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George McGovern

(9,391 posts) Mon Aug 4, 2025, 06:47 AM Aug 4

Our daughter photographed our new/old house after dinner last night.

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Our daughter photographed our new/old house after dinner last night. (Original Post) George McGovern Aug 4 OP

I love the walkway! nitpicked Aug 4 #1

Thanks nitpicked. The walkway was here already. The previous owners built it for her wheelchair-bound grandmother. George McGovern Aug 4 #10

Looks like your whole family has "the eye". What a lovely image. niyad Aug 4 #2

Yes it is Lady EagleEye!! With her iPhone!! Laurie and I had no idea we'd been shot. Now we have proof! Thanks! George McGovern Aug 4 #12

Excellent composition and lighting! HAB911 Aug 4 #3

Put your grill on that porch. You can use it year round. Maybe the best thing ever. twodogsbarking Aug 4 #4

Grilling on a covered porch can be very dangerous. highplainsdem Aug 4 #6

I'll remember that. Thanks. twodogsbarking Aug 4 #8

Fire codes typically ban grilling close to multifamily homes, and while owners of private homes are highplainsdem Aug 4 #13

Mine is safe. Twenty five years and going. Stop by for a burger. twodogsbarking Aug 4 #14

Kind offer, and I'm glad you've been safe so far. But I'd never suggest anyone do something that highplainsdem Aug 4 #16

Dat's da plan twodogsbarking. My much-better-half is a very good griller. Hope you fire yours up too! Thanks! George McGovern Aug 4 #17

We have a gas stove indoors that I consider a greater risk. Porch has a concrete floor. Decks burn. twodogsbarking Aug 4 #18

Beautiful. Americanme Aug 4 #5

Great picture, Allan! A "Welcome home" caption would fit it perfectly. highplainsdem Aug 4 #7

It's lovely, even in its current under construction stage blm Aug 4 #9

It looks warm and inviting. Polly Hennessey Aug 4 #11

lovely . love the background setting. thanks for sharing. AllaN01Bear Aug 4 #15

Would make a great greeting card. Got a color printer? I make better ones than Hallmark. twodogsbarking Aug 4 #19

nitpicked

(1,362 posts)

1. I love the walkway!

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 06:50 AM

Aug 4

Stairs are such a PITA...

George McGovern

(9,391 posts)

10. Thanks nitpicked. The walkway was here already. The previous owners built it for her wheelchair-bound grandmother.

Reply to nitpicked (Reply #1)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 10:08 AM

Aug 4

The owners also installed "grab bars" in the shower for her. They left us the nicest house of my 73 years.
It just occurred to me what PITA means and I agree wholeheartedly with you. Thank You!

niyad

(127,239 posts)

2. Looks like your whole family has "the eye". What a lovely image.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 07:03 AM

Aug 4

The colours on the roof match the sky, and then the lit-up porch. Is that you and Laurie I can see in the window?

George McGovern

(9,391 posts)

12. Yes it is Lady EagleEye!! With her iPhone!! Laurie and I had no idea we'd been shot. Now we have proof! Thanks!

Reply to niyad (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 10:23 AM

Aug 4

HAB911

(9,829 posts)

3. Excellent composition and lighting!

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 07:37 AM

Aug 4

twodogsbarking

(15,775 posts)

4. Put your grill on that porch. You can use it year round. Maybe the best thing ever.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 07:59 AM

Aug 4

highplainsdem

(58,208 posts)

6. Grilling on a covered porch can be very dangerous.

Reply to twodogsbarking (Reply #4)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 09:45 AM

Aug 4

twodogsbarking

(15,775 posts)

8. I'll remember that. Thanks.

Reply to highplainsdem (Reply #6)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 10:02 AM

Aug 4

highplainsdem

(58,208 posts)

13. Fire codes typically ban grilling close to multifamily homes, and while owners of private homes are

Reply to twodogsbarking (Reply #8)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 10:25 AM

Aug 4

likely to have more discretion to risk setting fire to their homes, or covering windows, siding, etc., with soot and grease, it's really not a great idea. I do have some relatives with a large brick outdoor kitchen built beside their pool, but that's not only much safer than Allan's porch, it's well away from their house.