Tag Archives: vintage

Oh My…We Have Shingles!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Janet Vrasic

No, silly, not the disease. Roof shingles! On. The. Roof. Yay! My last post showed that they started building the roof, that was Friday the 14th. So this week, on Monday (the 17th), the local weather-folks (sensationalists, all of them!) … Continue reading →

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Nuttier Than a Fruitcake

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Janet Vrasic

So. My folks were married for quite a long time before my dad passed, well over 50 years (don’t make me do the math). And those 50 years weren’t always roses and candy apples. When there were disagreements, though, there … Continue reading →

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Wondering About Weathervanes

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Janet Vrasic

So at the end of last week, I was tasked with selecting a weathervane for our cupola for the garage. Joe gave me about 24 hours…”Janet, can you pick a weathervane today? I’m ordering your cupola tomorrow“.  “Yeah sure”, I … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing, Decluttering, and Silt Fencing. Oh My!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Janet Vrasic

Well, it has been a busy few days over here, lots to update you on today. I’m going to have to start writing more frequently, as things are starting to pick up speed, kind of like when a freight train … Continue reading →

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The Old Oak

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Janet Vrasic

As you may remember from earlier posts (or maybe the “home” page), one of my key criteria on this home remodel project was to save the trees. Rounds 1-5 with the architect were all about how we needed to work … Continue reading →

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Recalculating!!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Janet Vrasic

Many of you may already know that I have a major fascination with advertising, tv commercials in particular. (Why I am not working in that field is a very good question…I think I realized it too late in the game, … Continue reading →

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