Had some old thoughts tonight & will write about them. I might have written of this before, so forgive me if I have.
Was watching some Real Estate trasactions on T-V & it is hard to believe the price of homes today. My thought was that in about 1950 I built my first home for $6,500. This was just the material, as it took me two years & I did all the work myself & with no power tools. My Dad did help me and advise me along the way. I sold it later for $12,000. Even a house like that today would probably be up in the 80 to 100 thousand range. Of course I was working for about $2,000 a year then.
I drew up the plans for this home & the bank accepted them. Also only a four persent interest rate & I believe a $39 a month payment. I was a pretty good carpenter, but not a good cabinet maker. My Father, God Bless Him taught me a lot about carpentry.
Along with this story is the cottage I built on the lake. I believe it was 1958 & I was given a small old place on the lake that I tore down. Took a while but I built what I felt was a cute small cottage, with a dock and boat hoist. Sold this in 1963 after Phyllis died & was deeply in debt for $6,500. Boy what would that be worth today.
Sure have a lot of memories, both good and bad. Hate to go near the lake today where that was, as that was one of the hardest things I ever was forced to let go of.
Okay that my housing and building story for today-

Had a trying couple of weeks-Ev in the hospital & a pretty sick girl-Lots of running back & forth & lots of phone calls-She is now trying to re-coup-Gets tired very easily-
Finally getting things settled in new home & am very tired myself-It has been a very hectic two months around here-Guess getting old doesn't go well with all going on-
We like our new place-Very bright & comfortable-Miss the extra room & extra bath, but will get use to that-Stores & bank close by which is a plus-Not liking to drive that much anymore & know I shouldn't with my health problems-I try to be very careful-Miss the trips we use to take, but have the memories-
Hoping to go to a class luncheon atWagner's Winery on monday, if things work out-This will be our 64th & not many left, or healthy-Okay everyone out there have a wonderful day & week ahead-

hi Everybody-
Just realized again that almost a month since I have written on my Blog. A very busy and tiring month, as we were moving & getting settled. I am sore and tired, but glad it is over & we like our new apartment. Some flaws, but nothing to serious.
Ev has been kinda sick the past couple days. Not sure what is the matter, but a very bad night last night.
Finally got things pretty well settled this past week, now just finding where we put things. Had to get rid of a lot as a smaller apartment. Everything in this area we need & driving much easier for an old guy.
I think if I figured right this is my 25th lifetime move. This is not counting my travels while in the Navy. This has got to be it, as I feel like I aged 10 years just thru the move.
Okay all for tonight. Will try to get on here more often-