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I don't know about anyone else, but I want THAT FO...

2008-11-21T13:16:00.000-07:00

I don't know about anyone else, but I want THAT FOOD!!

ABOUT TIME YAHOOOOOOOO!!!! It was worth hanging i...

2008-11-20T11:18:00.000-07:00

ABOUT TIME YAHOOOOOOOO!!!! It was worth hanging in there. We're so excited for you! Now the tough part mortgage payments...30 yrs...lol.

Mike

Congratulations!!!

2008-11-19T20:16:00.000-07:00

Congratulations!!!

Julie I hope you know there are TONS of us that lo...

2008-11-19T11:09:00.000-07:00

Julie I hope you know there are TONS of us that love you. Being obnoxious is part of your charm. I can't believe that people are so willing to write mean, cruel and hatefull things. Maria get a life you're an embarrasment to all New Mexicans.

Mike

JUST ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN' WONDERFULL! Looks awesom...

2008-11-19T11:00:00.000-07:00

JUST ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN' WONDERFULL! Looks awesome. Manana is almost here! Offer is still here if you need help moving stuff give us a call. Maybe now you'll be ready to do some caching.
Mike

Thank you for proving my point of irritation with ...

2008-11-18T22:16:00.000-07:00

Thank you for proving my point of irritation with New Mexico, "Maria Lupita".

You are a self-representational example of why ignorance and profane name calling are not desired traits in the highly evolved genus and species of the animal kingdom known as homo sapiens, and the flawed genetics that spawn them.

Well, Maria, I don't know who you are or how you f...

2008-11-18T21:59:00.000-07:00

Well, Maria, I don't know who you are or how you fit into the equation, but generally speaking when people are paid money to do a job, and take that money, it's reasonable to expect the job to be done on time and properly -- at least where I come from.

I suspect that when you say "pushy, obnoxious asshole" what you might really mean is "someone who has paid through the nose for her dream home, and waited far longer than expected to see it get built and pass inspection, despite the fact that she has diligently kept her end of the deal."

Context is everything, Maria. Even in small towns, even when misunderstanding and hatred are easier to grasp than the facts.

Maybe if you weren't such a pushy, obnoxious assho...

2008-11-18T21:37:00.000-07:00

Maybe if you weren't such a pushy, obnoxious asshole, people would be more willing to work with you.

If you don't like New Mexico, sell the house and leave. No love loss around these parts.

---Maria Lupita

Great work.

2008-11-11T05:36:00.000-07:00

Great work.

Hello, I’m Kristin from the Select Comfort Custome...

2008-11-07T12:37:00.000-07:00

Hello, I’m Kristin from the Select Comfort Customer Service Team. I just wanted to drop by and tell you how beautiful the house is! I also wanted to tell you how happy I am to hear you were able to sleep on your Sleep Number bed again (must be beautiful with the scent of burning wood). It definitely sounds like you need a good night’s sleep. I would like to let you know to please contact Customer Service with any comments, questions or concerns you may have. I also would like to invite you to visit www.beds.com to see what other customers are saying about their Sleep Number beds, as well as add your own comments to the Select Comfort team.

Sleep Well,

Kristin Prahl
Select Comfort

So, baby was born on the property?I'd take those c...

2008-11-02T17:41:00.000-07:00

So, baby was born on the property?

I'd take those comments to Daddy McKinley and get him to deal with it. Daddy McKinley was very nice to us and the pups.

Glad it's about over for you. It's been a long journey. Most excellent home!

Are you one who have shot some of the McKinley cow...

2008-11-01T14:38:00.000-06:00

Are you one who have shot some of the McKinley cows? Were you the one who shot my father's favorite horse? Are you part of the group that regularly breaks into his bunk house?

Your disclaimer at the bottom in no way covered up your hatred.

Welda Gay McKinley Grider
The oldest McKinley daughter

Now I feel all sad for you.Nope, I won't give you ...

2008-10-26T21:16:00.000-06:00

Now I feel all sad for you.

Nope, I won't give you any platitudes, you know I detest them. I will say, though, that I hope all the final odds and ends come together quickly and easily, because you deserve at least that much.

I've never built a house, or embarked on any project of this magnitude, so don't know how it feels, but having read your blog I have some appreciation for what a rocky journey it was. I'm not sure I'd have the fortitude or patience.

I imagine -- I like to imagine -- that when you truly are settled and the stress has had a chance to subside, you'll just look around one night and happiness will hit you like a ton of adobe. :-)

You'll also need fencing to keep the SNAKES out. ...

2008-10-20T21:00:00.000-06:00

You'll also need fencing to keep the SNAKES out. Fences they can't slither up, crawl under, or around.

I did not know snakes could climb, but then a friend in NC says they dangle from the trees there. So, um, yeah....your beloved roof may not be safe after all!

Your phobic friend,
Jane

I LMAO when I read about the hot water to the toil...

2008-10-20T18:10:00.000-06:00

I LMAO when I read about the hot water to the toilet! NICE ONE!!!

WOW!!! LOOKS GREAT!!! I've got a lawn mower for ...

2008-10-20T10:25:00.000-06:00

WOW!!! LOOKS GREAT!!! I've got a lawn mower for your livingroom. When you're ready to start moving let me know the little truck's ready to go. Just a few more mananas and it's party time! (Becca dreaded her hair.)

Mike

Oy vey, Julie. I feel anxious just reading about ...

2008-10-12T20:55:00.000-06:00

Oy vey, Julie. I feel anxious just reading about your continued travails. If I was rich, I'd just send out the Home Makeover team and let you be done with it already!

You were vague about your bath saga on Twitter. Are you trying to tell us that even this small pleasure is being DENIED? Shame on the goddesses, the contractors, and that bastard called luck!

DAMN GIRL!!!! If you need extra help kickin' ass ...

2008-10-06T08:32:00.000-06:00

DAMN GIRL!!!! If you need extra help kickin' ass moving or whatever give us a call. It's almost over you can hang another month then the BIG PARTY!!!! We're all with you!

Mike

Julie, not even a long soak in a hot tub would cal...

2008-10-05T08:38:00.000-06:00

Julie, not even a long soak in a hot tub would calm me down after all the shit you've gone through to build this house, including the frustration of wait, wait some more, almost there, naw just kidding, wait again.

I think I would have a meltdown, too, or ten. And I'd smoke like a fiend, cry, rage, laugh, get pissed, get depressed, throw a tantrum, and then cry again.

You house is your dream, and you've poured sweat, soul and money into making it happen. If people can't understand that, then they really must be soulless. Your hopes and your future are tied to this construction, and to see ANYONE, from a plumber to a cabinet installer, treat it as less than sacred must be really painful.

I'd help you if I was there. And I'd help you kick some soulless ass. ;-) I'd also fix your blog so that I could leave a comment under my own name!

Jane

For god's sake, is this thing EVER going to get do...

2008-09-22T00:39:00.000-06:00

For god's sake, is this thing EVER going to get done? ;-)

What a tease. You said you were writing a new pos...

2008-09-13T23:27:00.000-06:00

What a tease. You said you were writing a new post, but no, it's the same one with the beautiful pics. :-)

So what color did you go with?

It's Jane, damnit. Find some box to check that allows for Open ID/URL comments, because being XYZX23 is just too Clockwork Orange!

I hope the snakes didn't get the rabbits. I see a...

2008-09-01T15:39:00.000-06:00

I hope the snakes didn't get the rabbits.

I see a problem with your house. I hate to bring it up because I know you don't need any more problems, BUT....

When it is finally finished, how the hell are you going to LEAVE it? You're going to want days and months of lolling in the tub and sliding across the floor, and eating in a real kitchen. It seems to me that working will become a real torture!

This is Jane. Your stupid blogger thing won't allow me to post with my own name!

Hey, you've got a nice lookin' house. It's coming...

2008-08-23T13:25:00.000-06:00

Hey, you've got a nice lookin' house. It's coming along.

You should be more patient! LOL. < ducking >Seri...

2008-08-17T07:29:00.000-06:00

You should be more patient! LOL. < ducking >

Seriously, I hate that, too. Patience is only a virtue for about ten minutes. After that, it's just torture.

(This is Jane. Your comment section won't allow me to input my name!)

Hi neighbor, I found you via Jane Devin when you m...

2008-07-23T15:16:00.000-06:00

Hi neighbor, I found you via Jane Devin when you mentioned New Mexico. I am up the road a piece in the East Mountains-have been for 8 years.I enjoyed scrolling through your home building adventure and the fact that it's you and not me. Keep up the good work and stay dry.