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I Love Old Things

And It's A Whole New World

By: frito414
Written on December 10th, 2010
This is the story I wasn't going to write...too personal...don't want folks to get the wrong impression and start feeling sorry for frito.
Today I winterized my place...temporarily moved out for the winter months.
It's old, just put a new roof on it and sure looked like I wouldn't make it through the winter without a new furnace...add that to the price of fuel and it became a no brainer.
So for the past 2 weeks and until Spring arrives I am sharing a 150 year old home, in a situation that has all the makings of a surreal sitcom.

Yes there is a sitcom cast of characters (and I'm sure I'm one of them), a crazy next door neighbor, an American flag flying proudly across the street with giant letters, "Don't Tread On Me" ...And this is in Northeastern United States...hahaha

One of my kitties is loving it...the other may never forgive me....no more purrs for me. The home's owner has alluded to the "Russian Mob.."... don't know what she's trying to tell me but she is clearly a character...

I can tell some of my friends feel bad for me...exactly what I don't want. I am feeling so pleased with myself (yup) that I was able to do this...able to stretch...able to find a creative solution...certainly not perfect but mostly good.

I have a beautiful view of the morning sunrise and for the first time in years actually do sleep like a baby!


By: frito414
Age: 56-60 , Female
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13 responses
  • frito414
    frito414

    He's a bit better LV.....still gives me sad and mournful looks, clearly saying "How could you"????

    It's sooo good to see you LV!!! HUGS

    Dec 24, 2010
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  • LordVoldemort
    LordVoldemort

    Sounds great, I hope your Kittie finds it in its heart to forgive you someday!

    Dec 23, 2010
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  • frito414
    frito414

    Thanks Salar...it's toasty warm here! I hear you guys are going through a tough winter so far..

    so I hope you're keeping warm too. :)

    Dec 14, 2010
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  • salar1
    salar1

    Wise choice lady , and a chance to meet some new peeps , stay warm .....

    Dec 14, 2010
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  • frito414
    frito414

    Hi Nancy...it's sooo good to see you !! Thanks. I'd been thinking about it for a while, then when the opportunity came up I went for it...no agonizing, like usual *grin*...so far so good..it's working.

    I'm a sucker for "whacky stories." :)

    Dec 10, 2010
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  • Freestanding
    Freestanding

    How brave and responsible of you...you're simply amazing! This experience should provide volumes of wonderful and wacky stories. I can't wait to hear at least a few of them. :)

    Dec 10, 2010
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  • frito414
    frito414

    Hahaha, you are so right about the cat...the big guy is exacting his sweet revenge....:)

    Thanks NO8DO, it warm and kinda cozy here....I'm fine and kind of enjoying the surrealness of it all. I'll keep you posted. *grin*

    xoxoxoxo

    Dec 10, 2010
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  • frito414
    frito414

    Awww thanks SilentR!! It really does feel like an adventure...a bit offbeat and I'm not real sure how it will work out but I absolutely believe there will be some new stories! :)

    Dec 10, 2010
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  • frito414
    frito414

    Haha Pedro...never thought about the vodka *grin* !!!



    Thanks...I'll keep you posted! :)

    Dec 10, 2010
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  • VoteForPedro
    VoteForPedro

    I think it's a very creative solution indeed! - There might even be some Russian Vodka in store!! lol



    Kudo's to Frito for making the best of it!!!

    Dec 10, 2010
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  • frito414
    frito414

    Thanks Jersey...it would have been a"...long, cold winter..." I just didn't want to deal with it again.

    Here's wishing you a speedy sale so you can move on to "warmer" days.

    And enjoy your "adventure."

    Dec 10, 2010
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  • frito414
    frito414

    Thanks Juan. It is "kind of fun" ...sort of like going back a bit to an earlier time. .. like sharing a house for the summer.. And I have a feeling it's going to get pretty interesting! :)

    Dec 10, 2010
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  • juan1966
    juan1966

    That's great! Switching things up can be really refreshing. I've had a few temporary long-term stays in my short life, and they always seem kind of fun.

    Dec 10, 2010
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