tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post5792917436716241733..comments2024-03-20T13:44:57.468-07:00Comments on Home Thoughts Weekly: House WarmingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-43114527773246738062011-06-01T03:05:21.578-07:002011-06-01T03:05:21.578-07:00Elizabethm, thank you. It's a huge pleasure d...Elizabethm, thank you. It's a huge pleasure discovering this garden and the rest will come (in good time!).<br /><br />Norma, hello m'dear. Good to see you. I think it's going to take all summer! But, yes, right now is the time to enjoy being able to sit outside and soak up the sights.<br /><br />gaelikaa, it's been brilliant for writing so far (phew). Just lovely to be somewhere quiet. Not the place for anyone who likes plenty of shopping and nightlife though!<br /><br />Mags, it was lovely to meet up again (brownies or not!). It's lovely coming to a mature garden to see what's arriving. Someone seems to have planted it with great care and an eye to waves of colour. Now we've just got to tidy it up a bit and keep on top of it!<br /><br />Fennie, I'm afraid it's oil, aka liquid gold and like everyone else I know we take a deep breath whenever it's time to fill the tank. Interesting about us being the new Shetlands, although I'm glad I don't have to look at loads of oil rigs at the bottom of my garden (famous last words). You did make me laugh with your Edward II comment - my poor red hot pokers won't seem quite the same now!<br /><br />BSM, it was the laughter and the way they kept saying 'interesting' to each other that made my blood run cold. We still haven't had the quote so I'm now very afraid!<br /><br />Bluebell Books, welcome and thank you for your comment. I'll pop over and visit.<br /><br />SBS, yes, I think we've done it!<br /><br />Jenny, they are outrageous aren't they? Amazingly though they sort of work in a blg block like that... not so great one at a time!<br /><br />Elizabethd, we thrilled to bits with the outside views. The inside views aren't quite so great but we'll get there!Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-69799876131343752022011-06-01T02:45:22.333-07:002011-06-01T02:45:22.333-07:00Fp, yes, that's the point, isn't it? To r...Fp, yes, that's the point, isn't it? To remember to take a good look at those views every day and NEVER take them for granted! Thanks for reminding me.<br /><br />Debs, thank you. I think we've found 'The One'! Certainly in terms of location we couldn't have wished for more.<br /><br />Pondside. Thanks very much for your excellent advice. It's too easy to feel a bit daunted by the inside work, when, after all, the previous owner has lived here very happily for years and only moved reluctantly because the garden was getting a bit much. You'll find the tapestry kit at http://www.historicalsamplercompany.co.uk/home.php?cat=140 Hope your sister enjoys it. I'm still very touched by my sister's gesture.Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-85292613899360612192011-06-01T02:33:59.710-07:002011-06-01T02:33:59.710-07:00Pauline, yes, we to have to keep a watchful eye on...Pauline, yes, we to have to keep a watchful eye on the money... although at the moment no one's telling us what we need to spend!<br /><br />Helen, it's not good is it? Such a graphic description too!<br /><br />Glenda, thank you. That's a good point about the bone structure. I think beneath the ravaged face we may find some true beauty!<br /><br />Frances, we're a bit concerned that it'll be winter again before we persuade someone to do the work. And we probably need rewiring (not us, the house!). Yes, we're really enjoying the garden - it offers something new every day.<br /><br />Lins, aw! I miss Topsy - I have to get my doggie fix where I can! Hope to meet again soon.<br /><br />Teresa, thank you. We do feel very fortunate to be here... just as well we can step outside with so much to do inside. Like you though, we'll get there!Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-19812375381758631342011-05-31T01:23:35.615-07:002011-05-31T01:23:35.615-07:00What a beautiful situation you have found. I'm...What a beautiful situation you have found. I'm sure the boiler will be a 'minor' inconvenience compared to all those wonderful scenic views.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-80310971877145613352011-05-30T17:12:15.062-07:002011-05-30T17:12:15.062-07:00That cushion is beautiful and the red hot pokers r...That cushion is beautiful and the red hot pokers remind me of my own growing up in the 70s. They're outrageous. <br /><br />Good luck with the quote and the work...Jenny Beattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640209636605410939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-70855027556412765802011-05-30T14:12:44.227-07:002011-05-30T14:12:44.227-07:00Wow! Wow and thrice WOW! That last pic!!!Wow! Wow and thrice WOW! That last pic!!!snailbeachshepherdesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397158758052413758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-86995175767855286272011-05-28T19:43:44.521-07:002011-05-28T19:43:44.521-07:00awesome garden shots.
I wonder how you manage blog...awesome garden shots.<br />I wonder how you manage blogging while writing.<br /><br />cheers.<br /><br />let us know if you wish to have your book listed in our blog.Bluebell Books Twitter Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02346482636849975765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-34623437677247580152011-05-27T12:06:40.676-07:002011-05-27T12:06:40.676-07:00Ahhh, now THAT'S what makes it all worthwhile....Ahhh, now THAT'S what makes it all worthwhile. Wonderful sunset.<br /><br /><br />Makes me smile when builders come round to give a quote and you hear a sharp intake of breath as they scratch their head/chin, and you know what's coming next... :D<br /><br />xxBluestocking Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01502764742097142372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-56194751488520630012011-05-27T01:51:33.038-07:002011-05-27T01:51:33.038-07:00I am wondering how long it will be before two heat...I am wondering how long it will be before two heating engineers and a rattling boiler figure in one of your stories. What you haven't said is what the boiler burns? Oil - always troublesome and expensive. Anthracite - very sixties but possible, I suppose, although today it probably has to be imported from China rather than being dug out from just down the road; or propane in tanks and cylinders requiring endless Elfandsaftee inspections. I know there's oodles of gas in the water underneath your photograph - would you believe I was once the secretary of a body called the 'Celtic Sea Oil Committee' (it never met during my tenure of the post, I wasn't even sure who was supposed to be on it) but Pembroke and Ceredigion were hailed as the new Shetlands. All seems rather unlikely now. A propos of which I've just met a boiler (in France) that runs on wood chips. You have something on the back of a tractor into which you put any old rubbish and then you blow the result into a shed with a great Archimedes screw which feeds the chips into the boiler. As sustainable as the day is long. The Archimedes screw however sounds like your own boiler's death rattle. Love the red hot pokers! Very Edward II.Fenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377814681496294457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-67139993349667275732011-05-26T03:22:07.826-07:002011-05-26T03:22:07.826-07:00What fabulous red hot pokers. A new garden is such...What fabulous red hot pokers. A new garden is such a voyage of discovery for the first year. What a lovely house warming present. I wouldn't want to squash that lovely cushion either. And it was lovely seeing you again too. We must do it again - I can always make more brownies!Maggie Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047691937064748860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-40913444244657615522011-05-25T21:52:35.608-07:002011-05-25T21:52:35.608-07:00I love reading about your idyllic Welsh life. Sou...I love reading about your idyllic Welsh life. Sounds like the perfect atmosphere for writing in. I suppose your boiler repair man rather shattered the atmosphere! "Boiler death rattle" indeed. Ewww!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977676093756206414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-481146132173904992011-05-25T14:30:57.963-07:002011-05-25T14:30:57.963-07:00All the very best for your future happiness in you...All the very best for your future happiness in your new home. And don't forget. You've got all of the summer to get that old boiler sorted out.Norma Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12403421235388770309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-73016405990529412532011-05-25T12:58:19.552-07:002011-05-25T12:58:19.552-07:00Oh wow, what a view! Taking on a new house and gar...Oh wow, what a view! Taking on a new house and garden is an exciting thing to do. I am so glad you got there after all that travail. Enjoy it now, boiler and all.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-58851610248149150172011-05-25T12:34:43.415-07:002011-05-25T12:34:43.415-07:00It sounds as though you've found the place for...It sounds as though you've found the place for you and Tom. No matter the problem with the boiler, if the things that you really need are there (like that sunset!) you are in the right house. Try to enjoy the reno process and take lots of photos - but spend as much time as you can outside while the weather is nice. The inside work will keep.<br />I love the cushion - could you ask your sister about the pattern? I have a sister who'd love it.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-44044396211078731342011-05-25T10:56:02.231-07:002011-05-25T10:56:02.231-07:00Apart from the dratted boiler everything looks and...Apart from the dratted boiler everything looks and seems fabulous. I love that cushion and those flowers and that view is magnificent. <br /><br />I hope you'll both be blissfully happy in your new home.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-18880181255901567812011-05-25T10:23:45.671-07:002011-05-25T10:23:45.671-07:00Your new home sounds just wonderful Chris though s...Your new home sounds just wonderful Chris though sorry about the Death Rattle of the boiler - been there done that! Fabulous views though and hope you are enjoying them tonight and every night.Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-51944654158068356672011-05-25T09:29:40.951-07:002011-05-25T09:29:40.951-07:00Your house surroundings are breath taking. Enjoy!
...Your house surroundings are breath taking. Enjoy!<br />When we bought the house we live in the house was also in dire need of repair. Nothing like your boiler, but some Nip here a Tick in there but, ten years after moving there I still think we choose well.<br />And my surroundings are quite urban not like yours. I could live in a gardenshed with that view ahahahahahah.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15706070037835903316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-14042903247379085632011-05-25T07:40:15.162-07:002011-05-25T07:40:15.162-07:00What a beautiful cushion, made with love. How spec...What a beautiful cushion, made with love. How special. A new family heirloom. Topsy's been missing you since you've been gone and is waiting for her next doggie treat. We must do it again. It was lovely to just sit, chat and eat. Perfick. Such a relaxing last picture, enjoy.Lins' lleisiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13959733901735226832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-41791302863002028782011-05-25T05:59:02.667-07:002011-05-25T05:59:02.667-07:00Chris, thank you for the update on your new home. ...Chris, thank you for the update on your new home. Surely, it's better to hear about a deficient boiler at the beginning of summer than during another season? I admit I would also have wanted to know more about the boilerman's upcoming long holiday...but perhaps he takes these holidays after a long winter's toil.<br /><br />That view is spectacular!<br /><br />I know what you mean about being reluctant to squish that marvelous cushion made by your sister. It's terrific!<br /><br />Must be fun to watch the garden show you its annual performance, and definitely must have been fun to meet up with those folks!<br /><br />Best wishes to you and Tom. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-31961525460741082892011-05-25T05:50:36.065-07:002011-05-25T05:50:36.065-07:00Thanks for your comments while coming over for a v...Thanks for your comments while coming over for a visit to my blog yesterday. We bought and restored a 1920's bungalow cottage about 15 years ago. It was a monumental task but worth it! These old houses have great bone structure and make for some interesting stories.Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894937401369741806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-13679279427705688262011-05-25T05:40:42.594-07:002011-05-25T05:40:42.594-07:00I too have experienced 'Boiler Death Rattle...I too have experienced 'Boiler Death Rattle' so you have my sympathies. The garden and view look lovely though.HelenMWaltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182100572365505905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-54034228787733899482011-05-25T04:50:46.217-07:002011-05-25T04:50:46.217-07:00So delighted that you have found your own little p...So delighted that you have found your own little paradise. As for the work, phew we know about that our villa, we bought 3 years ago, needs a complete rebuild....we've attacked some of it...rewiring, all new windows and patio doors and much more, but much more to do....a bottomless money is needed...laugh...enjoy it all! It looks fab! Hugs xPauline Barclayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391269090700842939noreply@blogger.com