tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post1348479079291688491..comments2023-12-13T08:03:27.280-08:00Comments on FOCUS ON ECUADOR - Our Adventure in Cuenca Ecuador Through My Lens!: APARTMENTS IN CUENCA - Our "Before and After" remodel of our tiny Ecuadorian Flat!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-19738512003504742392014-08-11T17:10:58.091-07:002014-08-11T17:10:58.091-07:00Welcome to our Blog, Jim and Jayne!
I always love ...Welcome to our Blog, Jim and Jayne!<br />I always love hearing from Oregonians who are contemplating a move to beautiful Ecuador. Sorry for the late response, but Blogger did not notify me of your comment. I just found it! I enjoyed viewing your websites and seeing your beautiful photography. I will be in touch with you via your e-mail. Until then, keep on reading our Blog and hoping you find it informative for your possible future move. <br />Sincerely,<br />LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-64024961307745109842014-08-06T14:01:52.754-07:002014-08-06T14:01:52.754-07:00Don't know if you got my comment, this is a ne...Don't know if you got my comment, this is a new and very cheap computer! Jim and I (Jayne) live near Salem Or and are considering moving to Equador. We would be sincerely thrilled to contact you regarding this via email, phone or fb. Our website is: www.GrapeLanePoultryFarm.org and www.OreCat.org Thanks kindly and hope to hear from you!! Jayne<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-34293746377279990952014-01-21T20:11:42.893-08:002014-01-21T20:11:42.893-08:00Okay Kiangagirl,
What is your name, and where in t...Okay Kiangagirl,<br />What is your name, and where in the Willamette Valley do you live? Bo and I are here in Eugene-Springfield until Jan 29th - and it is FREEZING! When will you come to Cuenca?<br />Thank you for enjoying our before/after photos - we LOVE our apartment and simplified CUENCA life and do NOT miss Oregon anymore. WooHoo! Cuenca is bliss!<br />We must meet.<br />LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-30750385086470337222014-01-20T14:01:34.190-08:002014-01-20T14:01:34.190-08:00You are a woman after my own heart Linda! I so l...You are a woman after my own heart Linda! I so love what you've done with the place and I especially admire your DIY spirit. I have built and finished furniture before and it was a blast. I love the curtains you made-----that is something else I have done in the past and I look forward to it again when I settle in down there.<br />I sure won't miss the Willamette Valley. It's soo cold and wet here right now.<br />I can hardly wait to arrive in Cuenca.Kiangagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07328911137212833413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-82094604852989288872013-06-10T21:30:56.402-07:002013-06-10T21:30:56.402-07:00I can't wait!I can't wait! Kathe Klinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873307171902655369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-55104130762111392762013-06-04T07:28:04.585-07:002013-06-04T07:28:04.585-07:00Beautifully said, Katherine!
Thank you. It's ...Beautifully said, Katherine!<br />Thank you. It's important to have "vision" when finding one's home in Ecuador.<br />We are at peace in our little humble Ecuadorian flat, and we're glad we made the decision to continue on here. Our life is truly simplified and less is more for us here. You'll see....<br />LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-12838921007226397552013-06-03T20:34:43.968-07:002013-06-03T20:34:43.968-07:00OMG, I can't believe what you did with that pl...OMG, I can't believe what you did with that place! You have so much vision!<br />Congratulations on a finding that great diamond in the rough and turning it into a gem!Kathe Klinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873307171902655369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-30275476181538281552013-06-03T19:14:35.716-07:002013-06-03T19:14:35.716-07:00Thank you for your suggestions. We continue to re...Thank you for your suggestions. We continue to research the feedback we're receiving, and we hope there will be some resolution to our hot water issue - but even if not, we'll make this home for awhile. Again, thanks.<br />LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-52367520297298471482013-06-03T09:07:25.658-07:002013-06-03T09:07:25.658-07:00I knew there was something familiar about your apa...I knew there was something familiar about your apartment! We have the same exact color scheme in our home, kind of like adobe and goldenrod. And talk about color, we also added a couple of shades of green in an adjacent room. And LOTS of art!<br /><br />~BobBob (and Cathy)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-69598930038885896362013-06-03T07:59:00.864-07:002013-06-03T07:59:00.864-07:00Hi Jaimie,
I will e-mail you and we'll make a ...Hi Jaimie,<br />I will e-mail you and we'll make a plan.<br />Looking forward....<br />Linda<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-30032303866774512682013-06-03T06:56:59.072-07:002013-06-03T06:56:59.072-07:00Hi Bo and Linda (again!)
We would love to get tog...Hi Bo and Linda (again!)<br /><br />We would love to get together, perhaps for a coffee at your favorite place - if you guys have the time. I know how focused and busy you can get while working on projects. Tomorrow (Tuesday) is our last day in town. Is there any time that would work for you guys?? Email me at jacross10@hotmail.com.<br /><br />If not, we definitely will make a plan to get together on our next trip to your lovely city (and give you much more notice!!). <br /><br />Our best!<br /><br />Jamie and Bill Jamiehttp://xlntadventure.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-3949062463850167692013-06-02T16:33:49.707-07:002013-06-02T16:33:49.707-07:00Yes, I was going to suggest looking into one or tw...Yes, I was going to suggest looking into one or two on-demand water heaters. If the electric supply will support them, and there's access to the hot water supply to the shower and/or kitchen. This could make you independent of the building's problems.<br /><br />If you don't have access to the water lines near the shower, there are also small-tank-size electric water heaters that are designed to go in the overhead ceiling space in offices with suspended ceilings. These might be used to supply the entire apartment. And my parents, 30 years ago, had a small one that fit under a kitchen counter. These were maybe 25 gallons, so they'd definitely work for the kitchen, and for the shower unless looooong means REALLY loooong.Dave Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715282762730830238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-30295292570192463712013-06-02T15:53:26.340-07:002013-06-02T15:53:26.340-07:00Hi Jaimie and Bill,
Welcome to our Blog - and WOW,...Hi Jaimie and Bill,<br />Welcome to our Blog - and WOW, you're here! So, when do we get to meet you?<br />Thank you for the compliments about our apartment. Today, we finished painting Bo's office. It keeps getting better and we continued to love our little Ecuadorian Flat.<br />Let us know if you want to meet and we'll make it happen.<br />Glad our Blog has been helpful and that you are now "in love" with Cuenca.<br />Looking forward to hearing from you.<br />Bo and LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-23125303551088489022013-06-02T15:47:21.586-07:002013-06-02T15:47:21.586-07:00Hi Bo and Linda!
My partner and I retired to Cost...Hi Bo and Linda!<br /><br />My partner and I retired to Costa Rica last year from California. We really have enjoyed Costa Rica and living in the jungle but are now ready to spend some time in a colonial city. Becuase of your blog and the great things we have heard about Cuenca, we traveled to Ecuador and arrived in Cuenca on Saturday and are already in love! I can see now why you guys are so happy. Love, love your apartment, so glad you choose to stay! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experiences of your move and the gorgeous photos.<br /><br />Wishing you much happiness!<br /><br />Jamie and Bill Jamiehttp://www.xlntadventure.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-73706370844838621122013-05-31T19:24:57.991-07:002013-05-31T19:24:57.991-07:00Hi Bob (and Cathy),
So good to hear from you - and...Hi Bob (and Cathy),<br />So good to hear from you - and appreciate your feedback on our hot water issue.<br />We will research the Paloma device you are talking about. How wonderful if your suggestion would fix our "con" problem to this apartment. Other than having only one SMALL bathroom and our hot water issue, we really love our apartment and what it's becoming - HOME! Stay in touch and let us know when you plan to visit us.<br />LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-14070279343437617512013-05-31T19:02:15.898-07:002013-05-31T19:02:15.898-07:00Great pictures! I love color too! About the hot wa...Great pictures! I love color too! About the hot water situation, on Guam and in Thailand I used to have tankless, instant hot water devices. I guess you could call them inline. Paloma makes them and there might be a few other alternatives by now. You might not have to rely on your landlord to fix the problem in the building. Maybe you can get your own endless supply of hot water with one of these contraptions. Good luck!Bob (and Cathy)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-29415405507940896042013-05-31T15:23:28.800-07:002013-05-31T15:23:28.800-07:00Hi Larry,
Yes, come see Cuenca! It is a beautiful...Hi Larry,<br />Yes, come see Cuenca! It is a beautiful historic city, with much to see and do. The Ecuadorians are beautiful and loving people. <br />Let us know if you'd like to meet and we would be happy to show you around El Centro.<br />Sincerely,<br />LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-15221497527962686472013-05-31T08:04:06.210-07:002013-05-31T08:04:06.210-07:00Good Morning Linda. We are looking for a place to...Good Morning Linda. We are looking for a place to retire to in a couple of years, and Cuenca is on our short list. I have read so much about Ecuador, I just must see it. LarryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02885581612976375710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-57220331299053471022013-05-31T06:01:22.389-07:002013-05-31T06:01:22.389-07:00Welcome to our Blog, Larry!
It's fun meeting o...Welcome to our Blog, Larry!<br />It's fun meeting our readers, and we hope you will contact us when you're here in July so we can meet. Yes, we're happy with our decision to stay in our little city flat. We're making it work, and to think about moving again made us weary. Are you coming to stay or visit? Look forward to hearing from you both.<br />Sincerely,<br />Linda and BoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-48204344711588507012013-05-30T22:05:34.127-07:002013-05-30T22:05:34.127-07:00I have been reading each piece of your journey sin...I have been reading each piece of your journey since the beginning. When I read the title this week, I thought OOH NO WHAT NOW. [ reading on } I'm ok now. Love the way your place is turning out.. Wife and I are going to be in Cuenca in July. It really helps to see what we have to look forward to. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02885581612976375710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-26766135049907448942013-05-30T20:52:33.730-07:002013-05-30T20:52:33.730-07:00[giggle] But December is YOUR summer....[giggle] But December is YOUR summer....Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-8764008803210919042013-05-30T20:08:49.320-07:002013-05-30T20:08:49.320-07:00Hey you two,
Next Summer? I thought you two were ...Hey you two,<br />Next Summer? I thought you two were coming back in December? <br />So glad you got to see the before in person, and now some of the after.<br />By the time you return, we should be even more settled in.<br />Hurry back and I'll help you decorate your perfect place!<br />Miss you too.<br />LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-3870887066857930912013-05-30T20:00:15.267-07:002013-05-30T20:00:15.267-07:00Thank you, Shadley,
So glad you love our apartment...Thank you, Shadley,<br />So glad you love our apartment touches - I'm happy we're staying and it's feeling more and more like "home." I always look forward to your comments.<br />Thanks for all your continued support and cheers!<br />Come visit!!<br />LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218571411311922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-47528834176700050802013-05-30T19:52:57.865-07:002013-05-30T19:52:57.865-07:00Yes, Yes, YES!!!! It is your home for sure....I lo...Yes, Yes, YES!!!! It is your home for sure....I love the new additions. The kitchen is amazing and know the added pieces beside the stove will be welcomed when they come. Your curtains are the perfect touch. I know who I'll be asking for decorating advice....now to find the perfect place for us next summer! Miss ya!!!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831951504205975496.post-42890822383300223492013-05-30T19:28:03.846-07:002013-05-30T19:28:03.846-07:00Linda, I love your apartment. What wonders you hav...Linda, I love your apartment. What wonders you have wrought!!! And I look forward to each of your fascinating blogs!Shadley Wiegmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506347384293456999noreply@blogger.com