Monday, 13 May 2013

Mill Worker's House

Its complicated. Most of you know we are on a never ending quest for our next home. I've whined about renting a house with no garden. So it may come as a surprise when I tell you we have owned a house here for several years. An original mill worker's house in the National Historic District. 


Our plan was to make it our retirement home. Meanwhile we rented it out.  By the time we were ready to move our vision had changed.  We wanted to return to the rural life. Renters have come and gone and last week they went again. The poor old house has taken a beating over the years. We are taking the opportunity to give it a little love. New kitchen and fresh paint throughout.  We have a three week window before the next work trip to Calgary. The mild mannered astronomer I married has turned into a tyrannical construction boss. I am the lowly crew of one.

My computer time has been severely curtailed. When I sneak off again, I want to update you on the progress, or lack of, regarding my new blog and the grand plan to save the world one beautiful step at a time.  It will be a sad and cautionary tale.
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10 comments:

  1. Unknown14 May 2013 at 09:24

    Good luck to you on the work - I can't wait to hear about your new blog and your plan to save the world! LOL

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    1. Susan17 May 2013 at 20:06

      Hi Jill, go big is my new motto except for renovating where I would rather go home.

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  2. My Garden Diaries14 May 2013 at 21:14

    Good luck!!! Looking forward to hearing about your new blog and plans! By the way I received the magazine from your giveaway and it is outstanding! I can not thank you enough!!!

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  3. GRACE PETERSON15 May 2013 at 21:54

    Hi Susan, Thank you for your interest in my book. I'm very honored. I don't have any signed copies, I'm sorry. I guess I should think about having a few on hand.

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  4. Heather15 May 2013 at 22:35

    Hello Susan... you made me giggle with the "lowly crew of one"... I have to read more on your blog to catch up on your "story"... thanks so much for stopping by my blog, I am happy to have you aboard! Cheers~

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    1. Susan17 May 2013 at 20:18

      I knew we were alike Heather. I always read as many old posts on a new blog as I can to get the feel of the person. My reading list is relatively short but a enjoy and visit each blog as often as I can.

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  5. Donna Heber16 May 2013 at 04:25

    Hi Susan,

    Good luck with remodeling your home. I look forward to seeing updated photos.

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    1. Susan17 May 2013 at 20:20

      I look forward to seeing them too. LOL. We have seven days before we are due back in the city. I may have to stay behind as the point person. Oh yippie.

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  6. Jody Worsham17 May 2013 at 07:13

    Hi. I saw your comment on "Starting Over, Accepting Changes" I love your "take on things. I have been the crew of one for over 50years. One date with future husband found me serving as his bird dog on a hunt. He shot, I fetched, and we both laughed a lot. I don't garden, brown thumb syndrome, but I do appreciate pretty flowers. Hubby is the true farmer with a phd. Jody, The Medicare Mom
    http://themedicaremom.blogspot.com
    Can't wait for your new blog.

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  7. charlie b.19 May 2013 at 04:52

    Interesting! We actually bought a miner's shack in Bisbee for retirement (for cheap – it's in bad condition). It's also in a historic district. I look forward to more photos of the mill worker's house... Lately I've been painting walls too – not the funnest of things to do, but it does freshen up the look of the rooms!

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