I did it! I did it! I did it!

[mswizard]

Oh, I'm back...I think. I tried forever to post but my little sister has dial up and nothing would load! Still putting my house back together...everything is in boxes! Ever have to live out of a box? NOT fun...but then neither is the smell of smoke and bleach! But we are home..I forgot..to mention WHY I was gone...part of my house caught on fire a few weeks ago, gutted the dining room but it's all good, got my new wiring but no walls:eek: had the 'privilege' of staying with my baby sister and her kids for a few weeks. Emmy is doing ok, she still isn't gaining weight but I'm not going to complain, she's healthy otherwise and I am thankful..can you believe she is going to be a year old next month??? Where did the time go? I have to go find Cyrstals box so Mark can take it to town in the morning..I REALLY need a personal secretary...my memory completely SUX lately. Does anyone want to come help me repaint my ceilings and walls????????;)

[AmeliasMuma]

OMG to your house catching on fire and OMG to Emmy being almost a year ..... A year? bloomin heck.

I hope you and your family are ok .... what a nightmare. Will be thinking of you.

[*eng*]

Wow Wiz, that's scary stuff. however you're all ok that's the best news. Em one, that's unbelievable. Take care x

[jazzieal]

Oh Wiz...so glad you are all ok...what a scary thing to happen..hope your repairs are all done and things will soon be back to normal...it is hard to believe that our baby girl will soon be a year old...I havent seen any pictures of her lately..know she has really grown...she will start eating right again soon..I guess everyone goes thru those stages where they dont have an appetite and have to make themselves eat..I did a few weeks ago...you have my love and prayers..

[Jenna's mommy]

I will be guttered if that happens to me, you are strong good luck with the painting and all.

[eye]

You sure did not need this to happen and ThankGod no one washurt.Wished I was close as I am a good painter and a neat one.Emily is almost a year wow where did the time go. Need some new pictures of her so we can see how she has grown.

[sacannon]

Oh wow, that is awful Liz! I am so glad no one was hurt. You may have to paint everything and if you have carpet, shampoo the carpet in order to get the smoke smell out. What a job! I don't envy you.

Glad to hear Emmy is doing ok other than her weight. Hopefully she will start picking up soon.

[O2BNGdHope]

Oh my gosh!!! You mean we could have lost you all? What a relief that everyone is OK!! I'm sorry no one has volunteered to help you paint. Ask Granny if she can round up some of her apes. I'm sure THAT would make a colorful room! Wish I lived closer and could help you. Again, SOOOO glad you are all OK.

[angelwithin]

great to see you back :D

wow emmy is nearly 1 ...doesnt time fly

i'd come paint but it's gonna take me a few years to get there...can ya wait that long???? lol

[makeyesup]

Happy to hear that all of you are Ok, that must have been really scary. However, it doesn't matter what items we lose as long as the people we love are safe. Can't believe Emmy is almost a year and sure am happy to hear she is healthy. All kids seem to go through the not eating stages. Wish I could.

[mswizard]

Well I will tell you what Fiona...I have been waiting 3 years for my new kitchen...a few more for a new paint job...piece of cake lol.

A bunch of the guys from Marks company came in and cleaned everything while we were at my sisters with some stuff they got from one of their local fire companies...I just had them rip up all the carpet and throw it all away..didn't want to take the chance the girls getting sick or something.
The kids and I were home when it happened thank God or we would have lost everything. I'm thankful cuz that that don't kill you only makes ya stronger;)
One good thing...My house has never been so clean! and I didn't even have to dust hehehe

[evee]

I had a place go up in flames once! I was away for a couple of days at the time, so was left with only what I stood up in! Friends were so kind and they donated clothes and other stuff, but the thing I regret losing most were my photo albums. I got a few copies from friends but most just couldn't be replaced. However, no-one was hurt which was the most important thing. Glad you are getting back on track now.
Take care
Evee

[Granny]

Hi Wiz... We sure missed you. I was worries about you and the little ones. Well, your hubby too! LOL. Glad you're ok, and you're place is getting fixed.

Wish I could help you paint, but since I can't go there, I can do the next best thing. My father in law was a professional painters for decades, and one of the best I've ever known. He taught me a lot. I used to paint for our apartment complex, 126 units, so I think I can give you one or two tips...

1) Don't use paint trays. They are clumsy and unsteady. Use a small paint bucket. You can move it around easily and won't tilt over and spill.

2) Use small rollers, the 6", fluffy ones. They are very light so your arms don't get as tired. They also use a lot less paint. They get into spaces the big rollers won't go into, and they will fit in the paint bucker mentioned above. Once you get use to painting with small rollers, you will never go back to big ones. Trust me.

3) Get a small paint grid to put in the paint bucket.

4) Use an extension pole with the roller. It's easier than getting up and down a ladder, and will make your work easier and faster.

5) Cut in with a brush on the corners and ceiling, but only a small area at a time. If you do the whole room then come back and roll, you will have a visilble line.

6) Don't dump the roller into the paint, only the fluffy part. Keep rolling it on the grid next to the paint until it's fully saturated, but not dripping. Don't skimp on the paint. Paint it's the cheapes part of painting, and if you don't skimp, you will get good looking walls.

7) Don't press too hard on the roller. If you do, the roller will get compacted, you will have lines, and the crappiest paint job in the world. Wet the roller, apply to the wall with short, light swings.

8) Here is the most important step of all.... Have plenty of salsa music and Mojitos on hand before you even start to paint!

Ok, have fun. Take two rollers and call me in the morning.

:p

[pkdoll]

Wiz I am sooooo sorry to hear about your fire. That is such a traumatic thing to go through. I am just so happy that you were home to limit the damage. I am glad that everyone is ok and that you didn't lose your irreplaceable items. Good to hear from you. Happy that Emmy is healthy, and hopefully the weight gain will come.

[wolvsie35]

Liz, I am so glad your back...and I will be glad to come over to help ya...<wink> So sad to hear what happened over there...Not like you have enough to deal with already...Keep the faith GF!!!, things will get better...Glad everyone is ok...Love ya :D

[CrystalInMinn]

Wiz,

So glad to hear things are better. So sorry for the fire. You say you didn't have to dust??? hmmmm thinking on that one. I think I'd like a house fairy so I didn't have to dust ::chuckle::

Still thinking about you GF!

[fourfoxes]

Wow Wiz! A fire is scarey business! Glad everyone is all right. I have read the threads about Emily and I feel like I've been able to watch her grow with you! Doesn't time fly when it comes to kids? Give her a big hug from us, o.k.? ((HUGS)) :)

[Pink Lollipop]

God bless you Liz and your family too. Sorry to hear this. I am sure God has something much better arrange for you soon. :)

[Winnie49]

Great to see you back Wiz!!
Sorry to hear about your house but thanksGod all of you are ok! and now house is getting fixed! sure we miss you and miss little emmy's photos! OMG one year old!!!! time flyes!!!!!
see you sweetie!
baci

[crops2dawn]

Ohhh Wiz, you sure have been missed around here!! Sorry to hear about the fire!!! Thank god no one got hurt!
I cant believe Emmy is almost a year... WOW that went sooo fast! I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!

[Smile]

Hello Wiz: You are some strong lady. Thank god that he has given you the type of personality you have. Instead of taking a step back when trouble arrives you move forward...........Love you kid.............and I can't wait to celebrate Emmy's birthday...........please remind us of the date so we won't miss it. Some of us are old and awful forgetful........(right Granny)...lol...we sure missed you....xoxox

[crops2dawn]

I think, if I can remember... its April 26. Why I remember you may ask??? Cause she was born the day after my 20th wedding anniversary! LOL

[rosana brito]

OMG! Wiz, I exactly was worried about you and Emmy, the important one and that nothing of with no person of its family now does not happen worse?
It is not sad that Emmy does not catch more weight, the times and better thus. Nor always the fat makes well!
Wiz, if I inhabited next its house I am certain that I would again make it for you, I I know to make everything what I need in a house,
To pass mass, to paint to remodel things among others, I love making this, hehehe! :D I am happy in being again with us, looks for in templates that a kit with its name ok

Kisses of a kiss in the Emmy for me, I love its son!

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[Manatee25]

Oh Wiz that is SO scary!!! I am glad everyone is ok though!! Little Emmy is getting so old!! Wow time goes fast!!

[grannywin]

I am so glad you were safe during the fire. Houses can always be replaced. You and your family cannot be replaced.

I hope this is the start of happier times for you. A first birthday party is always a joy. Happy Birthday Emmy.

[mswizard]

Yep Crops is right Emmy's Birthday IS the 26th! I need to get a new camera QUICK! It will be here before I know it!:eek:

And Crystal, I didn't have to dust because the crew from Marks job cleaned my WHOLE house for me! From the ceilings to the floors..wish I coulda been here to see 13 guys house cleaning! One of them even polished the girls beds! The burnt plastic smell is almost gone..to my nose anyway, but Emmy's physical therapist said she can still smell it pretty good, but then, Ian decided to be a pisspot the other day and set one of Journeys baby dolls on top of the woodstove and melted the back of her head....Poor Journey cried for all she was worth...her first true broken heart :( But Ian, feeling bad decided to let her have HIS brand new dinosaur he got for Easter...gotta love him;)

[nanwu]

wow, sorry to hear about the fire, but am glad you are back and that your whole family is safe.

[Granny]

Smile, who you calling old, you fool?

Now, where was I?

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