white pine
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Hi all,
Just wanted to give an update. We are going thru all the emotions here. Mom passed on July 1st, it is still hard for me to deal with. Odd how hard it feels to be an "orphan" at 57. Moving on, the construction crew moved into the motel on July 5th, and July 6th, began demolition. They tore off the porch and got the poor areas of the foundation ripped out. We are now looking at possibly restoring the original 100' long porch-- it would be lovely screened.
I have been working like crazy to get the motel rooms up for the crew; we needed two new 80 gal hot water tanks. All is well now, and they are very respectful of the property, and one wants to bring his new wife up for a vacation when they are done. Although we have a sign on the gate closed for remodeling, we had one man drive in during the concrete pour--saying he just wanted to check on the remodeling!!! (Also calls--won't you be done in August?).
We just had an interview with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which will be posted online next month. I mentioned our .com, and have contacted a web site design firm. I have too much to do without trying to mess about with something I know little about. Cat Lady your words ring true.
The nature conservancy next door has been contacted, and we have offered them rooms for a work session to restore the damage (mowing) done by the previous owner. They are thrilled.
The old sheets wash nicely--but they are all cotton and wrinkle. I found an old mangle in the laundry, and once I got rid of the mouse nest in the roller, it appears to work! I found an additional 3' tall pile of folded new old stock cotton sheets in one of the bedrooms in the lodge wrapped in plastic. I also found that all the beds in the lodge are completely made down to the bed pads, so the laundry load just increased again. I just ordered a new large size top loading washer and dryer. (Also a new fridge, and stove for the lodge.)
Just want to say thanks again for all your help. I am "home" for a couple of days R&R. I just needed a couple of days to think about the past and the future. When I get a website, I will post it for you to take a peak.
Just wanted to give an update. We are going thru all the emotions here. Mom passed on July 1st, it is still hard for me to deal with. Odd how hard it feels to be an "orphan" at 57. Moving on, the construction crew moved into the motel on July 5th, and July 6th, began demolition. They tore off the porch and got the poor areas of the foundation ripped out. We are now looking at possibly restoring the original 100' long porch-- it would be lovely screened.
I have been working like crazy to get the motel rooms up for the crew; we needed two new 80 gal hot water tanks. All is well now, and they are very respectful of the property, and one wants to bring his new wife up for a vacation when they are done. Although we have a sign on the gate closed for remodeling, we had one man drive in during the concrete pour--saying he just wanted to check on the remodeling!!! (Also calls--won't you be done in August?).
We just had an interview with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which will be posted online next month. I mentioned our .com, and have contacted a web site design firm. I have too much to do without trying to mess about with something I know little about. Cat Lady your words ring true.
The nature conservancy next door has been contacted, and we have offered them rooms for a work session to restore the damage (mowing) done by the previous owner. They are thrilled.
The old sheets wash nicely--but they are all cotton and wrinkle. I found an old mangle in the laundry, and once I got rid of the mouse nest in the roller, it appears to work! I found an additional 3' tall pile of folded new old stock cotton sheets in one of the bedrooms in the lodge wrapped in plastic. I also found that all the beds in the lodge are completely made down to the bed pads, so the laundry load just increased again. I just ordered a new large size top loading washer and dryer. (Also a new fridge, and stove for the lodge.)
Just want to say thanks again for all your help. I am "home" for a couple of days R&R. I just needed a couple of days to think about the past and the future. When I get a website, I will post it for you to take a peak.
