Some days are more adventurous than others.
Some days are more adventurous than others.
The one thing I like more than anything about this project is the people. Our cool neighbors, the talented craftspeople we are discovering, hearing from people who read the website and have their own stories to tell, fellow bungalow owners.
I haven't been in touch with my bungalow pals as much as I'd like these past 2 weeks. We are cleaning like mad. Floors are scrubbed and rescrubbed. The insides of closets, walls, trim, everything covered with grime and dirt. Plus, garage living and newsprint have not been kind to our things, so they all need to be washed and freshened.
Discovery. For better or worse, this whole project is about discovery. And vision. Can we make these walls bend to our will? Turn back the clock? Sometimes others don't see what we see and even tell us, "Yuk. Glad it's not me." And that makes me sad. I wish I could show them what we see. The fully remodeled upstairs that keeps all of the trim and windows and floors and lovely nooks, but straightens out all that was muddled. The lovely living room that is rebuilt with the original fireplace, stained glass windows and bookcases. The really sunny kitchen with its bungalow touches of cleverness and efficiency.
It's at times like these, when no one else can see your vision, that you do realize that your husband is your best friend and confidant, your best grill chef and organizer.
p.s. I'd like it to rain now, please. We need the cooler air. And the plants in the backyard, especially the rosebush which has painted itself against the white clapboard wall of the tiny garage, are thirsty.
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Comments
Hey, Jeanne--
Don't worrry about keeping in touch with us bungalow lovers...I know I've been checking in to follow your story every day. Don't ever feel like you're in this alone, because we're sharing in your efforts, even though we can't be there in person. I have the utmost confidence that your house will one day be everything you see in it now.
I'm glad to hear your neighbors are such a great resource. I don't know how we would have done all our work on our fixer-upper without the help of our neighbors. Two years later, they're like family. I'd do anything for them. When you feel frustrated with the physical aspects of your home renovations, just remember how lucky you are to live near such caring, talented people.
Posted by: kitschywoman | July 4, 2003 9:46 PM
Thanks once again for keeping all of us at AMB wildly entertained with your story. You can't imagine how many people I have told your tale to.
My new goal in life is to accumulate half of the junk/treats/treasures as your PO did.....so, when someone buys my house many years from now.....they will set up a website to discuss me, my possessions and wonder about my life. :-)
Posted by: Suzanne | July 4, 2003 9:46 PM