tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14725059.post115298602800355140..comments2023-11-05T04:34:32.219-05:00Comments on Flip Flop Floozie: Ramblins of a middle-aged goddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382683724151287591noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14725059.post-1153083107788515672006-07-16T15:51:00.000-05:002006-07-16T15:51:00.000-05:00You'll find something. Don't worry. Friends of our...You'll find something. Don't worry. <BR/><BR/>Friends of ours put up a modular home - they did the 3 bedroom ranch. It is really quite nice. If they want to expand, they simply unfold the roof and drop the second floor on. <BR/><BR/>The county was very sticky with extra hurricane ties and such. Make sure that your builder does all that stuff when the house arrives so they don't forget it. It will delay your occupancy permit.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck to you.<BR/>LBCLadybug Crossinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396101565678823825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14725059.post-1153079023656002752006-07-16T14:43:00.000-05:002006-07-16T14:43:00.000-05:00Oh Flip Flop! You had stilts? We never did! We...Oh Flip Flop! You had stilts? We never did! We used to tie empty tin cans onto our shoes and walk on them though! We called them our stilts -- but they only put us ... what... 6" off the ground! We had fun with those though too! You should blog them!!! :)Mellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16266127127286739779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14725059.post-1153017422926415652006-07-15T21:37:00.000-05:002006-07-15T21:37:00.000-05:00awww, i'm sorry you have to move when you don't wa...awww, i'm sorry you have to move when you don't want too ... we were 14 years in our home, when we sold it early this year ... unfortunately we couldn't find a place to buy and we've been renting for 6 months now ... i search the internet, real estate mags and ask everyone i meet ... but there just aren't many homes up for sale here in our little town ... i'm thankful for the rental, but i would like to have a place of our own soon ... i guess the Lord is just teaching me patience and to "wait" ... soooo i do know what you are talking about!<BR/><BR/>blessings on your search ...Saijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988592547620469909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14725059.post-1153012001710498802006-07-15T20:06:00.000-05:002006-07-15T20:06:00.000-05:00Hmmm... my brother-in-law just put a modular home ...Hmmm... my brother-in-law just put a modular home on his farm in Pennsylvania -- and honestly, you can't even TELL it's a modular home! It's gorgeous! Big wrap around porch and screened in sun room! I WISH my house looked as nice! But my only worry with a modular is the area where you live... do you get a lot of hurricanes? I'm just not sure if they are as structurally sound as stick built... But heck... talk to the builder! They MIGHT be MORE structurally sound being built in a factory with all the latest state-of-the-art tools and materials... But as far as LOOKS go - they're wunnerful wunnerful!<BR/><BR/>I'm so sOrry though that you guys have to be making this decision... I know it's a hard one. And I don't blame you a bit not wanting to move and leave friends and church and all... How long have you been where you are? <BR/><BR/>Of course... there is an upside to this! If you buy something brand new THINK how CLEAN your house will be!!! ;)Mellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16266127127286739779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14725059.post-1153005536962997542006-07-15T18:18:00.000-05:002006-07-15T18:18:00.000-05:00Hmmm, wish I could help with the modular vrs regul...Hmmm, wish I could help with the modular vrs regular home...modular homes aren't big in Canada...they'd never withstand a Canadian winter. What about a townhouse or condo, especially one in a gated community geared towards to adults?? Some of those patio homes in condo developments are gorgeous and they're all the rage here as they are more affordable than houses. I'm sure it'll all work out but can appreciate that change like this can be very hard.renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04900541856435288037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14725059.post-1152998180720698782006-07-15T16:16:00.000-05:002006-07-15T16:16:00.000-05:00Well, in the case of modular vs. a 'solid' on the ...Well, in the case of modular vs. a 'solid' on the ground built home, I'd opt for the on a foundation home!! Is it possible you could look into a smaller, less expensive home? To me a modular home is nothing but a glorified trailer. Now if it's possible you could find a modular and be able to put it onto a solid foundation, then yes, not bad. And the ones I've seen these days are absolutely gorgeous!!! And quite homey.<BR/><BR/>When my hubby retired we went from a 5 bedroom tri level of 3600 square feet to a 3 bedroom 2000 square foot in Tucson....then, after deciding to go to Texas we even found a smaller 1650 square foot home.<BR/><BR/>Property taxes are smaller because of it's value. And I'm sure there are tax breaks with a modular.<BR/><BR/>Good luck in your decisions, it's hard---that I know. Been there done that upon retirement.Wystful1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16496320533836392215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14725059.post-1152996255887852152006-07-15T15:44:00.000-05:002006-07-15T15:44:00.000-05:00I know of someone who moved into a modular home an...I know of someone who moved into a modular home and she is thrilled with it. All one level will be nice. I understand how reluctant you will be to move though. So would I. I just went through most of the rooms here tidying up...boy did they need it. Some magazine pics look so homey with books scattered all around. Not our place. If to much is out of place it looks a mess...smile. Its almost 90 degrees in here, time to find a fan. Our ac broke again...our repairman is really nice but he keeps giving it these 'little' fix's & hopes this will do it...again. That was nice that you can related to my elation over getting those shelves up above my crafting table. Yes, I'd enjoy seeing a picture of your crafting area when you get around to it. My hubby said, oh you don't want those..you have enought on the wall already. boy, am I glad I kept bringing it up. It only took him 15 minutes to put the brackets up. Men, who can fathom the way thier mind works....but don't we love'm!!Maggie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991999931680942893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14725059.post-1152991183096908432006-07-15T14:19:00.000-05:002006-07-15T14:19:00.000-05:00Sorry your weekend isn't going well. Hope you kick...Sorry your weekend isn't going well. Hope you kicked those headaches far away from you. I love your little flip flops at the end of your post. <BR/><BR/>Look how clever you're getting. Love it babe. I spent my day at an antique steam tractor show. Woo Hoo!Lazy Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02165751161244458479noreply@blogger.com