Nuts and bolts

Maybe you are just sitting there wondering what is that house doing?  Well, here is your chance to say nope I would never do that or, hmmm that looks like a lot of fun.

A mess of years of wiring and junk

Old houses have old wiring?  Yes they do!  We were told it was pretty good.  It wasn't.  We (not me, but people I know)  have pulled and reinstalled wire.   That is part of the mess from the adventure.  The utility box has been moved downstairs as well.

Basement framed and new plumbing!

oooh shiny new duct work--only exciting if you live in a 100 year-old house

Yes, the downstairs you wonder.  That giant dirt mess, has allowed us access to do all sorts of great stuff.  We do have four walls now.  We also have a floor.  That happened a month ago.  It also gave us the ability to update plumbing and duct work.  We had no vents under windows, which made all sorts of cold spots.  Of course, we have old fashioned vents that don't go anywhere and allow us to "look" downstairs.  All in good time.  That has required more than one day of no water or power.  Somehow my kids arranged with the sickness gods to be ill during that time.  That is over too!

Grass for running and playing....brown fence not sure

This is not going to change:  my alley for backing out.  When we first checked-out the house,  I refused to use the alley. If I did back out, I required assistance.  Seven months later, I can back out both ways.  I learned a lesson.  You can adapt and learn things.   You just keep trying.  

Face your fear

I finally faced my fears and got a mammogram.  I believe in being proactive about health. However, I feared the pain of the test.  I walked in and was shown my gown and locker for the exam.  Minutes later, I was ready to show the girls.  There is no uncomfortableness with the disrobing.  Instead,  I faced the steel and glass machine and thought, "I fear you more than a dentist's drill."  My fears were actually truth based.  The attendant efficiently grabbed my breast and began smashing/pressing my breast trying to get enough tissue to fit in the machine.  I thought, this would be a good time to have a nice rack.  Instead, she mashed and squeezed them with the machine (COLD, COLD!).   Phewww,  I thought I was done until required to do another angle.  It was over quickly.  I looked down to see red lines engraved from SHOULDER to MID-CHEST!  I was an x-man for breast health.   So,  go face your fears and do something healthy.