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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Sunday, May 29, 2005 - 6:07 pm
Beautiful, RG ...
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Monday, May 30, 2005 - 5:04 am
Thanks you guys! It wasn't exactly a labor of love since I don't get to live there... boy do I wish! But it was a great learning experience, and hubby and I ARE still married so I think it was a success. There is so much closet space I can't stand it! We have two closets in the house we live in and neither of them are in our bedroom...lol! One thing that was difficult for me was making it look classic and rich on a budget. Originally we thought we'd have more money to spend on the finishing touches, but construction costs zoomed outta control so that's where I had to cut back. I guess that one thing I learned is its alot harder to make it look nice on the cheap... but more rewarding actually. We haven't heard of any offers since the open house, but hopefully their will be one. God I hope so. Anyway, thanks for all the supportive words over the last months. It's been very helpful!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, May 30, 2005 - 5:44 am
It's just beautiful!! Sending quick selling vibes. Why was it critisized in the newspaper?
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Monday, May 30, 2005 - 7:00 am
Annie, We have a new Water, Soil, Lakeshore guy in town, and he hates PUDS (Planned Unit Developements) because apparently he thinks that it will hurt the lakeshore and density issues on the lake. Our stance is that an old resort that is only 25 feet from the shoreline versus new homes that are 100 feet from the lakeshore along with the fact that "owners" probably take better care of their property then "renters" does not impact the lake adversely. Many of the year round residents, and the long term summer residents rarely even go OUT on the lake or put in docks. They are just here for the UP North experience of beauty and serenity. WE were termed in the paper as "money hungry land developers" and that we cared not about the environment but rather our pocket book. They put a moretorium on PUD's shortly after ours was reluctantly approved... Now let me tell ya, the TVCH people that came here were respectful and environmentally consientous, but that isn't the case ever week of the summer. The folks come here to play hard, and party hard, spending the majority of the time out on the lake, and some being rather stupid when it comes to our wild life (loons). Anyway the real reason (IMO) that the county doesn't want these built is that it's progress... they are now trying to keep out a Walmart from coming to the area (I have mixed feelings on that) and at every turn lake shore owners try to keep people off their lakes. They want to own the lake, not just the property that is adjacent to it...
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, May 30, 2005 - 8:58 am
So in reality, you are creating more homeowners and getting rid of those bad influence tourists! ;)
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Sage
Member
07-20-2000
| Monday, May 30, 2005 - 11:08 am
Have you thought about writing a editorial rebuttle to this argument to your local newspaper? You have some valid points, RG. Course, some people are just plain pigheaded and won't listen to anything that is different from what they believe. I'm proud of the way you and hubby have persevered in this despite the adversity.
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Monday, May 30, 2005 - 3:33 pm
I did think about that Sage, but I've decided to lay low, get these things sold and get the Hell outta Dodge (or Nevis as the case may be) Our 5 year plan.... move somewhere HOT!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, May 30, 2005 - 5:19 pm
Um, RG? You know if you move somewhere hot that you have to stay out of the sun, right? It might be okay for you to be in it during what little you get up there, but once you live IN the sun all the time, you get enough by accident, and you have to stay out of it.
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Monday, May 30, 2005 - 7:20 pm
Party Pooper!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Monday, May 30, 2005 - 10:32 pm
RG, its gorgeous! You have exquisite taste! I'm with you also on the moving someplace hot. I've been pushing to move further south for years now and I know I have to stay out of the sun (I have a history of skin cancers) but hey, I'm a native Floridian and I need sunlight!
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 7:40 am
Thanks Twink! I want to live somewhere that I can grow flowers for more then 2 months of the year, and sit on my steps with my coffee in the morning... I don't have to bask in the sun all day... just be near it...lol! We are checking out Arizona, New Mexico, Belize, Mississippi (to be near GrannyG) and other spots I am sure. It may depend where Jordan decides to go to college. We may follow him there for a year or two. He's gonna love that!
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Sage
Member
07-20-2000
| Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 12:02 pm
Every winter, I think I want to go south to AZ or NM. I just cannot tolerate the cold winters anymore.
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Monday, June 13, 2005 - 6:53 am
Both of those places are on our list of places to check out Sage! Maybe we'll be neighbors!! We've been looking into ways to jazz up the beach area, and the landscaper gave us some ideas of what to do with our retaining walls and sidewalks down there... here a couple of "faux" painting ideas, that I think we might do....
oops... try again
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Monday, June 13, 2005 - 6:57 am
I can't figure out how to post the second picture.... sorry...
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Monday, June 13, 2005 - 7:53 am
RG, I love the faux painting. That is so pretty. I know the townhouses are just gorgeous and don't worry, the right buyer will come along and you'll be on your way. All it takes is to sell the first one and then the others will go a whole lot faster. I'm still hoping that Mississippi will somehow turn out to be tops on the list of places to move. LOL
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Monday, June 13, 2005 - 8:07 am
Well, here is the NEW plan Granny. We are going to wait until all homes are sold and Jordan has graduated, sell our flooring business and our house, buy an RV, and travel for one year. We would like to stay in the areas that are potential places to move for at least 3-6 weeks, and get a real feel for the place. Then we'll buy something and relocate! You'll have to check out some RV parks (short term) in your area and let me know about them....
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Jagger
Member
08-07-2002
| Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 12:56 pm
The house looks great RG, I'm sure they'll get sold, you just need some of those rich guys/gals from the city to decide they want to get out of town and back to nature. I'd love living up there, but as you said it sucks to only be able to have flowers for 2 months out of the year, but I think I could live with it when there is a lake sitting right outside my door.
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Friday, June 17, 2005 - 7:06 am
new website is up... www.belletaineestates.com
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Friday, June 17, 2005 - 8:26 am
Man, those are gorgeous!! The pics really really are beautiful! You did a fantastic job on that house. I love it.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Friday, June 17, 2005 - 8:30 am
Excellent website, RG, everything just looks terrific. You guys should be so proud of yourselves. Joining you in hoping that it will sell soon so that you can get on with your next adventure.
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Friday, July 08, 2005 - 6:17 am
They have the 360@ tour up and running now, if you want to check it out... AND, we have a very interested party... please say a prayer that it works out.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, July 08, 2005 - 6:36 am
RG, you have done an incredible job!! The place is just breathtaking!
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Tiernet
Member
06-07-2004
| Friday, July 08, 2005 - 9:52 am
RG, the virtual tour looks good. I am crossing my fingers for the interested party. Nice talking to you, we didnt get to the parade until after the flag units went by. Next time I stop by, I will have to bring at least a few, if not all my family units. Back on the wall
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, July 08, 2005 - 10:27 am
it looks so awesome. You did a great job!
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 8:21 am
FINALLY, got the garage doors painted, and some of the staining done. Looks better, but still no sale... the interested party,is still interested, but needs to talk to accountant about capital gains tax. Seems they just bought a house last year. Anyhoo... here are some new pics.

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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 8:31 am
Gorgeous Rg!
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Spygirl
Moderator
04-23-2001
| Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 10:10 am
So impressive! Congratulations on finishing them 
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 11:10 am
Beautiful RG I cannot wait to be home and settled so I can take pictures and show you all. I am very very tired. This is hard work for a lazy person like me. LOL
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 11:23 am
They are so beautiful ~RG~ I do hope that they will start to sell soon. Anyone getting one of these homes will be very lucky.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 2:32 pm
Very pretty, RG!
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Wink
Member
10-06-2000
| Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 2:59 pm
Very nice RG. I took the virtual tour and have to say I LOVE your floor choices and wood ceilings.
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