tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598627963589889513.post7476322801696006509..comments2024-03-27T08:29:11.158-07:00Comments on Little Home In The Country: Heat and SuccessionLittle Home In The Countryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14542813650753976168noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598627963589889513.post-66674541263617512822015-10-17T15:30:03.149-07:002015-10-17T15:30:03.149-07:00Such a sensible approach! I look forward to readin...Such a sensible approach! I look forward to reading about it.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900993246451486017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598627963589889513.post-18757741031636496222015-10-17T11:20:30.159-07:002015-10-17T11:20:30.159-07:00This all sounds so exciting!! I will miss all you...This all sounds so exciting!! I will miss all your gardening tips though because we live in S. Alberta and pretty much, everything you did in your garden would apply to my garden. I'm looking forward to following your new adventure. Where on the coast will you be moving to?Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465050441931715127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598627963589889513.post-73558457180527892982015-10-17T03:45:10.889-07:002015-10-17T03:45:10.889-07:00Your post reminds me of that famous quote from The...Your post reminds me of that famous quote from The Wizard of Oz..."There's No Place Like Home"...It sounds like the right move to me...Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512116319930586068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598627963589889513.post-20767523079767994202015-10-16T05:07:15.850-07:002015-10-16T05:07:15.850-07:00Hi Tania XO Yes, we are looking forward to being ...Hi Tania XO Yes, we are looking forward to being closer. Also, my husband's family (including his aging parents) will be much closer so we are VERY happy about seeing them more often. We miss them all terribly...Little Home In The Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14542813650753976168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598627963589889513.post-90210887590920596322015-10-16T05:05:42.947-07:002015-10-16T05:05:42.947-07:00My folks are still very active with no cognitive d...My folks are still very active with no cognitive decline but they do find that they no longer have the same energy levels and sense of balance they once did. They both have arthritis, so that limits what they can physically do in terms of heavier home maintenance/garden work (cleaning gutters, heavy pruning, digging in the garden, etc).<br /><br />They enjoy travelling and see this arrangement (in the early years) to be freeing for them. They want to keep travelling as long as they can but when home, they'll help out with the veggie garden, the chickens and the bees, etc. Both love to be involved in those things, so I think it will work out. My Mom is an amazing gardener and my Dad is really fascinated with bees (he helped me do a hive check last time he was here) :)<br />Little Home In The Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14542813650753976168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598627963589889513.post-89987823632943200522015-10-16T04:48:47.049-07:002015-10-16T04:48:47.049-07:00My Grandma did in February (at 94) and because I w...My Grandma did in February (at 94) and because I was physically the closest person to her for the last 8 years, I know first hand how aging can rob a person of mobility and freedom if accessibility isn't considered. Hubby and I want that for us, too (eventually) so planning the little home around that seems the right thing to do...<br /><br />There are a lot of seniors renting small homes in our new community, so should we ever choose to rent the little house out, having an accessible, open plan will be a big plus for us in attracting a long term, quiet tenant :)Little Home In The Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14542813650753976168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598627963589889513.post-18294034950354389172015-10-16T04:42:57.499-07:002015-10-16T04:42:57.499-07:00Hi Jaime - I've missed you, too! Thanks for th...Hi Jaime - I've missed you, too! Thanks for the encouraging words XOLittle Home In The Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14542813650753976168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598627963589889513.post-5966519206278238962015-10-16T01:59:21.096-07:002015-10-16T01:59:21.096-07:00Sounds like a great plan! How lovely that you can...Sounds like a great plan! How lovely that you can come to such an ideal arrangement for all involved.<br /><br />I would love my parents to live closer to me now they are older. They are still very independent so it could be a while yet.<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598627963589889513.post-70410400950254615222015-10-15T20:18:08.466-07:002015-10-15T20:18:08.466-07:00If only all people planned their retirements with ...If only all people planned their retirements with as much love and forethought. This seems like an ideal arrangement. Perhaps your Mum might do a guest post (she could dictate if needed). I love to hear older people's take on what's going on. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598627963589889513.post-28590334721324034092015-10-15T19:22:45.983-07:002015-10-15T19:22:45.983-07:00Hello friend! Have missed you so, and what big thi...Hello friend! Have missed you so, and what big things you've been working on. It sounds like a really wonderful arrangement. Looking forward to seeing your new property and all of the things you're sure to do to make it a home :)<br />-Jaime Ngo Family Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484243776589015749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598627963589889513.post-24368647285132750682015-10-15T07:59:44.363-07:002015-10-15T07:59:44.363-07:00That sounds like the perfect arrangement for all. ...That sounds like the perfect arrangement for all. What a comfort for your parents that you will be so close--and for you to get to spend as much time with them as you can :) being that close to family is not for everyone, but I understand the wish to stay together until the end. You are very practical to plan for wheelchair access, bathing etc. No one wants to think of aging but (if we are lucky) we are all going to need to think of these things. So happy for your family!sevenoverbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364781187875610954noreply@blogger.com