tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post6136253146532618621..comments2024-03-06T05:16:15.314-05:00Comments on Chicky Chicky Baby: Don't fence me inChicky Chicky Babyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18056206889322232109noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-79603189873423065912008-01-11T19:57:00.000-05:002008-01-11T19:57:00.000-05:00Oh, the Twinkies! When I was expecting my first, w...Oh, the Twinkies! When I was expecting my first, we lived ina tiny resort town that pretty much closed up for the winter. I kept hostess cupcakes in the freezer in case I got a craving because I knew -- just knew! -- that nothing would be open if my hormones started crying for chocolate.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-2285594227360798742008-01-11T17:17:00.000-05:002008-01-11T17:17:00.000-05:00Maybe there's a neighborhood with smaller homes on...Maybe there's a neighborhood with smaller homes on bigger lots in established neighborhoods? You could always remodel, oui?<BR/><BR/>50 Cent's house is for sale in my town. Why don't you move here? The dogs would totally love it.Ruth Dynamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161626814106717754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-28882487706830590952008-01-11T13:18:00.000-05:002008-01-11T13:18:00.000-05:00Stop! You want to move near me - I'll FRY Twinkies...Stop! You want to move near me - I'll FRY Twinkies for you if you want.<BR/><BR/>We just went through this - so email me ANYTIME.Everydaytreatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16856569036092643446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-9406214517958393452008-01-10T13:36:00.000-05:002008-01-10T13:36:00.000-05:00We bought our current home while I was pregnant, a...We bought our current home while I was pregnant, and although it is a fine home with an decent yard, it isn't my dream. I can live here happily enough, but I wish we hadn't felt so pressured to buy something at the time, for I know I would have chosen something smaller with more charm if given more time to look.Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886049581948361060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-84722213898297387632008-01-10T12:02:00.000-05:002008-01-10T12:02:00.000-05:00Thanks for admiring my kitchen. We desinged and b...Thanks for admiring my kitchen. We desinged and built our house a little over a year ago - we are very happy with it. My husband is a builder, which is the only reason we have that nice of a computer.Fratzelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825868178731211899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-62156333228957954592008-01-10T11:15:00.000-05:002008-01-10T11:15:00.000-05:00Proceed with caution. Bossy doesn't see evidence t...Proceed with caution. Bossy doesn't see evidence that those McMansion neighborhoods offer fuzzy happy social opportunities.BOSSYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137297805742498961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-12285075644950031472008-01-09T23:27:00.000-05:002008-01-09T23:27:00.000-05:00Ack. I hate McMansions. I can't stand living so c...Ack. I hate McMansions. I can't stand living so close to everyone. But that's just me. Sometimes I can see the appeal of those brand spanking new kitchens. I have a really f'ing old house and something is always breaking. It's a giant money pit. The pluses? It's incredibly charming, we have 4 acres, we have a pool.<BR/><BR/>So I have your solution. Move down here and we'll do the alpaca farm together. For what you sold your house for in your area, you could buy an entire county down here. <BR/><BR/>Did I ever tell you about T's idea for a goat farm? He found some bizarre species of goat he wants that faints when scared. I bet if we threw a few of those in on the deal he'd go for it.<BR/><BR/>And I could bring you twinkies whenever you wanted.Lawyer Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819273107327846943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-48616004708953087382008-01-09T18:29:00.000-05:002008-01-09T18:29:00.000-05:001st typo: MOVING2nd typo: 4000 sq. ft. McMansions....1st typo: MOVING<BR/><BR/>2nd typo: 4000 sq. ft. McMansions. Not 400 sq. ft. What is this, Manhattan?<BR/><BR/>Forgive all other typos.<BR/><BR/>As I mentioned, kids racing through house.Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-90367869671168830582008-01-09T18:19:00.000-05:002008-01-09T18:19:00.000-05:00Don't ask me. I got pregnant and next thing you kn...Don't ask me. I got pregnant and next thing you know I think moveing from MA to Texas is a good idea!<BR/><BR/>At least the first time all I did was buy a car (Forester).<BR/><BR/>Sheesh.<BR/><BR/>But, our house---described as small by a maid who probably cleans 400 sq. ft. McMansions---is twice as big as our MA house, but we did have a HUGE lot in MA that abutted woods and we could walk (if we so chose and had a day) all the way to Manchester or Gloucester.<BR/><BR/>However we still have a HUGE lot and our neighborhood abuts a conservation area and is waterfront plus we have parties all the time and there has been a pack of kids racing through my house all afternoon from front yard to backyard (because it is sunny and 75).<BR/><BR/>So maybe not so nuts.<BR/><BR/>Oh YOU!, right this is about you.<BR/><BR/>Umm I'm not keen on the small lots but I guess they'll do. Our first house was bigger and had a smaller lot. It didn't do for the dog (Lab) so we moved. Again.<BR/><BR/>The kids sure like the big lot and it's nice to be able to send them out back to the back acre for fun and exploration (and hopefully no snakes).<BR/><BR/>HTH b/c I'm cutting my chatty self off now.Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-49237215414800234792008-01-09T16:53:00.000-05:002008-01-09T16:53:00.000-05:00It's a buyers market. You don't have to settle for...It's a buyers market. You don't have to settle for anything yet. Keep your eyes open and enjoy the hunt! Oh, yeah...and don't think about the fact that you will have to sell your existing house in this buyer's market. It will drive you crazy.Binkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17161541480469324280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-7257376867837896032008-01-09T14:40:00.000-05:002008-01-09T14:40:00.000-05:00Oof - looking for houses is HARD. Because you kno...Oof - looking for houses is HARD. Because you know what you want, and you know what you don't. And it's always a little compromise.<BR/><BR/>Good luck.Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239311951910405878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-71650710870999052612008-01-09T13:53:00.000-05:002008-01-09T13:53:00.000-05:00I hate where we live too, for many of the same rea...I hate where we live too, for many of the same reasons. Unfortunately for me, I want to relocate to another planet. Or, at least, I might as well. I hope you find the home of your dreams. And call your hubby to have him bring home some twinkies.Blog Antagonisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378330862349859998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-56239455285094469442008-01-09T13:47:00.000-05:002008-01-09T13:47:00.000-05:00I totally understand. We are growing out of our h...I totally understand. We are growing out of our house and started looking at new ones. We are trying to hold out for a plot of land that is <I>at least</I> as big as our current one. Not easy.Dorenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14308423149662507603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-22031318013214598302008-01-09T13:19:00.000-05:002008-01-09T13:19:00.000-05:00Someone get the girl a twinkie, quick!!!House hunt...Someone get the girl a twinkie, quick!!!<BR/><BR/>House hunting is never fun and we did it in Mass. We found a great house, but sold it a couple of years later when we had a child and decided to move to NH to slow our lives down. I feel your pain!!!Fratzelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825868178731211899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-67037443443869929422008-01-09T09:54:00.000-05:002008-01-09T09:54:00.000-05:00In the matter re: Twinkie v. House...Eat twinkie.K...In the matter re: Twinkie v. House...<BR/><BR/>Eat twinkie.<BR/>Keep looking.<BR/><BR/>xo,<BR/>OTJOhTheJoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031731198115388411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-69382265594581674382008-01-09T09:47:00.000-05:002008-01-09T09:47:00.000-05:00House hunting sucks in the city - everything is so...House hunting sucks in the city - everything is soooo expensive. Sounds like the development might be your best bet - is there a convenience store close where you can get Twinkies?Don Mills Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-19764852241442908952008-01-09T08:53:00.000-05:002008-01-09T08:53:00.000-05:00Gimme your address( at the moment), I'll send you ...Gimme your address( at the moment), I'll send you a Twinkie in the mail.<BR/><BR/>As for me, with a kid that's all grown up, I would much rather have the land than the house. I would much rather have a deserted island and no neighbors. I'll buy myself Halloween candy, TYVM.Avalonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717171111059212946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-46417912320539416942008-01-09T08:25:00.000-05:002008-01-09T08:25:00.000-05:00girl, i hope by now you have had your twinkie. th...girl, i hope by now you have had your twinkie. that's a whole lot quicker then solving the house problem.... and yummier too!slow panichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806001325853693285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-46425041835293396852008-01-09T03:02:00.000-05:002008-01-09T03:02:00.000-05:00A good neighborhood is like gold. And, probably t...A good neighborhood is like gold. <BR/><BR/>And, probably twinkies are too at this point!carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038972194323564240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-79568288374427382842008-01-09T01:52:00.000-05:002008-01-09T01:52:00.000-05:00I'm all about land, baby. I live in a tiny house o...I'm all about land, baby. I live in a tiny house on a huge (for our town) lot of land. I'd MUCH rather have land than a big house with a huge stairway in the front hall and a kitchen the size of a football field. But that's me.<BR/><BR/>A friend of mine moved from a condo to one of those executive colonials in a neighborhood right near Garden in the Woods. Brand new huge house, with a decent sized lot on the bottom of a cul-de-sac. They lasted two years before they moved to rural Vermont on a dirt road about a mile from their nearest neighbor. <BR/><BR/>Like you, they idealized the neighborhood thing, but the reality of it sucked big time, with neighborhood kids roaming the street and VERY different people than them trying to influence their family values. <BR/><BR/>I'm all for nice neighbors, but I believe you do better closer to the city than you do in those brand new 'burbs. Something about them is 'off' as far as I can tell. Some people love them, but it's really not me. I'd look for a more established neighborhood in a town that has sidewalks and places where kids can ride their bikes to stores. Your kids are only going to be small for a few years and by 5th grade they're going to want to get out and socialize on their own. In the burbs, that's really hard.margalithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782326504951603071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-15937368941776094962008-01-09T01:17:00.000-05:002008-01-09T01:17:00.000-05:00i'm just sitting here eating a bag of chips. what...i'm just sitting here eating a bag of chips. what? i didn't say anything.Girlplustwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056576921114387218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-61449239233189707942008-01-08T22:57:00.000-05:002008-01-08T22:57:00.000-05:00If I lived close to you, you could totally call me...If I lived close to you, you could totally call me up and I'd run to a store and buy you Twinkies. Not just cause I adore you that much but also because can completely relate to the Twinkie craving during pregnany.<BR/><BR/>As for the house issues... Same stuff around my area. Small yards, big new homes. Have heard this is done on purpose, not just to maximize profits (squeeze more houses onto tiny space) but because alot of people (especially baby boomers) don't want a yard. Its too much maintenance. <BR/><BR/>As for 'hoods. COME LIVE IN MY HOOD! We have a defunct bunko club but once a week, a bunch of us get together and go out. Tis fun. Seth has 6 kids he plays with regularly in the 'hood. And clusters of kids play outside all of the time. Halloween is a blast with some neighbors supplying drinks and snacks for parents accompanying trick or treaters. There's even a fall party and an Easter Egg Hunt.<BR/><BR/>Hope you guys find a wonderful neighborhood where you guys do the same stuff. An awesome neighborhood is a precious thing (and wonderful support system.)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527762200993175239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-67464053631821966652008-01-08T21:38:00.000-05:002008-01-08T21:38:00.000-05:00I'm waiting for the kids to go to bed so that I ca...I'm waiting for the kids to go to bed so that I can stick my face in a bowl of chocolate mousse.<BR/><BR/>I found our house in CO on a two-day house-hunting trip when CJ was barely three months old. Talk about pressure.<BR/><BR/>Like you, I loathed the development names and the postage stamp sized yards. But I knew what I was looking for, which made it easy to recognize when I found it. Our yard is small, but it's usable space (not always true - acreage can be deceiving), and we're directly adjacent to a grassy common area. It's a good compromise.<BR/><BR/>Another point of contention for me was the size of the children's bedrooms. Most master bedrooms I saw were palatial, and the kids' rooms were the size of jail cells. Seems a little backward to me.Julie Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05386446012443269817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-19457437385246019372008-01-08T21:18:00.000-05:002008-01-08T21:18:00.000-05:00I'm feeling your twinkie pain...I'm jonesing for p...I'm feeling your twinkie pain...I'm jonesing for pizza and living out in the freaking sticks...well, let's just say they don't deliver this far out and I can't drive in to get any cuz the kids are in bed too...argh!<BR/><BR/>I'm all about yard size. We're on 20 acres abutting a nature conservatory so it's lovely. However, I traded a big house for the big yard.<BR/><BR/>You know, cuz it's more important to have a big yard for three months of the year than a house that is comfortable for the other nine months you are stuck inside it. With squabbling kids, driving you batshit crazy and no where to hide from them.<BR/><BR/>Ya. Good thinking, eh? And the hubs will not agree to a move...<BR/><BR/>Have fun house hunting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-63960437367357227162008-01-08T21:13:00.000-05:002008-01-08T21:13:00.000-05:00We don't have a house because we can't find anythi...We don't have a house because we can't find anything that we will even look at most of the time (in our price range). I have a hard time giving up what I want and for that I now fear that I will live in this cramped cubbyhole of an apartment until the end of time.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and that Twinkie would be pissing me off to no end.motherbumperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053978199395919666noreply@blogger.com