tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787165484766948780.post3886131129856183036..comments2023-03-22T07:24:32.965-05:00Comments on The Tao of Cake: The Road HomeShelley Parker Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350879122787254594noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787165484766948780.post-79971569867361316162010-12-12T23:11:11.333-06:002010-12-12T23:11:11.333-06:00Thank you, Big Sister! I agree with Mom continuin...Thank you, Big Sister! I agree with Mom continuing to live there, but I think they would also need to change the lock on the front door (or add a deadbolt) and put some window locks on it. Rick & Ronnie said they would remodel, if she wants to stay there.Shelley Parker Chandlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13350879122787254594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787165484766948780.post-985493676588171582010-12-12T23:09:17.656-06:002010-12-12T23:09:17.656-06:00What a lovely post! Wish I had written it. You peg...What a lovely post! Wish I had written it. You pegged my feelings exactly<br /><br />I think they should close up the stairway to the basement with a sturdy, locking door, and Mom should live there. It's much more accessible for her arthritis needs that her old home, and her house is going to have to be completely replumbed, recarpeted, etc. if she goes back there. Plus at Grandmother's she has Ken and Peggy on either side. In town she's got no one!Terrihttp://staff.norman.k12.ok.us/~tstreetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787165484766948780.post-28912919965942116802010-12-12T21:56:24.670-06:002010-12-12T21:56:24.670-06:00Thanks, Lynette. Grandmother's children haven...Thanks, Lynette. Grandmother's children haven't ruled out allowing one of the grandchildren or great-grandchildren to live in the house. They have even talked about putting cattle on the land (160 acres or so). Currently, the land is rented to another cattle rancher, who has a small herd there. That land is worth a fortune, and Grandmother had quite a bit of money, so they could leave it as you suggest. There are also several family members in the area who could check on it regularly. I can't see them leaving it empty, though. Thanks for the suggestion. :)Shelley Parker Chandlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13350879122787254594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787165484766948780.post-72892252849791595912010-12-11T08:05:58.057-06:002010-12-11T08:05:58.057-06:00I am sorry to hear your grandmother has passed. B...I am sorry to hear your grandmother has passed. But thrilled to hear the history. Too bad this house can not be saved as a family home. It is perfect for homecomings, reunions, safe house (there are time families need a safe place to be), or first home for new parts of the family. Washington should have a low tax base. Reunions there with white elephant auctions as part of it would help pay those taxes. 4th of July, Memorial day, Easter...all the holidays, it could be a place to go. Utilities can be put on vacation when not in use. If a family donates $100 a year (that is less then $10 a month) then it can be put in a utility fund for those times. 25 family members doing just that is $2500 for that purpose. See if others have this same feeling and if y'all can save your traditions and heritage.lynette355https://www.blogger.com/profile/07162581667028276870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787165484766948780.post-34945269419668827422010-12-11T02:41:26.742-06:002010-12-11T02:41:26.742-06:00Just a note - The bell hung in Ladd School, a 2-ro...Just a note - The bell hung in Ladd School, a 2-room school located on Ladd Road to the northeast of Washington. My parents purchased the school in 1959 and remodeled it. It was their home for over 30 years. My granddaddy loaned them the money to buy the school, so they gave him the bell as a gift. The bell tower became our playhouse in the back yard. The bell has been in my grandparents' front yard all this time. My sisters and I had hoped that the bell would come back to our section of the family after our grandmother passed away. Sadly, that won't be happening.Shelley Parker Chandlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13350879122787254594noreply@blogger.com