EE Taft Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well, it's better late than never. I usually put up Christmas Pics., but with all that was going on I didn't have time 'til now. Enjoy. Our new home, all covered in snow on Christmas Eve. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0848.jpg http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0844.jpg http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0850.jpg http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0847.jpg Our little Alli, ready for Christmas. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE...01printAlli.jpg Alli helping Daddy hang Christmas Lights. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE.../IMG_0679-1.jpg Christmas Tree. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE...MG_0677snow.jpg Our Family. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE...0kitchedit1.jpg Hope y'all had a good Christmas. ~EE Taft~ ~The Taft Clan~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complicated Lady Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well, it's better late than never. I usually put up Christmas Pics., but with all that was going on I didn't have time 'til now. Enjoy. Our new home, all covered in snow on Christmas Eve. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0848.jpg http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0844.jpg Our little Alli, ready for Christmas. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE...01printAlli.jpg Alli helping Daddy hang Christmas Lights. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE.../IMG_0679-1.jpg Christmas Tree. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE...MG_0677snow.jpg Our Family. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE...0kitchedit1.jpg Hope y'all had a good Christmas. ~EE Taft~ ~The Taft Clan~ Children at Christmas time.... precious Let me guess, Little Alli is Daddy's Little Girl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi EE, Your home is gorgeous, as is your family. Auntie Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Taft Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Lady, Ya hit the nail on the head. When mama is around she runs back and forth, but she is purdy much Daddy's little baby girl. Auntie Allie, It's a fixer upper, built in the 1860s. It's been well mantained and has just the right kind of ENJOYABLE work that needs done. We are painting and restoring back to original 1860~1880 glory, period colors and the like. We have enjoyed it so far and hope to see our goals of rehabing the place done by spring. Little Alli says "Howdy, Auntie Allie!" ~EE Taft~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hey EE, that is wonderful. Sorta like a little bit of Christmas all over. Thanks for sharing. Looks like you got a very nice nice family. Enjoy those youngsters as long as you can. They are so special and they grow up so dang fast. Little Alli looks to be a heartbreaker in about fifteen years. Merry Christmas to you and your family, even if it is a little late. It still has the Spirit. Hope 2011 is good to all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Taft Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Thank you BMC, and back at 'cha. We think about Christmas all year. Gotta love the kiddos while they are young(and still home.) I 'spect one day it'll be hard to let go. Allie, Did I mention the size of the place? you'd love it. Just to give an idea........ 4 fireplaces, 3 staircases indoors, 2 basement stairscases, outdoor staircase, living room, parlor, dining room, kitchen w/breakfast bar office, 4 bedrooms, leather shop, music studio, 2 baths.............. I've got some more pics. to give you the scope of the size. We love this old house!! Little Alli is the master of the domain, runnin' all through the place. That's another skill she has aquired since I've been off the Wire. She went from crawl to run with no walk in between. We got another big snow storm ridin' up on us. gotta get in to the arctic gear. Or maybe I'll just sip some hot coffee and warm my feet by the fire in this here Saloon. ~EE Taft~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Great pics - like your home and family pard from my family to yours... http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj281/p.../Family2010.jpg MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Taft Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Great pics - like your home and family pard from my family to yours... http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj281/p.../Family2010.jpg MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR GG ~ That's a beautiful family ya got there, Pard!! Cherish every moment. I'm in the middle of typin' and havin' a nerf gun tag war with the boys at the same time! Life don't get much better..........Awwww. they got me! ~EE(the nerf dart outlaw)Taft~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 That's a beautiful family ya got there, Pard!! Charish every moment. I'm in the middle of typin' and havin' a nerf gun tag war with the boys at the same time! Life don't get much better..........Awwww. they got me! ~EE(the nerf dart outlaw)Taft~ GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 EE and GG, cherish dem young'ins while ya can. Next thing ya know dey'll b wantin' da car keys, datin', bringin' home dates to meet ya and such. I miss my kids growin' up. But I've got grandkids to spoil rottin' now !!! EE, whar did ya find dat house ? Da wifey and I are lookin fer somethin' like dat. Whar's yur house at ? I mean what state ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Taft Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 A few more house pics..... Back looking to front... http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0850.jpg Street corner........ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0847.jpg We are on the edge of the historic district in downtown Hannibal, Missouri. The only problem with a find like this is that in most cases the neighborhoods are not the best. Old buildings mean old neighborhoods which we all know can sometimes be rough. In our case we are in the historic district and our home is listed on the local historic registry. It is a rare find in which the area is well kept and for the most part well traveled by folks passing through to see the sights. We are surrounded by historical homes and businesses and very pleased with the find. Keep in mind that when looking for a home of this nature that there is and always will be serious upkeep and maintainance issues. These old homes are getting very hard to find. We have looked for one in the country with no luck. most country homes like this are either torn down and gone or fixed up into B&Bs and worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. I do know there are a few up for sale in Hannibal, some in good areas (and the price reflects it) and some in worse areas. It really depends on what you are looking for and what you want to spend. For us, this was the find of a lifetime. Great price and great location. Good luck with the search and I hope this information is of help. It's worth your while to check out the Hannibal Missouri area. The economy is pretty good (given the state of the current national economy) and the homes such as this one are some what plentiful. ~EE Taft~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I've stayed in hotels that weren't that big. Hell, I've stayed in towns that weren't that big. Very nice place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Taft Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Thank ya for the compliment Forty Rod. I didn't think we would use all of the room in the place, but surprizingly we have made use of every inch. Before this place we lived ina good sized apartment, but I'd say the biggest place I've ever lived with my wife and kids was a double wide trailer. My dad asked how we'd pay for it until I told him how much............ needless to say, ya could have knocked him over with a feather. We've gotten a great deal on the house. I don't know why.........maybe it's haunted............... I dunno ~EE Taft~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Haunted? That woud be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deja Vous Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well, it's better late than never. I usually put up Christmas Pics., but with all that was going on I didn't have time 'til now. Enjoy. Our new home, all covered in snow on Christmas Eve. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0848.jpg http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0844.jpg http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0850.jpg http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0847.jpg Our little Alli, ready for Christmas. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE...01printAlli.jpg Alli helping Daddy hang Christmas Lights. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE.../IMG_0679-1.jpg Christmas Tree. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE...MG_0677snow.jpg Our Family. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE...0kitchedit1.jpg Hope y'all had a good Christmas. ~EE Taft~ ~The Taft Clan~ EE's that is a great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!! Your family is so cute too. Thanks so much for the photos, what a very pretty family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Slick, SASS #64415 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Bro. EET, Dunt get on here very much but glad yer doing okay and thanks for the piks. Great Family, great house and may the Lord richly bless y'all. Slick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deja Vous Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Great pics - like your home and family pard from my family to yours... http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj281/p.../Family2010.jpg MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR GG ~ Oh my gosh, gunners... Your "girls" are so beautiful.... Thanks for that.. Gosh, what a cool thread!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Taft Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Deja, let's see some Christmas pics. from y'all and everyone else here. Just cause the holidays are past don't mean we can't be proud of our holidays families. Slick, Thank ya, Pard. The best to you and your for the New Year. Forty, As for the house being haunted........... There's no clear records to just when, but the house was constructed by one Mr. Crookshank in 1860. He was a lumber baron (as he is called) in the area. There are many decorative pieces in the house such as the window grabs decorated with old Free Masons type emblems. It is said that the house next door was built by him for his daughterand her new husband, of which blossumed into the next generation of the family. Both homes were laid out to accomidate large gatherings and formal events and made access easy of guest and servants alike. Servants, not slaves, were hired to tend the families needs and see that the children were taken care of while Mr. Crookshank conducted business about the town. It is said the Mr. Crookshank was a very wealthy man of the times with a deep love for family and friends. He was the founder of the Crookshank Lumber which was the sole supplier for the area lumber. The company floated logs down the Mississippi to Hannibal lumber mills located close to the river front and famous Hannibal train yards. He was also a big part of bringing the Hannibal brickplant to the forefront of building projects in the area. He was part of every major building project of the day including delivery of building materials to construction of Rockcliff Mansion (which isn't much bigger than this house). The brickplant and Crookshank lumber have been lost to the history of the area. Much of old Hannibal is gone; burned or torn down and lost to history. Hannibal is full of modern businesses and people pass right by the historical sights without a wink, but some of us have an interest in saving the ghosts of the past............ Yup, I think it is great to think that Mr. Crookshank may still roam the house, watching over things while we are out. The ghosts of our history are all around us and with good reason...............so we don't forget them or their legacy. I'm busy doing research into in depth history of this family and the surrounding area. I will be sure to post any interesting findings I may have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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