Monthly Archives: January 2011

Optimist or Pessimist?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by donnahuebsch

Since my blog is a journal of my family’s current house hunting adventures, I don’t usually use the DailyPost topic suggestions, but today’s brought back such a funny memory, I had to share it!  Today’s topic was “Are you an … Continue reading →

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Something New to Chew On

Posted on January 30, 2011 by donnahuebsch

I talked to my neighbor Randy yesterday about us having a house under contract in Largo.  As it turns out, he used to be a building inspector with the City of Largo – small world, huh?  He knew exactly where … Continue reading →

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Extensions Ad Infinitum & Ad Nauseam

Posted on January 29, 2011 by donnahuebsch

Another week has gone by, and we still have not closed on the house.  The interminable waiting is wearing my patience thin — have I mentioned that I am not a good waiter?  All of this waiting for something to … Continue reading →

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Footing the Bill

Posted on January 28, 2011 by donnahuebsch

(I thought I would share my first chiropractic visit – This post originally appeared in my old blog on Sept. 30, 2010.  P.S.  Yes, this is the last day of our contract extension, and no, the seller has not gotten … Continue reading →

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Shrimp, Anyone?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by donnahuebsch

I have fallen into such a rut in the RV with our meals, so I’ve been trying to cook something new every now and then.  Recently I posted a recipe I developed for Chicken Fettucine Alfredo.  Wanting something similar the … Continue reading →

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Waitin’ on Renovatin’

Posted on January 26, 2011 by donnahuebsch

No word from the seller’s side regarding being able to give us clear title to the house…I can only assume that they’re still working on getting the IRS to agree to release their lien against the property.  There are two … Continue reading →

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I’m Not So Well-Adjusted

Posted on January 25, 2011 by donnahuebsch

I visited a chiropractor last week for a problem I’ve been having with my left arm — I have a limited range of motion and sharp pains anywhere from my shoulder down to my elbow.  With our upcoming renovation activities, … Continue reading →

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Master Bedroom – Before and (Some Day) After

Posted on January 24, 2011 by donnahuebsch

Since we took extensive measurements at the house on Saturday, hubs and K have been happily occupied inputting the information into K.’s software program, Home Designer Suite 7.0.  Although K is only 15, we got her this program a couple … Continue reading →

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Fun with Floor Plans

Posted on January 23, 2011 by donnahuebsch

Yesterday we had a bit of fun.  Jim had taken the county property appraiser’s basic floor plan of the house we’re buying: Then he CADerized it (not to be confused with cauterized it), and took his best shot on where … Continue reading →

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Accosting Strangers in Public at Publix

Posted on January 22, 2011 by donnahuebsch

A few days ago I ran into Publix, a popular grocery chain, to pick up a few items.  As I went in the door, there was a man walking out who was having a conversation with a lady just going … Continue reading →

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