If Janis gets ‘exited, happy, crazy, giddy, and stupid’ all at the same time, I would bet there will be a long pause in the house discussion. A tub filled with bubbles might be involved.
If Janis got her dream house and she didn’t have to concern herself about something that needs fixing, or had to worry about a dozen other things around the house, Arlo would take away her identity. Some people are addicted to worrying and finding things to be unhappy about just as some people are addicted to overeating, hoarding materials, surfing the web, etc., and she will not know what to do with herself if she is ever presented with such a lifestyle where worrying isn’t a large part of her day.
A lot of older couples are building houses near me. I know two of them personally and they are in their mid 70’s. One friend and his wife bought an Amish built house and now they are adding electricity and plumbing. That would be different.
Yeah… Right. Wasn’t there a strip a few moths back, with Janis on the phone with her daughter-in-law discussing how she had to convince Arlo that this move would be a good idea???? A woman’s prerogative to be fickle I guess!
It wouldn’t hurt to draw up plans for a dream home if you had the opportunity, see if it were within the range you could afford — except for the possibility of the excitement and all that making you rationalize spending more than that.
We remodelled and renovated a big old house I inherited and bought out from the other beneficiaries of the will. The Mrs wanted a studio where she could work undisturbed. I talked with the architect and we had a kitchenette and ½ bath put into her studio without her knowledge and she was beside herself with joy and happiness. And before anyone asks, it was the most important ½ of the bathroom. (In many countries of the world the toilet and maybe a sink are in a separate room from the shower/tub)
Rhetorical_Question about 18 hours ago
Janis is focused on not getting excited?
Da'Dad about 18 hours ago
Don’t think Reason has much of a chance when Excited Happy Crazy Giddy and Stupid show up.
AnneFackler about 18 hours ago
When did happiness become overrated?
Charliegirl Premium Member about 16 hours ago
She’d get all of that and then when it’s too late, she’d regret all the time, money, and work it would involve. Ask me how I know, lol.
cracker65 about 15 hours ago
They are a bit old to take on a project like this.
DorothyGlenn Premium Member about 14 hours ago
Or you grab the ring and half way through someone can’t remember what you were talking about five minutes before.
Cactus Jack Fan about 13 hours ago
Hey voice of reason, your the one who started this whole thing!
ddl297 about 13 hours ago
“Dream house”. Hmm! Self-cleaning, three minutes from the kids’ place, free!
Superhawk about 12 hours ago
If Janis gets ‘exited, happy, crazy, giddy, and stupid’ all at the same time, I would bet there will be a long pause in the house discussion. A tub filled with bubbles might be involved.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 12 hours ago
Dreams can become reality! Keep going, guys. You’ll find the answers!
[Traveler] Premium Member about 12 hours ago
Many times, people have a “dream” house in their minds and build it only to find out that it sounded better than it works out to be.
labradogg about 12 hours ago
Can Janis be more of a drag? Tune in tomorrow, she won’t disappoint!
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 11 hours ago
Beware happiness.
You might get stuck in that mode.
SpacedInvader Premium Member about 11 hours ago
@cracker65, age isn’t the problem. The contractor, builder and labor are the problem. As well as the weather.
MLBachorik about 10 hours ago
Building a house can be hell. I’m with Janice on this one.
DawnQuinn1 about 10 hours ago
This is looking like the “neverending story”
BJDucer about 10 hours ago
If Janis got her dream house and she didn’t have to concern herself about something that needs fixing, or had to worry about a dozen other things around the house, Arlo would take away her identity. Some people are addicted to worrying and finding things to be unhappy about just as some people are addicted to overeating, hoarding materials, surfing the web, etc., and she will not know what to do with herself if she is ever presented with such a lifestyle where worrying isn’t a large part of her day.
Chris about 10 hours ago
a voice of reason… or hoping not to go crazy? :J
mountainclimber about 10 hours ago
Never use logic against someone who is unarmed.
mobeydick about 10 hours ago
And decisions. Endless decisions. What type of this, what colour that, how big the other….. All with no ‘right’ answer.
StoicLion1973 about 9 hours ago
Ugh, I’m done with this storyline. What is Ludgwig doing?
Rich Hansen Premium Member about 9 hours ago
At this point, I’m just hoping for a house fire. Anything to end this interminable storyline.
Lord King Wazmo Premium Member about 9 hours ago
Deja vu. Weren’t we here six years ago?
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 9 hours ago
Atta girl Janis…..
SnuffyG about 9 hours ago
A lot of older couples are building houses near me. I know two of them personally and they are in their mid 70’s. One friend and his wife bought an Amish built house and now they are adding electricity and plumbing. That would be different.
RonMcCalip about 9 hours ago
Yeah… Right. Wasn’t there a strip a few moths back, with Janis on the phone with her daughter-in-law discussing how she had to convince Arlo that this move would be a good idea???? A woman’s prerogative to be fickle I guess!
All Dan All Day Premium Member about 9 hours ago
Just-me about 8 hours ago
Even in a custom built dream house there will have to be some compromise.
DaBump Premium Member about 8 hours ago
It wouldn’t hurt to draw up plans for a dream home if you had the opportunity, see if it were within the range you could afford — except for the possibility of the excitement and all that making you rationalize spending more than that.
franish2bzn about 8 hours ago
And there’s always something that you don’t think of until later. Dream or nightmare?
Teto85 Premium Member about 7 hours ago
We remodelled and renovated a big old house I inherited and bought out from the other beneficiaries of the will. The Mrs wanted a studio where she could work undisturbed. I talked with the architect and we had a kitchenette and ½ bath put into her studio without her knowledge and she was beside herself with joy and happiness. And before anyone asks, it was the most important ½ of the bathroom. (In many countries of the world the toilet and maybe a sink are in a separate room from the shower/tub)
scinticat about 6 hours ago
Good grief. Does JJ plan to drag this out until year’s end? Maybe he’s painted himself into a corner and doesn’t know how to get out.
denirwin Premium Member about 5 hours ago
Make a list of wants / don’t wants & look for what is available that hits most in your price range, where you want it.
scinticat about 3 hours ago
Remodeling much less painful than new build at their age. Janis’ feet get colder every day.
berengar about 1 hour ago
Ah yes, six of the seven other brothers of the Seven Dwarves. Don’t forget Psycho.
vacman 35 minutes ago
Since when has SHE been the voice of reason?
dale_buck66062 8 minutes ago
Hate to admit it, but I’m really getting tired of this story arc.