Guest guest Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Randy, Your wisdom and poetry both bring me happiness! So does your kind heard. I agree with what you said about everyone finding their own path. I appreciate your contributions to the group! I thank The Universe for bringing us all together to learn and grow here. !Namaste! Sheila > > Hello Everyone; > I get my happiness through the happiness of others, so with this, please let me know which you all would prefer- attempted wisdom (laughing) or poetry. It is easy to see that wisdom and compassion abound here already. > In truth, wisdom is really only a personal aspect. What may be totally true and accepted by one's self and others will not be accepted by others. If ever I do post and someone is offended or confused, this will never never be intentional. One mans garbage is another mans feast. So we all must find our own path, expand also but keep what we absorb in our true self and not simply digest something because it tastes good. > As for the poems, I see my words and see in them a repetition. Different words, different scenerios, but they (at least to me) are all saying the same thing. > So, please feel open to guide me in which direction I can and will add more light to an already gleaming group. > > A p.s.; I am limited to library pcs tues-fri, which have time limitations and sticky keyboards, thus my elementary school looking words sometimes. Forgive this please. > > May all here have a most wonderful weekend. > > > > Compassion To All, > Randy > > > --------------------------------- > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 I have a sticky keyboard myself Randy! I meant 'kind heart' Ha ha! > > > > Hello Everyone; > > I get my happiness through the happiness of others, so with > this, please let me know which you all would prefer- attempted wisdom > (laughing) or poetry. It is easy to see that wisdom and compassion > abound here already. > > In truth, wisdom is really only a personal aspect. What may be > totally true and accepted by one's self and others will not be > accepted by others. If ever I do post and someone is offended or > confused, this will never never be intentional. One mans garbage is > another mans feast. So we all must find our own path, expand also but > keep what we absorb in our true self and not simply digest something > because it tastes good. > > As for the poems, I see my words and see in them a repetition. > Different words, different scenerios, but they (at least to me) are > all saying the same thing. > > So, please feel open to guide me in which direction I can and > will add more light to an already gleaming group. > > > > A p.s.; I am limited to library pcs tues-fri, which have time > limitations and sticky keyboards, thus my elementary school looking > words sometimes. Forgive this please. > > > > May all here have a most wonderful weekend. > > > > > > > > Compassion To > All, > > Randy > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hi Randy i think anything you write will bring happiness to all have a lovely weekend love,light & blessings namaste kate --- In , Randy <jqpublic_59@...> wrote: > > Hello Everyone; > I get my happiness through the happiness of others, so with this, please let me know which you all would prefer- attempted wisdom (laughing) or poetry. It is easy to see that wisdom and compassion abound here already. > In truth, wisdom is really only a personal aspect. What may be totally true and accepted by one's self and others will not be accepted by others. If ever I do post and someone is offended or confused, this will never never be intentional. One mans garbage is another mans feast. So we all must find our own path, expand also but keep what we absorb in our true self and not simply digest something because it tastes good. > As for the poems, I see my words and see in them a repetition. Different words, different scenerios, but they (at least to me) are all saying the same thing. > So, please feel open to guide me in which direction I can and will add more light to an already gleaming group. > > A p.s.; I am limited to library pcs tues-fri, which have time limitations and sticky keyboards, thus my elementary school looking words sometimes. Forgive this please. > > May all here have a most wonderful weekend. > > > > Compassion To All, > Randy > > > --------------------------------- > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Randy, How about attempted wisdom lol, have a blessed weekend friend. Debbie H. > > Hello Everyone; > I get my happiness through the happiness of others, so with this, please let me know which you all would prefer- attempted wisdom (laughing) or poetry. It is easy to see that wisdom and compassion abound here already. > In truth, wisdom is really only a personal aspect. What may be totally true and accepted by one's self and others will not be accepted by others. If ever I do post and someone is offended or confused, this will never never be intentional. One mans garbage is another mans feast. So we all must find our own path, expand also but keep what we absorb in our true self and not simply digest something because it tastes good. > As for the poems, I see my words and see in them a repetition. Different words, different scenerios, but they (at least to me) are all saying the same thing. > So, please feel open to guide me in which direction I can and will add more light to an already gleaming group. > > A p.s.; I am limited to library pcs tues-fri, which have time limitations and sticky keyboards, thus my elementary school looking words sometimes. Forgive this please. > > May all here have a most wonderful weekend. > > > > Compassion To All, > Randy > > > --------------------------------- > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Hello Randy. I love reading your wisdoms, AND your poetry. But I quite enjoy the poetry. It carries it's own kind of wisdom. Most wisdom comes from experience, and you write in a very descriptive way which puts the reader there. Therefore the reader becomes more wise with the experience of reading your poetry. hehehe Hope that made sense. Much love and brilliant light for your brilliant mind!Stefanie>> Hello Everyone;> I get my happiness through the happiness of others, so with this, please let me know which you all would prefer- attempted wisdom (laughing) or poetry. It is easy to see that wisdom and compassion abound here already.> In truth, wisdom is really only a personal aspect. What may be totally true and accepted by one's self and others will not be accepted by others. If ever I do post and someone is offended or confused, this will never never be intentional. One mans garbage is another mans feast. So we all must find our own path, expand also but keep what we absorb in our true self and not simply digest something because it tastes good.> As for the poems, I see my words and see in them a repetition. Different words, different scenerios, but they (at least to me) are all saying the same thing.> So, please feel open to guide me in which direction I can and will add more light to an already gleaming group.> > A p.s.; I am limited to library pcs tues-fri, which have time limitations and sticky keyboards, thus my elementary school looking words sometimes. Forgive this please.> > May all here have a most wonderful weekend.> > > > Compassion To All,> Randy> > > ---------------------------------> Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Hello Randy, I choice not to direct you - wisdom (laughing) or poetry, because that would be controlling your inner gifts. I believe what ever you choice to share with us each will benefit each one of us to our understanding/level - especially talking about myself - I'm a beginner. I'm sure if someone does not understand they will speak up. Thank you for shining us with happiness. Carino y luz, Tere --- Randy <jqpublic_59@...> wrote: > Hello Everyone; > I get my happiness through the happiness of > others, so with this, please let me know which you > all would prefer- attempted wisdom (laughing) or > poetry. It is easy to see that wisdom and compassion > abound here already. > In truth, wisdom is really only a personal > aspect. What may be totally true and accepted by > one's self and others will not be accepted by > others. If ever I do post and someone is offended or > confused, this will never never be intentional. One > mans garbage is another mans feast. So we all must > find our own path, expand also but keep what we > absorb in our true self and not simply digest > something because it tastes good. > As for the poems, I see my words and see in them > a repetition. Different words, different scenerios, > but they (at least to me) are all saying the same > thing. > So, please feel open to guide me in which > direction I can and will add more light to an > already gleaming group. > > A p.s.; I am limited to library pcs tues-fri, > which have time limitations and sticky keyboards, > thus my elementary school looking words sometimes. > Forgive this please. > > May all here have a most wonderful weekend. > > > > > Compassion To All, > > Randy > > > --------------------------------- > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you > sell. ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Get the free toolbar and rest assured with the added security of spyware protection. http://new.toolbar./toolbar/features/norton/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Dear Randy, Hello! I am new to this group and have had the pleasure of reading some of your poetry, I am also a poet and my humble advice for you, dear is to continue to express yourself. I see that making others happy makes you happy. This is a very wonderful gift that you have, to care how others feel and that they feel content and happy. My only concern, my dear friend, for I feel you are a truly special person is could you feel happy otherwise? What I mean, and please do not get me wrong, making others happy is wonderful but I wonder, are you truly happy/content with your life as it now is? I agree their are plenty of wonderful people with plenty of compassion but do not discredit yourself! You are a blessing!! And your gift with words is also! You also go to the local library to share your love and light in your poems with us! Thank you so much for that..I am just humbly, as a friend, wondering, what makes you 2nd happiest, hehe for lack of better way of putting it...I ask for I feel you have much to offer this group and have already! Keep the poems coming, they are terrific...For inspiration, I can tell you just from my own experience what inspires me when I write, events that happen, like the lunar eclipse of the moon, the rain, anything that really " speaks " to me...If it seems you are writing about things you feel are repeating themselves, just different words,, I humbly can tell you again of my own experiences with my writing. I just let myself go...I do not censor myself and sometimes I may change a word that feels " better " for the poem or story but it is all from me, as are your poems, Please don't be tough on yourself, I know easier said than done at times, but your poetry is an expression of you and maybe you might, instead of poem format write a longer story? Just a suggestion, I am in no way saying change whom you are or how you right, dear...Beeing you is the key! Writing what YOU feel is also I feel, the key to your authentic self and your real self expression will shine through if you feel you are " repeating " yourself...I think you are great with words and do not mind typos and such, the overall message you want to get to all is heard. Thank you again, Randy and please keep writing!! Om Mani Padme Hum, LUNA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Dear Luna (and all others); I thank you sincerely for your appreciation of my words. You must by psychic to some extent when you question my self-happiness. So, I will share my "story". All I ask is please, no pity, no sadness and the such. This will be explained at the ending. (smiles). I am Randy. My mother died when I was 18 and I got thrown into the world head first. My dad was a drunk and my mom divorced him when I was 8. Later in life, he decided to shoot himself and end his self-created hells. I had a sister but she died of diabetes. So basicly, I am alone with no blood family except for my lost and misquided daughter. I met a girl early in life and when I went to her home the first time, I saw this; she lived with a drunken mother who was never home. Dirty dishes up to the ceiling, clothes scattered everywhere, dog feces on the furniture, and no food to eat. Immediately I made a promise to rescue her from this mess. (a red flag I ignored). I vowed to marry her, so I started working 2 jobs and everyday after many hours of work, I would go to her home and take her out to eat. This allowed me to sleep knowing she had a full tummy. We married. I was 18 and she was 17. I spent 26 years in a horred marriage. She was the preverbial couch potato, never cleaned house, never helped, screamed all the time because she wanted more money than we had, etc. This was all a product of her upbringing. I simply wrote this off as best I could and always remembered my vow to her. She had a pc affair about 4 years ago and left. Her fleeing words were she was tired of being a wife and a mother. I reflect back now and I wasted sssoooo much life, but this is and always be my nature... all others before self. I cannot blame anyone. This mindset came with my body at birth. I am at ease because in my heart of hearts, I did not break my toxic vow, she did, and so my conscience is clear. My poetry; I started writing at around the age of 13. Very crude rough lines but it was a start. The sad thing is that in all of those marriage years, I never wrote my wife a poem. I sat at night and imagined happiness and this magical person who had no face. An innocent fantasy. I was (to my wife) a father love, a guardian love, but never the love which is supposed to be there, so I wrote to my imagination and still do to this day. Now that I am single and time has passed I see things... in my spiritual aspect, I am pleased with my growth and realizations, but in what would be called the social life, I am like a lost child. When I am around people, I don't know what to say or say the wrong things. This comes from missing life. Only knowing and trying to ignore the screaming, complaining, and the such. So I basicly am very cautious now, prefering to speak only if spoken to. My sentences always tend to come out very strong and/or are taken in the wrong context. Oh.. (lol); I almost forgot- about 6 years ago, I was accidently shot at work and woke up in a trauma center. I spent 7 weeks in rehab to walk semi-normally again. 8 months after this event, I was helping 2 other people move a large safe up some stairs. We lost balance and the silly thing fell across my spine lol. It is funny now, not then. Between the bullet and the safe, many xrays, scans, and the such, I was labeled to become invalid or paralized. I refused this and to this day, I walk, enjoy lifes little singing birds, and have learned to pretty well suppress the pains I carry. Medicines = addiction or immunity so I do not play this game. If one saw my picture or saw me walking down the street... perfectly normal. Perseverance or refusal to accept, either way... I never give up. Never. So here are the two sides of the coin- in the spiritual sense, I am grateful for never having a self and not knowing love in the pure sense. These would be labeled "attachments". Yet, in the human existance, these would be easily seen and accepted as basic necessities, what life is all about. My main place of worship is buddhism but I no longer need a label of any kind. I prefer to expand, grow and learn. It is a joy to sit with the group and sing prayers of compassion, and many other beautiful sincere aspirations for all beings. I am of this to the core but the universe is far much larger than what one particular book can teach. I guess I am of no religion, or all of them, at least trying my best. When you used the words to me "Om Mani Padme Hum", yes this is me and last night at 7:30, I was sitting on the floor at the center singing this prayer/aspiration with every ounce of energy and sincerity I have. I do it at home alot also. So, No pity and the such. I have simply followed my nature throughout life, and by doing this, I have missed alot in the "self" sense, but I try not to ponder on self too much. I live day to day, expect nothing and have the focus that what is meant to be or happen will come on it's own and with the things that are not meant, there is no other choice but to accept. There are no other options, perhaps there are... anger, hostility, cursing the heavens, but!, this is not me and never will be. In this story, please please realize the truth that what I have been through is a grain of sand. Remember the countless others who's stories and lives make mine seem like I am a king. This is truth. My prayers are always for them, never myself. Pray for them also. Compassion To All, Randy. p.s. I will not have pc access again until next tuesday. More poetry on the way. Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Dear Sister Luna; I am humbled to be the friend/brother of a peacock. Takes one to know one. lol. Randy Shape in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Hi Randy, Thank you for sharing with us the wonderful poetry you write and for sharing about yourself. I meant to state the same thing about no pity myself whilst relating my own story, but automatically expected that readers should not feel any sadness or pity for the past that shapes us, just joy and elation for the present in which we truly are a gift. :-) Thanks to all you precious gifts who make up this group. I have been walking around with a huge beaming smile on my face all week now. Nothing can dampen my spirit! Not even the elderly gentleman who came into work tuesday that tried to chat me up and take me home with him!! lol! It was hilarious. He initially asked me what I was smiling so much about! Ironically, it appears I may be enrolled in the wrong type of course for the work I'm doing, but as I say, live & learn.......in more ways than one this time! I'm unperturbed though, it's just a slightly bigger challenge than I thought it would be because I have to learn about a completely different sector of industry. The very one that grates against me so much in life. The financial sector. Banking, finance, insurance, inflation, the economy, the stock market...anyone asleep yet? In high school I specifically chose NOT to do commerce! I have denounced the financial sector and the world banks all my adult life as being the monster that keeps our world in poverty and how ironic that I am now enrolled in a 2 year traineeship becoming initiated in the very thing I've railled against all my life...........(I hope you are all rolling on the floor laughing by now!) but again ironically, I've always felt the only way to (seriously) change the system was to infiltrate it and create a revolution! Visions of grandeur again more likely, but my power to create surprises even me at times....so I never say never. My desire to make changes in our society has been a driving force in my life for many years and I have actively participated in creating many improvements in the local communities I've been a part of. It is my candle in the rain and here I have the chance to have a foot in the door and I have embraced the perfect opportunity the universe has provided. Thank you universe. Even though we don't have polar bears in Australia, I will be hibernating as this one does this time of year. More so for study purposes, but it is nice to be out of the cold. I pray those who are safe and well to stay safe and well and for healing for those needing it. My Love and Light to you all, Rhondie Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Hi Randy, Thank you so much for making me smile!! Yes, I agree, peacocks are birds of a feather, hehehe...When I felt pity or sadness for you in reading your poems, I mistakenly, as a very sensitive person wanted so much to help you or " fix " you...UGH! I am definitely learning, especially after reading the loving and caring story of whom you are and the many gifts in your past that have made you such a wonderful man, that you are DEFINITELY NOT BROKEN...It is my tendency since I grew up in a house where my Dad was drunk, didnt work, Mom was not able to be there for me, my sister and my brother for she was in denial and sad herself. She worked to maintain food, clothing and shelter. I also learned to shut off my feelings in society to protect myself and was struggling with that for spiritually I felt my gift of being a healer and empath, blessed upon me at birth was being censored. I understand your feelings now and So appreciate you more! I feel you have a wonderful soul/spirit and my heart of hearts is filled moreso by being able to communicate with you and read your lovely poems! Thank you for your understanding of this novice Buddhist, lol...I do sign many posts in that way and I also must agree, I do feel I am what I call a spiritual eclectic, I utilize many traditions but none are permanent, if that makes sense, dear. Blessings and compassion and thank you again for sharing and especially for making me smile!! Your sister, LUNA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Randy I admire your courage and determination through life, pity is the last thing on my mind when reading your story. Life is what we make of it and so true. You are a very strong but kind soul and I believe this strengh has kept you going. I hope you find happiness in whatever you do and I will pray for you as much as all brothers and sisters. Peace and light Isabel > > Dear Luna (and all others); > I thank you sincerely for your appreciation of my words. You must by psychic to some extent when you question my self-happiness. So, I will share my " story " . All I ask is please, no pity, no sadness and the such. This will be explained at the ending. (smiles). > > I am Randy. My mother died when I was 18 and I got thrown into the world head first. My dad was a drunk and my mom divorced him when I was 8. Later in life, he decided to shoot himself and end his self- created hells. I had a sister but she died of diabetes. So basicly, I am alone with no blood family except for my lost and misquided daughter. > > I met a girl early in life and when I went to her home the first time, I saw this; she lived with a drunken mother who was never home. Dirty dishes up to the ceiling, clothes scattered everywhere, dog feces on the furniture, and no food to eat. Immediately I made a promise to rescue her from this mess. (a red flag I ignored). I vowed to marry her, so I started working 2 jobs and everyday after many hours of work, I would go to her home and take her out to eat. This allowed me to sleep knowing she had a full tummy. We married. I was 18 and she was 17. I spent 26 years in a horred marriage. She was the preverbial couch potato, never cleaned house, never helped, screamed all the time because she wanted more money than we had, etc. This was all a product of her upbringing. I simply wrote this off as best I could and always remembered my vow to her. She had a pc affair about 4 years ago and left. Her fleeing words were she was tired of being a wife and a mother. I reflect back > now and I wasted sssoooo much life, but this is and always be my nature... all others before self. I cannot blame anyone. This mindset came with my body at birth. I am at ease because in my heart of hearts, I did not break my toxic vow, she did, and so my conscience is clear. > > My poetry; I started writing at around the age of 13. Very crude rough lines but it was a start. The sad thing is that in all of those marriage years, I never wrote my wife a poem. I sat at night and imagined happiness and this magical person who had no face. An innocent fantasy. I was (to my wife) a father love, a guardian love, but never the love which is supposed to be there, so I wrote to my imagination and still do to this day. > > Now that I am single and time has passed I see things... in my spiritual aspect, I am pleased with my growth and realizations, but in what would be called the social life, I am like a lost child. When I am around people, I don't know what to say or say the wrong things. This comes from missing life. Only knowing and trying to ignore the screaming, complaining, and the such. So I basicly am very cautious now, prefering to speak only if spoken to. My sentences always tend to come out very strong and/or are taken in the wrong context. > > Oh.. (lol); I almost forgot- about 6 years ago, I was accidently shot at work and woke up in a trauma center. I spent 7 weeks in rehab to walk semi-normally again. 8 months after this event, I was helping 2 other people move a large safe up some stairs. We lost balance and the silly thing fell across my spine lol. It is funny now, not then. Between the bullet and the safe, many xrays, scans, and the such, I was labeled to become invalid or paralized. I refused this and to this day, I walk, enjoy lifes little singing birds, and have learned to pretty well suppress the pains I carry. Medicines = addiction or immunity so I do not play this game. If one saw my picture or saw me walking down the street... perfectly normal. Perseverance or refusal to accept, either way... I never give up. Never. > > So here are the two sides of the coin- in the spiritual sense, I am grateful for never having a self and not knowing love in the pure sense. These would be labeled " attachments " . Yet, in the human existance, these would be easily seen and accepted as basic necessities, what life is all about. My main place of worship is buddhism but I no longer need a label of any kind. I prefer to expand, grow and learn. It is a joy to sit with the group and sing prayers of compassion, and many other beautiful sincere aspirations for all beings. I am of this to the core but the universe is far much larger than what one particular book can teach. I guess I am of no religion, or all of them, at least trying my best. > > When you used the words to me " Om Mani Padme Hum " , yes this is me and last night at 7:30, I was sitting on the floor at the center singing this prayer/aspiration with every ounce of energy and sincerity I have. I do it at home alot also. > > So, No pity and the such. I have simply followed my nature throughout life, and by doing this, I have missed alot in the " self " sense, but I try not to ponder on self too much. I live day to day, expect nothing and have the focus that what is meant to be or happen will come on it's own and with the things that are not meant, there is no other choice but to accept. There are no other options, perhaps there are... anger, hostility, cursing the heavens, but!, this is not me and never will be. > > In this story, please please realize the truth that what I have been through is a grain of sand. Remember the countless others who's stories and lives make mine seem like I am a king. This is truth. My prayers are always for them, never myself. Pray for them also. > > > > Compassion To All, > Randy. > > p.s. I will not have pc access again until next tuesday. More poetry on the way. > > > --------------------------------- > Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Travel. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Thanks Barb. Yes it does have old house smell which overides the mold smell. Every now & then though I get a faint whiff of mold. I smell it more outside of the room because there's no old house smell outside to overide the mold smell. I left the windows closed all day & didn't smell mold when I was outside but I can bet I would have if I opened the bedroom windows & it wafted out of the room. Sigh. > > , my house smelled when I opened the windows too. It's so discouraging bec you'd like to get fresh air. There were at least two culprits. In one area it was right outside, I had algae and mold thickly on concrete steps in an area that the wind and sun couldn't get to and the odor was just terrible. That was an easy one. I killed that with some garden product and pressure washer that has kept it away for a year so far. The other was that I discovered that the window frames themselves were old and via sweating, age and condensation were rotting and the window frame itself was smelly. I couldn't afford to replace window and also frame bec the house has so many windows so I kept them closed and put that insulating shrink wrap plastic over them that they sell for winterizing. Fine for winter but have to go outside if I want some outdoor air in summer. I really think that that " old house smell " that people notice and I used to call it that is really rotting wood, in this case around my Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Also , you change air pressure in the house when you open windows, making inside of room lower air pressure, since air can now escape through window. Result of that can be a couple of things, with lower air pressure, air from inside walls can come into room, or as I suspected in my house, air from attic can come down into rooms in summer. It can come down from attic IF attic is not insulated adequately so that air has a way to get from attic to house. Older houses esp mixes air more in attic and house and basement and house. Since it's summer, air would be from attic not basement, either dragging unclean air from attic or if attic is okay, it is traveling from attic down through wall cavity dragging whatever is in wall cavity with it. That's what happened here. Old house tops of walls end inside of attic and not sealed off from attic like newer houses. That was okay, and now it gets a little difficult to explain, that was okay UNTIL I added VENTS to attic at roofers suggestion. The vents allowed outside air to travel right down into house through wall cavities. House was not built for venting so warm moist air was able to mix with cold air in winter and condense inside of walls, esp near window frames. There's an old way to build houses and a new way, and sometimes they do not mix well. I have a friend with a house about this age and they never added venting and it is fine, mine is not a few years after I added the vents. Every year it apparently got worse until it got bad enough to get my attention. It would have been okay if I had at same time added proper insulation that went over the tops of wall cavities so air couldn't get down into them. Those vents cost me ALOT. You can't take anyones word for anything. > > Thanks Barb. Yes it does have old house smell which overides the mold smell. Every now & then though I get a faint whiff of mold. I smell it more outside of the room because there's no old house smell outside to overide the mold smell. I left the windows closed all day & didn't smell mold when I was outside but I can bet I would have if I opened the bedroom windows & it wafted out of the room. Sigh. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 I had an experience where my concrete front steps had some cracks and whatever was underneath was moldy and I could smell it. Horrible until I figured it out and had someone seal all the steps with cement. I didn't have money to replace and anyway the thought of uncovering all the mold was just to much for me. > > My two bedrooms smelled moldy. The mold came from the outside unfinished wood that was getting splashback from the deck. The unfinished moldy wood was removed & replaced with painted plywood. Over that went Tyvek, furring strips & then metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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