tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post7569426625814405937..comments2024-03-10T18:21:14.279-07:00Comments on COMFY HOUSE: our well saga ~ and small changes in the kitchenMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-6112240341183575732015-03-08T17:12:23.256-07:002015-03-08T17:12:23.256-07:00I can't even imagine, Magali!I can't even imagine, Magali!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-45770645532711507432015-01-31T00:17:31.325-08:002015-01-31T00:17:31.325-08:00I had to live without running water two years ago ...I had to live without running water two years ago when the plumber ripped the pipe that goes from Cottage to the city system... Fun memories! I understand how frustrating it is, especially when you wanted to use the money for funnier things!Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-45503838608266837382015-01-30T20:42:06.191-08:002015-01-30T20:42:06.191-08:00Oh yes, having well water is definitely a hassle. ...Oh yes, having well water is definitely a hassle. And can be a huge expense when things go wrong. Glad you like the changes in my kitchen. Happy weekend!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-60452074393900512942015-01-30T20:40:55.019-08:002015-01-30T20:40:55.019-08:00I just did a new post - things are better - and I ...I just did a new post - things are better - and I think just about fixed. I hope! Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-49019231466420801272015-01-30T14:15:26.113-08:002015-01-30T14:15:26.113-08:00Gosh I never realize well water could be such a ha...Gosh I never realize well water could be such a hassle? I do remember my aunts live in Indiana on a large lot, where they were holding their daughters wedding, a few days before their whole well had to be replaced, such a mess and what stress it caused them. I hope you get all the water flushed out soon. I also like your changes to your kitchen, moving things from room to room can create a whole new like besides fitting better. Have a great weekend Mel!Cathy @ My 1929 Charmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152030881064923919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-10941786254141833142015-01-30T13:02:44.727-08:002015-01-30T13:02:44.727-08:00So annoying for you about the water. At least it ...So annoying for you about the water. At least it is fixed - in terms of the tank and so on - but how annoying for you about the washing machine and so on. I hope that is sorted very soon and that you can get back to drinking and washing and so on as normal. I am very glad for mains water - and drains! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-49309106726330399782015-01-30T07:12:23.300-08:002015-01-30T07:12:23.300-08:00Oh, yes - it's common out here in these smalle...Oh, yes - it's common out here in these smaller towns or in unincorporated areas to have a well.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-8857222443797317732015-01-30T07:11:29.424-08:002015-01-30T07:11:29.424-08:00I wasn't too sure about the blue chair, so I&#...I wasn't too sure about the blue chair, so I'm glad to hear someone likes it there. My email address is in my profile (right-hand side of my blog, near the top). Yep, did get your comment about the monkeys!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-63218988741245713362015-01-30T07:09:58.253-08:002015-01-30T07:09:58.253-08:00Yes, I've had those poetry books for a long ti...Yes, I've had those poetry books for a long time now! Two of my favorite poets (Collins and Frost) besides Mary Oliver. My oldest son, Phil used to love me or my mom read him Robert Frost poetry when he was little. He'd lie on the couch with his feet up in my lap, just relaxing as I read the poetry to him. :-)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-2744486966569428162015-01-30T07:05:41.032-08:002015-01-30T07:05:41.032-08:00Oh dear, Connie - wells can be tricky things! I do...Oh dear, Connie - wells can be tricky things! I don't mean to scare you, but I suppose it's best to be aware that problems can happen. Finally - today - we're all good with the water.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-1774762462912262992015-01-30T07:04:38.033-08:002015-01-30T07:04:38.033-08:00That is too weird about lightning striking your we...That is too weird about lightning striking your well pump - but the positive was that it was right before the warranty expired! As for the blog comments, I don't remember exactly what settings I use (I went into my layout/dashboard and couldn't find it), but my blog is not connected to Google+. I've never had a problem commenting on anyone's blog though.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-23034863753791481982015-01-30T07:00:59.098-08:002015-01-30T07:00:59.098-08:00Drinking water is a tricky thing, isn't it? Gu...Drinking water is a tricky thing, isn't it? Guess it doesn't matter where you live. Thanks for the compliments on my kitchen. You have a wonderful weekend, as well!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-29784091353421724662015-01-30T06:59:41.617-08:002015-01-30T06:59:41.617-08:00The talk about wells isn't foreign to me at al...The talk about wells isn't foreign to me at all...I guess because I've lived here for such a long time and the well is part of our home/property. Our water is finally fine and dandy today. I even tasted it from the tap - not even filtered through the Brita pitcher - and it tastes wonderful. Very clear and no odor. Hooray! I didn't realize you never saw my kitchen from that area. Yes, I do have a lot of counter space. I just need to get rid of that huge microwave (all we use it for is to heat up leftovers or my coffee as it gets cold sitting in my mug) and get one installed above the stove. That will free up that small space of counter where the big micro now sits. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-33055211083878254762015-01-29T17:51:09.738-08:002015-01-29T17:51:09.738-08:00You had mentioned before that you had well water. ...You had mentioned before that you had well water. And I was thinking: But they live in town. I didn't realize that that could happen I guess.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-5888761762525829212015-01-29T15:31:14.623-08:002015-01-29T15:31:14.623-08:00Hi Melanie; If it doesn't rain it pours! I am...Hi Melanie; If it doesn't rain it pours! I am so sorry to hear of your well problems, we had a well years ago and it was a lot of work. Sure was glad when city water came thru. I love where you put the blue chair, it looks so much better there in my opinion. I couldn't find your email address so I commented on your first post about the monkeys, hope you get it! Hope things will run smoother from now on! Love and hugs, NanaNanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14955937231372636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-65071452261060820912015-01-29T14:34:17.169-08:002015-01-29T14:34:17.169-08:00Oh, Melanie, I sincerely hope all is better as I t...Oh, Melanie, I sincerely hope all is better as I type, re: your well saga! I like the new print in the kitchen, and I never noticed your beautiful wood floors before! What I DID notice is your Billy Collins and Robert Frost works in your little pile of books. I love these two poets; have been collecting Billy Collins for about two years now, and studied Robert Frost in university. Have you had these for a while or are they new?<br /><br />Happy weekend!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-42917708132166929632015-01-29T14:24:17.242-08:002015-01-29T14:24:17.242-08:00Wow! We have our first well with our new little c...Wow! We have our first well with our new little country home and we know nothing about wells. A lot about living in the country, we are learning as we go. Your well story gave me the creeps . . . as in what might be waiting around the corner for us. Well, I am just not going to worry about it until it happens. Then I might be emailing you with questions about what we should do :) <br />I hope that your water will soon be better and taste fine.<br />Have a nice weekend.<br />Connie :) Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-2716785040949285252015-01-29T09:09:04.173-08:002015-01-29T09:09:04.173-08:00Hi Melanie, your well problem sounds horrible and ...Hi Melanie, your well problem sounds horrible and I am sorry. <br />I always worried about our well when we lived in th country but we never had any real problems, once lightening struck the pump, exactly 1 month before the 5 year warranty expired and the seller replaced it free. <br />Our well was different from yours though, no holding tank, it came straight up. <br /><br />About the comments on my blog, I went to blogger because j could not comment on some blogs without using it. My comments just never appeared. I would much prefer to use something else but I can't figure it out. What settings do you use? <br /><br />Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-59754977189414862872015-01-29T08:33:11.398-08:002015-01-29T08:33:11.398-08:00Oh my goodness, that is a saga. Sorry you've b...Oh my goodness, that is a saga. Sorry you've been dealing with this. We're on city water here and I'm very glad. It's not perfect and we have to use a Brita pitcher for drinking water too - mainly because of the chlorine and mineral sediment. I got so tired of having a layer of scum on top of my cup of tea. Blah. And I can always tell when they've flushed the lines and put chlorine in, it smells like bleach throughout the house for a week even if I haven't used any. We have very hard water here but water softeners are fairly unusual in this area, I guess people just live with it. I do like soft water better myself. I hope your water issues are settled for good now. Your kitchen looks very nice! I love that blue chair and your tablecloth is so pretty. I hope you have a great weekend.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-38549877480784158772015-01-28T20:02:09.582-08:002015-01-28T20:02:09.582-08:00Funny, I hit my blog roll and there you were!
Gos...Funny, I hit my blog roll and there you were!<br /><br />Gosh...I'm so sorry, and really amazed at all this work your well has involved. In spite of having had the well at the lake for so many years, I always left that up to A, and the talk was totally foreign to me. He learned from the locals how to deal with it. I was going to ask you if you had an alternative for drinking water. We used bottled or gallon jugs of water of it at the lake, I sometimes saved plastic juice bottles, filled them with water here in Chicago and brought them up on weekends. Then we got a water cooler... bad idea. It sat for many weekends when we weren't there. Ooh, stale water. We have a Brita here, just because all of our plumbing and pipes are so old. <br /><br />Well, I hope it all works out. And I love the changes you've made. You sound like me...if something doesn't work in one room, try it in another. I love your kitchen, I never saw it from this angle...you have a lot of counter space for all that good cooking!<br /><br />Jane xxxBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.com