tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post3327595554843454520..comments2024-03-28T15:15:32.175+01:00Comments on Living the life in Saint-Aignan: That attic and those taxesKen Broadhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-88126740973592813752010-06-12T07:01:20.332+02:002010-06-12T07:01:20.332+02:00I forgot the mention that our friends who got the ...I forgot the mention that our friends who got the 5K and 9K € bids for painting two rooms (big rooms, btw) were themselves supplying the paint. So the bids were for labor only.<br /><br />Hi BettyAnn, remember that trap door to the attic that blew down and nearly injured Walt two years ago when you were here? It is no more. They took it out and plastered over the big rectangular opening where it used to be.<br /><br />About the price of paint, I looked at Bricomarché's site on the web. I see 2.5 liter tubs of water-based varnish that range from 106 to 157 € for different levels of quality. We'll need at least four and problably six or eight of those tubs to do the floor and stairs.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-81964761188803579532010-06-12T07:00:49.913+02:002010-06-12T07:00:49.913+02:00I'm amazed that the income tax is higher in th...I'm amazed that the income tax is higher in the U.S. and shocked at the price for having something painted in France! The space is really beautiful. I got remote vertigo looking down that stairwell.chrissoupnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-48109850617607790842010-06-12T04:33:57.174+02:002010-06-12T04:33:57.174+02:00What a beautiful room!!
Now what do you call it? ...What a beautiful room!!<br /><br />Now what do you call it? It's not an attic anymore.<br /><br />BettyAnn<br />p.s. I understand that paint is extremely expensive in France but I'm sure you'll be letting us know soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-88471643175363409982010-06-12T03:09:44.011+02:002010-06-12T03:09:44.011+02:00Wooo hooo! Looks so great! It will be fun to follo...Wooo hooo! Looks so great! It will be fun to follow the finishing touches. <br /><br />5000€ and 9000€ to paint 2 rooms!?!?!?!? Wow!!<br /><br />I also love the window boxes :))<br /><br />JudySeine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-37300609629724226452010-06-11T21:02:57.657+02:002010-06-11T21:02:57.657+02:00That's a bunch of €s for paint jobs! It's ...That's a bunch of €s for paint jobs! It's a good thing that you are both good painters.<br /><br />I'm with Lynn- I like seeing the flowers in both window boxes.Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824964122794535252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-68782658816927931712010-06-11T20:17:18.932+02:002010-06-11T20:17:18.932+02:00Yay for moving on to part ll. I hope Walt is wel...Yay for moving on to part ll. I hope Walt is well and up to getting started next week.Starmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386841450183061541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-40907067475332260502010-06-11T18:57:33.623+02:002010-06-11T18:57:33.623+02:00Carolyn, it's called "sweat equity."...Carolyn, it's called "sweat equity." Besides, having painting done here is very expensive. Our friends who are just getting moved into an old house got a quote for 5,000 € to paint two rooms! They got a second quote and it came in at 9,000 €!<br /><br />We've already painted 6 rooms in our house, so what's a few more?<br /><br />Lynn, thanks. A bientôt.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-69908734110419057472010-06-11T17:46:45.292+02:002010-06-11T17:46:45.292+02:00Congratulations! The outside window with the flow...Congratulations! The outside window with the flowers looks really nice!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638031212346458820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-19410121947954387552010-06-11T16:02:08.738+02:002010-06-11T16:02:08.738+02:00It looks great. I kind of wish you didn't hav...It looks great. I kind of wish you didn't have to do any of the work yourselves, especially during the summer, but it does give you control, and you can fit it in at your convenience.Carolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-30436974180756106602010-06-11T15:51:54.288+02:002010-06-11T15:51:54.288+02:00Evelyn, you are right on both points. I think we w...Evelyn, you are right on both points. I think we will paint all the doors the same color as the walls -- off-white, probably -- so that they will blend in. And yes, we are going to be working on it all summer. The goal was always to have it done and to be moved in my the end of October, when heating season begins.<br /><br />Diogenes, it is a very large space. Eventually, we may decide to have a wall built down the middle, to make it into two rooms. But for now, we'll just live in it this way.<br /><br />Melinda, I imagine N.C. mountain time is a lot like French time. Even so, our job took just two months from start to finish. So we can't complain.<br /><br />Nadège and Jean, yes, oui, c'est certain.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-45145524650993251692010-06-11T15:37:37.364+02:002010-06-11T15:37:37.364+02:00Your BULLETIN! sure got my attention;) I'm gla...Your BULLETIN! sure got my attention;) I'm glad that the work is done- your room is beautiful and grand. <br /><br />The workers must like you or they wouldn't have been so kind as to lend you the scaffold which will make you work so much easier. <br /><br />I think the closet doors will look best painted since you have plenty of wood showing on the floor. Good luck with the finishing work- you are in for a busy summer.Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824964122794535252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-57168433066611435532010-06-11T15:26:23.692+02:002010-06-11T15:26:23.692+02:00The space looks quite large in the photos. It has...The space looks quite large in the photos. It has really transformed, and I'm sure you are glad back to normal life now that the work is done.Diogenesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-67576766017905169472010-06-11T15:08:54.604+02:002010-06-11T15:08:54.604+02:00yay it looks beautiful already...the first round o...yay it looks beautiful already...the first round of guests has started arriving here in western NC....and i still have a workman coming to repair ceiling damage due to roof leaks over the bad winter....now that the new roof is on.....but gotta take em when u can get em.....mountain time is sorta like french time when it comes to work schedules i thinkmelindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-29069925865810771972010-06-11T14:49:56.518+02:002010-06-11T14:49:56.518+02:00Beautiful! You must be so happy it is over.Beautiful! You must be so happy it is over.Nadegenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-44885845321491127732010-06-11T14:02:09.457+02:002010-06-11T14:02:09.457+02:00It's such a good feeling when the workmen pack...It's such a good feeling when the workmen pack their bags and leave you in peace. Now you can enjoy doing the finishing off in your own way.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-48220560173670425792010-06-11T13:25:19.010+02:002010-06-11T13:25:19.010+02:00Simon, it's kind of like your grange, which wo...Simon, it's kind of like your grange, which would be a good space for a basketball court!<br /><br />If you come over, we'll rent you a pair of shoes and let you go upstairs.<br /><br />H. Peter, it won't be that much longer now. At least from here on out, we are in control. Now we have to start looking for wood-finishing products and paint.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-74041312209622763062010-06-11T12:49:52.675+02:002010-06-11T12:49:52.675+02:00That attic will be fantastic.
Nothing better than...That attic will be fantastic. <br />Nothing better than an open floor plan.<br /><br />Can't wait to see the final product!H.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07985020213976356036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-6434282163809869082010-06-11T10:29:40.002+02:002010-06-11T10:29:40.002+02:00Fantastic space! I bet you are looking forward mov...Fantastic space! I bet you are looking forward moving in there ... once all the work is done. Bon courage! Martineladybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05690656561242165157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-32827307419423681192010-06-11T09:28:17.784+02:002010-06-11T09:28:17.784+02:00I look at that space and think "bowling alley...I look at that space and think "bowling alley"Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06203768991989701121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-11534226022660430752010-06-11T09:25:17.658+02:002010-06-11T09:25:17.658+02:00That sure is a big room! It will look more cozy wh...That sure is a big room! It will look more cozy when it's furnished and lived in.chmnoreply@blogger.com