a. I live in an all red
b. brick home. I chose it because it is
c. close to work and came with
d. dog friendly fencing, a must for someone like me with multiple dogs.. At the time of my purchase, I was also told the home was in
e. excellent condition. I guess. Shortly after I moved in, I noticed cracks in the master bathroom. That was the first sign of the MAJOR
f. foundation issues to come. The cracks
g. grew. The master bathroom began to detach from the house. I repaired the foundation with 18 piers in an effort to keep the bathroom attached to the house. I did not want to be the first on my block with an out-house. Shortly after that (unexpected) major investment I discovered I had sigifnicant
h. hail damage in the roof. This was discovered 5 months after the storm because we had such a severe drought that it hadn't rained enough. Sigh. New roof and repaired foundation. Seemed like the house should be OK? Eh? Or not.
i. I have wondered what disaster will strike next. But that sort of
j. jaded thinking only leaves one open to the inevitable
k. katastrophe around the corner (OK, I’m cheating; I know that should be spelled with a “c”). Recently, I have had to deal my
l. lemon lawn mowers. I purchased a zero turn
lawn mower, commercial grade that never has
m. mechanical difficulties. After having it to he repair shop 5 times in one year, it’s a “mairacle.”
n.Never before have they seen a Scagg with mechanical problems, but MINE has MECHANICAL problems. (We need to be a able to repeat letters because I am filled with deep cynicism when I think about my stupid mower.). Still, despite the fact that I live in a lemon house with a lemon lawn mower, I do love it. The house has
o. open spaces both inside and out. It is
p.perfect (almost) for me and the dogs. It is
q. quiet especially at night. I did repair the
r. roof so it should be good for another 20 years. I have come to peace with the the difficulties of having a
s. septic field rather than a city sewer line (even though I live in city limits and pay exorbitant taxes, I have no city water, no city sewage.....do I sound bitter?) Then again, the city has mighty darned cute fireman which I wouldn't have met in my life's most embarrassing moment. But that is the topic for another blog post). Dogs and septic fields WILL meet no matter how much dirt one puts over the holes (get my drift?). Dogs also have something to do with the reason that I met the very cute Fire Department in Smalltown America. Really, polite, too. "Ma'am. Really, it's OK. We like to come before the fire starts." (How's that for a lead-in?)
This house has made me into a stronger person. When I learned that I had
t. termites I didn’t even feel stress because this house had already presented me so many major repairs, that I am constantly prepared for yet another problem. (Sound track from "I am Woman, I am Strong" playing in the background). I have come to terms with
u. unusual décor. I finally painted over t
he
v. very black ceiling in the dining room and removed the
w. wacky wallpaper (you can barely see the high gloss black ceiling in the picture, but it's there. Weird, eh? One knows that one needs to change the decor when the Cable Guy says, " you are going to paint this room, aren't you?" I don't normally take decorating advice from the Cable Guy, but in this case, I did). Living in a drought prone area of the country, I wish I could have a
x. xeroscape, but since good foundation health mandates a watering of the foundation (who would have known that houses needed to be watered?), I guess that would defeat the purpose of not using water. Sometimes,
y. yearn for a little less excitement, a few fewer repairs. However, if my
z. zero turn lawn mower is finally fixed, that would be a nice thing.
Boring, I know, but else is one supposed to do with the alphabet?
Feel free to visit. For the moment, the sewage system is working and the electricity is on.
Now, go visit the other souls brave enough to enter today's FM challenge.
Robin (the pensieve one) OUR HOSTESS for March 31
Jo Beaufoix OUR HOSTESS for April 7
Nekked Leezards OUR HOST & HOSTESS for April 14
Chris B Gattina
Hula Girl at Heart
Nikki
Carrie
Janet
Jettied
Kaytabug
Aoj & the Lurchers
Junebug
Melanie
Christine
Min
Beckie
Alison
PamelaJamela
Shirley (no link?)
Peter
Celeste
Tiggerlane
Sauntering Soul
Jientje
Sandy
Julie
Sayre
Faye
Karisma
Arkansas Songbird
Simply Jenn (typing with all the fingers on her left hand)
Jan
KarmynR
MamaLang
Ellen B
JulieBug
Chaotic Lisa
Karina
Mariposa
I.T. Guy
My4Kids
Kitten Katie
Hootin' Anni
Molly
Swamp Angel 65
Rachel
Amanda
22 comments:
Just loved your ABC the problems, not so much.
Thanks for your kind words.
I like the way you did your list, but am so sorry to hear all your homeowner problems. That sucks. Just remember you're not alone! I could've done a list like yours but instead of hail damages, mine would have hurricane damages. And termites. And a broken AC. And a totally 70's kitchen that I can't afford to renovate. So see? I can feel your pain!
Hope you have a good week!
Your alphabet is fine and detailed. We did use the sane "J" word. You know what they say about great minds.
Wow, the house and mower do have some problems. Good job on the ABC's and thanks for stopping by my place.
Yes, though the story has some of the problems of a normal everyday family - we have them too, you did an excellent job with the Fun Monday challenge. Great.
Always
Brilliant writing
Can be
Detected
Every
Fun Monday
Game
Here!
I wonder where the inspector was when he signed off on all that before the house was sold. hmmmm.... sounds like a lawsuit waiting to be filed???
I thought about writing a story - but I didn't have the energy. So glad you did -- and did a good job, too!
that was great!!! it reminded of that old movie The Money Pit!!!
I'm never going to say anything else about my wet basement! i love the lines of your house though. How soon can we hear about the cute fireman rescue? And why do I think there may be a few whippets involved in the fracas???
Not boring at all, but I do hope things start getting better for you!
Celeste - that was wonderful! Not the problems, of course, but the way you put your story together was terrific. Your house sounds like MY kind of house. It obviously has some positive points, or you wouldn't STILL be there. That back yard is definitely a plus!
That must be quite a special house lol ! at least the way you discribe it !
Just because it's beautiful doesn't mean it's no a lemon on the inside. Bless your heart, but understand to well!
Wasn't there a movie with this same 'plot?'
Great job with the ABC's. I didn't think your list was boring at all. Made me a little tired reading it, but certainly not boring.
I think we all could use 'our houses' as the topic for an ABC list.
Thanks for playing along and have a great week.
That sounds like quite a time alright. I can't believe your luck to get a lemon house and lawn mower. Sounds like my kida luck. I liked the wallpaper and ceiling in the photo anyway. How's the room look now? Can't wait to hear about the fire that wasn't to be.
Well, now...this was a novel way to approach Swampy's challenge. So sorry that it's a work of non-fiction--hard to believe you've had to deal with so many issues!
(Of course, as I write that, I'm having an issue right now--it's in the 30s outside and our heater is BROKEN! YIKES! How long til it's 30 somethin' inside??)
What a great list. i couldn't possibly have written mine as a single sentence. Great job!
(Simply jenn- for some reason it won't let me sign in)
Your alphabet story was a brilliant way to present this FM post. I will be back to read about your other dramas!
Your ABC was fab. And the house looks great, even if it needs work... Seems like you are managing to stay positive, and hey, firemen visited. It's always nice to see firemen, except at fires. ;)
Not at all boring. Actually I was quite riveted the whole way through. SOrry about all the problems, but I'm glad you've managed to focus on the positives. What they said about your lawnmower? You know "this never happens with these?" That's what the Toyota dealership says about my car everytime I've taken it in to get something fixed: "This never happens with Toyotas". Well, it happens with mine! ;-)
I so enjoyed this one.
But where was your home inspection?
Your termite letter?
Even your appraiser should have noted the cracks. (my husband is an appraiser).
I am so sad for all the repairs! But happy for the firemen?
Found you from Patience's site - great job with the ABC's, but the house thing sure sucks. Best of luck.
Jenn
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