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Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board / Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Last post by lighter on March 07, 2026, 09:17:02 AM »
Right you are, Amber.

In the case it turned into kid space, the washer would have to join the dryer in the garage, where there's already a plumbing and a sink.

That entry point would turn into more family sleeping space, adjoining the medium sized upstairs bedroom....but bunk space only 60" long.....so truly, for children, which limits it's appeal for me.

If it stays the laundry room....the dryer has to be moved to another wall, and vented into the garage...which moves washer and dryer over top of sink and toilet plumbing.  A bench and hooks would fit in old washer dryer nook, covering washer dryer hookups...or become more pantry/storage space.  I have a gorgeous armoire would fit.....I think.

In the meantime, it rained in the recently applied Preen, and I is wish I could put on wellies and visit the moss/new shoots in my nighty and barn jacket...like at the lake. 

In any case, the old dryer venting is prone to filling with lint and water, and can't be used. 

Lighter
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Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board / Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Last post by sKePTiKal on March 07, 2026, 07:25:44 AM »
Hmmmm. I don't think I'd stash kids in the laundry room/utility space. Too much for them to get into.
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Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board / Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Last post by lighter on March 06, 2026, 03:03:16 PM »
I love the black with unfinished wood.....want to build trim around interior front door, at lake, and paint it all black.  Trim will be above the door, bc it's in a corner.  Will see.

Lots of hooks, in mud room, sounds really useful.

::picturing lake mudroom with bench seating and many hooks....with dog tub and toilet....with children's bunk beds and sink base....with desk area and extra fridge::.

Right now it's a stainless work table, next to washer, with a couple chairs over the sink/toilet plumbing.....a catch-all, really.....dryer located in the garage.







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Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board / Re: Mindfulness and codependence thread
« Last post by lighter on March 06, 2026, 02:31:38 PM »
This was on the mountain, Hops.  The nice neighbor has the husband with Parkinsons....my house is between hers and the retired nurse....on a cul-de-sac.....the cowboys live next to the nurse.

I'm heading back to the lake soon.  Will try to replace black dishwasher first....need one at the lake too, come to think of it. 

Lighter
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Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board / Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Last post by sKePTiKal on March 06, 2026, 08:46:24 AM »
Mostly the color, is what's doing it for me. Since my interior walls are mostly natural wide pine boards... I painted the doors a neutral khaki; and the alcove that's beadboarded is now that color too, creating a zone. Bench and shelves will be black. Bench cushion is using repurposed curtain fabric that is yellow, white, a greenish gray and black abstract fabric. Almost looks like camo. There will be a board with hooks for hats & coats, and shoe racks. Commercial entrance mat is a deep red. It's just 5 ft or so in front of the door. It's our "back door" and gets a lot of use, so first & foremost it needs to be functional.

The laundry room & utility sink is on the same floor - which I'm using as the functional space of the house. It has my office, a full bath - and that can be used as guest room. Not that I'm putting up a lot of Hol's friends anymore. But I could. It would be easier for anyone with mobility issues - and the lift is right outside. I have a smaller woodstove in the main room so it can be cozy.

While B's gone, I'm going to do a big organization in the underhouse 2 car garage. I've mostly set up half of that as my pantry/food preservation/storage area. B travels with a load of tools so those end up where ever he can find space. The other half is full of UTV, my tools & household fix-it stuff... and some of that is in the laundry room. So there's always a "hunt" when trying to remember where things are. That's going to get resolves once and for all.

All this is left-over "list" stuff that got put on hold with building the Hol Hut, studio remodel, B bringing loads of his stuff ... that I've wanted to do. Because I have large west facing windows, that main room is also my winter plant protection and auxilliary seed startiing area. The downstairs is mostly pass-through and work space; storage... but it doesn't need to be ugly, is my thinking. Functional.

The main floor is next one up and it's tiny house sized - but perfect for two of us. Open kitchen, dining area, living room & master suite. Two bedrooms on 3rd floor are designated guest rooms - but B has commandeered one for his stuff till we get the studio garage (very big space) set up. When he gets here next time we'll start tackling that and the shop space.
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Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board / Re: Mindfulness and codependence thread
« Last post by Hopalong on March 05, 2026, 06:46:54 PM »
And GOOD FOR DD! And for her Mom. :)

I'm a little confused about what's happening as usual...is your current house now on the market? I was thinking you'd moved to the lake.

Pay attention, Hops!

hugs
Hops
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Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board / Re: I met DD24's bf's parents
« Last post by lighter on March 05, 2026, 12:48:54 PM »
Oldest DD's bf called his mom for her mother's banana bread recipe,. This, after discovering perfectly ripe bananas in as in the fridge....he was cleaning it out, yay.

It was a really nice hour in the kitchen, with him, and youngest DD. I've never had banana bread with such a chewy thick crust of caramelized yumminess.  The bf was dubious about replacing Wesson oil with avocado oil....said we "couldn't tell his mom," made the substitution, and continued following the recipe, as though it was a magic spell.

There's things one can mess with, and things one can't.

After pan selection angst, and the unhappy face bf's father had attempted pan substitutions, without success, everything turned out beautifully.
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Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board / Re: Yard
« Last post by lighter on March 05, 2026, 12:36:30 PM »
Preen down. Fertilizer almost completed. Most of the weeds gone.
Some pathway flagstones installed.  Whoo boy, carrying 50# bags of sand had me huffing and puffing..... but have huge gratitude I can do it.

 About to load up assorted leftover building supplies, mirrors and old wood.  Will feel good to make another run to the dump, and have things turned around the house, finally.

The porch skirt is finished. Need the touch up some exterior paint ...maybe get the pressure washer going. Gutters could use some attention.

Walking meditation.

Lighter



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Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board / Re: Mindfulness and codependence thread
« Last post by lighter on March 05, 2026, 10:20:51 AM »
So....house next door sold.  I hope a lovely family moves in, and enjoys the safety of the cul de sac, private back yard, and numerous loud young children, on every side, as playmates.

So.
Loud.

When did I lose all patience for the screaming tantrums?  Not sure, but it's gone. Poof.

Even screams of joy upset my Nervous System. Will be glad for the peace of the lake.

About the neighbors.....all I have are waves, and nods, for them. 

I hope the white squirrels are ok ... haven't seen any this visit.....the area is heavily hunted by two cats, and hawks.

I'm less reactive around the N..... it's very important to me, and my peace.

Yesterday afternoon, a pro-life young man knocked on our front door.  Youngest DD answered, and abruptly swung the door shut. He was 2 seconds into his"Susan B. Anthony" spiel.  DD didn't waste another second of her time, which struck us as very funny.  It comforts me, to witness, my girls sidestepping the comfort of men, as cultural priority. 

I found 2 bee zar door hangers, on the front door knob this morning.  The guy gets points for trying.

Lighter








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Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board / Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Last post by lighter on March 05, 2026, 09:32:52 AM »
Hops, I can't wait to hear about decluttering journey.  Typically, for me, help equals getting lots done, quickly, with much relief and gratitude.

It's been warm here.....cool mornings, but sunny glorious bug free days, working in the yard some. Nice to see the buds and early blooms, Meh.  I appreciate them too.

Amber... what's your favorite things about the mud room?  How much left the do? My dad always planned mudrooms with utility sink, toilet and laundry.  The lake house laundry/garage entrance/mudroom area is up in air, still.  Not sure what to do with it.

Lighter

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