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MRS FROGGIE Tue Mar 13 09:48:06 AM
We are making alot of progress now. The tile floor will be finished today after big bro grouts the front of the steps. The great room is Fire Weed red. The last room to paint is the masterbath and them I am finished. Our bedroom is getting the floor put in today. Then we can move our furniture into it and call it home. This we plan to by Thurs. Next we start at the far end of the house and lay floor until we get to the other end. We want that done by Sat eve. Sunday we hang doors and put shelves in the closets. After that it is molding and finishing touches. Sounds simple? NOT! Like everything else, something is bound to happen to slow the process down. We are meeting Newbus in about an hour to go pick up 35, 16ft long strips of molding. Woopee, I get to do some more painting. Biz, if you are not busy tonight, can you come over and help lay the flooring? After all your knee pads are needing you to fill them. Besides, we need to update the site with pictures of our progress.
Bro and Sis will be comming home at the end of next week. We have most of our things out of the condo. We will be long gone when they pack up their things to take south.
Big Bro's thumb is healing. He is using his hand alot more than he was. He say's that it doesn't hurt any more but that it is sensative when it gets bumped. He still has to change the dressing daily to keep it clean and protected.

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sopops Sat Mar 10 12:03:37 PM
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You made me homesick for a moment, then my knees reminded me that I am better off where I am

sopops Fri Mar 09 08:52:15 AM
We haven't heard or had mail from Revitup for weeks, has anyone heard from her? We hope all is well!!
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BizB Thu Mar 08 12:45:38 PM
Froggie, is he allowed to use the hand, now? Or, would you like me to come up and help?
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BizB Thu Mar 08 11:01:04 AM
No. He hasn't come for it, yet. I suspect he'll get it Saturday when he drops off MissMBH.

I GET TO WATCH HER OVERNIGHT!

I'll open the shipping box tonight and give BBCK hers tomorrow when she gets dropped off in the a.m.
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Betty Boop Thu Mar 08 10:34:57 AM
Surprising news on your bro & sis and I sure hope their house there doesn't sell till you are no longer in need of it. I am happy for them though. I know I would be broken hearted if I was told I could not live in FL any more. What is not to love, right?

What color are you doing the great room? I have loved the progress so far. Keep the pix coming!

Did "fer get the box? There was also something for BBCK in there.
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MRS FROGGIE Thu Mar 08 07:02:35 AM
BIG BRO WENT TO THE DR. YESTERDAY. THINGS ARE LOOKIN BETTER. TILE FLOOR IS ALMOST FINISHED. NEWBUS CAME OVER AND PUT IN THE FINISHING TOUCHES. GROUT WILL BE SOON AND BIG BRO AND HE WILL BE STARTING THE STEPS AND SMALL LANDING TONIGHT. I AM PAINTING THE GREATROOM AND KITCHEN AREA ARE IN THE PROCESS. THE CUT IN WORK TAKES FOREVER. YUCK! I HAVE TO GO AROUND 9 WINDOWS. THE WORST WAS SAVED FOR LAST, BUT NOT BY CHOISE. I HAD TO WAIT TO SO I WAS NOT IN THE WAY OF OTHERS. BETTY BOOP AND SOPOPS, MY BROTHER AND SISTER IN LAW BOUGHT A PERMANENT HOME IN FLA. AND ARE SELLING THE ONE HERE AND SMALL ONE THERE. IT'S A STICK BUILT AND A 50+ COMMUNITY. THEY ARE SO EXCITED. MY FAMILY KNEW THIS DAY WAS COMMING EVEN THOUGH THEY SAID IT WOULDN'T. I NOW BELIEVE THE SUNNY SOUTH REALLY DOES GROW ON YOU.
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Betty Boop Wed Mar 07 03:40:47 PM
American Idol in the making!! Cute

BizB Wed Mar 07 02:14:12 PM
Oh, I think there is a place like that over on Woodville rd. I'll look into it.

Yes, the goal is to be able to regulate the airflow to various rooms. For example, the bathroom doesn't need a whole lot of heat. And, BBCK's room could be shut for a week at a time with the door closed.
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sopops Wed Mar 07 12:47:01 PM
That looks like an old style vent cover, do you need to have them so they close? I don't remember if your area has a house salvage type place where they clean up parts and resell them, its worth a try.
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BizB Wed Mar 07 12:19:12 PM
I'm trying to find 10"X14" register covers that don't cost a billion dollars. I took that picture to show a friend what I'm searching for.

I think I'll end up making the openings smaller and buying cheaper/smaller register covers.
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Betty Boop Wed Mar 07 10:46:41 AM
So - what are you telling us about your filter?
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BizB Tue Mar 06 10:25:28 AM
He called me and asked me if I had anything planned for his Bday. I told him he's married now... that's his wife's job.

I might buy him a present... maybe.
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Betty Boop Tue Mar 06 10:16:50 AM
BIZ - I hear you woke him at 8 and then I had to go and do the same thing at 8:30! A poor birthday boy just can't get his beauty sleep!

Larry & Virginia are coming over from The Villages today - did we tell you they bought there again? Anyhow, POPS can't travel that far yet so they are coming over and we will have lunch together. Company is needed once in a while so we can get the house straightened up. Hopefully we will get over there before they go north. I love the restaurants over there.

Are you doing a cake etc. for the boy this evening?
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Betty Boop Sun Mar 04 07:58:46 AM
aaaaahhhh! too cute
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MRS FROGGIE Fri Mar 02 11:07:28 PM
Biz came over again tonight. He and Newbus are laying the tiles now that they have finished pre-cutting them. LOOK's GREAT. We'll get pictures later.
Big Bro had his bandages changed just now. The top on the thumb that was sewed back on has turned very dark in color. Were not sure if that is a bad thing or not. The next Dr. appointment is this Wednesday. Big Bro told me that it is not oozing or feel like it is infected. If it doesn't take the Dr. said that they will move skin and nerve from his index finger to fix it. If it works he will still have feeling on the top of his thumb. More later.
Hey BBCK, Betty Boop is correct when she said that we could not have done without you. You were very helpful.
I also love the company that you give me. Come back soon cuz I miss you alot when I don't get to see you for awhile.
The water has dried up in the basement. Big Bro made a phone call today to the man who will be comming over to fix the crack. He's doing it this Thursday. It will have to be done before the Monsoon season starts or well be knee deep real quick.
Going to bed. Love you all! Big Bro sends X's & O's.
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Betty Boop Fri Mar 02 04:02:17 PM
to BBCk - the house looks fantastic! They couldn't have done it without you either. I am so happy to see all the pictures and can hardly wait until we get there to see it in person.

What are we going to do about our shopping trip if you don't come down this spring? I could send a few dollars to your dad and he could take you but then maybe you would have more fun with your aunt or even your other grandmother - that way you could shop with both your grannies. Let me know what you think.
XXXOOOXXXOOO
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Bubbles Fri Mar 02 01:13:55 PM
Hey Granny it's BBCK .I am at school right now.I wish I could talk to you in person.I know you do to.How do you think the house looks?I think it looks great.

Betty Boop Fri Mar 02 07:39:46 AM
There is no way we can thank you for sharing in the process and we didn't even have to lift a finger to help out either! The work is just amazing . . . it is so very professional looking and you all deserve huge pats on your backs - even the sweeping is unusually well done! We can hardly wait to see it. I am also praying that you don't get any more rain.

Much love to all

MRS FROGGIE Thu Mar 01 11:15:36 PM
(Moved for ease of use) Hi All, we did alot of cleaning in the basement tonight.
It rained real hard tonight and we had to suck lots of water off the basement floor as it came in the long crack in the wall. Big Bro is spending the night to keep an eye on the water to suck it up as it collects on the floor. We had to spend a lot of time tonight moving things around to keep them from getting wet. After Biz left with BBCK, we were down there for about 2 hours. Good thing my folks gave us dozens of plastic RubberMaid tubs to pack our belonging in. We have stacked all of the boxes and things that could be damaged by the water on them and moved the wood furniture, couches and etc., to the stair end of the basement where it doesn't get the water first. It pools at the far end.
Biz and BBCK came over again and helped. WOW, it is so nice to have them there to help. The company is real nice also. Biz we owe you big time.
BBCK triped and hit a step with her schin. I gave lots of hugs. I told her that I did alot of that when I was young too. She's going to have a bruise there.
Tommorrow I will be working in the red room to finish painting. Yes, the ceiling is getting painted. No more dark plum. It's back to white. Newbus got his carpet down in his bedroom and it looks real nice. He wants to put the bed in and I will not let him. He is so determined to get into his room, so I put tape accross the door opening and a big sign not to put any furniture in there yet. Do you think he'll get the message???? I..... WONDER! He doesn't even have a bedroom door yet. Besides he can't anyhow because we aren't getting our final inspection until this comming Tuesday. The inspector will issue us a occupancy permit then. If there is any thing wrong, it will be a temporary one and then we will have 30 days to correct any issues that the inspector may have before he will give us our permanent one.
The bank is waiting for us to get done so they can do an appraisal. Wish us luck that every thing goes well from here on. We will be so glad when this is all over with. Biz stated tonight that we could spend 40 hours a week for the next several months on the house before getting done with all of the details. I'm afraid he's right.
Big Bro just walked in the door. He said the water has stopped comming in the crack in the wall. Now he can sleep in his bed and not on the sofa, in the cold basement, in a sleeping bag. Poor guy, what a rough road he's had lately. If you are wondering if we would ever do this again the answer is, NO WAY!!!! Once in a lifetime is plenty enough.
It's now way past my bedtime, Good night. Love you all
xxxxxxxxxxxooooooooooo's from the froggie, ribbit, ribbit.

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