tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post7993624149366582387..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: What to Do with Your Older Brother When He Comes for a VisitSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-2374873630609720172014-11-13T16:40:40.307-05:002014-11-13T16:40:40.307-05:00Hey, we should try to get together while you are h...Hey, we should try to get together while you are here!!! How long before you leave? Better leave soon, it's getting COLD!Lynne Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409091906696436021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-26515495846565607202014-11-12T20:30:56.489-05:002014-11-12T20:30:56.489-05:00Nice job on the TV and fence, Dave always seems to...Nice job on the TV and fence, Dave always seems to be the one asked to do those kind of jobs when we are around my folks house. Faye N Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630343244281603759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-4751839839297042372014-11-12T18:15:45.232-05:002014-11-12T18:15:45.232-05:00Well I know they had a good time! Was lucky enough...Well I know they had a good time! Was lucky enough to call David when Roger was there and they sounded like they both were enjoying themselves.They both are so good at fixing things,that is a real blessing Glad they had the time to enjoy being together before David left again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03691302986197761334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-71152891539178327302014-11-12T13:29:28.080-05:002014-11-12T13:29:28.080-05:00Home and RV projects are much more fun when shared...Home and RV projects are much more fun when shared with family and friends who enjoy working together! Roger sounds like a great guy, and he and David are certainly talented. We're happy to hear that David's numbers have improved and are really happy to hear that you'll be able to travel to Florida for the winter, enjoying all of the kayaking, beaches, and nature that you love. Wish we were going to be there to explore with you. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-77726696904381547592014-11-12T09:47:42.796-05:002014-11-12T09:47:42.796-05:00My dad used to invite me and the ex out to his pla...My dad used to invite me and the ex out to his place for "fun work", and now I share the tradition with the boys (and their fiancé's recently). I think it contributes to their enthusiasm for our pending lifestyle change :-) - even if the RV needs work, we'll likely be too far away to call on them! Fence posts - arghhh! Unless the ground is free of rock and root and clay, that is just the worst job! It looks great and I'm sure David is very happy the project is done!! Even if you never watch the new tv, Winona will just feel "lighter and smoother" with that bulk gone. How serendipitous that the state you were planning to visit is the one who can accommodate the treatment.......life is good.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5983053839389241142014-11-12T08:32:14.610-05:002014-11-12T08:32:14.610-05:00Have to say it doesn't seem like work to me to...Have to say it doesn't seem like work to me to be doing things with my younger brother. And Sherry is right - multiple trips to our favorite lumberyards and hardware stores. Plus he is a really good cook and mixes up some terrific meals. A little beer in the evening and time to reminisce - what more could you ask for? We even watched some movies and documentaries. Just wish we'd taken a picture of the fence rails and posts all loaded on David's pickup - that was a Rube Goldberg arrangement for sure. Rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-168787526868147732014-11-12T00:33:17.369-05:002014-11-12T00:33:17.369-05:00I guess those little home projects do have be comp...I guess those little home projects do have be completed. How nice that David has his brother to help...great bonding!! I love the new TV!!<br /><br />How nice that you will be able to spend the winter in FL and David can still get his treatments:) Thinking of the two of you.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-86275554438111622632014-11-11T23:09:47.790-05:002014-11-11T23:09:47.790-05:00Great job on the TV & fence, nice to have a ca...Great job on the TV & fence, nice to have a can do brother come visit.<br />Do you have one of those easy to attach Digital antenna to put on top of your RV one? ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-54352505429486331032014-11-11T22:38:28.540-05:002014-11-11T22:38:28.540-05:00I am glad you will be able to be in Florida for th...I am glad you will be able to be in Florida for the winter. I live here year round, but winter is my favorite time of year. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745034066146477120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5144027914711894322014-11-11T21:29:46.482-05:002014-11-11T21:29:46.482-05:00I have been in the position of being the older bro...I have been in the position of being the older brother put to work!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-26774101294235858082014-11-11T21:18:01.047-05:002014-11-11T21:18:01.047-05:00Great to see some of the modifications that are be...Great to see some of the modifications that are being made to your home and home on wheels. I too have a little Tv.... 24 inch and I got one with a built in DVD player. I'm not sure if I have ever watched tv on it.... but to enjoy DVD's from time to time. We purchase old TV series & documentaries. (Pawn shops are great places to look for sets or new or used off of Amazon. Dang..... I wish the news was better on Davids health. I am happy that you both will at least basking in Florida for the winter and that Carri will be able to spend some time with you!! I can see you now on beaches, beaches beaches!!!klbexploreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294131539793643894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-70681911223333120062014-11-11T21:03:24.786-05:002014-11-11T21:03:24.786-05:00Looks like the boys had a good time and worked har...Looks like the boys had a good time and worked hard! That was very helpful of Roger. The TV and fence look great. So new and neat looking. I am thankful for Florida and all their parks and making travel (at least there) possible for you & Dad as things continue to be figured out. Sun, sand, ocean, gulf, mangrove...Florida has so many regions; you could almost think you were in different states. Can't wait to visit you there in just over a month!!Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-17446146461672815212014-11-11T20:31:24.990-05:002014-11-11T20:31:24.990-05:00Helpful brothers are nice to have around, as I so ...Helpful brothers are nice to have around, as I so clearly know.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-53151592632112109692014-11-11T20:30:27.214-05:002014-11-11T20:30:27.214-05:00The TV replacement looks great, it is one of the c...The TV replacement looks great, it is one of the cleanest one I've seen, and I've been looking at a lot, because my TV is on its last legs. Many of the replacements have to modify trim around the TV, and often looks pretty ugly. I give David and his brother two thumbs up on a great upgrade. I hope I can match their craftsmanship when my TV's time comes.<br /><br />So David's numbers are going up, maybe not as fast as you'd like, but there is lots of room for optimism. Thank goodness he'll at least be able to travel and Florida is not a bad place to be restricted to, especially in winter. :c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-26303164816588333112014-11-11T20:26:38.073-05:002014-11-11T20:26:38.073-05:00Thank you - what a wonderful post to remember and ...Thank you - what a wonderful post to remember and celebrate the visit of my GREAT brother Roger! He is slightly older than I am but you would never know by his energy and enthusiasm. Full of great ideas too. We have a younger brother, and he is great too, but more as entertainer. He has no acquaintance with tools or fixing anything, but we love him just the same. Now if we can just find something worth watching ...Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739352885582343624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-77464650266702383812014-11-11T20:22:41.521-05:002014-11-11T20:22:41.521-05:00A handy pair of brothers to have around and I'...A handy pair of brothers to have around and I'm sure a nice visit for all, even with all the work.<br /><br />Glad to hear you two can travel to Florida for the winter. I'm sure you have, or are working on, a plan.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-63320817460442481182014-11-11T20:16:37.921-05:002014-11-11T20:16:37.921-05:00Great job on the TV! That's the same TV we hav...Great job on the TV! That's the same TV we have :)<br /><br />How nice of Roger to come and let you guys work his tail off :)<br /><br />Fingers crossed for David...travel safely to Florida. Where will you be staying?Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-67214340513681551302014-11-11T20:01:18.961-05:002014-11-11T20:01:18.961-05:00That new TV certainly modernized Winnona! What a g...That new TV certainly modernized Winnona! What a great brother to come for a visit and work the whole time.<br />So glad you will get to go to FL this winter.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-77941921874978397252014-11-11T19:55:54.452-05:002014-11-11T19:55:54.452-05:00David and Roger are certainly talented and how nic...David and Roger are certainly talented and how nice is it that you don't have to pay someone else to do this work? The tv and the fence both look great!<br />Razzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-27803218136772594132014-11-11T19:55:07.602-05:002014-11-11T19:55:07.602-05:00David and his brother did a beautiful job on the f...David and his brother did a beautiful job on the fence. I like to wander around hardware stores and even browse sections that I don't even know anything about, such as plumbing. It's been a while since I've been in a bldg. supply store, but they are fun too.<br /><br />I have to admit that I have been watching a lot more tv than I usually do, but with feeling bad for over a month it kept my mind occupied. I still have the old style TV (no flat screen or HD for me) and prefer it to those giant flat screens. My eyes can only see so much at a time anyway!Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-38712212618462798142014-11-11T19:52:12.533-05:002014-11-11T19:52:12.533-05:00Now tell David that you want either a Google Chrom...Now tell David that you want either a Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player (abt $35) or a Roku HDMI Streaming Stick (abt $50) so that YOU can stream your pictures from your computer to the new TV (or, as you know, you can just get a HDMI cord, but we do that and it is never fun to plug in). Looks like they had a good time together....family is always nice when they visit, sometimes better when they leave (but it did not appear to be the latter with any of your recent visitors!) --Dave (GoingRvWay.com -- not swallowed up by the sinkhole yet)<br />Dave Burdick (GoingRvWay.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10706797381982584920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-71437674168804463832014-11-11T19:43:26.159-05:002014-11-11T19:43:26.159-05:00now THAT is a great brother. . .I'm lucky enou...now THAT is a great brother. . .I'm lucky enough to have one like that too! <br /><br />Great job guys. . .<br />Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56331891228548108862014-11-11T19:15:29.455-05:002014-11-11T19:15:29.455-05:00Get all those "JOBS" done so you can pla...Get all those "JOBS" done so you can play when you get to Florida:o)) The TV really does look great and Winnona is smiling at her recent weight loss!!!Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-39704586133939396702014-11-11T19:13:11.692-05:002014-11-11T19:13:11.692-05:00That TV looks GREAT!! What a wonderful job! To sa...That TV looks GREAT!! What a wonderful job! To say nothing of the fence....Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-7697875962479112162014-11-11T18:52:21.141-05:002014-11-11T18:52:21.141-05:00That what I call a good brother. Who is going to p...That what I call a good brother. Who is going to paint all that fence?I am sorry the test was not what you were hoping for but like you said at least it wasn't worse. And being being able to go back to Florida for the winter is a blessing.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.com