Up until now, the only people who have been on our property have been friends who have stopped by to see the mess. I haven't even offered them iced tea. Last weekend, between hot spells (meaning it only got to 109), we prepared for our first houseguests. Meaning, we needed another working bedroom, and for the toilet to flush. The bathroom was not working because the pipes were galvanized steel, and during our three months with no water, they rusted solid. Our local handyguy came to the rescue and soldered copper pipes in the basement while we ran to home depot for a new vanity. And a bathroom of sorts came together! In celebration we had our first dinner party, Turkish mezes, kofte and imam beyildi. Success! I now understand the importance of people using the place, to see where they want to hang out and what needs to be more comfortable. Our friends had lots of ideas of how to use the property to full advantage. We also tried a hike in Indian Cove with Toulie, but he quickly pooped out. Short legs and dark fur are not the best for the desert. Galant effort, though!
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SERGE
7/27/2018 12:14:00 am
was great being your first houseguests! i didn't know we were partaking of that honour. thank you!
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Anna
7/27/2018 06:16:30 pm
I hope it was the first of many visits.
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7/27/2018 03:10:28 pm
A nice bathroom is VERY important. The more the better!
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Anna
7/27/2018 06:18:09 pm
I'll settle for one right now... cast iron bathtub has to go, but that's not a top priority. Our outdoor shower is working fine.
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AuthorsAnna does most of the writing. Ted does most of the photos. But sometimes we switch. We are repairing a distressed property in 29 Palms, California, and eventually hope to run an artist residency there. |