Ali's House with voice over - Page 4

bluecuracao · 10-30-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliantha

I'd just love to have a room full of wine.

How long until your oldest moves out?

Aliantha · 10-31-2007, 01:19 AM

Actually we were just chatting about this last night. I'd say my husband and I will likely move away from this house before either of the kids move out. The oldest is only 11, so a few more years at least before he should be going anywhere.

The idea is for us (me and dazza) to move out of the city and leave this house for the kids to live in while they're in uni or trying to get themselves set up as adults. That's a few years away though. We're looking for a block of land somewhere on the coast atm though. We figure that way we'll be able to find the perfect spot.

bluecuracao · 10-31-2007, 01:51 AM

That's a really interesting idea, and a good one. Usually, I hear of kids "leaving the nest," but not the parents.

Sundae · 10-31-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Worst case scenario, I've heard that the advice is to lay down in the bathtub with a bed mattress on top, but I wouldn't really know.

In Joe R Lansdale's Hap and Leonard series of books (set in East Texas) two of the main characters ride out a tornado in just this fashion. I've used this "tip" in conversation before, to sound more worldy than I am

Shawnee123 · 10-31-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Doorways? Everyone knows they only hit trailer parks anyway, not real houses.

Worst case scenario, I've heard that the advice is to lay down in the bathtub with a bed mattress on top, but I wouldn't really know. Flooding is really more our standard weather disaster.

I thought Texas had a lot of tornadoes.

But yeah, the tub thing or an inside wall is next best. Unless you're in a trailer, in which case you should just run screaming down the street and hope for the best!

lookout123 · 10-31-2007, 03:57 PM

Thanks Ali, very nice. It's amazing, from the sound of your voice I really couldn't tell that your toilets flush in reverse.

Clodfobble · 10-31-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I thought Texas had a lot of tornadoes.

As a state, we probably have more than most, but they have a lot of room to spread out. Plus, they really only form in the big open flat areas, which tend to be much less inhabited. All the major cities are built on the more appealing land, i.e. hills. The last major one that I remember making the news was about 8 years ago, and it hit a little podunk town called Jarrell. It was mostly... trailers.

TheMercenary · 11-01-2007, 07:54 AM

Ali. I finally got to watch it. Can't see YouTube at work.

Man you have one sexy voice.... anyway, lovely home. Thanks for sharing.

Shawnee123 · 11-01-2007, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

As a state, we probably have more than most, but they have a lot of room to spread out. Plus, they really only form in the big open flat areas, which tend to be much less inhabited. All the major cities are built on the more appealing land, i.e. hills. The last major one that I remember making the news was about 8 years ago, and it hit a little podunk town called Jarrell. It was mostly... trailers.

Yeah, that makes sense. Ohio is so densely populated, you can't swing a tornado without hitting a cat.

Sorry, not mean to threadjack. I too enjoyed your home and your voice, Ali.

Aliantha · 11-01-2007, 04:56 PM

Thanks Merc and Shawnee.

Go ahead and thread jack all you like. I've done a bit of that in my time anyway. Who am I to criticize?

oh and Merc...does that mean I'll be able to sweet talk you in future?

TheMercenary · 11-01-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliantha

oh and Merc...does that mean I'll be able to sweet talk you in future?

Potentially. Only if my wife and I can come and visit you and your hubby for vacation. :p

Aliantha · 11-01-2007, 07:51 PM

Sure...if you like.

10-31-2007, 01:19 AM	#47
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Actually we were just chatting about this last night. I'd say my husband and I will likely move away from this house before either of the kids move out. The oldest is only 11, so a few more years at least before he should be going anywhere. The idea is for us (me and dazza) to move out of the city and leave this house for the kids to live in while they're in uni or trying to get themselves set up as adults. That's a few years away though. We're looking for a block of land somewhere on the coast atm though. We figure that way we'll be able to find the perfect spot. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

10-31-2007, 03:57 PM	#51
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	Thanks Ali, very nice. It's amazing, from the sound of your voice I really couldn't tell that your toilets flush in reverse. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

11-01-2007, 07:54 AM	#53
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Ali. I finally got to watch it. Can't see YouTube at work. Man you have one sexy voice.... anyway, lovely home. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

11-01-2007, 04:56 PM	#55
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Thanks Merc and Shawnee. Go ahead and thread jack all you like. I've done a bit of that in my time anyway. Who am I to criticize? oh and Merc...does that mean I'll be able to sweet talk you in future? __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-01-2007, 07:51 PM	#57
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Sure...if you like. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

10-31-2007, 01:51 AM	#48
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	That's a really interesting idea, and a good one. Usually, I hear of kids "leaving the nest," but not the parents.

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