tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post1941204037897807712..comments2024-03-27T04:15:22.918-07:00Comments on BIG OLD HOUSES: Another Visit to the Ames FamilyJohn Foremanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05062464473900774511noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-61075076239715182232015-04-02T16:24:06.513-07:002015-04-02T16:24:06.513-07:00I am publishing an essay on Blanche Ames as an und...I am publishing an essay on Blanche Ames as an under appericiated artist. I was not able to make my way to Borderland and I am grateful I was able to get to see the house in such detail on your blog! Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180732288451378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-377718619150647052013-11-17T09:09:49.672-08:002013-11-17T09:09:49.672-08:00People one would like to meet, their homes and gro...People one would like to meet, their homes and grounds -- each of your Big Old Houses is worthy of lights, cameras and action or voice overs! Cannot fathom why NY public television and some tourism agency aren't snapping you up as a series?!Beth Waltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02720634636307254576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-55849211201701075632013-11-12T08:03:37.898-08:002013-11-12T08:03:37.898-08:00very interesting!
[/orchidgeek]very interesting!<br /><br />[/orchidgeek]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-64651110032456496542013-11-07T11:34:37.876-08:002013-11-07T11:34:37.876-08:00Yes, some of the design choices were odd, to say t...Yes, some of the design choices were odd, to say the least, but it looks like it was a warm and happy home. And so cool it was George Plimpton's grandparents', too.<br /><br />Bring back the ivy!<br /><br />-EmilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-8496199891491488582013-11-07T11:09:03.526-08:002013-11-07T11:09:03.526-08:00cement floors throughout... did they have hot wate...cement floors throughout... did they have hot water piping underneath or within them to provide radiant heat?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-87273180051724844722013-11-07T09:10:36.295-08:002013-11-07T09:10:36.295-08:00The character of the builders is a wonderful as th...The character of the builders is a wonderful as the house itself...which, despite the lack of beautiful surface treatments, is inviting and full of visual appeal. And, for me at least, it is gratifying to see the lovely vintage carpets everywhere, so rarely kept in situ in these old places. Many thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-77908200184966226832013-11-07T04:58:51.455-08:002013-11-07T04:58:51.455-08:00Fascinating!Fascinating!judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163559978152050676noreply@blogger.com