There's No Place Like Home by taffy

There's No Place Like Home

A document shot, no need to comment. Pano taken with iPhone from living room window. Please ignore quality -- just wanted a happy kick off for this last stage of getting 'home.'
Toad thanks you for the lovely comments on his post, even those who commented about his rather large size and spotted skin! He felt famous for a time.

Start of document shots to track renovation and move 'home' at long last. Behind me were wrapped appliances, cabinets, countertops, and light fixtures ready for tomorrow's removal and donation to a nonprofit that builds housing for those in need. Tomorrow floor removal starts and final order for cabinetry goes in. As of today, move in could happen as early as end of September. We'll see!
You have an incredible view. Chicago is a wonderful city, although I haven't been there in a while.
August 2nd, 2017  
Great view! There really is no place like home!!
August 2nd, 2017  
This is stunning!
August 2nd, 2017  
What a stunning view
August 2nd, 2017  
Another remodel! Best of luck. You have an outstanding view!
August 2nd, 2017  
Awesome view.
August 2nd, 2017  
So pleased to see this shot a Taffy as I have been wondering if you are finally in your home! How relieved you and Jim must be! I am looking forward to seeing your renovation images. Who knows next year I may be able to look out that window and see the fabulous view for myself! Lol! Fav- you deserve it!
August 2nd, 2017  
I'm rapt for you and Jim that you have a home at long last after the interminable saga you've been through. Look forward very much to seeing the work-in-progress photos. Like @pamknowler I've gotta fav this shot given its history.
August 2nd, 2017  
Good luck with the reno - that beautiful view should help with the ups and downs of the process.
August 2nd, 2017  
That all sounds very exciting. Your view is amazing!
August 2nd, 2017  
Your view is amazing,
August 2nd, 2017  
Nice view and have fun with the renos Taffy
FYI, we arrive in Naperville on 11 Oct and leave 02 Nov. We also have a trip to Niagara booked for 14-18 Oct.
August 2nd, 2017  
Keeping my fingers crossed that the reno and move in goes smoothly!
August 2nd, 2017  
I assume you're be back at work soon.
August 2nd, 2017  
Welcome home!
August 2nd, 2017  
OMG it has been a long journey. You will never want to move or remodel again. But what a story you have had to tell. (that is what I tell myself when something goes wrong but comes out right).
August 2nd, 2017  
I like that the reflection of the window shows up in the left.
August 2nd, 2017  
A great view, no place like home
August 2nd, 2017  
Gorgeous view and shot!
August 2nd, 2017  
Kas
What a wonderful view you have!
August 2nd, 2017  
Wonderful shot
August 2nd, 2017  
L😍vely shot
💜❤💜
August 2nd, 2017  
OOOOO Yay! And so it begins! Can't wait to see the progress!
August 2nd, 2017  
I have been missing from 365 for a couple of weeks so only just catching up again.
so glad to see you are finally 'home'. You must be so relieved to be settled after such a terrible journey. Look forward to some amazing shots from your balcony.
August 2nd, 2017  
fabulous view taffy, and great news that you're almost there with getting back to your home :)
August 2nd, 2017  
Finally, some movement on this... how exciting! What a wonderful view.
August 3rd, 2017  
Might be grainy, but definitely a precursor of shots to come in the fall!
August 3rd, 2017  
Wonderful view and wonderful moment
August 3rd, 2017  
Wow awesome view........so exciting moving forward!
August 4th, 2017  
So glad the end is in sight for you. Lets hope it Is a happy new beginning. You have a tremendous view. to enjoy. Wishing you all the best with this final stage of getting ready to move back.
August 4th, 2017  
So now is this the same condo you were in during the fire renovations or is it a different one that needs its own brand of tlc- or am I missing something? Glad to see you're coming down home stretch!! And what an awesome way to make use of the things you're no longer using.
August 5th, 2017  
@olivetreeann It's the one we had rented, then convinced the owner to let us buy it, which he agreed, but then the renters who followed us extended their lease a year right before we bought it -- we knew that was a possibility, but they had said even if they extend it, they would be gone in a few months. Instead, they waited the full year, down to the last minute (and have even asked to store some things in our unit and storage space! Wimp that I am, I let them use the storage space through this weekend. But, it is ours now and after several years of being a rental unit, and not well appointed to begin with (very cheap flooring, for example, that showed the wear terribly), it required new floors, kitchen, powder room, painting, blinds, and eventually the master bath and guest bath need renovation but not for another year or two for those!
August 5th, 2017  
Lee
What a great view, and now yours.
August 5th, 2017  
Wowy biew! Good luck with all your (re) building activities, Taffy!
August 6th, 2017  
Wonderful view.
August 6th, 2017  
What a view!
August 6th, 2017  
Oh this is so exciting!!!!
August 7th, 2017  
Good to see things are moving forward at last. I'm sure this won't be the final image we will see of this view
August 8th, 2017  
I have faved this just for the view...it's incredible....you might find yourself with lots of people asking to stay over just to take a picture. :)
August 8th, 2017  
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