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Across the Fence:  One Day Down - Several More to Go  |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6954 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6954 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 05 2024 : 1:37:06 PM
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All I can say about today is that Annie and I got through it. I'm having my house leveled and it's on pier & beam. There will be steel piers around the outside of the house and traditional piers under the house. My house is shifting to the east, west, and south. My yards slopes in those directions. Seems like most Texas dirt shifts. With the jackhammers on the side & front porches, two broken water lines, and Annie barking I had two glasses of Merlot by three o'clock. Mario, the owner, fixed both water pipes so I wasn't without water for very long. It will start all over again in the morning but it should be quieter since all the jackhammering is done.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13634 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2882 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2882 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2024 : 2:06:44 PM
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| Oh my Lord Sara! At first, I thought you meant they were leveling it, as in a tear down! Either way, it is no fun, but hopefully the Merlot helps some. |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6990 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6990 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2024 : 2:58:31 PM
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Sara, I am so very sorry. That doesn't sound very fun. Hopefully all the work can be completed soon and everything will be back to normal before you know it.
Krista |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7514 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7514 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2024 : 6:22:16 PM
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Oh, no, Sara. I hope the work is done quickly with no more problems. Just remember - it will be so much nicer when all the work is completed.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2276 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2276 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2024 : 7:05:30 PM
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Sara -- What a project! Good wishes for the best outcome for a nice level house.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4196 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4196 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2024 : 04:00:53 AM
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Hang in there, soon all the work will be done and you will be sitting level again.
Farming in WI
Michele
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9364 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9364 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2024 : 04:21:16 AM
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Sara,
What a task to be accomplished. Hope everything goes smoothly and it is a job well done.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6954 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6954 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2024 : 06:32:43 AM
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Day two of the house leveling project and it should be a quieter day for Annie and me. The owner will be working by himself today under the house. His workers are helping to finish up another job. So far I am very pleased with him doing what he said he will do. To get the Bobcat into the backyard so it could drive the pilings at the back of the house they had to take down the chain link fence between my side porch and neighbor's privacy fence. It was back up before they left and they had also shut both gates. Shutting gates is a big thing with me, I'm had workers leave for the day and not shut the gates and I would let Annie out. Annie will go through an open gate.
Thanks all for your encouraging words. They help and Lisa it did feel like the house was coming down around me when there were jackhammers going on the front & side porches and under pending being taken off on the east side and back of house.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6616 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2024 : 08:54:31 AM
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So happy that it is almost over for you and Annie Sara, then you can continue looking forward to Autumn.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6611 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2024 : 2:31:07 PM
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Sara, what a project you have had done!! Glad to know that the worst is over and the end is now in sight!! It will feel so glad to have your home back to you and Annie and life feels back to normal. Just in time for Fall to get here.
Also thank-you so much for your sweet note. It is always great to hear from you!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6954 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6954 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2024 : 10:04:08 AM
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Yesterday, day 3 came and went so did all of my reserved energy. The work went well but all the noise and confusion slowly shut me down. I had a hard time hanging on to my peace of mind and soul. After the workers left, I relaxed a little but only slept one-hour last night.
Day 4 and all work is done, and will say well done, and all is quiet once again. The question is would I do it again and the answer is of course I would because it had to be done.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4196 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4196 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2024 : 02:54:33 AM
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Hope you can now sit back and relax knowing your house is level and good to go.
Enjoy your peace and quiet now.
Farming in WI
Michele
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6954 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6954 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2024 : 04:21:36 AM
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Thanks Michelle. I was all set for a long peaceful sleep but some critter kept coming and going in the back yard so Annie was up and down all-night barking and wanting out. A couple of times I let her out and she always ran to the back fence but the critter was gone by the time Annie got off the deck.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9364 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9364 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2024 : 04:28:59 AM
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Glad to hear it is finished and maybe things can get back to normal for you and Annie. Maybe you can take the weekend to relax and have some quiet times.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6954 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6954 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2024 : 06:57:23 AM
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Thanks Denise, I so need quiet time.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7514 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7514 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2024 : 10:08:49 AM
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So glad to hear your house is now on the level and your quiet time has returned.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6954 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6954 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2024 : 11:24:05 AM
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Thanks Linda, one thing about old houses every so often they did a little TLC or this time a lot of TLC. 
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6990 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6990 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2024 : 3:04:52 PM
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Sara, I am glad it's all done and you can return to your peacefulness again.
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2276 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2276 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2024 : 12:46:40 PM
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Sara -- Enjoy your nice level quiet house.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6954 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6954 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2024 : 1:25:10 PM
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Thanks Judith. My sister asked me today if I wanted her to come over and bang some pots & pans around if it was too quiet for me, I told her no thanks, and we both had a good laugh.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2882 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2882 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2024 : 4:09:17 PM
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6954 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6954 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2024 : 06:44:33 AM
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Lisa, I know she would like you.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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