tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post4515159346264746310..comments2023-07-21T05:43:00.463-05:00Comments on Half-Past Kissin' Time: The Laurium Manor InnMrs4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-59082645072307328132010-08-07T01:02:53.251-05:002010-08-07T01:02:53.251-05:00How beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.How beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18000815937078399278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-30648996393896026602010-08-06T16:15:07.080-05:002010-08-06T16:15:07.080-05:00What a lovely tour. I was surprised that the musi...What a lovely tour. I was surprised that the musical instrument was called a piano. From the picture it looks like it is one of the old pump organs. It is very beautiful.<br /><br />I am also one of your new followersRuth Fhttp://windows2mylife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-5457831047547490082010-08-06T11:32:24.891-05:002010-08-06T11:32:24.891-05:00beautiful!beautiful!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05454910946255400710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-36607270030278592772010-08-06T04:10:38.738-05:002010-08-06T04:10:38.738-05:00impulsive addict. get on google! you have planta...impulsive addict. get on google! you have plantation homes!! <br /><br />barb, I love touring large old homes...did you see the review I did of the Victorian B&B? <br /><br />and what the heck is a "box grand piano"????? that looks like an organ to me. pump pedal to make her go, stops (the circular buttons) above the keyboard and all. I bet if you hit a key or two that there'd be an organ. and a gorgeous one at that!MightyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563721884001643857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-50204054112734778022010-08-06T00:14:48.898-05:002010-08-06T00:14:48.898-05:00LOVE IT! Sadly, I've never toured a mansion. ...LOVE IT! Sadly, I've never toured a mansion. I live in Oklahoma. We probably don't have any of those here! ;) But wow! That was amazing!Impulsive Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237017735466455817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-38590919735662716862010-08-05T20:10:26.862-05:002010-08-05T20:10:26.862-05:00This is my kind of vacation, touring historic mans...This is my kind of vacation, touring historic mansions. However, it is not my families idea of a vacation, so I haven't. I have many mansions on my list of places to visit. Thanks for this post and a glimpse into a working mansion. I think I'll clink on the link you provided and look some more.SurprisedMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474705305996978532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-15443037627548797232010-08-05T19:17:10.152-05:002010-08-05T19:17:10.152-05:00Thank you for sharing your tour. I absolutely love...Thank you for sharing your tour. I absolutely love big old houses and in my lifetime have completely restored 2. I am blessed to have lived in Bucks County, Pa. where there are so many of these old gems..several even come with ghosts. I do have to say though that the mansions on Ocean Drive in Newport Rhode Island are worth the trip if you ever have the opportunity.Doreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-37892208506227019522010-08-05T19:10:17.353-05:002010-08-05T19:10:17.353-05:00I love going into old buildings. And going into o...I love going into old buildings. And going into other peoples' homes almost got me into real estate!Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-42626348996615218962010-08-05T18:14:36.455-05:002010-08-05T18:14:36.455-05:00Love that bed-in-the-corner! It's gorgeous......Love that bed-in-the-corner! It's gorgeous...and what a great idea. Never even considered the corner.4 Lettre Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16164130220334804366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-61136949149113746812010-08-05T17:00:36.301-05:002010-08-05T17:00:36.301-05:00Thanks for the virtual tour! It's absolutely ...Thanks for the virtual tour! It's absolutely beautiful! I love old mansions and homes too - you're right - it's the smell of "old" and the stories behind them that are so captivating! Beautiful!Cobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704408483741211604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-80746693159710076342010-08-05T16:32:28.980-05:002010-08-05T16:32:28.980-05:00What a beautiful place! I'm an antique lover,...What a beautiful place! I'm an antique lover, too! A friend had B&B in Bardstown, KY, with the same richness and history. It was loaded with ghosts, too! Our Lempe Mansion here in St. Louis is another lovely place full of history. <br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing this great getaway with us.<br /><br />BTW, I love your new look!noexcuseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14149834972952594159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-62419573524573681422010-08-05T16:32:03.088-05:002010-08-05T16:32:03.088-05:00You're right, the quality and craftsmanship fo...You're right, the quality and craftsmanship found years ago has simply disappeared. Awesome fireplace!The Urban Cowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274811305312666931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-91098379136265901882010-08-05T14:22:46.321-05:002010-08-05T14:22:46.321-05:00I LOVE that piano!!!I LOVE that piano!!!Teresa Dawnhttp://naivaze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-81974553617214053272010-08-05T13:15:24.721-05:002010-08-05T13:15:24.721-05:00I cannot imagine having the stamina to run a B &am...I cannot imagine having the stamina to run a B & B. This looks like it is a gorgeous place and I really like the fireplace.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-11158437685150137952010-08-05T12:51:35.435-05:002010-08-05T12:51:35.435-05:00What an interesting place and it would make an unu...What an interesting place and it would make an unusual place to stay, but maybe some day when I don't have a three year old :-)One Photohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05793386254564806126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-57568847902491302012010-08-05T12:07:57.671-05:002010-08-05T12:07:57.671-05:00It is GORGEOUS! However, like Kendall, I might no...It is GORGEOUS! However, like Kendall, I might not last long. Boo.Eternal Lizdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12436844959718198383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-12131654204888427802010-08-05T10:39:55.252-05:002010-08-05T10:39:55.252-05:00Incredible!! I love love love old homes and place...Incredible!! I love love love old homes and places like this. So much character, and the craftmanship. You just see things like that, these days. Everything was done and created with such care and pride...making each element unique. *sigh* To have been the recipient of such a beautiful home.Me (aka Danielle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03885567663428889803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-84163358522814872662010-08-05T08:24:16.536-05:002010-08-05T08:24:16.536-05:00Well, Frau, a good percentage of dust particles co...Well, Frau, a good percentage of dust particles comes from dead skin (I know-gross!), so maybe that's why the dust in our own homes doesn't bother us; we're used to it!haha<br /><br />Poor Matty--My heart goes out to you. Mr.4444 faked a dust reaction in the first five minutes of the tour and left with Kendall. Kyle surprised me by hanging in for the entire time with me and Grandma 4444, though I'm pretty sure it was his just being sweet, rather than pure interest, but that counts for something, right?! <br /><br />Dykewife--Excellent point!!Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-62427782344792206512010-08-05T08:20:34.032-05:002010-08-05T08:20:34.032-05:00I too just love those big old houses!!! The pump ...I too just love those big old houses!!! The pump organ is just like the one Granny Walden left me. She kept it in her bedroom and we would sit for hours playin' and singin' when I had a sleep over. My sister in Texas has it right now.<br /><br />Ya'll had a great weekend...it's showin'!<br /><br />God bless ya and have a wonderful day!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-63085241683356949602010-08-05T08:17:58.663-05:002010-08-05T08:17:58.663-05:00Laurium Manor is a wonderful place. I too like the...Laurium Manor is a wonderful place. I too like the historic aspect and construction details like the stairs and lighting. These tours are not everyone's cup of tea but certainly worth a visit. I'm glad you liked it - even with no ghost encounter.42Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655107378533032598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-84385535501117538612010-08-05T08:03:56.405-05:002010-08-05T08:03:56.405-05:00What an absolutely amazing place! I love visiting ...What an absolutely amazing place! I love visiting old homes and mansions...sigh....Dawn Parsons Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889046641523000211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-29752862378978793562010-08-05T07:30:29.463-05:002010-08-05T07:30:29.463-05:00Gorgeous! The piano is to die for! I'm with Ke...Gorgeous! The piano is to die for! I'm with Kendall highly allergic to dust unless it's my dust I can tolerate longer for some reason!Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-30833168138493544292010-08-05T06:51:15.395-05:002010-08-05T06:51:15.395-05:00This looks awesome! If ever in Michigan I will hav...This looks awesome! If ever in Michigan I will have to check it out.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04069628924644179384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-41566587102256729402010-08-05T06:44:50.074-05:002010-08-05T06:44:50.074-05:00Thanks for this great post! This is a stop well w...Thanks for this great post! This is a stop well worth making and I'll make the trip sometime when I'm in the Keewenaw area.<br /><br />Elephant skin???Ann in the UPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05856961167336069959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011403437449160094.post-1950181587070188212010-08-05T06:42:59.899-05:002010-08-05T06:42:59.899-05:00I want a third floor ballroom!I want a third floor ballroom!qandlequeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756567197176596886noreply@blogger.com