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black nursery pots
I am looking for 30gal plus nursery pots to re-use. Anyone know where you can find these free or for a reasonable price? Close to Greensboro or Asheboro?
I assume you want 30 one gallon containers. I just received a hundred "one gallon" pots from the Greenhouse Megastore. I just googled for pots and found these people. The bm300 size is what's considered a one gallon pot in the nursery trade. It's actually about three fourths. With shipping I think it came to about 40 cents per pot. If you want a true one gallon you have to look elsewhere. I also ordered a 4 cubic foot bag of perlite and it cost about two thirds what I would have paid locally.
Here is a link that might be useful: Greenhouse Megastore
I was looking for some recently myself and happened to ask the guy at my local Lowe's if they had any other sizes available to purchase. He showed me over to a corner of the garden area and told me to take all of them I wanted. They apparently give away all the nursery pots of plants they use or throw out. You may want to check with your local places as well...they may do the same. :)
It's the one in Apex over in Brier Creek (Or at least that is the name of the area they call it, new to the area). I didn't even take a small portion of what they had and he said they always have some over there and you can just take them any time.


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Thread: SOTD: Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
Good morning gentz, have a very nice weekend!
Eau Sauvage Parfum - by Dior
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....Good morning!.... Enjoy your weekend!
Parfum d'Empire - Cuir Ottoman
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Un Jardin Sur Le Nil
Coeur de Vetiver Sacre by L'Artisan
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2) Giorgio for Men vintage/V.I.P. for Men (Giorgio Beverly Hills)
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4) Anat Fritz Original Formula and Classical (Anat Fritz) - tie
4) Lalfeorosa (O'driù) - tie
6) Les Nombres d'Or Vetyver (Mona di Orio)
7) Captain vintage (Molyneux)
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9) Oud Shamash (The Different Company) - tie
Opus VI (Amouage)
Works a treat in Kuala Lumpur heat - sample from Amouage counter here, nice selection of stuff, ancillaries etc.
Guerlains Mouchoir de Monsieur.
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Have I told you about the scent of jasmine? Have I spoken about the smell of the sea? The earth is scented. And I perfume myself to enhance what I am. That's why I can not wear a perfume that bothers me. Perfuming is an instinctive wisdom. And like all art, it requires some knowledge of yourself..."
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Calamity J. by Juliette Has A Gun
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Have a great weekend everyone!
Wearing Guerlain Arsene Lupin
Merci Jean Paul
Silver Black. Could be more powerful...
Chanel Pour Monsieur (vintage)
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Edwardian Bouquet Floris
Keiko Mecheri-Amber Mirabalis
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Black Aoud
Asprey Purple Water....Asprey
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Marbert Homme
Tom Ford Black Orchid
Good morning! My SOTD is Gorilla Perfume 25:43.
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Traveling a lot lately, working hard - so it's Binge Day Saturday:
SotD: a small spray of Creed Chevrefeuille Original
Post-gym: Dior Eau Sauvage
Pre-swim: YSL Opium pour Homme EdP
Post-swim, errands about town: more Opium pour Homme EdP
SotE: Creed Original Santal
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"Christian Dior / You wasted your life
On aroma and clothes / Fabric and dyes." Christian Dior - Morrissey
I'm wearing By Kilian Prelude To Love today.
I've trademarked the color bleu
I dont own DZING, but this seemed fitting as we are off to the circus.
Acqua di Parma Colonia.
For tonight Ernest Beaux' Cuir de Russie (current formulation). Feeling like a million dollar.
Halston 1-12
SOTD: New York by Parfums de Nicloai.
In the heat and humidity: KOUROS!! Delicious.
SotD - Versace Man Eau Fraiche by Versace (from a sample)
.................................. Messe de Minuit - Etro
Guerlain - L'Instant Extreme
Creed Aventus
Unfortunately, given the circumstances....
"The most beautiful sea hasnt been crossed yet. The most beautiful child hasnt grown up yet. The most beautiful days we havent seen yet. And the most beautiful words I wanted to tell you... I havent said yet "
-Nazim Hikmet Ran
My wife has Bond Park Avenue on, my son has Bond Fire Island on, and I have Bond NY Amber on. Can you tell who's been to the Bond No. 9 boutique?
SpiceBomb by V&R
A.M.: Untitled by Martin Margiela (keep sampling this to see if its FBW)
Afternoon: Agua de Colonia Concentrada by Alvarez Gomez (first time from a sample)
Tonight: Extract of Mysore Sandalwood by Crabtree & Evelyn (vintage juice)
"Human interaction can be hell. Or it can be a great spiritual practice."
-- Eckhart Tolle
SOTD: Diesel Green Masculine.
SOTE: Lubin L'eau neuve Figaro... (so nice smell, so tragic longevity on my skin. Won't repurchase.)
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------ Serge Lutens: Ambre Sultan
-------- Les Exclusifs de Chanel: Sycamore
------ Amouage: Fate Man
-------- Amouage: Epic Man
------ Tom Ford Private Blend: Noir de Noir
-------- Terre D'Hermès Pure Parfum
------ EDP FM: Carnal Flower
-------- Neela Vermire Creations: Trayee
------ Dior: Leather Oud
------- Hermèssence: Ambre Narguilé
"I drank what?" -Socrates
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Elie Saab-Le Parfum
67 reviews
53% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.3
Price: $$$
Package Quality: 4.3
Price: $$$
on 11/15/2012 11:44:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
I only got the sample of this perfume. At first i LOVED this perfume and was thinking about purchasing the whole time. After smelling it a couple of times, I think i kind of got bored of this perfume. This smell is also very similar other perfumes. This perfume smell very summer, i love the middle notes and base notes, but not the top notes. Therefore I will not purchase this perfume, it is not very me!
on 11/3/2012 3:08:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Super long lasting and multidimensional.....i am in love with this fragrance....i think you either love it or hate it because it is strong and distinguive...
on 9/22/2012 8:14:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Bright, cheerful, vibrant, energetic--YET not irritating in the slightest. Beautiful floral burst of honey+ roses, jasmine, orange blossom. The honey MAKES this for me, it goes so well with the other notes. Lovely lasting power and sillage, rare in perfumes these days. Sweet but not cloyingly so. SO beautiful. Not one bad thing to say about this. It actually reminds me of Michael Kors, probably due to the white florals--and also Valentina Valentino, cuz of the citrus-y sweetness. Theperfumecritic.com has an awesome review of this.
on 9/18/2012 5:49:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Oily, Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Blue
I've tried this scent several times and always love it. Orange blossoms are my favorite and I take pleasure in the fact Elie Saab delivers. The main factor I will buy this is due to its staying power. I would sample in the morning and still smell it well past dinner. I also think it works for all seasons as it dries down warmly. This is not the most unique, groundbreaking perfume ever so I won't give it a '5', but for me it's lovely and wearable.
on 8/27/2012
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Black
Spritzed twice on my arm in the store and it followed me around all day long, for probably 10 hours (hot day, though). Points for lasting power, but otherwise it's a generic floral with some oriental notes.
on 7/4/2012 9:43:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Normal, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Red, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
Just purchased this in Paris while on vacation. It is the perfect blend of understated with lasting power. In the US, I have tried many "subtler" fragrances that fade after an hour. This one has better lasting power. It starts off floral on me, but dries to a spicier, warmer scent. I already love it.
on 6/1/2012 10:33:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm
Hair: Brown, Other, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
Elie Saab is my signature scent. It's definitely not your average fragrance. It's got a unique, sophisticated combination of ingredients. The orange blossoms, patchouli, Jasmine, rose honey and cedar work perfectly with my chemistry. I put on Elie Saab and feel like a woman. It's the first scent I can truly call my own.
on 5/1/2012 12:52:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I ripped out the sample strip from a magazine and rubbed it on my wrist, then let my husband smell it. Usually he's indifferent to my perfumes (Angel, Organza, Black Amethyst, Notorious...) but when he smelled this, he said, "Now THAT's a perfume." I've been searching for a fragrance that would get that reaction from him! Just hope he surprises me with a bottle of it. Yummy, lovely, feminine, but not cloying or sweet.
on 4/24/2012 11:11:00 AM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Dry, Tan, Warm
Hair: Black, Relaxed, Medium
Eyes: Brown
This is an edgy perfume, it's neither FULL floral or too oriental. On my skin it smells slightly exotic with a tad bit of spice. Not for me!
on 4/22/2012 2:33:00 AM
Age: 56 & Over
Skin: Oily, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Maybe it's not fair to base a review on a paper tester in a magazine but I reacted so badly to this perfume that I have to say something. (There were other fragrance testers in that magazine that were fine so there is some basis for comparison.) Bottom line, this overwhelmingly floral perfume smells something akin to bug spray - I had to shower and throw the magazine in the trash before I could get it out of my nostrils. Ugh.
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By fouragainsttwo on January 07, 2012
Watching the girls grow up is downright amazing. I've said in the past that when they are small you are so exhausted and tired of saying "no", of doing the diaper thing, the potty training thing, the sharing thing that you tend to not pay attention or appreciate fully the gains. You are just happy to be through them.
As they get older and the achievements are more out of the hygiene realm, watching them grow, learn and become who they are meant to become is nothing less than miraculous. I have found that every morning they come out of their rooms one step closer to adulthood and it makes me want a pause button in some ways and an applause button in other ways.
Where did Meg, long-legs Meg, get her confidence? Both Hubby and I didn't have great self-confidence growing up, yet she is strong, solid and humble in her self. I've had teachers and other adults tell me how kind she is and how she isn't a braggart in her accomplishments.
Mita. My dear Mita has blossomed into a young woman (seriously, have you seen her?!). She is quiet and works so hard. She is reading up a storm and is a straight A student. Straight A's for a child who four years ago knew no English! Her room is her castle and she loves to clean it and take pride in her appearance. The outfits she puts together dazzle and are stunning. How does she make sweats look glamorous?! Her heart. Her heart has had more sorrow than many have had in a lifetime, and yet she is healing. She gives me spontaneous hugs and I love yous. She calls me Mommy sometimes. I love to just stare at her. She doesn't like that so much though!
Enu. Enu is the child who is teaching me patience and perseverance. She is growing by leaps and bound physically and emotionally. She is finding herself slowly, but it is happening. She is great with young kids and as of right now she is helping me watch my niece. She will be a great babysitter in just a few years. Her smile is contagious, and she really is quite funny. It will be great to watch her harness her energy in the years to come.
Elle. Elle is my elfin fairy for sure. She is now seven and I look at what Meg was like at seven and they are so different yet alike. Elle is becoming very funny, almost a dry sense of humor in some ways. Her comebacks make Hubby and I look at each other and smile. She can take care of herself just fine in a pack of four sisters! She still plays with toys, which makes me sooooo happy. For Christmas she got an iPod and a Lalaloopsy doll and she will walk around playing with both at the same time. She still cuddles which makes me think she will always be a cuddler! Yeah! My baby reads. My. Baby. Reads.
Watching my girls grow is truly a pure delight. I am overwhelmed with how fast everything is going. Meg is talking about college (of course she has always talked about college, but now I picture it happening!). Hubby and I find ourselves talking about a third car for the girls to share.
I know that talking about your kids growing up is a well-worn topic. I've heard for years how it goes by quickly. It makes me ache that this is so true but at the same time I love, love, love watching them learn, grow and burst into the world. If I have anything to do with how wonderful these children are it is my greatest honor in life. My work is done, everything else is a bonus.
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Hill Country Live Presents
Eddie Spaghetti (of The Supersuckers)
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410 7th St. NW
Washington, DC, 20004
Eddie Spaghetti grew up in Tucson, Arizona trying desperately to ignore the country music that floated all around him. Seems like every pick-up truck and storefront speaker was cranking out the syrupy wails of some heartbroken hick and he just wasn't having it. So, as a kid, he turned to Heavy Metal, then Punk Rock, to block out the noise and that's how his band, The Supersuckers, was born.
Formed in late '88, The Supersuckers aim was to strip away some of the pretense of late '80's Heavy Metal and put a little showmanship into the Punk scene. It was a tightrope act few bands could achieve but, by the beginning of '89, not only had the band done it, they were ready to make a move away from the dirt roads, dead ends and dust of their hometown.
Heads was New Orleans, tails Seattle.
And, in May of 1989, off they went.
Having no clue that Seattle was about to become "Rock City, U.S.A." for a few great years, Eddie and his grimy gang jumped blindly into a scene that had been thriving unrecognized for years. It didn't take long however for them to find Seattle to be the perfect place to "not fit in".
The Supersuckers put out a few singles, then signed to Sub-Pop and began what has been over two decades of ass kicking, ground pounding hemi-hogging punk-n-roll.
It didn't take too long, however, for the country music that he tried so hard to avoid in his youth to start surfacing in the music Eddie was making as a young man. The foray back to the country began in 1993 with the Supersuckers side project, The Junkyard Dogs and the rare, hard to find and out of print recording, "Good Livin' Platter" (Sympathy For The Record Industry). It wasn't county per-se, but it was close and the seed was planted.
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Does anyone know where you can order this. They use it for wreaths.
I have looked at craft stores but they don't carry it.
Thank you....
I wasn't sure what you planned to make with it, but I did a search for basket weaving supplies and found this site that sold twisted and braided seagrass.
Here is a link that might be useful: braided seagrass
Here is another site that sells bundles of colored seagrass. I did a google search for basket weaving seagrass supplies and came up with a lot of sites that sell it.
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Book your room at Hotel Codina
Double RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Double Room Single UseMax Occupancy: 1 guest
Hotel in San Sebastian near Monte Igeldo
Situated in San Sebastian, this hotel is close to Ondarreta Beach, Monte Igeldo, and Concha Beach. Also nearby are Monte Urgull and Palacio de Miramar.
Hotel Features
In addition to a bar/lounge, Hotel Codina provides complimentary wireless Internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
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In addition to complimentary wireless Internet access and air conditioning, guestrooms feature climate control along with safes and minibars.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Hotel Codina features tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Hotel Codina has designated areas for smoking.
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- Number of floors - 7
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»Caroli church
Located in the heart of Boras, Caroli Church is a popular tourist attraction and an important religious place in Sweden. Constructed in the 13th Century, it is the oldest historical building in the country. The church's tall and imposing clock tower stands out amongst other neighboring buildings and is a prominent local landmark of the city. It is owned and maintained by the Swedish Evangelical Church.
»Stora Torget
Flanked by the magnificent town hall on its one side, Stora Torget is found in the center of Borås. The town square is noted for the Sjuhärad Brunnen built to the designs of Nils Sjögren in a demonstrative style which portrays the bygone times of the town. Stora Torget is surrounded by several market stalls and seating areas.
»Gustav Adolfs Kyrka
With tall towers and turrets, the Gustav Adolfs Kyrka was built in the Neo-Gothic style of architecture. The church was built between 1903 and 1906 because the Caroli Church building, where ceremonies and meetings were held at the time, was too narrow and did not have enough space to hold the entire congregation of the parish. The current building with its striking open-brick structure is a product of the original architecture of 1906 as well as external and internal renovations done in the early 1050s and in the year 2006.
Knalleland is one of the most visited shopping destinations of Sweden. Located in Borås, just about 64.37 kilometers (40 miles) from Gothenburg, the shopping district comprises of popular shopping centers, brand boutiques as well as restaurants, eateries and supply stores. Whether its clothes, electronics, toys or home decor you're looking for, Knalleland has you covered, with more than 100 stores and shops. But it is not only shopping that brings over 7 million tourists here every year, because Knalleland also offers a great range of cultural programs and events all year long. Check the website for more information.
»Borås Djurpark
The small industrial town of Borås, just a short drive from Gothenburg, is mainly known for its textile mills. It is also home to the largest zoo in western Sweden, with over 500 animals and 80 different species. At Borås Djurpark exotic animals like elephants, monkeys, tigers, antelopes and giraffes live together with local species such as wolves and elks. Check website for bookings and admission prices.
»Almenäs Badplats
Almenäs Badplats is a gorgeous lake beckoning tourists and locals since the early 19th Century. The lake is elongated and it is lined with picturesque woods on all sides. Its water is safe, clean and perfect for a swim during summers and is also of high ecological quality. The adjoining area of the lake is converted into a biking trail and is also perfect for a peaceful walk. The lawns that border the clear waters of the lake make ideal places for sunbathing. The Almenäs Badplats is also perfect for a picnic with family as it has many spots where you can enjoy BBQ parties with your loved ones.
»Fristad Kyrka
Located about 1.5 kilometers (one mile) north of the town of Borås, stands Fristad Kyrka, a stone structure with a rectangular nave, a cross to the west and a tower to the east. The windows are arched and the roof is gabled. On the highest tower is a lantern which is topped with a cross. The church tower has three bells and there are wooden sculptures at the back of the church.
»Hedared Stave Church
Hedared Stave Church, lies in Hedared, in Boras municipality, about 55.5 kilometers (36.43 miles) from Gothenburg. The stave church is the last remaining medieval church of its kind in Sweden. Established somewhere between the 14th and 15th Century, it is almost entirely made of wood. Having been renovated a couple of times, the church as we see today sports small interiors, just about 35 square meters (376.74 square foot). Possibly, the oldest element of the place of worship is a 13th-century altar made of kalk. Apart from this, the church houses beautiful sculptures dedicated to Saint Francis and the Virgin as well as artwork by Johan Ehrenfrid.
»Torpa Stenhus
Located close to the city of Langhem in the county of Vastra Gotaland, Torpa Stenhus is a scenic castle that is set in a picturesque surrounding. Though the groundbreaking began in the 15th century, the completion of the building took years to finish. The house was livable in the 16th century although there were some restorations and additions that followed. It was built with a mixture of the Baroque and Renaissance architectural style and is well maintained till this day. It is most known as the house of the Stenbock Family.
»Kinna Kyrka
Kinna Kyrka is the main church for the town of Kinna, about 68 kilometers (42 miles) southeast of Gothenburg. The church was built in 1879 to replace a Medieval church that stood in its place.
»Mission Church
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»Stora Torget
Stora Torget is the historic main square in Alingsås. The square features a small park off to the side and one big parking lot right in the center. However, the quaint cobblestone streets surrounding the square in the city's Old Town are lined with tons of cute shops, cafes and restaurants.


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On a misty and rainy morning a few weeks ago I was walking with a mate in the Dorrigo National Park in Northern NSW.
The park is one of Australia's Gondwanaland World Heritage sites.
The plants which feature in this abstract are called "walking stick palms" which have lovely sprays of red berries.
I don't often use filters like this (in this case "motion blur"), preferring a more natural type of photo but, in this case, I thought this treatment demonstrated what it was really like on the day – dripping wet, as you'd expect in the rainforest.
I really like what you have done here Fran………………….remind me never to visit here with my hair……………….moisture is not a good idea……………..I end up looking like the wild man of Borneo……………………..looks a fabulous place though…………………………..xx
Phew, I was a bit dubious about making such a departure from the real thing, so I'm really pleased you like it. My hair is really curly to start with so I hate it too – when I was a teenager I used to have it chemically straightened and I used to say that I was going to live in the desert when I "grew up". But I'm still here in sunny, but humid, Sydney! Cheers and thanks again Joyce.
– Fran53
Are you sure you are not my long lost twin…………………I had my hair chemically straightened too and I did think about moving to the edge of the Sahara, somewhere in Egypt……………….I think I may have left it too late………………we are alright where we are I think in the meantime…………………….xx
Hah! Even in my avatar it had been "relaxed" and that photo was taken well into my fifties. I've given up now though Joyce. Talk soon and thanks again for all the "favouritings"! Love, Fran
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Anal sex is a very intimate act for women. They are allowing someone to enter the "forbidden zone" of their body, which is a huge deal. That's why it requires a certain level of trust and a lot of communication. She is not going to agree to do it unless
she is one hundred per cent sure that it will be all right, that you know what you are doing and that she is not going to feel pain.
You have to play your cards right and don't leave her any room for complaining. Simone de Beauvoir explained it better: "Sex pleasure in a woman is a kind of magic spell; it demands complete abandon; if words or movements oppose the magic of caresses, the spell is broken."
If you want to get her to agree to it, you must start small, step by step, seducing both her mind and her body. Tease her to the extent that she can't take it anymore and she's the one begging you to do it.
You're probably wondering what goes on through that pretty head of hers while she's looking at you, indecisive and troubled. Reading a woman's body language can be tough, Steve Martin made quite the funny joke about it: "You know that look women have when they want sex? Me neither…"
However, there are a few things that you can do to break that cold "no" and that dead silence. You just have to be persistent, calm and methodical. First of all, fix the breach in communication. Talk to her about analingus , if it's a blurry thing for her or if she doesn't even heard of it beforehand. Explain your reasons for wanting it, share your deepest desires and fantasies and ask her to tell you what she thinks about it.
You can start by discussing the subject in general, maybe mentioning that a couple of your friends are doing it and it turned out to be a successful venture for them. Tell your girl details, read together articles about it, and then move to asking how she feels about you two giving it a try.
Don't force an answer on the spot, if she's not ready. Let your girlfriend meditate on the subject on her own, or with friends, for a couple of days, then demand an ultimatum. Then, talk to her about any fears. After extensive interviews with women all over the country, I have come to the conclusion that, besides the pain factor, most women are simply worried about the mess.
The idea that the whole act could become a sticky situation is hugely embarrassing for them. Women spend so much time making themselves look and smell good that they can't accept the fact that you will consider them dirty.
Try and subtly bring that up, assuring your girl that there is no problem from your part and that you will never judge negatively when it comes to this aspect. Tell her that you could never consider her dirty, and that, in fact, dirty is not even the right word to use in this context, because anal sex is not dirty, but kinky.
The most common mistake that men do when they decide to try anal sex with their girlfriends is that they proceed without proper preparations. My secret? Extended foreplay! I have developed a three day routine that is meant to "desensitize" a woman's derriere and help experience anal sex as she should: an act of pure pleasure. Here's what you have to do:
Day 1
Start with a sexy shower together. Kiss, stroke and massage her body with all the nicely scented lotions she has in the bathroom. Take time to truly connect through the power of tactile orgasm . When you hear your girl moan with pleasure, reach on the buttocks and massage, stroke and knead the muscles until they relax.
Gradually move your fingers to the space between the cheeks and allow your fingers to slightly pass over the anus, without inserting anything! Give a deep kiss and let your girl finish the bath alone.
Day 2
Surprise your girl with a good dose of oral sex . As she becomes more aroused, apply a generous amount of water-based lubricant to your index finger and begin to gently massage her anus.
Start with long, slow strokes, and as your tongue is caressing her clitoris , move your finger in circles around the opening of the anus. After a couple of minutes of anal massage, begin to gently push your finger against the opening of her anus with steady pressure.
Day 3
Now that she's ready and eager for more, it's time to start slowly inserting your well-lubed finger. After warming her up with the steps described above, insert an inch or two of your index into her anus. While she breathes deeply, start to move your finger around in small circles.
If she's not objecting, you can start moving your finger in and out, simulating intercourse. Re-apply lube every time it's necessary. I usually advise couples to stop here, but if she's eager for some penis action (or a sex toy, maybe!), you know what to do!
Once you've completed both courses of stimulation, mental and physical, there's no reason for her to object anymore. If she's open minded and curious about the multi-faceted aspect of her own sexuality, she'll have no reason to no want to try it. After all, as I have told you before, women want it just as badly as men.


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Jeers to Jerry
I do not fault the Star-Telegram for publishing "25 Years of Jerry Jones." But, I paid as little attention to the article as I would have given an overdone, expensive steak.
Jerry insists on being his own general manager, overruling the scouts, micro-managing his coaches. He staggers around like a hyped-up carnival barker in the midst of 75 State Fair midway rides.
He is comfortable with the mediocrity that is the Cowboys since 1995, as long as he is the center of attention. If the Cowboys win championships again, it will be in spite of the Jones Family, not because of them.
I hope that Johnny Manziel or some other favorite native Texan is not signed by the Cowboys. Given the incompetency at the top, Johnny Football would not have a chance.
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Snafu Lake, a network of dozens of lakes of all sizes and shapes, is renowned for its great Northern pike and Lake trout fishing. It also is a very favourable spot for watching one of Canadians symbols, the North American beaver; there are many lodges and dams to be found on the lake. With an easy paddle to your campsite, this excursion is made for whomever wants to mix relaxation and discovery: fishing, exploring the surroundings on foot or in your canoe, wildlife watching & wild berry picking.
Based out of Whitehorse and run by two french people whom graduated with a conservation biology degree, Terre Boréale offers canoe trips, hiking trips and discovery tours in Yukon and Alaska in both French and English. Besides discovering the breath taking landscapes and colours of the North, our background allows us to provide an experience as close to the wilderness as possible through its observation, understanding and preservation.
Nature adventures are only as good as your guide. That's why Nature Tours of Yukon has extraordinary guides at the helm of each trip.
Canoeing the Liard River involves skirting sweepers, sleepers, log jams and a few gravel bars, so stay alert! The crystal clear water, great fishing and ample wildlife make canoeing the Liard River a very special experience indeed. Join us on this awesome (and our guide's favourite) canoe expedition and make memories that last a life time. Adventure Awaits!
14 days of canoeing on the Big Salmon River during the peak of the fall colors of Indian Summer. The lower water makes for an interesting paddle. Colorful mountain slopes are the backdrop to a mystic river with many small creeks joining in. Moose and bears can be spotted along the shore. The last week backpacking in Kluane National Park is walk through a colorful alpine landscape. Steep dizzy mountains tower over red, gold and orange alpine meadows.
A spectacular Mountain River with moderate enjoyable whitewater at the base of alpine mountain slopes and open tundra. The ultimate trip for moderate paddling skills. A photographers delight. Stunning views from lofty viewpoints, ever changing sky, let your soul fly. Open tundra allows for spectacular views of rugged mountains and easy access to explore side canyons and ridges. Fantastic hiking opportunities, panoramic camps great wildlife viewing. Paddling " brush up skills day" included
During this Yukon River canoe trip we'll retrace part of the Klondike Gold Rush route of 1898. Reminders of Yukon's gold rush can be seen all along the Yukon River. We'll camp on the banks of the Yukon River in authentic northern wilderness and explore the boreal forest on the way.
But more than history thrives along this river. Watch for wolves, moose, and bear. Look for bald eagles, falcons, and hawks. Watch the waters too. They're home to beavers, otters, muskrats, arctic grayling & salmon.
Hiking with Huskies, canoeing, wilderness and history, 11 days. On Day 1, boat to our wilderness cabins at Lake Laberge to begin your adventure with 4 spectacular days of hiking and backpacking with pack dogs. On Day 5, enjoy a rest day at our cabins. Next day, we begin a 6 day canoe trip, paddling and drifting through Yukon wilderness from Lake Laberge to Carmacks on the Yukon River. We arrive in Carmacks on Day 11 and return to Whitehorse by road.
Design your own guided Yukon River trip. Common options are 2 days (Whitehorse to Lake Laberge), 6 to 8 days (Lake Laberge to Carmacks), or 14 days or more to explore all the way to Dawson. Trips can be designed around individual interests such as time for hiking, drifting, or adding a rest day at a favourite camp. Guests may also choose to spend additional time along the way at our wilderness homestead and sled dog kennel at Lake Laberge, where our family has lived for over 30 years.
Go wild on a multi-day paddling adventure led by Yukon's most experienced fully licensed guides. Paddlers of every level will find their river here. Hard core? Try the world-class rapids of the Alsek or Tatshenshini. Like it a little slower? The Big Salmon and Teslin offer friendly, scenic floats—watch for grizzlies, moose, and bald eagles as you go.
Are you dreaming of being part of the pristine Canadian wilderness for a while? Enjoy the perfect combination of comfortable lodge stay and adventurous campfire romance! After some nights at the lodge we take the boat to the East Arm of Frances Lake, where we put up our tents at a remote sandy bay for the next few days. We will learn about the outdoors, discover new plants, observe moose, beaver, eagle and otter. Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, relaxing. An experience that will touch your soul!
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Born 1977; Austin, TX. Raised West Palm Beach, FL.
Experience L'Escalier at The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL; Campton Place, San Francisco; Eleven Madison Park, New York City.
How he got into cooking "I watched a video on culinary school on career day at high school. I saw the ice carving and the chefs traveling, and that helped turn me on to the excitement of it."
Lucky break "A friend of mine had moved to Hawaii, so I sold my car, rented my apartment and quit my job at L'Escalier at The Breakers to go hang out with him. Before I could leave, my friend ran out of money and came back. But I met a girl at my going away party who was driving to San Francisco. So I went with her instead and got a job at Campton Place."
Biggest influence Daniel Humm, Chef at Eleven Madison Park and an F&W Best New Chef 2005. "He basically changed the way I cooked, the way I thought about food, my technique. His food is so clean, so technique-driven, so Europe. I learned it his way and forgot everything else."
Heroes Mark and Brian Canlis. "They took over their family's 60-year-old restaurant in Seattle, a place that was doing classics—steak and '80s-style food—and let me do my geeked-out comfort menu. They've been awesome."
Humbling moment "The first year I was at Eleven Madison Park, we were doing a dish with sliced black truffles under the skin of a chicken. The guy who was working on the dish, Jesus, was a great cook, but his English wasn't so good. So he used white truffles instead of black truffles in the chicken. White truffles are about $3,000 more expensive per pound than black ones. Plus, you can't cook white truffles. I was like one of the Three Stooges when I found out, bumping into things around the kitchen, trying to tell Daniel. We turned it into a special."
Pet peeve Dirty pots. "When sauces are reducing and form a ring around the side, I can't stand it. It irks me. I need to seek counseling about it."
Equipment obsession A cake tester. "It's such a small probe that you can stick into meat, vegetables, fish—you can check if vegetables are actually cooked and it doesn't ruin the way they look. Its always in mine and my chefs' and sous chefs' jackets. When someone actually uses one to test a cake, everyone laughs."
Favorite childhood dish Anything with canned tuna. "My dad made macaroni salad with tuna fish and eggs, pickles and mayo. He'd make a big batch on Sunday, and we'd watch football. My mom made tuna casserole. We were big into tuna. I didn't know fresh tuna was red until I was 19."
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I surrender - it's not ideal but real!
Due to space restrictions I need to put the microwave above the gas stove... I so wish it were different but it's really the best use for my very limited space and now my appliance dreams and wishes need to regroup...
I need your help with choosing more mainstream appliances -
I've budgeted $3-3500 for the OTR micro, gas stove and DW in stainless. Since property values have fallen ... and fallen... I really hesitate spending more and everyone, from real estate agents to kitchen design people, all agree. The townhouses with nice kitchens do sell faster but still way below value.
For a DW I'm leaning towards the KA KUDC10FXSS. I don't need a lot of bells and whistles and usually turn it on at night so noise won't bother us.
As far as the gas stove the dreamer in me wants a slide-in or the look of a slide-in with a warming/storage drawer to hold pots and pans. Good by Berta (too small & no bottom drawer) and NXR - no drawer and output too high for OTR.
My brother got a Frigidaire professional in electric and has been happy with it. I liked the looks of the GE Cafe plus the 5th burner as a griddle and the wok feature in the Kitchen Aide caught my eye.
THEN - I started to read reviews and now I am thoroughly overwhelmed and confused and NEED YOUR HELP!!!
I will try and post this in kitchens too.
The Frigidaire Pro gets favorable reviews on AJMadison:
GE Profile also gets good reviews:
Good Luck!
Oceangirl - yes, you're right; I remember seeing a Berta with the drawer but it was way beyond my budget. And I don't remember seeing any NXR with a drawer.
MichelleDT - I'll look at those reviews and then try to see them in person.
Funny - the stove in my house is from 1989, still works, but has chips, dings and is almond so.. good by stove. When I read reviews of newer stoves there seems to be so many problems, things going bad within a year or two... is it because of all the electronics, where they're put together ...
In early December, we purchased a Frigidaire Professional Kitchen. It was a deal we couldn't pass up. We bought the range and fridge, the tol dishwasher and otr micro were thrown in. This was a promotion from Frigidaire, you may want to check if they are still running it. We have electric so went with their induction range, I love this range! It's as responsive as gas. I like the micro too, it's fast and even in cooking. Fan is quietist. We didn't install the dishwasher, Put in a Miele LaPerla that was a floor model instead.
All in all, Im very happy with the quality of this line.
I highly recommend regrouping and an OTR microwave does NOT handle them fine. If that was the case, NXR would offer one.
That being the case, if you do choose to stick with the OTR microwave, you MUST get one with a handle instead of a push button. The heat, odor, grease, steam, and smoke are generated by a gas range at a rate that far exceeds the CFM output of any OTR microwave and with no basin to capture the affluent these particles will quickly affect the integrity of the door open button, along with leaving a thin film of residue everywhere that you may not notice until you go to sell your home and all you get are below market value offers.
It's not the townhouses with nice kitchens that are selling below market, it's the townhouses with OTR microwaves that are selling below value.
I don't know who you've been talking too, but you either have preconceived notions or the information being provided to you by designers is fluff because it contradicts the professionals I work with all day and every day. Agents are a different story, but I wouldn't talk to an agent if I was upgrading or remodeling, only if I was selling or buying.
IMHO, they are scared your gonna walk out the door as soon as you hear their proposal, so they are underselling you to meet your budget. OTR microwaves are the definition of underselling. What a crock.
My apologies if I sound crass, but I was not impressed but what I was hearing.
I'm doing my kitchen because it's where I live, and cook and entertain. Resale will happen eventually but I have no idea when - and that is not my prime goal. It's about personal enjoyment.
As far as the OTR Microwave - all 300 units in this multi-age community were built that way. New over 55 communities being built nearby are varied. Those priced over $600,000 don't have them but anything under $500,000 does have the OTR microwave so mine would not be looked at as something undesirable. A 'mainstream' look with modest personalization and variations is what I'm looking to do.
Cabinet drawers, removing the soffit where possible and getting rid of the breakfast bar to open up the space will make me happy and catch the eye of any future buyers. I'm taking the kitchen out of the 80's while working within its footprint and not overspending.
If I can get back 75%-80% when I do resell that will be a bonus. Right now I want to create the best kitchen I can for ME working within the budget I've set, dealing with my needs, and yes, keeping an eye on the future ... because I know that things change ... often when we least expect them. I thought I'd live in my dream house forever and here I am - somewhere else - trying to create a new space that will be just as special in a new way.
So I'm going appliance shopping this weekend. Any help, guidance and wisdom that's offered from GW will be appreciated - I need a 30" stainless gas stove with a storage drawer, the infamous OTR microwave and a DW.
Now it's time to leave for work and look at the smiling faces of the children I teach - it's a beautiful scene outside - snow on the trees and lawns but black ice - I hope it melts before the children have to walk to school.


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I've gotten some help here in the past (and helped a few people too, I hope) and am hoping someone can help me again. This is a kitchen issue, but I am guessing the bathroom forum would be a better place to post b/c it involves glass block.
I'm about to start a job installing a freestanding 2" glass block backsplash (see picture below), using the BlokUp clip system. I chose BlokUp in order to avoid having to absorb the learning curve of mortaring, having never done it before and seems rather daunting.
I watched an instructional video on youtube (see link below) that prescribes two different types of silicone as part of the installation process -- bonding silicone and joint silicone. The bonding silicone is to be used to adhere the blocks to the horizontal strips as well as to one another. The joint silicone will be used to fill the gaps between glass blocks. My main issue is this: where can I find bonding silicone? I've called around the local hardware stores, both big-box and neighborhood, and nobody seems to have heard of anything like this, let alone have it in stock. I contacted the vendor from whom we bought the glass blocks and they have disavowed the video, telling us that they recommend using standard door / window caulk. This would probably be all well and good on a more conventional glass block installation; however, since the backsplash is freestanding (only one vertical edge will be supported (bonded against a wall)) I feel that bonding strength will be vital. The silicone used in the instructional video, Silicex Fischer, seems to be available in Spain (!).
So my questions for you are these:
1. Do you know of anyplace that sells bonding silicone?
2. Am I overly concerned with getting a hold of bonding silicone? Do you think, as the vendor suggests, that door-caulk-grade silicone would provide adequate bonding strength?
3. Should I bite the bullet and learn how to mortar glass blocks?
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Opening Soon
This is it. The big wall-opening week (aka: w.o.w). So… woot! The first order of business is to share a few details that we've been asked about a bunch:
- how we went about picking a contractor
- how we've dealt with permits
- how we planned out the exact spot for the opening (would hate to knock everything down, only to wish we had shifted it a little to the left or the right)
First, here's why we need a contractor: we love DIY as much as the next guy, but there are some things that we're happy to leave to the pros, especially when it comes to the structural integrity of our house. We're no strangers to demo-ing out a small non-load-bearing wall (like we did to create the laundry nook in our first house)…
… but an 8 foot opening in the heart of the house which needs to be reinforced with a heavy-duty perfectly-placed header is definitely something we were happy to do with the help of an expert. You know, since "decades of experience" trumps "DIY blogger of four years" when it comes to let's-not-break-the-house (more on how we choose what to do and what to hire out here).
So we set off to find the right person for the job by:
- asking friends or family members if they had any recommendations (we even put out a call on Facebook to ask locals if they had a contractor they used and loved)
- visiting their websites to learn a little more about the ten or so people we had on our short list
- weeding 'em down to our four favorite prospects (based on the info on their websites and the specific recommendations that we got)
- calling all four of our potential contractors to request an in-person estimate
In some miraculous home improvement blue-moon, they all came out and gave us a quote within a few days. We explained that we'd be getting multiple estimates (so no one assumed the job was theirs & so folks would hopefully give us their most competitive price). All of the estimates were for removing an 8 foot section of wall between the dining room & kitchen, installing a support beam above the doorway, adding additional support under the floor, reframing the doorway and threshold, building a short knee-wall for the kitchen peninsula, patching/adding drywall, and installing a door jamb & trim on both sides of the opening.
Here's where our four bids came in:
- Contractor #1: Nearly $4,000
- Contractor #2: Around $3,200
- Contractor #3: $650-$1,000 (depending on the cost of materials)
- Contractor #4: $700 if we did our own drywall, jambs, & trim ($950 if we didn't)
Is that crazy or what? And they're all licensed and insured Class A contractors with decades of experience, so it's not like any of them would do a bad job. They were all very nice too. We believe the first two contractors are used to doing much more major work (ex: additions in the 100K range), so it might make sense of their bids when you think about the giant undertakings that they're used to tackling. The first contractor actually included a port-o-potty rental and a dumpster fee as two of his line items (as homeowners who've had walls opened in our first house, we knew that doorway debris could be hauled in the back of a truck and that folks could use our bathroom to their heart's content).
Even before the bids came in, we felt the most comfortable with Contractor #3 (he does work for Habitat For Humanity on the side and is a father-son team, which is always awesome) and Contractor #4 (he's actually a friend of a friend – John was even a groomsman with him in a mutual friend's wedding – and he has 30+ years of experience).
So although we loved Contractor #3, the opportunity to work with someone that we already knew (who had been doing this stuff since before we were born) was the deciding factor. Plus the other half of Contractor #4's team is a girl who is about my age, and you have no idea how much that thrills me (more than it should). So contractor #4 was our pick. Not to mention that he was willing to allow us to do the easier non-structural stuff (drywall/jamb/trim) ourselves – which we love – to save some loot. And let me tell you, $700 sounds like the perfect number after our first estimate came back at 3K over that.
We'll share more contractor info as we go, but now onto the whole permit thing. We fully believed that we needed a permit for this job from day one. And since a permit is only around $150, we were ready to bring our drawing down to the office and pay our fee (they award same-day permits here, which is really convenient). But before heading down, I decided to give 'em a call since all four contractors believed that if we talked to a "plan reviewer" and explained a few things we'd be told that we didn't need one.
So I called and was passed along to a nice plan reviewer named Jay and explained things. It's too much to get into, but it helped that our house is a one-story ranch (so the load on that wall was just partial and not a full second story of weight) and the fact that there used to be a doorway there about three decades ago helped as well (since it was already partially enforced). The verdict from Jay The Plan Reviewer: we didn't need a permit after all. So we're glad we called to save that money and time. These things differ by location though, so be sure to check with your local municipalities to learn about the rules in your area.
As for how we planned the exact opening's placement, we knew we needed to build in our fridge and relocate an existing 36″ cabinet (which used to live where the stove now sits) in order to begin finalizing the peninsula placement to pin down our opening. And when we found a corner cabinet at the ReStore we were finally able to judge exactly how everything would sit against that wall so we could decide exactly where to place the opening.
We're still looking for an 18″ cabinet to jut into the room to finish off the peninsula, but since the corner cabinet was the most important part of the puzzle (in order to pin down where we wanted the opening to be) we just taped off where the 18″ cabinet would end on the floor to picture things further and even brought in four chairs to help envision the seating area that will be created when we get that giant 3′ x 5′ counter installed (it'll have a 12″ overhang on the two sides where you see chairs).
Then we just made sure that we had ample walking room beyond the stools and peninsula that will live on one side of the opening (we'll have about 4′ of walking space) and decided to line up the other side of the opening with the beginning of the peninsula (things lining up = looks intentional and balanced, as opposed to an afterthought). This will allow the entire 8′ opening to line up almost perfectly with the giant picture window in the dining room, which really should make the newly added doorway look like it has always been there (again, things lining up = looks intentional).
Oh and a few folks were wondering why we were opting for a half-wall instead of just doing a huge doorway with some sort of cabinetry on the back side of the peninsula that's accessible from the dining room, but we think a half-wall is the best choice for us because:
- we didn't want the peninsula to look like an afterthought (like it was placed in the middle of a doorway without much planning)
- we thought the half-wall would ground the peninsula, so it would feel solid and supported (instead of more like it's floating between two rooms)
- we already have four base cabinets in the dining room thanks to the existing built-ins (so we don't need additional cabinetry/storage)
- because of those existing built-ins, we thought an open bookcase, cabinet, or other form of built-in located less than three feet from the giant wall of existing built-ins would be a bit much
- our threshold would be a lot more seamless (if the half-wall weren't there, there'd be an awkward strip of cork flooring between the peninsula cabinet and the dining room floor)
Oh and here's the google sketch-up of the view through our future doorway according to our little tape job…
… and the full floor plan sketch to jog your memory of the top view (much more on that here):
So that's where we are. Enough words. Bring on the demo pics. If all goes as planned, we'll be sharing those within 48 hours. Anything major on your to-do list this week? Do anything fun this weekend? Tell $herdog all about it.
Psst- The groomsman pic in this post was taken by David Abel.
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I cannot wait to see the before and afters on this project! Those rooms are going to feel so airy when you're done. Love it! And your little virtual room is awesome!
WOW! Big changes – can't wait to see what it looks like! Thanks for keeping us all in the loop.
Very exciting! A few weekends ago, we also tore out a wall from our kitchen: http://ourhumbleabowed.wordpress.com/2011/10/17/and-the-walls-come-tumblin-down/ Ben did all of the work after talking to an architect friend. We reinforced the beam in the ceiling and left two posts for additional support. Totally understand the structural support calling in a pro. Hopefully it happens soon so we can see! Good luck!
Yay for no permits! I like the half wall — glad you included it.
Wow. That Google sketch-up view made me realize just how cozy everything is going to look with the fireplace. I think the peninsula just looks better and better every time I see it.
YAY! Can't wait to see the progress! I actually just shared a demo on my blog! Something soo calming about destruction – lol!
WOW! Thank you so much! That means A LOT! I know hubby will be stoked to hear that YHL approved!
I still can't believe the time and energy spent building the Florida Room so poorly but its demise brought a lovely deck so I can't complain!
I feel like a little kid! Thanks for checking my blog out!
We have an ugly outdoor room too – I guess it's the same concept as your Florida room, although I'd never heard that phrase before.
That thing is falling down, it is such an eyesore. I can't wait to replace it with a nice deck or patio, so I'll be looking back to your blog for inspiration!
I borrowed one of your fabulous ideas and bought magnetic paint to make a little magnet friendly patch of wall in our 'under construction' playroom. I haven't painted it yet (I have to wait until the kiddo goes down for the night before I break out the roller). I am excited! Man that can is heavy though eh? Thank you yet again for the inspiration. Oh and if my son could talk I think he would thank you for keeping him out from the kitchen, which is where he would have to play with his magnets. :-)
Wow! So exciting to finally bust through that wall – you all have been talking about that since you first bought the house…
Our goals this week are simple: clear out the craft room so we can do the demo (scrape popcorn ceilings, trim, pull up carpet, etc.) to the room in order to start creating the nursery. Eeek – I'm at 29 weeks now, we don't have much time!
Way to look into permits. btw, $700 is crazy cheap! We did something like this in our first home, and we didn't do the structural work either. We had a steel beam inserted in our kitchen wall. Well worth the price.
So exciting!!! Hope it goes well and can't wait to see how it turns out – I think it's going to look awesome! :)
Aaaah! I'm so excited for the wall to come down!
No big demo work happening around here, but instead this is my last week at my day job! I'm quitting to work for myself. It's taken 2 years to get to this point, but it's finally here! Woo hoo!
Congrats! This is the DREAM! :D
Hey guys! We live on the Southside of Richmond and would love info for your contractor if you can provide. We have been thinking about doing the same thing in our kitchen to allow more light in and so we can open up our tiny kitchen!
I am DYING to see this wall come down!!! Good luck!!
Have fun with demo! That'll be exciting!!
Woootttt!!! Christmas is coming early this year! Can't wait to see these plans finally come to fruition.
YES! I did something great! I am a children's book writer, and shoulder and right arm were hurting from working on my laptop all the time. So I stole my husband's monitor (hey, he is in Jakarta, what can he do about it), removed the leg, drilled some holes in the wall, and replaced one of our wall art pictures with the monitor. http://mcoranje.hyves.nl/index.php?l3=bl&l4=it&blogitem_id=47379605&blogitem_secret=d_y8&n=
I thought: if John and Sherry can build a kitchen, I MUST be able to drill some holes.
Have fun you guys! Love reading your blog!
This is so awesome! What an exciting W-O-W you'll have! Good luck with the construction! I can't wait to see the progress, and the end result!
Wishing you the best!
So I'm guessing ya'll are just cartwheeling around the house in excitement?! My BIL's family are about to start a bedroom/bathroom reno this week and we'll be getting new floors before Thanksgiving. We've already started praying to the Reno Gods so I'll send a few up for you! Hehe
Sounds like you're schedule is appropriately full.
wait, how did you know there used to be a doorway there? do you have original plans for the house or is this some kind of magic DIY sixth sense? lol
Can't wait to see it!
I am hoping Clara has a pink hard hat to wear.
LOVE the half wall! Could not agree more! I know you were worried about that ;)
This is so exciting! Thanks for sharing your process for finding a contractor!
I can't wait to see how it all goes! By the way – I'm really loving this "real-time" play by play of the kitchen work. Thanks for sharing all the steps as you guys go along!
There's a dog in the dining room view. Did you get a new one?
Very exciting! What's going to happen with that vent that's in the middle of the future opening?
Ugh speaking of vents, we got new carpet this weekend and our carpet guys found a vent underneath the old carpet in the loft. Not capped, not closed, in fact no register cover at all.
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