gdp's Comments

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : Start Touring HGTV Smart Home 2016 Now!

Fri, 1 Apr 2016 19:13:04 +0000

"Geez, Louise."

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : A Designer and Potter Walk Into a Barn

Sat, 18 Jul 2015 16:26:48 +0000

I used to cater. Everything would be made from scratch. Took a lot more time and the labor would be much more than if I used pre-mixed/ready to bake/pre-chopped, etc. Oft times up all hours just to make sure "freshness" of product was apparent. I was probably the only person that understood how intensified was my satisfaction with the end product. So -I understand Josh. Now, did you get that term "used to cater"? Just cook for friends now. Same way, same final product attention, same feeling of satisfaction, a little more time and joint pain expended. Must be an age thing.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : HGTV Urban Oasis 2015 Location Announcement!

Fri, 8 May 2015 23:59:46 +0000

Thank you for the pics. Looks like a lot of areas in a lot of cities that have urban neighborhoods, including mine. Shud be nice.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : What's Your Favorite Space?

Fri, 8 May 2015 23:25:09 +0000

Screened-in porch. 'Nuf said.

Blog Cabin : I Spy a Beautiful Butterfly Bounty

Sat, 11 Apr 2015 04:22:01 +0000

"Grace" works for me, no matter the gender, for it is pure grace. But whatever the name, it will fly by me (sorry, but pun intended).

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Ultimate Viewing Party for Super Bowl Sunday

Mon, 2 Feb 2015 20:15:14 +0000

Had I been available to watch the SB, I would have liked to have done it from the orange setting of the Tahoe dream. Had I been available. Oh, well.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : Celebrate New Year's Day With HGTV Dream Home 2015!

Fri, 2 Jan 2015 23:39:28 +0000

Hi, Vesna-try this. Look at your browser info. If there is a circle (usually blue) with a diagonal slash in it, some of the site pop-up info is being blocked. This can happen even when you have allowed pop-ups for a given site. If there is a slashed circle in your browser info, between the search glass and the refresh icon, then place your mouse on it; it will say if info is being blocked. Then click where advised and the dots usually go away. If this does not work, I hope something else does.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : Check Out the Brand-New HGTV.com

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 00:57:26 +0000

Cute. I'm looking for(ward to) it also.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : Enter Now for a Chance to Win HGTV Urban Oasis 2014!

Sat, 30 Aug 2014 16:38:52 +0000

I've managed to be happy with candles (from tea lights to 3 wickers) every where, with some magnolia branches from the overgrown front yard tree stuffed in vases as compliments. Think I could make that work here. And Thanksgiving, or any other dinner , in that kitchen- to- living- room- area just cries out "entertainment city".

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : Enter Now for a Chance to Win HGTV Urban Oasis 2014!

Sat, 30 Aug 2014 16:30:30 +0000

*This* blog is about this **apartment home** isn't it? Or did I misunderstand the intent?

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : HGTV Urban Oasis 2014 Location Announcement!

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:12:45 +0000

CplusE, I'm taking an opportunity to piggyback on your excellent tour guide suggestions. The new College Football Hall of Fame, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and the 200 foot tall SkyView Atlanta Ferris Wheel (with the Georgia Aquarium and The World of Coca Cola) are all near Centennial Olympic Park and are good places for time well spent. And if you ever have the opportunity, walk -not ride- from domestic Concourse A to Concourse E at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport; worthy of the walk, it is an art exhibit not many know of.

Made Remade : Inked: The Unexpected Story of a Tattooed Mom

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 23:59:28 +0000

I'm not there yet. But, so what - I still like to hand write letters. Perhaps one day.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : HGTV Smart Home 2014 Sneak Peek

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:24:28 +0000

thanks.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : What's Your Favorite Room?

Tue, 28 Jan 2014 20:30:20 +0000

Weh-elll . . . .I find that of the thirteen rooms listed, I have twelve favorites. Dang! I have the same problem in Baskin-Robbins!!

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : Enter Now to Win HGTV Dream Home 2014

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 01:40:54 +0000

I love your "functioning before noon" clip. Just love it. And ...relate!!

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : Let It Snow at HGTV Dream Home 2014

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 07:44:04 +0000

Oh, man. Dang if I know what I'd do -too many marvelous possibilities. But what ever it is, I sure would have a gooooood time doing it!

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : HGTV Dream Home 2014: Clue Four

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 00:20:34 +0000

I love it! Not sure, but think I visited there(s) once. Think I had a good time. Both are great states to be in, just ask any Calivadian or Nelifornian. (don't u just love words?)

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : HGTV Dream Home 2014: Location Clue One

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:16:01 +0000

Hi, Cami and Coop -Not to change the Hawaii thought trend, but just to share a warm smile with you. I worked for an airline, selling tickets face-to-face to a lot of tropical (Hawaii included) places. Oft times, when a customer was traveling to some place other than "the islands", especially in the winter, the discussion got around to the "how often do you use your benefits to fly there?" question. Well, sometimes the imp in me took advantage of the name of the street I live on (a 20 minute drive from downtown ATL), and say "Oh, I'm going to Montego Bay after work today." The look of vicarious joy would be just wonderful. Of course, I would set the picture straight, and then we would have a good time laughing and dreaming. Then, at the end of the day I would drive to Montego Bay Drive, remembering and smiling.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : HGTV Dream Home 2014: Where?

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:47:03 +0000

Thanks for the info, Ahtabulannie. -AuntDatt

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HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : HGTV Dream Home 2014: Where?

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:28:57 +0000

My neighbor planted bamboo to hide his pool. Well, it has hidden his pool and the area between our houses. Now, it is a major problem in my yard, making lawn care extremely difficult. And while my neighbor came to apologize for what he called his "judgment error", it does not solve my problem (the stuff pops up/grows EVERY WHERE). However, if it is what you want, do as one of your repliers suggests and put it in pots. Pretty please. P.S. -I would like to know how to get rid of it, too. Suggestions. Oh, yes my neighbor moved. Bamboo didn't.