tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190326263026916588.post148490222323241141..comments2024-03-04T21:50:12.306+11:00Comments on Upon Hope: Homes not HousesMark Moncrieffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07988061141727262837noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190326263026916588.post-28131358154242762832013-05-13T00:29:42.730+10:002013-05-13T00:29:42.730+10:00Dear M.A.D.Pioneer
Great to see a post from you, ...Dear M.A.D.Pioneer<br /><br />Great to see a post from you, you've been threatening me with a post for some time so it's good to finally see one!<br /><br />I'm glad you agree with the thrust of my argument and it's great to have another view of the issue presented. I remember how hard it was for you to move where you are now, but I think it was the correct decision. I also think it's not the house that is the issue it is the space around it, moving to a suburban house when your used to living on the entire block can really cramp your style.<br /><br />Yours Sincerely<br />Mark MoncrieffMark Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988061141727262837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190326263026916588.post-81730902644594377302013-05-10T19:38:23.435+10:002013-05-10T19:38:23.435+10:00G'day Mark
I'm so pleased that you have ma...G'day Mark<br />I'm so pleased that you have managed to do what you set out to do, which is put up your own Blog site!<br />We have had thousands upon thousands of in-depth conversations over the past 29 years, which I dare say do or will pertain to subjects that you will undoubtedly cover!<br />Well what a great and interesting subject title I join your blog on - "Homes not Houses"<br />I can defiantly relate to the fundamental differences between a simple and practical house and what constitutes my and my family's home!<br />It is ironic that the house we have bought and lived in for the past 10 years has not had the 'homely' feel and appeal to me, as the home we specifically designed and built in the country. Our previous home defiantly complemented and supplemented my life style. <br />It was part of my heart and sole, to which I looked forward to coming home to each day. <br />The fact that we put our heart and sole (and lots of sweet and tears into it) meant it was a culmination of our dreams. Add to this the unforgettable and irreplaceable fact that, that I can not and will not be able to ever forget the personal experience of bring two of our three children home from hospital for the first time! This made the feel and conception of my home complete! It was one of the hardest and most contentious decisions I had to make to sell this home. Unfortunately the house we've been living in for the past 10 years doesn't not have the same sentimental appeal to me. Mind you there nothing wrong with the house itself. Its a good house! But I and two of my children still long for the want to re-create a home in the country! But the truth and fact of the matter is that this house we now live in is viewed by my youngest son (who was born in this house) as his home. But in reality, I guess this reminds me that this house, because of the significants of my youngest son being brought up in this house, also makes it his and in that case our home! How ignorant of me to over look this thought and reality! Sorry son. And thank you Mark for bring this fact to the forefront of my mind.<br /><br />Regards<br />PioneerM.A.D Pioneernoreply@blogger.com