Feb
11
The View From the Bathtub
Today, Super Fan shares one of HGTV Dream Home’s most amazing views: that from the master bathroom tub. Sit back and enjoy!
Today, Super Fan shares one of HGTV Dream Home’s most amazing views: that from the master bathroom tub. Sit back and enjoy!
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Bloggers, Lucyourdog, said the winner should be a Westie. Since tomorrow is the final day to enter, who would like to guess the state of the winner? Prize – a virtual weekend in the Dream Home. If you guess the city and state of the winner, the virtual prize is a week in the Dream Home. If YOU are the winner, you get as much time as you like in the Dream Home.
Amarillo, TX
Amarillo, TX in the house! Any others?
Anchorage, AK
Bronx, NY
Lessie, I'm predicting the lucky winner will be found somewhere West…of the Dream Home, that is. You have to admit, that makes my chances of being correct fairly strong.
LOL!!!!
Bloggerville USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):D;)<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3:)
The winner is from PA!
oakland gardens, ny!!!
North Carolina!!!!!
Buckhannon, WV
Hmmm. I don't even live in a town, so I am going to guess Baltimore, Maryland, because that's where YOU live, isn't it, Lessie?
I know what state I want the winner to be from!
And the winner is….New Jersey!!!
can anyone tell me, is there a way to look at all the comments, or reply's we have posted on in one spot? Is it on our account info somewhere? thanks
yody_g, click on your sign-in name at any of your comments/replys, or at your 'Logged in as' signature at the beginning of each page of commentary. That should take you directly to your IntenseDebate comment stream.
HGTV president Jim Samples might be more than surprised if the computer randomly picks a winner from Stowe…or if the name D B Coop should pop up!
Hey CooperNova, that's a west coast guy sounding comment. Samples will have a few things to say, in fact alot of wildly wonderful things to say if you win. You have to go on to Lessie's dramatic, romantic, and legendary story about you. If you go to her gaggle of comments on Design Ideas For The Dream Home and scroll to the last three on that thread you will be amazed.
i just can't believe it's almost over! only 1 more day! sweet dreams everyone! i'm so excited and nervous at the same time. can't wait!
Sorry, I'm having an emotional moment. I just submitted my last two entries for the Stowe Dream Home. It feels like I'm saying goodbye to a good friend, if only until we see each other again in March.
This calls for a extra big slice of chocolate cake and French Vanilla ice cream. ^_^
I just submitted my last entries also Coop. Good luck to you and everyone else. I settled for Chococolate cherry nut truffle ice cream mixed with southern butter pecan. I didn't have any chocolate cake so I substituded home made toll house cookies. Maybe we will finally round that gigantic corner tomorrow and find the location of the urban oasis there! ^_^
Why aren't you entering in the morning too? I realize that it is tomorrow in the east (Tenn.). But
why stop now? It just isn't tomorrow here yet!
We are only allowed one entry per day Sandy. My entries were put in after midnight Eastern Time Zone. Therefore I can't enter again for Friday.
Did you always enter in the evening? I've done it early in the morning every day!
Always entered at night before I go to bed. As long as it is after 9PM Pacific Time. That way if i forget I can always enter the next day!
"Settling" for chocolate cherry nut truffle ice cream with southern butter pecan…AND home-made toll house cookies? I can't feel TOO sorry for you, Ed, but I do wish you luck with the Dream Home.
If by some quirk of fate, neither one wins the Dream Home, well, I'll see you round that corner at the next Urban Oasis, or thereabouts.
Assuming that you and Ed decide to meet somewhere in damiddle, that would make the Urban Oasis Midway between Portland, (if that's where Eddie is) and SanDiego, that's you Coop. So Woodland California, which is 15 miles NE of Sacramento, would be the place to have a Ben an Jerry's Foray assuming that all parties are on time. You got Ed bringing cookies, I'll bring icecream or some verisimilitude of same,and some real great truffles, and waffles, and schnitzels and pretzel. Let's turn on some good music and start a party,cause I can't pass up toll house home baked cookies…and I know Ed is some kind of baker. Gotta be a celebration— huge one this year!!
Does this mean you won't blog anymore if you win the Dream Home, Coop? Not fair! How can we vicariously live in the Dream Home if you don't share?
You are so wrong Ed! Chocolate cherry nut truffle ice cream mixed with southern butter pecan. Don't you know that I love butter pecan ice cream. How am I just reading these chocolate comments? I gotta do better than this. The end of February is Monday. Guess that brings my birthmonth celebration to an end. Will do better at keeping up with blog comments next week.
I am with you Cooper, I think we are all feeling the same way. I may have to go out on a midnight expedition to buy something cold and icecreamy. Anything sweet will do just fine at this moment.
Speaking of sweet, Janzee, I wonder if MARY is feeling a little emotional today too, or do you think she is totally focused on getting around the corner to find the next Urban Oasis?
I feel for you Coop, but I'm excited. That much closer to the big day. It could be you
. However, I'll take a slice of that cake and ice cream if you have any left….Thanks!
Just in time, Lucyourdog. I've got a couple slices of cake and a few scoops of ice cream left. I don't mind sharing. Why, I won't even mind sharing the Dream Home with guests now and then if I'm the lucky winner, come to think of it.
Ditto, DB! I've been so emotional all week, I have actually stayed away from the blogs and the pictures and haven't watched the TV tour I recorded either. Retracting and chocolate are my two coping mechanisms!
I know what you mean, vermontlover. I'm going to sit down and write poetry, or short stories, or maybe even a grateful letter of appreciation to HGTV to recite on camera if they happen to show up at my door! Better to be prepared than fall to pieces in front of millions of viewers!
Nobody has done that Coop, I think that would be AMAZING!!!
I woke in the middle of the night and remembered I hadn't put my last entries in yet. All I had was a Lindt Chocolate Truffle. I would have loved to have apple pie and ice cream. Of course I still would have had to have my truffle.
AND??? You didn't finish your story, Cami. Just left us hanging! Did you get up in the middle of the night after all to put in your last two entries, or did you fall back asleep and just dream about the Surprise Van pulling up to your front door?!
It was all true…. I got up in the middle of the night around 2 AM. I entered my last two entries, ate a chocolate truffle, then I blogged about it– above. When I saw you had cake, I wanted pie. The only dream I had was about my husband saying "you ate all the chocolate truffles didn't you?" Then I woke up and here I am… Taken right outa the tub, and into the doggie dog house.
If I had my way I would stay in the doggie house, or closet or porch facing Mt. Mansfield and eat my truffles till the day is long. Nobody comes between me and my truffles.
My darling school girl Cams up late at night with only one truffle left. We should bring you many boxes of assorted truffles so that you can enjoy your studies, and you can prepare for lots of celebrations!!!!
But aren't you excited for the new "guessing the location" to begin? I am. I think it is so much fun…and the anticipation of the next clue from Mary is always something I look forward to when I log into the HGTV blog. I hope Mary makes it more challenging FOR YOU, this year.
I agree, boomer — to me the most fun is trying to guess the next location. Now that I've made my final entries, all I can do is wait to find out who wins the wonderful DH, which doesn't require much in the way of thought processes. I can't wait for the next guessing game to begin!
I don't know, boomer. I'm a little concerned about MARY lately. She has so many sweepstakes on her plate to deal with, and so many corners to get around, I'm wondering if she'll have time to get round to putting together some great Dream Home 2012 location clues for us to be stumped by.
Boomer where have you been – other places ? I missed seeing your name and your words!
Hope you will be back here again or are you only interested in Urban places ? Sandy
Booms, its soooo great to see you on the site. I know you have been charting a course with helping to pass a bill for specific health care for school children. Glad you took a break and are here. You are doing such fantastic work in your community. And challenge for Cooper!, I dont know if that's in his vocabulary didn't he guess the locations of the last two DH's within the first few days?
It is emotional! {takes a slice of cake and passes it along} Good luck everyone!
Good idea, mom4ckp — take one down, pass it around, 98 more slices of cake for us all…. ^_^
omg…i thought i was the only one craving something sweet and decadent. glad to know i'm not alone.
That seems to be something many bloggers have in common, erised — a craving for something sweet at the end of the long Dream Home trail. Now the wait begins. Which makes me think, unfortunately, of the results of all those decadent cravings…only it's another kind of weight!
Not to be the voice of gloom or anything, but here is an article that tries to take the fun out of dessert:
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/7-dessert…
Why is it that I always prefer the foods on the "Not That!" list? Okay, forget the list — I'm having coconut cake with Haagen Dazs' five-ingredient lemon ice cream!
That's the spirit, CplusE. It's not every day that the opportunity to win a Stowe Dream Home comes around, you know! So go for the coconut cake and Haagen Dazs!
Oh gosh have mercy mercy. Coconut cake, and Hagendaz, repeating it over and over and nodding my head in ecstasy. Now that I've had my thrill, I will read what the health pubas say. Thanks for the tip CplusE. You must be a great cook- I remember the lovely post about your dream for family gatherings for Thanksgiving, and what wine would be served with a scrumptious meal.
Just sat down with my morning oatmeal, only to find all of you eating cake and ice cream! Forget the oats! I'm heading for the freezer! I think this being Friday, the last day to enter to win the DH calls for a celebration!
DBCoop set some wildness in motion, hard for me to think about doing the right thing right now as I am still on a roll.
Can't believe I missed a chocolate comment, Coop!!! Need some Lindor Truffles to ease the pain.
ok, I posted a question earlier, now it is not on here? lol Is it me? Is there anywhere we can see all the comments and or post we replied to in one spot? Is it in our account info somewhere? Thanks
Yes, Press on your blue yody_g name on top and it will go right there.
This is it ! I wish all my fellow bloggers good luck as we all dream of ourselves moving into the beautiful home and what to do first when we get there.
Not only is the bathroom Gorgeous…..the whole house is incredible, and to be so near the ski resort.
Just wanted to say how EXCITED I am about this Dream Home…it truly would be a dream for me and a chance not only to move back to New England, but to also finally be able to LIVE. It's been a long 10 years, starting with the first major car accident and fixing my injuries, to the second which almost killed me (a semi rear ended/ran over my car)…adding to the injuries, and I am Finally Able to move forward, and what a GREAT JOY This would be for not only me, but my family and friends to come and visit and enjoy all that New England, Vermont and the mountains of Stowe……awesome…so awesome…have my fingers crossed!!!!!
And, I did have a question about the space above the garage…from what I thought I read from the contractor, is is possible to create a space up there, I am an artist…and it would be perfect to use as a studio/office…..is this possible…it would just put the cherry on the top for me!!!
Good luck, DottieWinke. I don't know if any contractor said anything about that space being usable or not. If you win, you'd definitely want to talk to a credible contractor about that. There sure were lots of opinions about that space before the reveal, though. Everyone thought they saw a secret room up there because they could see that chandelier through the upper window! There was a little bit of disappointment when we finally knew, especially because Mary, the blog administrator, kept dropping hints about it to tease us! That Mary — what a card!
Good Luck to you also ~ I know that it would take a little work, but that way I wouldn't have to change any of the other rooms, it is gorgeous isn't it….thanks so very much for the tips…do have a Super Weekend and again Good Luck
My last two entries are submitted. My routine will change tomorrow not being able to enter but I'm excited to see who wins. Love this contest. And I'll actually get to tour the Green House in Denver. So fun to have back to back houses to try and win. Thank you HGTV. Good luck everyone, may the house be with you. LOL
Funny, dooby78, may the house be with you. I like that! Will that cute little kid in the Darth Vader costume be running around here, too?
I love that ad Wyo_Girl. So fun when the dad makes the car turn on with the remote for little Darth.
To not only have a house with such a great view, but to have one that will so easily accomodate me and my family would be amazing! I hope my diligence entering oays off! Good luck to everyone!!!!!
Just want to say a big THANK YOU to all of you out there for blogging with me. This is a true first for me…entering the DH contest, learning how to blog. I have had so much fun and am experiencing so many emotions right now. I sincerely hope the winner is among us, and for the winner, I wish you nothing but the best! And, if you decide to take the cash, at least go visit Stowe- it's a truly magical place!!!!!
Thanks to you, too! You're going to stick around, aren't you? People blog on this site year round!
It's so bittersweet!
Unless the there is another New England DH, you may not hear from me for a bit, though I may check in with you from time to time. I'd like to stay close to my family (Stowe is about 4 1/2 hours from my hometown). And, honestly, for me, there's no place like Stowe! Good luck to you, Wyo_Girl, and have a wonderful time in Napa!! Happy 20th Anniversary!!
I'm sad just because I can't enter anymore
I know exactly what you mean! {hug}
Last two entries officially entered. Wishing and hoping. Good luck to all.
It's been fun to watch this wonderful DH come alive in the Mountains of Stowe. Now someone's dream is about to come true. I wish everyone the best of luck, and keep dreaming on. LOL
Just entered the last time for this most fantastic, beautiful, majestic dream of a dream home….finished my mailings yesterday. Anticipation sets in…. good luck to my fellow bloggers! March 2 is not too far away. ^_^
Good Luck to everyone! I hope a blogger wins this year!
This has been so much fun! To be able to feel like we have moved in and enjoyed all the details of this house! They really didn't forget anything in the design and decorating of this house. I am really hoping that our dream comes true and our family wins this house! I know this will make our family very happy to be in Vermont and live in Stowe! Great people, safe place to live that offers so much and a place to breathe in the beauty of the mountains and nature! Thanks HGTV!
I know how you feel, Vermontlove! Now comes the anticipation, housecleaning, a trip to the hairdresser. I enjoyed the details of the DH too, and the pictures of Stowe. What a beautiful town!
I look forward to living in the house too. I will be needing a place to live when my Mom passes away.
What better place than this piece of Heaven?
I am so excited today is the final day to enter. I do hope to be spending spring break with my husband and the kids in our amazing new dream home . Best of Luck to everyone!
[heavy sigh] well, with that click my last two entries were sent off into cyberspace to hopefully land in the perfect spot to find its way into the hands of the official drawing person…and now we wait…with that another heavy sigh….
this is an amazing home and so many things about it make it just perfect for me and my family as it does for so many other bloggers…so, good luck once again to each and every one of you, but most of all to ME!
LOL!
My favorite room in the house! Love the birch framed mirror over the sink – I wonder if they will tell us how to make one? That is, if I don't win it along with the rest of the Dream Home!
Fingers crossed that we'll win it! I work for an animal non-profit, and my s.o. has his own business, so we'd never be able to afford a home like this otherwise. And my dogs would adore this home (and the Bissell carpet cleaner).
Good luck to all!
I'm emotional distressed over not being able to enter anymore. But I'm super charged by the positive energy of awaiting the exciting announcement of the winner of this most incredibly beautiful home! So wishing that it will be me and my family. But still just excited by the whole deal! Good luck to us all!
The last two are in. Now all I have to do is wait for them to knock on MY door. lol
Good luck everyone!
Touring around the house, I was thinking that it would be a dream to decorate for Christmas, one of my favorite things to do. All of our Christmas decorations are folk or primitive style from little shops in Vermont and New Hampshire. Where would you guys put the Christmas tree if you won the house? I think I would temporarily remove the 2 chairs on the left, (as you look out the window), of the annex and put the tree in that corner next to the window. That way it is visible from just about everywhere, but especially from the kitchen as you cook. Those evergreen trees in the front yard would also get my "thousands of lights" treatment. There's just so many spots for great decorative pieces, it would mean lots of shopping for just the right one in the right place. What all would you guys do?
last two entries in…now the wait begins. i have no idea what i'm going to do to pass the time. i guess my tv will permanantly be tuned into HGTV. good luck to everyone!
Last entry put in. *crossing fingers*
I cant believe its over so quickly. Now the wait. I cant believe how much nervous excitement I have, like a childs anticipation the night before they go to Disney World. I know kind of silly but thats the best description I had to compare this to.
Good of luck to all!
I'm so excited to see the look on the winners face! That is almost as exciting as the winner being my family…..almost! Funny thing yesterday I was driving down the e-way and dreaming of the dream house, of course, and I looked down at the car next to me and the licensce plate read PAITFWD ! I think it was a sign for sure. Now I'm going to dream of doing just that, paying it forward! Good Luck to EVERYONE!!!
It could be me…
It could be me…
It could be me…
Fingers crossed…
It could be you…
It could be you…
It could be you…
That would be fun too (just not as much!) hahaha
It is bitter sweet putting my last two entries in to win this most amazing home. I wish everyone the best of luck and future success! I sincerely hope that whomever wins this beautiful place…that they will "pay their blessing forward" in some way or another. This home is truly a treasure and my prayer is that the winner will take this opportunity to pass on delight and happiness to another. If we keep giving, and paying it forward, hopefully the chain will not break and eventually bring light and warmth to all.
Here Here. You said it.
Now that the sweepstakes are over, it's time for the next most important thing:
getting out home entries ready and houses clean for the camera crew to come in, am I right?
I've got acres of melting snow and pine needles on my front porch from storing the dead Christmas tree there until pick up. Work to do!
Now, what needs to be done for our appearance during the ambush? Facial, haircut, eyebrow wax????
Let's get busy, people, we have to look our best! B)
Good Morning here we are on the last day of the contest , this really exciting , in just a couple of weeks we are going to know who is the very fortunate winner . I have been praying and thinking about this all week
Good luck to everyone . If I had to pick in order what was the best room in this house , it would be difficult
The landscaping outside is 4 star, the 1st floor is 4star its beautiful , regarding the gourmet kitchen it equipped with most everything you could want ,and my husband would just die for this , I still thing it would be a little crowd with a crowd of people the more I have seen it and studied it , the dinning room
is beautiful because of the open folded doors. and the views and the decor . the annex /'nook is great
I can see myself sitting there most mornings with my tea and music or reading.The ground level is a big hit with my family ,my sister says she would live down there. the master Bath is every girls dream and lets not forget for couples shh! 5 star the ski bunks great for younger people and really cozy but I concerned regarding older folks , but very thought out Two washers & dryers great and amazing no worries about who doing the laundry on vacation everyone does their own 5 star. and the master bedroom a little wild in the color say,s the man of the house it will grow on him a little small but cozy the patio 5star just a little concerned regarding the kids around that cliff wonderful area hot tub and fire place that's were you will find me.either in the morning or after a hard day on the mountain or shopping ,that is a dream in itself
I really have done any shopping ,because of the money and the economy !! the G.M.C Denali what a truck for the snows of Vermont I don't think I will be afraid to drive , only I will have to get use to driving something like this first. 5star. thank you for reading my letter H G T V I hope you liked my comments
and everyone else God speed and luck to all. Respectfully Debra "Crafty Deb 54"
Have to agree with you but my favorite next to the bathroom is the annex. To sit there with a mug of hot chocolate and some cookies and read a good book would be great and watch the sunrises and sunsets. Glorious. Then put our Christmas tree there in the winter and watch as the lights dance off the windows. Wouldn't it be splendid. I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it.
Thank you for your generous wishes and they are returned with just as much generosity as they were given.
Tami
Good morning Tami , this is Debra . Thank you for commenting , I really did not think that anyone would answer me I do like to talk to much sometimes and my writing as well , but I just say what I am feeling at the time . Yes I agree that a Christmas tree would look beautiful there in the annex .
tell me do you have a real tree a Christmas or is it artificial. WE have been getting real trees all our life
we even make a 1/2 day of it when our children were small. get bundled up and in the station wagon at the time ,and our manual saw , we still have it . go out to the tree farm and be there for a couple of hours trying to fine that perfect tree that we all like and then cut it down its usually about 8-9ft. tall
and very bushy. then put in on the roof of the car ,and tie tight. and while Dan was doing this
my girlfriend and I would sip on hot chocolate toddy.and that would warm us up. and then we would go home and and set up the tree. and have dinner with our close friends and family , it was called our December tree weekend. We still do it now , but it is usually just Dan & I and sometimes our daughter Erin. Because my son has his own family now . Thank again for commenting and chatting with me sincerely ,Debra (crafty Deb54) Have a nice weekend.
Hey Debra,
Thank for writing back, it was wonderful to talk with you. We have a fake tree that was bought long before the kids were conceived. But rest assured if we won this gorgeous home no fake tree would ever grace its floors. It would be real for sure. I could just see me making my homemade pierogies from that beautiful large kitchen looking out to the annex seeing that tree loaded with presents and decorated to the hilt with a beautiful star on top. My babies running around playing tag your it no your it no your it and next comes the scream "Mom so and so won't be 'it', would you make him/him". Looks like a blast to me.
What is a Hot Chocolate Toddy. It sounds absolutely scrumptious, you will have to give me the recipe.
So glad I found someone who loves to chat as much as I do.
Tami
So lovely, you could waste a lot of time relaxing in that tub.
I blogged earlier that my husband surprised me with Stowe Mugs from Stowe Merchantile for my birthday. The store was so great to us and the mugs were so beautiful when they arrived that I want to encourage anyone who wants a piece of Stowe to get on their website and check out their goods. Marc from the store was so kind that if this is representative of the people at Stowe-then I want in for sure!!!!
Today – last day to enter!!! Now we just sit back and relax with our fingers crossed!!!
Good luck, hobby4me, and say hello to your students for us!
Since I have submitted my last two entries and we have to wait a couple of weeks for the ambush, my husband (Wyo Boy) and I are going to Napa next week! We'll be celebrating our 20th anniversary. Besides driving by the 2009 Sonoma Dream Home, does anyone have good recommendations for restaurants or other activities? Which are the best wineries to visit? Thanks for your help! I know this is a little off-topic, but I thought you'd indulge me if I mentioned the 2009 Dream Home!
Have a great time and relax.
Thanks so much. We're looking forward to it!
Just want to wish everyone good luck! I just submitted the final entries for my family. I hope whoever wins brings lot's of love and life into this beautiful home! If it isn't my family then we just might stop by and say hello on one of our trips up to Stowe!
Good luck all!!
Last entry is in.
xD 
Good luck to all.
Good luck to ME!
Good luck to all bloggers.
Just entered for my last time for this wonderful 2011 HGTV Dreamhome!! This one is my favorite of all and sure "fits" my family better than any other! Can't wait to see who wins…maybe me???
I hope it is one of the bloggers for sure.
My husband's 58th birthday and our 37th anniversary is on March 15th. It sure would be alot more fun if we could celebrate it in Stowe at our new HGTV Dreamhome!
A funny little feeling in the pit of my tummy when I hit that button for the last time! WOW. Here we go!
I wonder if I can get my Denali in red?
I am sure with the 50K+ ARV you can pick all the options and colors you want Charlotte! Good luck!
I went on the website and picked out the red, too!
"Dreaming"
When I met you in the restaurant
You could tell I was no debutante
You asked me what's my pleasure
A movie or a measure?
I'll have a cup of tea and tell you of my dreaming
Dreaming is free
I don't want to live on charity
Pleasure's real or is it fantasy?
Reel to reel is living rarity
People stop and stare at me We just walk on by – we just keep on dreaming
Feet feet, walking a two mile
Meet meet, meet me at the turnstile
I never met him, I'll never forget him
Dream dream, even for a little while
Dream dream, filling up an idle hour
Fade away, radiate
I sit by and watch the river flow
I sit by and watch the traffic go
Imagine something of your very own
Something you can have and hold
I'd build a road in gold just to have some dreaming
Dreaming is free
Dreaming
Dreaming is free
Dreaming
Dreaming is free
Wow fundordot, gorgeous poetry. So many times in our lives when a passing stranger crosses fleetingly crosses our paths, our eyes meet, and suddenly there is an instant dream. It reminded me of the attraction to the DH, and how we have all crossed paths with this intangible character, we reach out in the hopes of making contact and having this dream come true.
Good luck to all!
"May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand."
Hi nycfirefighter, you have warmed all of our hearts with this poem. I hadn't read yours yet, just finished reading funfordot, and commented about reaching a dream. Good luck to you and great Blessings.
Hello Janzee, Your response to "funfordot" is deep and so true. Good luck to you!
Hello N.Y.C firefighter , my name is Debra, from one Irish family to another God speed and the luck of Irish is upon us . We are a big Family my husband Daniel is one of 9. with 28 grand-children 10 great grand when we invite the family its a party in its,self , can you imagine all in the home in Stowe Vermont.
have fun this St. Patricks Day wearin of green ,and drinkin to we dry. Cead me falite Slante.
Nice to meet you nycfirefighter.
HGTV must have to wait until Friday-mailed entries
get to them….. and THEN they can let their
SUPER DUPER computer pick the
HGTV 2011 Stowe Dream Home winner!!
Then they have to research on how to surprise him/her!!
GOOD LUCK everyone!
Yippereee Professor is back in town. Last few days, I read all of your remarkable new stories and commented- I hope you've received everything. I have some info to share with you about your writing, and feel it is some of the most healing prolific philosophical erudite, beautiful stuff I've ever read. About four days ago, I went to the drugstore in Woodland Hills, to get some water. There was a very weak sounding cry from the pavement, and little fragile woman was lying on the ground. I asked the drug store people to come out and told her we would call 911, and she denied us calling, asked us to get her into a sitting position, and then called her daughter. I asked if I could follow her back with them, as Pearl and I struck up a conversation and got very close. When she was settled and comfortable, and called her doctor, I took the liberty of telling her the tree story. At that point she was in some pain, but your story eased her and she said " I wish I could find this tree".To this, the only thing I could think of was, "dear Pearl, you are the tree". I know you've told me before that you saved copies of your work, now it's time to publish it, put it out on Amazon, establish a following, sell to friends and family, put me and the rest of this group on your list. Then take your published copy to an agent for submission to a company.
Hello Professor Stone, I've heard nothing but beautiful things about you. Being a new blogger this year, Janzee asked me to put out a call from the wild to help break the Dog Code!! I hope you had a chance to follow our doggie world adventures as I haven't seen you blog lately.
But I've been told, that you are a very good code cracker
Thank you and hope to hear from you soon!
Lucy's mom
Love this view!!! what better way to unwind from a day on the slopes then a HOT BATH with a view…: ) I would love to make this my new home—and share it with all my friends and family!!!
Wow HGTV this Dream Home is spectacular. I love the rolling hills, the clean crisp air and the delicious maple syrup of Vermont. My family would love to ski everyday and I can see my dog playing in the snow. Family holidays spent in Vermont would be so memorable. HGTV you have given away many beautiful homes over the years but I really like this one. I am close to retirement and I would look forward to spending my leisure years in Vermont close to the Trappe family lodge.
I have read and re-read everything there is on the Von Trapp Family, including the books written by Maria Von Trapp herself.
when the camera crew pulls up to my place please be driving a van full of CHARMIN!…..Because I'am gonna need it!
Okay, there it went. Our last entry. Here’s wishing we all make our dreams come true!
I so love the view from this tub. But there isn't one thing about the whole house I don't love!! Vermont is so beautiful.
Below is a list of Blogger Cities and/or States hoping to receive a visit from the Dream Home Ambush Team. Are there any others?
Amarillo, Texas
Odenton, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Houston, Texas
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Buckhannon, West Virginia
Columbia, Maryland
North Carolina
Oakland Gardens, NY
Bloggersville, USA
Anchorage, Alaska
San Diego. California
Where are all the Westies? Add Washington to the list!
The great state of Washington is in the house! Will include it on the updated list, CeeJoy!
Must also include Seattle for Alicesoneysmom.
Salem, Massuchusetts would like to request an ambush, pretty please!
Salem, MA is in the house. Will include it on the updated list, H_Weeks!
Please add Shippensburg,Pa to that list thank you and good luck craftydeb54
Charlotte, VT
Have to add Tampa, Florida!
I wonder if anyone in THESE towns are looking forward to the HGTV Surprise Van coming soon to their front door with some very good news:
Rough and Ready. CA
Scrabble, WV
Spotted Horse, WY
Mule Barn, OK
Bird in Hand, PA
No Mirage, CA
What Cheer, IA
Santa Claus, GA
Billy Goat Hill, AL
Elephant Park, CO
Possum Trot, KY
Cheesetown, PA
Bread Loaf, VT
Buttermilk, KS
Chocolate Bayou, TX
Toast, NC
Heavenly Hills, CA
DB Coop's Place, CA
I'll vouch for DB Coop's place. I don't know about any others that should be on the list…. ^_^
You're a hot mess, Coop!!!! I included San Diego as your neck of the woods. Chocolate Bayou, TX ain't bad either.
Well, I am not a resident, but I am kinda partial to the name, "Chocolate Bayou" in Texas! I wouldn't mind swimming in THAT bayou, LOL. Wonder if they have marshmallow alligators, or cocoa crocs?
Additional Cities and/or States requesting a visit from the ambush team:
Salem, Massuchusetts
Seattle, Washington
Washington
Oregon
Wyoming
Florida
Vermont
New York City
Nebraska
New Jersey
Any others?!
Iowa City, Iowa ^_^ Luck!
Clearwater Kansas
New Hartford, CT
LA, CA silly Lessie!!
and Riverside, CA right?
Atlanta, GA
Coop added CA already: let's make that N. CA, & S. CA….
Columbus, Ohio
Downonthefarm, WA would welcome an ambush! I'll grind some fresh coffee and bring out the kuchen! Everyone's welcome to join the celebration!
Sounds like a fun time.
HGTV must have to wait until Friday-mailed entries
get to them….. and THEN they can let their
SUPER DUPER computer pick the
HGTV 2011 Stowe Dream Home winner!!
Then they have to research on how to surprise him/her!!
GOOD LUCK everyone!
I loved the breathtaking views from the window. I am picturing my family there with me! Beautiful and relaxing bathroom. Spectacular home!
Beautiful!! I think it represents all of our feelings and thoughts. Right on the money!!!