https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2236375 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:53:24 +0000 bridgie 2236375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO nice.&nbsp; I am happy for you and DH.&nbsp; ENJOY!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2236316 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:40:27 +0000 Style Fan 2236316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great!&nbsp; What a wonderful space to work out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2235998 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:40:49 +0000 Jenni NZ 2235998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Almost like adding half a house! Looks great. Reminds me a bit of my BIL’s/SIL’s house in Saskatoon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2235790 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:27:47 +0000 rachylou 2235790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your patterned walls (and ceiling?). Fun!</p> <p>I once did some volunteer historical restoration work on a house—we did ceiling moulds! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2235785 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:10:56 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2235785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing renovation, like having a new wing added onto your house. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2235700 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:33:42 +0000 Janet 2235700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, I’m late to this, but wishing you well. Lots going on! Hope your mom is doing ok. </p> <p>The renovation looks wonderful. Great details! We are planning a big renovation for next summer: </p> <p>- complete redo of our 30-year-old kitchen plus laundry/mud room, which will include moving plumbing and electric, plus new windows and skylights, to accommodate a whole new floor plan </p> <p>- new flooring in those spaces plus in the hallway and foyer to replace the 30 year old white boring tile</p> <p>- refinishing the hardwood floors in our living/dining room (all open concept with the kitchen, so may as well do all the messy stuff at once)</p> <p>- resurfacing the red brick fireplace with something more modern and creating built-in storage on either side</p> <p>- new railings and flooring for the upstairs loft, which overlooks the living room and kitchen. It’s currently a lot of wood and very “lodge” feeling and we want to make it more modern.</p> <p>- oh, and we will probably have our main bathroom redone at the same time. </p> <p>It’s going to be hectic to say the least. We expect to be living in our Airstream for 2-3 months while it’s being done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2235688 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:39:33 +0000 Staysfit 2235688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here’s a progress update with pictures of the basement. &nbsp;Our basement is now divided into three rooms, utility and storage closets, plus a new bathroom. &nbsp;One of the spaces is being used as a workout room and holds my Pilates equipment. &nbsp;The mats on the floor are from the past when DH did Tae Kwon Do (3rd degree black belt). &nbsp;The electrician is still doing some work so there is cardboard to protect the mats. &nbsp;The darker blue room is set up to be a media room. The space with the windows is a hobby area/ extra guest space or maybe a teen hangout. &nbsp;We put the treadmill in there because it looked so empty! &nbsp; There is a also a new full bathroom. &nbsp;The carpenter added some fun trim detail to the stairwell ceiling heading to the basement. &nbsp;Not pictured is a mud room remodel….we took one of the cubbies and converted it into a broom closet. &nbsp;The windows have deep shelf sills that he built… The dry wall has a starburst pattern. &nbsp;It was very hard to photograph! &nbsp;There are new deep shelves in one of the storage rooms (mostly holding the remains of the remodel right now….)<br /><div>There’s a huge under the stairs storage closet with a light. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2235486 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:15:07 +0000 Suz 2235486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit, you have my sympathy! You are really pressed at the moment. I know you are resilient and organized but it really<b> is</b> a lot! Hoping that some of this stress settles in the next weeks for you! And may all beloved relatives stay safe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2234291 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:15:37 +0000 missvee 2234291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MIL has an iPad and uses FaceTime to “call” the family. &nbsp;She finds it a lot easier than trying to use the phone. &nbsp;Mind you she’s in a long term care home, so there’s no danger of her wandering off. &nbsp;<div>You sure have a lot of balls in the air right now. &nbsp;I hope your home projects will wrap up soon so that you can catch your breath. &nbsp;<br /><div></p> <p></div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2234088 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:47:14 +0000 Anonymous 2234088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a lot! Looking forward to seeing the house and landscaping results and glad your mom is ok! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233983 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 23:19:36 +0000 Style Fan 2233983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a lot!&nbsp; Take care of yourself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233934 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 17:56:28 +0000 Gail 2233934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Take care of yourself, look forward to seeing you back when you're able:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233888 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 12:41:37 +0000 Bijou 2233888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit, I hope things calm down and once the house and landscaping projects are over, you love the result. It is always wonderful to hear from you on the forum, you are missed.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233808 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:46:45 +0000 Jenni NZ 2233808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds a busy time. There seems to be a lot of women on the forum with elderly mothers! The age many of us are I suppose. Because my parents were older when they had me they would have been 101 and 99 by now, whereas DH’s parents are 85 and 90, quite a difference. I hope she can manage to use the new phone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233795 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 21:14:48 +0000 Carla 2233795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know the feeling! &nbsp;Hang in there :-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233699 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 13:49:23 +0000 Tanya 2233699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is indeed quite a bit!&nbsp; &nbsp;Good luck with all of that and hope to see you back here once things calm down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233642 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 04:42:40 +0000 Sal 2233642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for checking in - sounds a busy time.&nbsp; See you when things calm down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233584 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:51:17 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2233584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh gosh, that's a lot. Be well! Show us pics of your landscape and remodels when you're done. I'm struggling around with my 84 year old mom in different ways, so have much empathy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233573 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:32:02 +0000 Angie 2233573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a lot on your plate! Good luck, enjoy the end result of the remodel and landscaping, and hang in there. Thanks for stopping by, and I miss you too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233560 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:18:13 +0000 Vildy 2233560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds to me like you are really in the thick of life, tho.&nbsp; Wishing you continued strength and the snatched time to enjoy the rewards of all your efforts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233527 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:35:29 +0000 Cardiff girl 2233527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Family stuff is important.Wishing you well with all you ve got going on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233523 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:36:12 +0000 Barbara Diane 2233523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a lot!<br /> Recommending the Apple Watch. Added benefit, it recognizes that you fell and if you don’t respond that you are okay it calls the wearerr’s emergency contact (and if I understand correctly) emergency services 911 in the US. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233521 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:33:45 +0000 kkards 2233521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a lot…hopefully as you are taking care of everyone else you are remembering to take care of yourself as well&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233519 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:12:46 +0000 JAileen 2233519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That IS a lot! &nbsp;Re moms and cell phones: &nbsp;i was trying to reach my 97 YO mother, and tried calling her cell phone several times. &nbsp;No answer. &nbsp;Later, I was able to talk to her. &nbsp;I asked why she didn’t answer her cell phone. &nbsp;She said she didn’t know how… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233510 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:13:16 +0000 Joyce B 2233510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a lot. I am glad your mom is ok.<br /> Take care of yourself, it is easy to forget that when everything needs your attention at the same time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233502 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:52:23 +0000 rachylou 2233502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, full tilt (!) Glad your mom is ok. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233489 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:26:53 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2233489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness! So much for life grinding to a standstill during the pandemic! </p> <p>Glad to hear your mom is back, safe &amp; sound. Hope you enjoy your “new” home. </p> <p>For Christmas, we are getting my dad an inexpensive smart watch, so the tracking function will always be on his wrist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233486 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:17:56 +0000 RobinF 2233486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a lot! Most of it fun but still makes for a hectic schedule. Sorry about your mom, that must have been scary. </p> <p>Hubby and I also visited our daughter a few weeks ago, just a long weekend, but we got home and I felt like I still needed a weekend!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233470 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:44:17 +0000 Helena 2233470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow Staysfit, lots going on! Must have been so stressful when your Mom was disconnected. Best of luck finding a phone that will support her changing needs xx And enjoy the house improvements, and fab time with DD!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-a-lot#post-2233457 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:01:57 +0000 Staysfit 2233457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>going on right now, so I am less present on the forum.<br />1. Just took a vacation to visit DD in Portland and playing catch up at work.<br />2. Attending a virtual conference over two weeks while also working full time, plus playing catch up at same time.....<br />3. Home construction project...almost done, but workmen back in my house for the finishing touches over next week.<br />4. Landscaping changes also taking place that need my attention...<br />5.&nbsp; Mom (age 82) wandered away (sort of) from her helper and was missing for 40 minutes, cell phone died, so helping her get new phone and adding tracking app as well!&nbsp; (Challenging due to nature of her disability to find phone that will work....)<br />6. That's all I have time to relay now....</p> <p>Miss you all! XO</p>