tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post6506510116056389711..comments2023-09-05T23:54:36.627+10:00Comments on PEAR TREE COTTAGE!: O! my goodness my poor little cottage!!! :)Pear tree cottage!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10056634124523395270noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-73962783495700825012007-06-20T08:15:00.000+10:002007-06-20T08:15:00.000+10:00Oh dear, poor you. Funny how plumbers' vans always...Oh dear, poor you. Funny how plumbers' vans always break down... Keep smiling!Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-59042677274549863052007-06-17T23:41:00.000+10:002007-06-17T23:41:00.000+10:00Ohhhh dear! Waiting on workmen. -sigh-My heart g...Ohhhh dear! Waiting on workmen. -sigh-<BR/><BR/>My heart goes out to you, during this period of re-doing. Courage! :-)<BR/><BR/>Mari-Nancismilnsighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207943167502354530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-84092333274709674592007-06-16T20:28:00.000+10:002007-06-16T20:28:00.000+10:00Oh, you are so very daring having all this done in...Oh, you are so very daring having all this done in the middle of winter, Lee-ann. We had our loungeroom extended during these months some years ago - no roof, no floor and half a wall and all our furniture covered in sheets. Five of us spent all our time crammed into the family room with one small heater. But we survived, and I know you will, too.<BR/><BR/>I look forward to seeing photos of if finished - I know you're just looking forward to the finish; to heck with the photos ....lol.<BR/><BR/>I hope the plumber arrives soon and I hope all renovations are smooth running from now on.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901064145483995261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-87986078030198199492007-06-16T06:27:00.000+10:002007-06-16T06:27:00.000+10:00Well, it's Friday here now so...did he ever show u...Well, it's Friday here now so...did he ever show up? I sure hope so for your sake. I had my floor done (carpets removed and hardwood put in) in the early summer, so it was okay. But in winter? Never! You are brave to do it now.Leslie:https://www.blogger.com/profile/11964698251137788839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-31278114281281984432007-06-15T13:18:00.000+10:002007-06-15T13:18:00.000+10:00I hpoped thet plumber comes soon!I ken feel yur pa...I hpoped thet plumber comes soon!<BR/>I ken feel yur pain.<BR/>catchink up here as well..the pitures form the odther postsed are wonerful!<BR/>thenks foer sharink them.<BR/>In the end it well all be weourth it.<BR/><BR/>*^_^<BR/>(=':'=) hugs<BR/>(")_ (")Š from <BR/>the Cool Raggedy oneRaggedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264017362399728551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-78049641092684805552007-06-15T12:44:00.000+10:002007-06-15T12:44:00.000+10:00OMG, I hope the plumber turns up soon. It must be...OMG, I hope the plumber turns up soon. It must be unbearably cold with the floor open like that. Can you close off the room so the remainder of the house stays warm ??<BR/>Take care, MeowMeow (aka Connie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-45179332353537880442007-06-15T00:23:00.000+10:002007-06-15T00:23:00.000+10:00It will all be worth it in the end, but oh, I know...It will all be worth it in the end, but oh, I know how hard it is living in the mess of construction and waiting on workers!!! Hang in there, girlfriend! You can vent to us anytime you need to. (giggle).<BR/>JaniceJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905956108283208842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-19063668241325809212007-06-14T11:40:00.000+10:002007-06-14T11:40:00.000+10:00Oh my goodness! I know how frustrated you must fee...Oh my goodness! I know how frustrated you must feel! But at least you know that it's going to be gorgeous soon!!Cheryl Wrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437963733817953990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-67090137732453490012007-06-13T22:54:00.000+10:002007-06-13T22:54:00.000+10:00Oh Lee-Ann I hope the plumber turns up very soon ...Oh Lee-Ann I hope the plumber turns up very soon and so cold and draughty in winter, We had our lounge and hallway floor pulled up to get the house reblocked was so cold we moved in to our caravan in the backyard was warm with the heater on and no draughts.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16993328454036416214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-26366091179513613382007-06-13T21:56:00.000+10:002007-06-13T21:56:00.000+10:00I just showed Ken your pictures and he said "It do...I just showed Ken your pictures and he said "It doesn't mean anything now. It could stay like that for another ten years!" Such confidence he has in your hubby, LOL!!Gina E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07532527261977368083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-22552518499936575132007-06-13T12:26:00.000+10:002007-06-13T12:26:00.000+10:00that is why I keep postponing redoing the kitchen....that is why I keep postponing redoing the kitchen. I am afraid I will never get it back!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16467921308987979013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-2307719583081686082007-06-13T10:38:00.000+10:002007-06-13T10:38:00.000+10:00I know how hard it is to live with the house in su...I know how hard it is to live with the house in such a mess when you're remodelling but it's always worth it when it's all done:-) Hang in there and hopefully the plumber has been back by now!! xoxCarole Buranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497329055251626140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-33547403457224293982007-06-13T07:10:00.000+10:002007-06-13T07:10:00.000+10:00I don't envy you all the upheaval even though the ...I don't envy you all the upheaval even though the end result will be worth it. Hope it doesn't last too long then you will have all the fun of decorating and arranging your lovely new rooms. Meanwhile it's a really good idea to have some of your favourite things to look at just to keep you going.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-86595781545443835442007-06-13T04:34:00.000+10:002007-06-13T04:34:00.000+10:00Oh, remodeling can be such a mess. I will be thin...Oh, remodeling can be such a mess. I will be thinking of you! I hope your plumber showed up by now. How nice of you to offer him the use of your van.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-75118785774866824622007-06-13T04:32:00.000+10:002007-06-13T04:32:00.000+10:00Remodeling is the most flustrating of things but w...Remodeling is the most flustrating of things but well worth the time, effort and expense. Hang in there.<BR/><BR/>I must say I've never had to have a floor ripped up!!! That has to be a real challenge.<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-90987190655993060112007-06-13T00:41:00.000+10:002007-06-13T00:41:00.000+10:00These are the times when you have to have a wonder...These are the times when you have to have a wonderful imagination and see it when it is finished...No mess...<BR/><BR/>Looks like it is going to be grand.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>ConnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-86606922813382759222007-06-13T00:40:00.000+10:002007-06-13T00:40:00.000+10:00WOW!! I hate messes. I came back to a small one ...WOW!! I hate messes. I came back to a small one which I am going to clean up really soon. We are glad to be back home. You are brave doing all of this in the wintertime. I bet it makes it colder for you...BUT just think what it is going to look like once it is all done, finished and beautiful! Then we will get to see the WONDERFUL pictures!! SandyRamblins of a middle-aged goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11382683724151287591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-77323224964331105962007-06-13T00:31:00.000+10:002007-06-13T00:31:00.000+10:00Oh Dear what chaos!Your beautiful pieces must soot...Oh Dear what chaos!<BR/>Your beautiful pieces must soothe you somewhat!<BR/>Keep your eye on the prize... It will be lovely when it's done. <BR/>I'd offer to pick up and deliver the man with the van!!<BR/>xoSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-9540492544696840542007-06-12T21:12:00.000+10:002007-06-12T21:12:00.000+10:00Ooohaaaah! Renovating in the middle of winter...v...Ooohaaaah! Renovating in the middle of winter...very chilly.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully your man with the blown up van will turn up soon.<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile don't freeze to death.Puss-in-Bootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313418336654760327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-39141717443099246882007-06-12T13:37:00.000+10:002007-06-12T13:37:00.000+10:00Oh oh oh, what a nightmare post. Please tell us wh...Oh oh oh, what a nightmare post. Please tell us when it is safe to look at your blog again, heh heh.<BR/><BR/>But isn't the cold air (it is ICY in Melbourne today)rushing in where the floor should be? Just this morning I was reading energy saving tips and they said timber and tiled floors should have rugs on them. Don't know what they'd suggest in your case, Lee-ann. But this stage too will pass, just hang in there!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456736523331076619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-5139415772899895502007-06-12T11:28:00.000+10:002007-06-12T11:28:00.000+10:00Oh what a mess! Poor thing.But, oh my goodness, w...Oh what a mess! Poor thing.<BR/><BR/>But, oh my goodness, what a cupboard full of beautiful treasures. Those vintage pieces are a feast for the eyes.someone elsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524255841655400982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26581586.post-72144231258385286472007-06-12T09:58:00.000+10:002007-06-12T09:58:00.000+10:00Oh man I feel for you, it is hard not to want it a...Oh man I feel for you, it is hard not to want it all to be over and done instantly. but the end result will be worth it.<BR/>xx<BR/>shonaSnowWhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02125098031672048659noreply@blogger.com