tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post955451925825308005..comments2024-03-27T19:24:23.297-05:00Comments on Harvest Lane Cottage: A Thrifty Weekend... The Blessings of Home ImprovementsMrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-25700538115801505772017-07-16T23:20:55.317-05:002017-07-16T23:20:55.317-05:00Right you are! My guys are learning!Right you are! My guys are learning!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-13205143019251734982017-07-16T23:04:33.748-05:002017-07-16T23:04:33.748-05:00Laura, it's so nice to have handy men to do th...Laura, it's so nice to have handy men to do things like this. It really helps on the budget for sure! Thanks for sharing with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-14236197059123686702017-07-10T05:52:49.659-05:002017-07-10T05:52:49.659-05:00Thank you Sandra. I love it when I hear the succes...Thank you Sandra. I love it when I hear the success stories. I lost an auntie and my mama to cancer. I was thrilled to find out it is not genetic, but obviously there must have been lifestyle similarities that brought it about. I plan to be a survivor, too! It's the most common kind of breast cancer, according to the doctor. After three treatments, and lots of prayer, the lumps have Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-53950611734597134922017-07-10T00:28:46.554-05:002017-07-10T00:28:46.554-05:00Hello Laura. I saw your comment on my blog post a...Hello Laura. I saw your comment on my blog post and wanted to stop over and visit with you on your blog. First I want to say I like the home improvements on your home. I love your new screen door and the ceiling fan and new bedroom lights and the hallway light too. All wonderful things to have done. Second I noticed the word chemo and looked further into your blog and found that you had beenSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813637655711555894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-82312528655973667242017-07-09T16:59:59.174-05:002017-07-09T16:59:59.174-05:00Thank you, Laurie. It's the prayers of the sai...Thank you, Laurie. It's the prayers of the saints that carry us through when we are weak.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-14212294840926299412017-07-09T12:14:12.936-05:002017-07-09T12:14:12.936-05:00So proud that Grandpa, Daddy & son got a lot o...So proud that Grandpa, Daddy & son got a lot of the home improvements done. Love the screen door & the wall sconces in your room! Praise God.<br />Sounds like you had an easier week with chemo. I pray that continues for the duration!<br />Know you & your family are continually in my prayers. It's an unending mantra that I'm just repeating in my head & heart.<br />Find someAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13712765194636863364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-70004939923374256932017-07-08T18:00:58.317-05:002017-07-08T18:00:58.317-05:00Sounds like a dream man to me Mary Ann!Sounds like a dream man to me Mary Ann!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-55992146976246284252017-07-08T14:21:01.467-05:002017-07-08T14:21:01.467-05:00You did well, Annie. Hubby only planted a few thin...You did well, Annie. Hubby only planted a few things in 5 gallon buckets this year, but it's one of his best gardens ever.<br />No zucchini. Keep hoping a friend will share.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-30023645860303202782017-07-08T14:18:50.282-05:002017-07-08T14:18:50.282-05:00Hugs to you Debbie.
Fans are requirements in hot w...Hugs to you Debbie.<br />Fans are requirements in hot weather.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-88657469687613313042017-07-07T23:24:22.097-05:002017-07-07T23:24:22.097-05:00You had me laughing so hard with the "beans&q...You had me laughing so hard with the "beans" story. :D I love your new screen door. I'm a huge fan of old fashioned screen doors too. Your light fixtures and the fan are so nice. I do love me a good fan!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-62031782582741454022017-07-07T22:17:42.834-05:002017-07-07T22:17:42.834-05:00You will enjoy the door, we had one here when we m...You will enjoy the door, we had one here when we moved in decades ago. Sometimes I think about getting another, but so far have not. My ceiling fan in my room, the switch has broken. I turn on the light, but no fan for awhile now. I need to replace it. I have been using a fan on the dresser for now. I do have ceiling fans all over the house. I have two going now in different rooms. I thinkanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269208573774815462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-49106816253928755282017-07-07T14:24:03.106-05:002017-07-07T14:24:03.106-05:00Isn't it strange, Anne, how some things only t...Isn't it strange, Anne, how some things only take minutes to fix, and yet we do, indeed, just live with them?Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-89050356315538731692017-07-07T14:03:44.247-05:002017-07-07T14:03:44.247-05:00Hi Cheryl,
Oh praise God! So excited about Kriste...Hi Cheryl,<br /> Oh praise God! So excited about Kristen and Eli!<br /><br />I'm praying for you, too.<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-34051467339481784942017-07-07T14:02:33.621-05:002017-07-07T14:02:33.621-05:00Thank you so much Billie Jo. I don't think we&...Thank you so much Billie Jo. I don't think we'll ever get everything fixed that needs it around here. But every little bit helps. I don't have much energy to do things this week, but maybe next week.<br />Hugs,<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-28597801328652943172017-07-07T13:58:49.034-05:002017-07-07T13:58:49.034-05:00It's been unseasonably mild here. Nearly twent...It's been unseasonably mild here. Nearly twenty degrees below normal for this time of year. Although I keep the ac on in the bedroom, we often have the rest of the house open. I have to have a room to go to in case I feel overheated. ~smile~<br /><br />Hope your weekend is wonderful! <br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-71414867703487036972017-07-07T13:56:39.873-05:002017-07-07T13:56:39.873-05:00You're right, Helen, God has comforted me grea...You're right, Helen, God has comforted me greatly. I believe He is healing me completely. <br /><br />How exciting to have your home so close to finished! My husband needs to put another coat of paint in the bathroom. Then we have to decide what to do next. I know that I need to declutter some books now that I can see in the back hallway!<br /><br />Be blessed!<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-33680347846951767482017-07-07T13:54:21.499-05:002017-07-07T13:54:21.499-05:00Oh, Gramma, did you think I was joking?
giggleOh, Gramma, did you think I was joking?<br /><br />giggleMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-75199697258944572232017-07-07T13:53:35.038-05:002017-07-07T13:53:35.038-05:00Simple is sometimes best, Laurie.
Today is pretty...Simple is sometimes best, Laurie.<br /><br />Today is pretty good.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-24945676935584269642017-07-07T13:52:33.715-05:002017-07-07T13:52:33.715-05:00You're right Debby. Ceiling fans are great. Th...You're right Debby. Ceiling fans are great. This one has made the house much cooler. My son's only 6'4". He gets all the ceiling fan cleanings, too. I wouldn't have any idea how to fix dips in a floor. It seems like something's always needing fixed. We have some big projects that need to be done, too, but it's hard to save up enough money. <br /><br />Be blessed and Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-88855713365324068482017-07-07T13:49:18.278-05:002017-07-07T13:49:18.278-05:00Thank you Michelle. I remember my grandma's d...Thank you Michelle. I remember my grandma's door was painted black. It had a very distinctive sound when it slammed shut. This one's quiet. I don't know if Lowell is going to paint it or just put a sealant on it. I'm just glad to be able to let some breeze in when it's cooler at night. <br /><br />Be blessed!<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-54821488666081033162017-07-07T12:28:52.427-05:002017-07-07T12:28:52.427-05:00Hello my friend. That sure is a pretty fan and I l...Hello my friend. That sure is a pretty fan and I love your bedroom lights. Now you can see in that hallway! Hooray! That screen door is what i have always liked. That will be nice! prayers and huggles.Michelle-ozark crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854922223445105068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-12379250868301781152017-07-07T12:06:42.279-05:002017-07-07T12:06:42.279-05:00Hi Laura, I'm so happy for you getting some lo...Hi Laura, I'm so happy for you getting some lovely additions to your home that will not only make it pleasant but be really practical as well. You're menfolk have done so well.<br />My husband is painting the inside of our home at the moment. He started before Christmas and we only have a small cottage, but he is making a huge difference. I appreciate it all so much. It has inspired Helen Threlfohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02239655906702410164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-82565045563792620002017-07-07T12:02:12.385-05:002017-07-07T12:02:12.385-05:00Every bit of progress is rewarding! I wish I had a...Every bit of progress is rewarding! I wish I had a screen door. You are going to love keeping the door open with that new ceiling fan turning. Enjoy!! Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-10275078960877148032017-07-07T10:50:56.519-05:002017-07-07T10:50:56.519-05:00Dearest Laura,
I have a saying about houses...Ther...Dearest Laura,<br />I have a saying about houses...There is always something to be done!<br />Looks as if you all are taking care of things around there!!!<br />Prayers for your comfort. And a big hug!Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-18968270283270955392017-07-07T10:43:29.465-05:002017-07-07T10:43:29.465-05:00Aww...it all looks so pretty! It is amazing how m...Aww...it all looks so pretty! It is amazing how much difference a small change can make. So thankful you have that ceiling fan. They are such a blessing and seem to take very little electricity. God bless you....praying much for you!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.com