okay .. don't laugh at my *stuff* ... Tricia ... you can 'sorta' see the lake out the window!

your sewing table should be in front of that window or a rocking chair , you are close to the lake, i could sit there all day looking out, thanks

How fricken cool is that Vonn!? The lake looks like you could jump out your window and dive right in! lol

Hey, I need a quilt. How much do you charge for a twin size, olive green color quilt?

Vonn, the lake is beautiful! I'm so jealous....I want a view like that!!

I need a quilt, too. I'm serious......mine is falling apart. Would you be interested in making one for me (after you make Sandy's)? Mine would have to be a Cal King so let me know the $$.

Renee, what is wrong with your mother? Sounds like she needs to go to Oz and get a heart. :( I've never heard such an insensitive statement!

Tricia, how is DD doing today? I hope things have improved for her. I'm sure you're busy taking care of her but check in when you can with an update for us.......we worry!!! :o

Renne.....Im so sorry your mom is so insensitive to your illness.:( I
know it must be hard to be back home and trying to getit together
and make a home for your children(been there done that when my two
boys were 1 and 3). But my parents were supportive and I can imagine
how hard it is dealing with what youve been dealing with. \

:hug:s and prayers coming your way for you and your little ones.

Vonne....that view is the cooliest.:) I really think you got a nice place.

Kay.....I hope you stay safe in the storms.

Acually everyone of you be safe in all these crazy storms....I lost almost my
entire garden last week.:mad::( all that work:(

Jim and Frank feel better soon

All the rest of you....my best to you:hug::hug:

Vonnie, dahlink, your place is looking VONDERFUL !!

you've clearly been working your ***** off to whip it into shape, I'm simply amazed at the progress you've made...

oh, and the view is stunning... I'm totally jealous, girlfriend... my house is in a mango orchard, so there's no views, except various shades of green.

but the trees are nice, because they shade the place all day.

Frank, we have a leetle beet of everything here, so as not to be dependent, if supplies are interrupted.

so, we have a gas generator, a butane fridge, an electric fridge and chest freezer, solar water heater, butane water heater, solar panels on the roof, kerosene lamps, etc.

so, if power's off for an extended period (like during a hurricane) we just shuffle stuff into the butane fridge and freezer.

and we keep tanks of butane and jerry cans of gas, diesel, and kerosene on hand, plus lotsa candles.

if power's REALLY off for a while, well. we'll have a bar-b-que, I guess !!

our house is designed to be livable, cool and comfy, using no power, even in the tropics... it's built on a slight rise, to catch the breezes, and angled to catch the LEAST sun possible, with really WIDE overhanging roof to shade the windows and wrap-around porch, very high ceiling, and venting cupolas to let the hot air escape out the roof.

which is good, because I'm often fulla hot air, lol !!

hey all ... thanks .... will be PMing about the costs ...

Kelly... what's a "Cal King" ...

well - better get projects done .... bizzy bizzy bizzy ... (I feel like an elf!)

and, I'll fill my album with pix of runners and things ... and sizes to give everyone an idea ... thanks again!!

OH ... yep - if I go outside and take a wrong step ...I'd go tumbling down the hill into the lake ... Frank - I don't have a rocker ... no room ... Kay ... go ahead and print off the pic and enjoy the view too!

vonn, Love the view from your apartment. It's gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the pics. :)

Renee, I'm so sorry about your mother's attitude. :( Hope you can get your own place soon. :hug:

Kay, you did a great job planning your house. That is so cool!:cool:

TK, with the others hoping your DD is doing better. :hug:

Weave, I'm addicted too. ;) Hope you got some stuff done today.

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Two of my paintings are going up for the art show this Sat. :) It's just a small thing done by the art store, but it's a start. As my hubby says "baby steps", LOL.

Have a girl's night out later on tonight. So resting up before that. Hope everyone has a good evening. :)