For the first time in three years, I'm surfing DU from my reading chair in my library.

[Aristus]

Finally got the last of my grandson's stuff out of here. We had to use my library as a storage space while he was here. I finally get to sit among my bookshelves, admiring my books, reveling in my literary retreat from the world. This has been so long coming. It's like returning from exile.

[LoisB]

1. I know exactly how you feel.

Had the same experience a couple months ago.

[Aristus]

2. Glad to hear you're having your own moment of homecoming.

[3catwoman3]

3. This sounds delightful.

I would love to have a library room, especially with bookcases tall enough to need one of those rolling ladders.

[Aristus]

7. Well, I don't have THAT, much as I would love it.

My library started out as a small guest bedroom (or maybe intended as a nursery) right off the master bedroom. As soon as we moved in, I commandeered it, and moved all of my books and bookcases into it, installed a computer desk, set up my stereo, and hung up my pictures and Army memorabilia.

So, yeah; it's a man-cave. But a highly literate one.

[barbtries]

4. sounds like heaven.

I have something close to the wall of books I dreamed of, but it's mine. enjoy!

[AllaN01Bear]

5. congrats . mine is a built in book case and a book shelf that my dad built years ago

out of pop mec magazine plans . has a hole for a radio , record player and a small tv .

[bahboo]

6. Well...when you're finished abstaining from alcohol...

I imagine sitting there with a snifter of brandy, would be very enjoyable. Cigar or um, other combustibles, optional.

[Aristus]

8. Definitely.

Something else to look forward to.

[pwb]

9. That was a big give on your part.

Way to go.

[Aristus]

11. If you only knew how much I adore my grandson.

It breaks my heart that he doesn't seem too interested in doing anything substantive with his life.

But I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt. He's only twenty-three.

Still, I'm glad I was finally able to rescue my library from storage-closet purgatory.

[dchill]

10. Wow! That's too long to do without!

[malthaussen]

12. Now all you need is a dog and a fire. n/t

[Judi Lynn]

13. Don't forget the classical music collection!