got a great deal. Happy drywalling!

    Moissy

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  • everyminute
    everyminute Member Posts: 1,805
    edited February 2010

    What fun!  Gotta love a project!

    My dh and I gutted and renovated our house after his mom died a few years ago. It was good to do something so positive! 

    Have fun!

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  • thenewme
    thenewme Member Posts: 1,611
    edited February 2010

    OH Apple, how utterly EXCITING!!!!  I'm excited for you - it looks wonderful!  What a beautiful lot, and the house has just a ton of potential!!!  A lot of work, yes, but wow - how fun to be able to do exactly what you want, and not have to accept what someone else decided on! I'm envious!  Way to move on ... can we live vicariously through your project, LOL?!

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  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,920
    edited February 2010

    I looked at those pictures and I had to laugh, because I cannot even get my husband to think about buying a house that needs a kitchen remodel.  Could I xerox your husband please?

    Congratulations!  And what I would not give for 2 plus acres also! 

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  • YATCOMW
    YATCOMW Member Posts: 664
    edited February 2010

    Wow....apple it looks so wonderful.

    How exciting.......I personally love the process of making a house ....a home.

    You've got your hands full there but I am sure there will be a lot of satisfaction when it is complete.

    Congratulations and may the home bring you and your family only good things.

    Jacqueline 

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited February 2010

    Apple...Congrats!!!  Many years ago, before kids, hubby and I owned a great little house in the middle of  4 wooded acres!! Enjoy and keep us posted on the progress with pictures.  Karen

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited February 2010

    WOW!!! It's going to be a beauty! Kind of awkward 75 x 11.5' run at the back tho....'twill be interesting to see what you do with that. Could be stunning! Can you blog here so we can watch???? Puleeeeze?

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  • ktym
    ktym Member Posts: 2,637
    edited February 2010

    Agree with barbe would love a chance to see this develop.  I love looking at plans, watching renovations and building.  Looks like such a great opportunity and I love cherry wood.  Congratulations

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited February 2010

    i was thinking of starting a blog.

    any host suggestions?  We already use godaddy for our webpage and it meshes with wordpress.

    I know a lot of you blog.. I've never done it.

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited February 2010

    Blogger is so simple and you can customize it yourself in terms of layout design. And it's free:))))

    I was just thinking yesterday  about how you move on with your life after bc. Do I buy a car, do I plan on buying a house, etc.... Like do I wait to find out if I am dying or do I live like I will live till 80.

    I prayed on it-this is my answer:)

    so inspiring to see you go on with your life.

    You go girl and congratulations.

    Heres to years of memories in your new home.

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited February 2010

    what else can I do Pure?

    it will be an accomplishment to get my family moved and settled onto this property.  It'll be nice.

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  • everyminute
    everyminute Member Posts: 1,805
    edited February 2010

    We are buying a boat and putting up the garage we always talked about.  I am becoming a personal trainer and a notary this month.  I will live til the day I die.

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited February 2010

    If you stop living you may as well have died.....I still think like I am going to live to be 100! (and hope we all do)

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited February 2010

    Congrats on the new house and the memories to follow!!!!

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  • kimber3006
    kimber3006 Member Posts: 586
    edited February 2010

    Wow, it looks great!  DH and I have spent years working on our little fixer upper.  It was supposed to be our "starter house" but over 8 years later we're still here.  We were actually in the process of finalizing plans for a new one when I was diagnosed and we cancelled the contract.  I'm glad.  We have so much blood, sweat and tears in this place (literally!) that it would have broken my heart to actually move out!

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited February 2010

    Looks like it will be great - to fix it and to live in it.

    Leah

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  • Gitane
    Gitane Member Posts: 1,885
    edited February 2010

    Apple, Looks like you and Mr. Apple have found just the project you have been wanting.  What a fabulous feeling it must be, starting out on this with all those possibilities dancing in front of you.  I hope you will keep us steeped in plans and pictures.  I love this.

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited February 2010

    It's made me really nervous about my cancer.    HOpe I don't leave them high and dry.

    (stop that)

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited February 2010

    You won't, we'll be having wheelchair races when we are old and shrivelled, remember!

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited February 2010

    funny..

    we have a bunch of wheelchairs... we buy them at sales for all the old people we know

    anyway the boys in the neighborhood DO have wheelchair races..

    i wonder what people think when they see them overturned in the yards.

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  • thenewme
    thenewme Member Posts: 1,611
    edited February 2010

    Apple, LOL!!!

    See, you're already starting to plan happy memories in your new place!  You might want to mention your "collection" to your neighbors before the authorities start staking out your house, LOL!

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited February 2010

    Hey Apple! I've been waiting to see more pix!

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited February 2010

    here are a few.. at the new blog (start at the bottom )

    http://stevermercompanybuildingblog.blogspot.com/

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