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1. Dan Goodall-Williams on December 3, 2022 at 5:22 am

   It’s really coming together. I love the library. Brilliant.

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2. Laurie L Webet on December 3, 2022 at 6:53 am

   So awesome! You must be so excited!

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3. Anthony Joseph Bianchini on December 3, 2022 at 9:55 am

   Literally my FAVORITE picture sequence, ever, in the history of picture sequences.

   As an aside: I don’t seem to recollect any posts about the railing restoration(s).

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4. Linda A. on December 3, 2022 at 10:21 am

   That porch is so happy!!!
   Good job outta you,Ross!

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5. Stewart on December 3, 2022 at 10:35 am

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6. Bill F. on December 3, 2022 at 10:38 am

   More like ginormous leaps forward. Every day the house is “healed” a bit more than the day before. And with each day more of the positive energy is restored. Kudos. Take a bow and step back and marvel at all you have done despite everything you’ve been dealing with this year. I truly hope you are able to move into the house soon.

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7. SEB on December 3, 2022 at 11:58 am

   A portal opening to the infinite universe somehow seems appropriate in a library.

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8. Paul on December 3, 2022 at 2:02 pm

   It is marvelous! OMG! The porch! The porch! When I look back at the pictures of that porch when you first bought the house, I remember thinking that it was a goner. And it’s so magnificent now! Some days I confess, I didn’t believe that you would be able to save it.
   And the library, I love that ceiling. I can’t wait to see it with all the plastic removed. Glad to see you’re getting your energy back, but please remember to pace yourself.

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9. Sandra D Lee on December 3, 2022 at 2:48 pm

   Stupendous!

   Love the transition pictures! My fellow bloggers do too! 🙂

   Everything looks amazing!

   I’m astonished by the transformation!

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10. Nataly Roberts on December 3, 2022 at 4:49 pm

    I suddenly realized what that library ceiling reminds me of and it’s something I have loved for years:
    https://imgur.com/a/LaTOU

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    • Kat on December 4, 2022 at 9:49 am

      Art deco is my favorite era. I think you’re right. This ceiling definitely gives art deco vibes. It’s fantastic.

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11. Amanda B. on December 4, 2022 at 7:21 am

    Look at you go. Lots of baby steps in quick succession. Stunning!

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12. Barb Sanford on December 8, 2022 at 12:31 pm

    Wow, this is cool. Can’t wait to see it in person!

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13. Grandmere Louise on December 12, 2022 at 4:34 pm

    I’m itching to see the curved rail back in place. In its time. I expect fixing it up is more than a baby step. Am I remembering right that it’s one of the pieces down in the basement? Or is that wishful thinking.

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