I’m Speechless

@DianneN (247184)
United States
April 19, 2021 9:41pm CST
Had a nice trip into New Jersey Sunday to see our older son, daughter-in-law, and my babies. The drive was 1 1/2 hours each way. Grateful for navigation system. The second we walked into the house, we hugged and kissed, then our Ice Princess took us on the grand tour. I still can’t count all the rooms, but besides all the bedrooms, two offices, at least 5 bathrooms, dining room, huge kitchen, living room, family room, double see-through fireplace, library, a game room, 4 storage rooms, huge garages, nooks and crannies all over the place, etc., I found out the house is 100 years old! It’s been updated by its previous owners, and our son has been making cosmetic improvements little by little. It was our first visit ever, and I had no idea how huge and gorgeous it was. We are speechless! I took the photo and tried to squeeze the house in.
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Kareng
@kareng (62086)
• United States
20 Apr 21
What a grand old house and surprise for you! I entertained myself finding out a bit about the history of our old house and the people who first lived here. It was fun. Our house was built in 1860.
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Kareng
@kareng (62086)
• United States
20 Apr 21
@DianneN Yes! It was part of the underground railroad to sneak the slaves up north. There was a hidden walkway through the walls that has been closed up now. I am almost tempeted to tear it off and take a look!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Your house is much older. His was built in 1901. It was a big surprise to us. Had no idea. Your house must have some history. He knows a little of his home’s history.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
@kareng Wow! I’d be interested in seeing it myself.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (61709)
• Centralia, Washington
20 Apr 21
Well, somebody has a nice mortgage payment or is well heeled. Congrats!
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (61709)
• Centralia, Washington
20 Apr 21
@DianneN Cool beans. That's super.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
It’s all taken care of. He’s leasing his co-op in Manhattan for more than his mortgage.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
@sallypup Thanks. He worked it out, thank goodness.
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cherigucchi
@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
20 Apr 21
What a magnificent house! Its worth your travel then.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Hubs and I are still talking about it. However, the house was secondary to being together again.
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cherigucchi
@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
20 Apr 21
@DianneN That was really nice.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (47100)
• India
20 Apr 21
@DianneN Yes, being together is an altogether feeling.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472121)
• Switzerland
20 Apr 21
Beautiful big house Dianne and for me the age is a plus, I love old houses.
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Marlina
@marlina (154130)
• Canada
20 Apr 21
I love older homes too, I can't stand the modern type,
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472121)
• Switzerland
20 Apr 21
@DianneN I cannot believe it! Why does she want to go back to Manhattan, this place is so much more pleasant.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Thank you! It’s a grand old house! Everything major has been updated.Every one loves it except his wife. She wants to move back to Manhattan.
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rakski
@rakski (126270)
• Philippines
20 Apr 21
oh wow! gorgeous and huge house!
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rakski
@rakski (126270)
• Philippines
20 Apr 21
@DianneN really grand
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Isn’t it? Thanks! Had no idea!
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Simone
@Janet357 (75646)
•
20 Apr 21
Looks like two houses to me. So this is their house? What a grand house indeed! it means a lot of cleaning to them though they can hire someone to do that. Your hubs and son are in small details now
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (47100)
• India
20 Apr 21
@DianneN 7 gardeners! That would be a big number even in India!
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Fleur
@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
20 Apr 21
@DianneN Wow, 7 gardeners!! I'm just about to go and do some work in our garden!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Lol. They do have 7 gardeners, a pool guy, and cleaning ladies. He and his wife are too busy working or driving the kids all over the place multiple times a day.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (47100)
• India
20 Apr 21
Big indeed! Ideal for a movie shoot! May be someone has already shot a movie here?
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (47100)
• India
21 Apr 21
@DianneN Is this area in suburbs?
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Actually, it’s larger than some homes on his street, but much smaller than the others in his neighborhood. Just jaw dropping!
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Always smiling
@allknowing (137958)
• India
20 Apr 21
I was imagining how they would keep that gigantic structure spotlessly clean. That would keep them busy 24 hours I bet unless they have found a way Eager to know what that way would be. And then there is the prospect of getting lost too
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Always smiling
@allknowing (137958)
• India
21 Apr 21
@DianneN I do not think even the Queen of England will have so many at her command. More power to you and your family.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Trust me when I say that I got lost several times. They have two stairways to get upstairs. They have cleaning ladies, a pool guy, and 7 landscapers! The front of the house alone takes 3 guys.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (71942)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Apr 21
Wow, that's one huge space.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
We had no idea. Only saw a photo of the inside here and there. Still scratching our heads.
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
20 Apr 21
My goodness that is a real mansion!!
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (108347)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Apr 21
It is lovely.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Thanks! I was very surprised as was hubs.
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Fleur
@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
20 Apr 21
That sounds like a wonderful place to explore! Hope they will be very happy there!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Thanks so much! It’s in a wonderful location, too. Don’t know how long they plan on living in New Jersey, but it will definitely be a good year or two......
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317315)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Apr 21
That's a huge house! It sounds lovely.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Very huge! Never expected that.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
@just4him I got lost several times. I’d still get lost. They have two staircases to get upstairs. I took the wrong one and had to go back down and up the other one to find my grandson. I called, but he didn’t hear me. Back down I went. I had to go down another staircase and finally found him. I think my son should install an intercom system!
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317315)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Apr 21
@DianneN I'd get lost in something so big.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr 21
What an amazing house. No doubt your daughter-in-law has help to clean it! lol
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Thanks! It would be impossible to clean oneself, especially with two little kids.
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Marlina
@marlina (154130)
• Canada
20 Apr 21
Gorgeous house! The lot must be extremely large if they need 7 gardiners.
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Marlina
@marlina (154130)
• Canada
21 Apr 21
@DianneN I love hedges!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
It’s a good size, but packed with hedges, etc.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
20 Apr 21
@DianneN Do the dogs have their own room too? When was the last time you saw them? The fireplace sounds amazing. Are there any ghosts wandering around the house? I am glad you enjoyed seeing the house.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
The dogs have beds in almost every room, but follow everyone around. They didn’t mention ghosts, so I assume the house isn’t haunted. I saw them and the dogs on April 4th when we broke Passover together here at my house. Thanks!
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
21 Apr 21
@DianneN Maybe the dogs like to sleep with one of them so do not like sleeping alone. My dog I had slept in the same room as me because I set it up that way. I wanted her close by too. You are welcome. So it was not so long along that you saw them.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
20 Apr 21
That is a beautiful house, no one would say it has over 100 years.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Thank you! It must have been renovated and updated a lot over the years.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
20 Apr 21
@DianneN it looks fantastic
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
21 Apr 21
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Krissttina Isobe
@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Sounds so lovely and what a handsome house!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Thanks so much! It was a treat to see.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
21 Apr 21
@oahuwriter Well, not quite! lol
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Krissttina Isobe
@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
21 Apr 21
@DianneN Miniature castle is how it feels like.
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Rashna Gandhi
@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
20 Apr 21
Wow. Good to know. You guys are lucky to be living in such huge houses. In India, the houses are so tiny and it's very difficult to own a house. Have a good day. Take care
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
That’s our older son’s house. Houses in the US range from tiny to gigantic. Thanks!
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Rashna Gandhi
@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
20 Apr 21
@DianneN your welcome dear
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
20 Apr 21
well glad you finally got to go. I suspect the highlight was the hugs!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Finally! The hugs and kisses were definitely the highlight. So was seeing that house!
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
20 Apr 21
@DianneN i bet - i can't imagine how hard it has been for you for the past year.
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