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Swanstone Swanstone Classics 32" x 21" Undermount Ascend Bowl Kitchen Sink
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Weights & Dimensions
|Installation Type: Undermount
|Finish: Black
|Material: Stone
|Number of Basins: 1
|Sink Shape: Specialty
|Number of Faucet Holes: 1
|Eco-Friendly: No
|Country of Manufacture: United States
|ADA Compliant: No
About the ManufacturerFor more than 40 years, Swanstone has been creating innovative and affordable solid surface products and materials for customers all over the world. It started in 1964, when they introduced the Swan Shell Shower, a doorless, shell-shaped shower that captured the spirit of its time.
Swanstone Swanstone Classics 32" x 21" Undermount Ascend Bowl Kitchen Sink
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I absolutely love it!
Jo from Seattle, WA– Verified Buyer
This sink is pretty amazing. I was all ready to purchase yet another double-basin stainless sink for my new kitchen reface and stumbled across this one. I read the reviews from several sites but decided to purchase from Wayfair, just in case this wasn't the sink for me, they have awesome customer service. I've only had it installed for about two weeks but it's gotten a bit of use having to move back into my kitchen and wash everything before putting it all away. It's way heavier than a stainless sink and feels so durable. It seems like it holds a ton. I'm able to wash my fridge trays and stove top grates with ease. And the water stays warm for hours, literally. I left my fridge trays in to soak, went to the store returned home two hours later, the water was still warm.
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Nike9090 from Seattle, WA
Brief history: We were looking for a sink which is not the boring standard sink. While searching the internet, found this sink which looks different and is not expensive. After few weeks for research and trying to locate the sink from a local distributors who gave up trying to find the sink, I finally took the courage to order [...]. The sink doesn't look fragile, but based on reviews, I was extra careful while handling the sink. The fabricators did mention that granite sinks can break during shipping or rough handling. The sink looks great and appears huge compared to our existing sink which is of the same dimensions. The sink was made in India. [...]. Fabrication/Installation: When the sink is glued to the countertop, there is a small gap which was filled with black paste (no idea what was used, but it's glossy) Due to the counter top thickness of 1.5" and the sink of .25", majority of airgaps and faucets won't work. We we lucky with the faucet, but had to customize the airgap. The sink was so deep that the disposer outlet was about 1" higher than the drain and if it was deeper, I might have to change the plumbing. Overall impression : It looks great and hides the dirty dishes as it's so deep. So far no stains from water. The Swanstone's website has CAD files of the sink and you should see them to be impressed. Will I order again from Wayfairs? Certainly and won't think twice. Will I order a Swanstone sink? Yes, without hesitation.
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Cari from Kennewick, WA– Verified Buyer
I absolutely LOVE my new sink! We recently had granite countertops installed and I wanted something attractive with some style that would wear well and look sharp with the black granite. This fit the bill! We have hard water so I read up on how to care for it ahead of time and I'm not worried at all. My mother in law has had a granite composite sink for 9 years now and lives close by and she loves hers as well. I had planned to go with stainless steel to match my appliances and I'm so happy I chose this instead! I would recommend this sink to anyone looking for a durable, stylish sink that holds up well to everyday use.
Love the sink, but arrived much later than promised...
kara from goodyear, AZ– Verified Buyer
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the sink! It is the perfect size and color. It arrived in one piece, however it was four days later than promised. I called instead of ordering online because I needed to know when it would arrive. The late arrival messed up our granite countertop installation time and we ended up having to wait even longer in order to get back on the schedule once it did come. That was a huge problem because my father was in town and I needed him to plumb the sink in after installation. We ended up working it out, but was much more of a hassle than it should have been.
Functional and stylish
AF from White Plains, MD– Verified Buyer
Purchased this for my Mom's new kitchen knowing that I liked the granite composite sinks (we have a double one). I like hers better than ours! It functions as a double sink, because of the raised tier, only it's better. Installing was simpler with less plumbing (only one drain hole) and it is sooo big since there is no divider in the middle so large pans and cookie sheets fit in it. Easy to clean (I use baking soda) and to shine it up I use WD40 a couple times a month - looks like new!
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Marleen from Menifee, CA– Verified Buyer
OMG!!! This sink is beautiful! Its hard to order somethings on line but this sink was exactly what i was looking for, i was not disappointed. I do a lot of canning and this sink is deep enough for my big pots. I also love the fact is one big sink. I love the raised side, i don't have to have a rack sitting on my sink, i set my pots and pans to dry on the higher side and the water drains into the drain and not on my counter. I REALLY LOVE THIS SINK.
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Grace from Charlotte, NC– Verified Buyer
I love my sink. It's nice and large and the raised section is perfect for holding vegetables as I wash them or plates to be rinsed. It is long and deep enough to hold muffin tins or cookie sheets as I wash them. The espresso color looks great with the bronze faucet we bought.
Future sink here today
Suzanne from Boca Raton, FL– Verified Buyer
One of the best sinks ...it's waterfall design is practical and is great for everything, washing vegetables and fruit or just for sitting dishes on.. The large area for pots is perfect. This is a way a sink should look going forward to the next millennium.
Finishing touch.
Nancy from Anderson, SC– Verified Buyer
Perfect sink. It is beautiful, functional and a perfect finish for my granite counter tops. It should have come with someone to do the dishes for me though. All that beauty and still have dishes piled up!!!
Karen from Queensbury, NY– Verified Buyer
This sink is really big! I haven't had a single bowl sink in over 20 years and feel I still don't! The ability to wash in the 10 side and dry on the 6 side is wonderful. I love the fact I can wash my LARGE pots AND baking pans without getting soaked!
OUR SKU # SWN1645Swanstone Classics 32" x 21" Undermount Ascend Bowl Kitchen Sink is also sometimes listed under the following manufacturer numbers: QU03322AD.075, QU03322AD.076, QU03322AD.077, QU03322AD.170


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Today we're looping back to our first decision point: Storage. We already made our commitment to Storage Spaces on JBODs, now we had to find the right parts and vendors to fit our needs and build a good solution.
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Since the time these choices were made, Dell has announce support for Storage Spaces in some of their storage products. This is good news for customers who use Dell storage and server products, and the Spaces ecosystem in general, but came too late to play a part in our deliberations.
Next up: We'll discuss the servers that these JBODs will be connected to.
Great series, thank you for sharing.Is there a link with all posts of this series? Would be nice to have these link in each post to easily jump back and forth.
Hi Eole210,I just added a link at the top of this article to the Table of Contents post. That post will be updated every time a new one of these goes out. You can also always use this URL: http://aka.ms/CLabs
Thank you Carmen!
I am watching these posts with interest because we will be designing a greenfield HyperV cloud in the near future.What is the breakdown of SSD vs HDD in the JBOD?
@Tristan Each JBOD contains six 400GB SSDs, and eighteen 4TB HDDs. There will be posts in the near future that specifically cover the design of the Storage Spaces, VDisks, CSVs, and Shares.
Only 6 SSD's per JBOD cabinet? It'll be interesting to see how you're designing your storage spaces. :)
@Martin Yes, we had some long discussions and some IO testing to nail down what we're doing. We'll cover that, probably in a handful of posts. Short version: 1 pool, 6 Vdisks, 3-way mirrors, 6-columns. It's holding to our expectations pretty well. :)
Hi Carmen
Do you know when will you be publishing information regarding your Storage Spaces Configuration and the performance you are seeing.
I am currently designing a Storage Spaces solution for a Cloud provider and I am looking at getting 4 x Dell Power Vault M3060e JBODs each with 8 x 400GB SSDs and 52 x 4TB Near line SAS drives. I am wondering what kind of performance I could expect from this
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Blogiversary IV: A Day In The Blogging Life
As we mentioned yesterday, it's Blogiversary Week, baby (still can't believe it's been four whole years). And since we shared a day in the life during our last annual celebration (and about a year before that too) it's time for this year's breakdown (similarities: no day is ever the same, differences: now we have a toddler running around and a 260+ page book we're writing on the side). This year we had fun recording a full day from both of our perspectives so you can see what each of us (and even Clara and Burger) may be doing at any given time. Woop, here it is:
7:30 am – 8:00 am
JOHN: Clara's awake early enough (7:30) and the weather's good enough (and I have enough energy) to take Clara on a run in the ol' jogging stroller around the neighborhood. After changing her diaper, filling up her milk, and grabbing some goldfish for her to snack on we hit the road. I manage to squeeze in four miles and return home within about 40 minutes.
SHERRY: I wake up around 7:45 and the house is too quiet so I know John and Clara are on a run. Burger stays in bed, but I drag my butt up and walk straight to the office and sit down in front of the computer. I'm not ready to make major decisions like which t-shirt I'll wear today or what I'll have for breakfast, so I check blog comments and answer a few questions instead. I also glance at my planner which always looks like this. I know it's crazy, but it makes sense to me (I use it to write notes about post ideas, appointments/calls we have, book stuff that's due, deadlines for our BabyCenter & Do It Yourself magazine columns, etc). I check what's going on for the day and notice that I have a call with USA Today at 2pm for a furniture painting article they're writing (they just want a quick quote) so I set my phone alarm to go off at 1:58 so I don't forget.
8:00 am – 9:00 am
JOHN: After returning from my run around 8:30 I take a quick shower and make breakfast for everyone (yogurt for Clara, two scrambled eggs for Sherry, and a bowl of cereal for me).
SHERRY: I continue answering comments and Facebook questions until John gets home from his run with Clara and I get to smooch that face. Well, both faces actually. I play with Clara a little bit while John takes a shower and makes breakfast (we read books and do some highly coordinated dancing). Yes, this is a picture of me in my pjs answering comments. Gotta keep it real. I'm still not dressed.
9:00 am – 10:00 am
JOHN: I watch Clara while Sherry does blog stuff. We read books, play with a ball and a car, and she helps me put in a load of laundry. She loves laundry.
SHERRY: This whole hour feels like it's a minute. I spend it proofing the morning's post which usually goes up between 9:30 and 10:00. On this specific morning it goes up right at ten because I need the whole hour to proof read. Proofing usually involves previewing what we wrote to make sure photos are centered and reading it through at least two times (sometimes three times if it's a detailed tutorial- just to make sure things make sense and are in order and I haven't written "somebody punch me" when I mean "somebody pinch me"). I also add links to things that I reference and additional info if I think something needs more explaining. We still average about two typos a post so I can't imagine how bad it would be if I didn't read things through beforehand.
10:00 am- 11:00 am
JOHN: I continue to hang out with Clara while Sherry does more blog stuff (we do more reading, play outside with a ball, and read even more books). Most mornings involve the me-with-Clara ritual since Sherry usually answers comment questions, which roll in furiously in the morning (she has better recall for the "where did you get X" and the "how much did that cost" queries). Although sometimes we switch. Every day really is different (so I might have more Clara time or more project time one day and Sherry may have more of it the next day).
SHERRY: I'm on comment duty the whole hour. Over two hundred of them roll in over the course of an hour, so I furiously try to keep up and answer every single question we get (and delete the occasional spam message that sneaks in there). Here's a screen grab that I snapped when I got it down to 30 pending comments, which is usually when I can breathe again.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
JOHN: I start measuring and planning for our next project, which is to add trim/molding to the bottom of our wall to wall desk to make it look more built-in. After taking measurements, pow-wowing with Sherry about ideas, and drawing a quick sketch to keep things straight, I head off to Lowe's to grab the trim that I need. (NOTE: This is what happens after Sherry says I don't look "dynamic enough" taking trim out of the car).
SHERRY: Eleven o' clock means it's time for Clara's morning nap, so I take a break from the computer to change her diaper and "tuck her in" (which really just involves turning off the light, closing her blinds, turning on her sound machine, and saying "sweet dreams"). While John is measuring and running his errand I toss on real clothes (jeans and a black t-shirt) and hop back on comment duty since around 80 more have rolled in before noon.
I also glance at my email but it's too overwhelming so I just skim the page and delete the junk mail so the number in my inbox gets slightly less intimidating…because seeing 76 new emails at 11am (!!!) when there were none the night before can make ya crazy. A lot of it is sponsor and giveaway stuff that we have to manage along with book stuff or column stuff for DIY mag/Babycenter. Mixed in there are sweet reader letters that we love. I star those and read them out loud to John a few evenings a week so he can share the warm fuzzies with me.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
JOHN: Clara's still napping (she usually gives us about an hour to an hour and a half) so Sherry and I meet up to chat about what we think about a few trim options/methods for the base of our new desk and I go down to the basement to make some cuts to see how trim looks around one cabinet before cutting the rest of it. I also quickly check email and coordinate the next week's giveaway and send a few sponsor renewal notices.
Sherry – I have a little meeting with John about the trim, answer more blog comments, get through a few emails and am just about to begin writing a post for the next day when Clara wakes up at 12:30. So I change her diaper and hang out with her while John finishes the rest of his trim project. The bean waits for no one.
1:00 – 2:00 pm
JOHN: Trim project is finished, so I turn my attention to lunch. Usually it's sandwiches, but today we've got quiche leftover from last night's dinner along with some other random leftovers (some spaghetti, corn, and beans). With everything reheated and Clara in her seat, we finally have a moment for all three of us to spend some time together (Burger is still sleeping). But about fifteen minutes later we're done and I take Clara to go play and read some more. Note: ignore the crazy furniture placement in the kitchen- we are perpetually moving things around and it makes no sense.
SHERRY: I try to proofread as much of the afternoon post as I can (which usually goes up between 2 and 3:30) before lunch is ready, but I don't make it all of the way through. I finish up after lunch by adding some links, catching some more typos, fixing a few unclear parts and it's finally ready for posting at two.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
JOHN: Clara and I hang out while Sherry tends the afternoon post. She "helps" me fold laundry and we play ball with Burger outside (who is finally out of bed- yes he moseys out of bed around 2pm).
SHERRY: I have a quick call with USA Today (they want that speedy quote for an article they're writing about painting a chair). It takes fifteen minutes tops (maybe twelve if I'm being exact?). Then I answer comment questions for the rest of the hour.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
JOHN: Time to trade with Sherry (she takes Clara, I head back to the computer). I do a bunch of emails involving more giveaway and sponsor stuff along with exchanging a few messages with some guys at our blog hosting place (they're doing some back-up server work and we want to make sure the site doesn't crash). I also catch up on Twitter messages that I need to reply to.
SHERRY: I hang out with the bean. We put things on our heads, sing songs, chase the dog, and Clara looks tired again around 3:45 so I change her diaper and put her down for an afternoon nap. Sometimes we get one and sometimes we don't, but she actually falls asleep right away today. Sweet girl.
4:00 – 5:00 pm
JOHN: I edit and size photos that we've already taken and begin writing a post for tomorrow afternoon. I also set up the tripod and shoot the wall-to-wall desk trim project that I did this morning for a future post about that (the thing about sharing 8 in a 5 day period means you always have to be working on future ones while proofing/publishing/answering questions on the ones that are already written).
SHERRY: I had big plans to spray prime the office chairs (the first step in painting/reupholstering them) but it's already four and I haven't written the next morning's post (a project that we already shot, but I still have to write it and edit the pics). So that takes priority. Those chairs and my can of primer might have to wait until tomorrow. By 4:30 Clara is awake, so I don't get to finish my photo editing/post writing, but at least it's a start.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
JOHN: The bean is restless so we decide we should go for our evening walk now because it's supposed to rain a little later. Burger's psyched and ready to go.
SHERRY: We walk around the neighborhood for about an hour and brainstorm post ideas for the following week. We also briefly talk about the kitchen floor plan and toss out a few more potential layout ideas. Who the heck knows where we'll end up with that- we just believe in talking things to death until we land on something we both can't wait to do.
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
JOHN: I cook a recipe that I tore out of Everyday with Rachel Ray (chicken with apples, raisins, and olives). It takes about 25 minutes to make, so Clara plays on the floor of the kitchen while I cook and we chat whenever I'm not furiously trying to make sure nothing burns.
SHERRY: I'm back doing blog comments, finishing up that post I started for the next morning, and editing some photos. Dinner is on the table around 6:45. And it's awesome. John even gave me extra olives. I'm a lucky lady.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
JOHN: Time to clock some quality family time together before Clara's conked out for the night. We three, er, four (Burger decides to join us) hang out, read more books, and generally try to tire Clara out.
SHERRY: Burger is full of energy, so he's zooming around the room and Clara finds it hilarious. But 7:45 is here before we know it and its time to put that baby to bed. After brushing her teeth and saying goodnight to her grandparents (well, a photo of them) she's out like a light.
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
JOHN: Now that Clara's in bed for the night we can do most of our work. It's normal for us to both have laptops going until midnight or later, but we try to sit in front of the television and occasionally chat so it feels more casual. Some nights we do major DIY stuff together instead of sofa-computer stuff (since during the day it's hard to get anything other than very small projects done with a one year old around), but not tonight.
SHERRY: We sit in front of the TV (Project Runway's on) and I finally finish the post for the next day that I've been writing on and off. It's normal for a post to take us around 2-3 hours to write since we have to edit/size/upload photos along with writing detailed steps (that doesn't include the time it actually takes to buy materials and do the project). Unless it's fast like a giveaway – those only take around 30 minutes to write (but probably take an hour or two to coordinate via email beforehand).
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
JOHN: Then I realize that we need to record our Q & A video since that will take me a few days to edit so I'd like the weekend to work on it. I set up the tripod & Flip cam in the office and quickly organize the 80-ish questions that people submitted on Facebook (removing any duplicates so we can just read the rest off as we go on camera).
SHERRY: I get ready for the video, including a very important outfit change from a t-shirt to a sweater (I'm a wild woman, what can I say). It's finally time to sit down, turn on the camera, and answer things in a one-shot-only-no-do-overs way (we hate feeling scripted, so having the one-take rule is nice because it keeps it real). Hopefully we can knock it out in about 30 minutes.
10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
JOHN: General weirdness and chattiness ensues as we film our answers to a variety of questions. Gosh we're dorks. And boy is this taking longer than we thought.
SHERRY: What he said. The thirty minute goal of completion is shot, but we're having fun talking to no one (aka: the Flip cam).
11:00 pm – 12:00 am
JOHN: We're finally done with the video and I get the uploading process started while I respond to a few more tweets and emails. Then I turn my attention to Google Sketch-Up, which I'm teaching myself to use so we can render a few kitchen layout ideas in 3D. There's a bit of a learning curve here, but not the kind that prevents me from eating some ice cream (with whipped cream) in the process.
SHERRY: I begin writing another post, but realize I haven't updated our House Tour page with new photos since sharing some bedroom and office updates, so I add the "progress" label to those pics and update those. Five minutes later I realize that I need to update them in the Paint Colors and Where We Got It pages too, so I do that. Then it's back to comments and emails.
12:00 am – 1:00 am
John – We talk about going to bed, but I pull a "give me ten more minutes" so I can try to finish my Google Sketch-Up rendering. But it's nearly a half hour 'til it's done (we like it, but not enough to make any decisions or anything – we'll keep ya posted whenever we decide to stop flip-flopping). I go around the house and turn off lights, turn the alarm to our "night" setting, and do one last check on Clara, our sweet little sleeper.
Sherry – While waiting "ten more minutes" for John I start writing a BabyCenter post. Don't quite finish it though. Still need to add pics. But for now I just want to get my contacts out and myself into bed. Can't believe it's nearly 1 am already.
1:00 am – 1:30ish?
JOHN & SHERRY: All three of us are finally snuggled in bed (the third "person" being Burger). We recap some of the highlights / issues of the day and do a quick run-through of any important plans for tomorrow (gotta write ten book intro chapters, spray prime those chairs, proof and publish the two almost-finished posts from yesterday, try to get our inboxes back down, etc). It doesn't take long for our conversation to turn into sleep. But not before making an out-loud wish that Clara miraculously sleeps until at least 8am. (Spoiler alert: she made it to about 7:45).
Psst- You can check out how things have changed over the years by peeping this Day In The Life Breakdown from last year and this one from the year before.
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Wow – what a busy day! When you said you blog full-time you weren't kidding. At least each day is different and interesting!!
Do you have other jobs outside of the blog? You two have a great life!
Wow, that sounds like a full on day! I already knew you guys worked hard, but that is something else. I love that you make so much time for Clara though, it really shows where your priorities are.
Thanks for sharing (and oversharing) so much with us, your posts always put a smile on my face :-)
So when do things like house cleaning happen? lol. I try to get all of the major cleaning done (vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, bed sheet washing..etc.) Friday evenings or Saturday mornings so I have the weekend to relax. To keep up with it during teh week I set aside 20 minutes of cleaning per evening to kind of tidy up a little.
I think things change and kids go through phases. =] They might play well alone, and then all of a sudden they demand your attention. Keeps things interesting!
Love this post! While it seems like you have a crazy busy day, its so nice to see that you guys get to spend so much time together. Its also fun to see how your day evolves as Clara grows older. I'm interested to see how that will evolve over the next year, as she blossoms into a 2 year old. I used to work from home (with a nanny) a couple days, and the difference between trying to do that when my daughter was 1, 2, and 3 is so great. Now, even with my husband or nanny at home, I can barely get work done, because my daughter always wants to play duck duck goose or something of that sorts. =] I have no doubt you guys will handle it beautifully though!
It seems to me that she'll be old enough to play independently in a year or so, so that will definitely take some "be with her all the time" pressure off.
You might get lucky as Clara gets older. Our daughter (now 2.5) can play independently for up to 2 hours now. After that we need to reconnect and play together. Obviously we keep a close eye on her and the family room looks like a hurricane of toys blew through, but her ability to play independently is my saving grace when I have to work from home and watch her at the same time. I do think it's a learned skill though – encourage it early!
I'm really curious how that will work out too. I had a fairly successful blog going strong up until my littlest guy got a couple months past 1 year. He became so high maintenance (totaly switcheroo from the easy-going babe he had been!) that my blog has all but died. :( He just so exhausts me these days. I just can't keep up with the behind-the-scenes stuff at ALL…and blech, it's just all come undone.
My hat is really off to you guys, I have only had a miota of the success you guys have and it was just too much for me. You guys are really great at what you do.
Thanks for the behind-the-scenes looks at your day. I love the way you blend family into everything you do. Keep up the good work! And thanks for spending so many hours responding to and interacting with us readers :)
Wow, you guys really burn that midnight oil. But, I must say I think it's awesome that you get the perks of being able to see your daughter all the time. So nice that she will grow up with two parents on hand. I can only wish the same for myself some day. Working until 1 AM is totally worth it when you get to be your own boss/be full time parents. :)
Now THAT is a busy day! Sherry your planner is craazy and dynamic John is hilarious. Am a teensy bit jealous that you don't have to sit in the dark for an hour with Clara to get her to sleep :)
Fun post! Thanks for sharing a day in the life.
Well, after reading that, I need a nap!
This exhausted me just reading it! I'm glad to see tons of family time in there though. Speaking of typo's….Your schedule at night goes from 11pm-12pm, and from 12pm-1am. It should be 12am. :) Can't wait for the rest of the weeks posts!
Actually 12:00 gets neither since it is the division between AM and PM. So you should really say 12 noon, or 12 midnight.
Y'all are amazing and deserve every good thing that comes to you.
Clara is one lucky little girl to get to spend so much time with both of her parents! I'm sure both of you feel lucky as well.
Also glad I'm not the only one who works from home and doesn't necessarily get out of pajamas right away. LOL
Wow, you guys are really busy! It's crazy how much you have going on, but I guess it's okay because you're doing the job you love, right? Thanks so much for sharing a typical day with us.
Wow – I'm exhausted just reading that – full time blogging is really full on!!
Anywho, Happy 4th Anniversary guys xxx Long time reader from Australia – first time commenter – can't believe it – but I'm up late (it's midnight here) doing some work myself and saw that I'd be one of the first commenters so I made the commitment, and here I am!
Love your work and your new website. It looks fab!
This was seriously one of your best posts ever! It was so fun to read! Thanks for sharing your life. :)
WOW! Your life is beyond FULL. Amazing accomplishments in a day. Just…WOW!!! I think you need more sleep, though. Treat yourselves.
Looking forward to the rest of this week.
Happy Blog Week.
I am almost feel guilty for publishing a comment after you have to respond to so many of them. Have you guys ever thought of hiring another person to help with editing, or comments?
I love that you posted this. Everybody thinks blogging sounds like such an easy job but it's actually really long hours to make it all work well. It's nice that Clara often naps twice a day and sleeps so much at night. Pretty soon it won't be that easy but maybe she'll be ready for preschool or something by then.
Looking forward to the rest of the posts this week!
Hey! I do in-home daycare, and right about the age Clara is, is when I start transitioning the kids to 1 nap, and it's just in the afternoon. Actually all the kids are napping right now. I just pushed through the times when they start getting tired (they used to have morning nap from 9-10) in the morning and keep them busy with other activities. Then we eat, and get a little tv time. Which is the only time we watch tv during the day, and it's just pbs. Read books and lay down for nap around 12:30. Then they end up all napping from about 12:45-3ish which gives me time to do dishes, get notes to parents done, fold a load of laundry and so on. Then after that its snack and play outside until the parents come! I know this is probably just rambling to you, but it sounds like Clara is transitioning to 1 nap which may allow you guys more time for projects in the afternoon! :) I enjoy reading this post! Thank you!!
I love how you seem so "tech-y" but still use a paper planner! My husband and I can't live without to-do lists, but has them on his phone/laptop, while I need an actual list so I can physically cross things off (it's so satisfying). Thanks for giving us a glimpse into all that you do. :)
Love this! Do you find it strange that people are so fascinated/inspired by you guys? (Guess that would have been a good Blogiversary question to submit:))I love that you are able to make this your full time job, redecroating your house as well as the blogging. I wish I had more time/funds to make our redecorating go a bit faster. I am so impatient! Looking forward to the rest of the week's posts!
I know you used scrapbook paper in the frames behind the couch… but now it looks like something else was added… can you tell me what that was.
That makes my day look like a joke. Impressive guys!
Thanks for the sneak peek! Interesting to see the true breakdown of how full-time bloggers spend their time.
I think I just got stressed out reading that. I can't even use the phrase I want to in order to keep it P.G. That's a seriously busy day. No way I make it past 10:30 except once or twice a month – and that's pushing it. I won't be commenting as much so you have one less comment to edit, and one more minute with your family. Goodness gracious.
funny! i thought the exact same thing – I will save my comments for when I only have something "important" to say/ask, no need to take extra family time away :)
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replacing a panel of lattice
sunnyinwiscJuly 25, 2009
I need to replace one panel of lattice and I can not find the size I need. The home improvement stores here (Lowes, Home Depo, Menards all carry two sizes, one is a larger hole in it, about 3-4 inches or so and one is a very small hole, about an inch or less.
I need it to be 1 3/8 or 2 inches (depending on which way I measure it)
The gazebo I am repairing was built about 35 years ago or so. Where can I go to get what I need?
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This soup is an elegant first course. Half-and-half and sherry enrich the soup and infuse it with flavor. Using a blender rather than a food processor gives the soup a silky texture.
12 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Nutritional Information
Calories 71
Caloriesfromfat 24 %
Fat 1.9 g
Satfat 0.7 g
Monofat 0.8 g
Polyfat 0.2 g
Protein 4.7 g
Carbohydrate 8.4 g
Fiber 1.9 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Iron 1.2 mg
Sodium 321 mg
Calcium 26 mg
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced carrot
2/3 cup chopped celery
8 cups sliced button mushrooms (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 7 ounces)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 (14 1/2-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
6 tablespoons half-and-half
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté 6 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to medium; add mushrooms and garlic. Cook 7 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring frequently. Add water, sage, salt, pepper, and broth; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer 25 minutes. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
Place half of mushroom mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed soup into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining mushroom mixture. Return soup to pan. Stir in half-and-half and sherry; cook over low heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon parsley.
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Fernando de Castro
Fernando de Castro (born c. 1380; died off Cape St. Vincent, April 1440 or 1441) was a 15th-century Portuguese nobleman, diplomat and military figure. Fernando de Castro was the 1st Lord of Paúl de Boquilobo. He was a member of the royal council of John I of Portugal, and governor of the household of Prince Henry the Navigator.
Dom Fernando de Castro was a member of the powerful House of Castro. He was a younger son of Pedro de Castro, Lord of Cadaval (son of Álvaro Pires de Castro) and Leonor Telo de Meneses (daughter of D. João Afonso Telo de Menezes, 1st Count of Ourém).[1] Fernando de Castro is described by chronicler Rui de Pina as a man of "noble blood, prudent, of good counsel and good estates"[2]
Early years[edit]
Fernando de Castro was a member of the royal council of John I of Portugal, and was appointed by him as governor of the household of Prince Henry the Navigator. He is sometimes designated as Fernando de Castro o Velho ('the old'), to distinguish him from his younger cousin and namesake, Fernando de Castro o Moço ('the boy') or o Cegonho ('the stork'), who became governor of the household of Pince Ferdinand the Saint around the same time.
Along with his elder brother D. João de Castro (the next Lord of Cadaval), D. Fernando de Castro participated in the Battle of Ceuta in 1415.[1] The Castro brothers were said to be the principal officers in charge of the expulsion of the Muslim citizens from the city.[3]
In 1416, Fernando de Castro was dispatched by King John I of Portugal as the Portuguese ambassador to the Council of Constance.[1] In April, 1423, Fernando de Castro headed a Portuguese embassy to the Ávila court of John II of Castile, to witness the long-delayed ratification of the 1411 peace between Portugal and Castile.[1]
Expedition to Gran Canaria[edit]
In 1424, sensing that the Crown of Castile was losing interest in the Canary Islands, Prince Henry the Navigator decided to launch an armed expedition to seize the unconquered islands of that archipelago. The large Portuguese expeditionary force, some 2,500 infantry and 120 knights, was placed under the command of Fernando de Castro. It was a fiasco. Landing at Gran Canaria, the expeditionary force faced stiff resistance from the aboriginal Guanches, and were unable to get off the beach. Realizing, too late, that he had not brought along sufficient supplies for so many troops on the beach (water could only be obtained inland), Fernando de Castro decided to cancel the expedition and returned to Portugal.[4] Castile lodged a stern protest immediately. There would not be another attempt.
Despite his connection with the Canaries enterprise, in 1432, Fernando de Castro was sent to Castile again on another diplomatic mission – this time, to witness the ratification of the 1431 peace treaty. In February 1432, John I granted Fernando de Castro the bailiwick (sesmaria) of Paul de Trava (near Santarém). In 1434, he swapped that benefice for the lordship of Paúl de Boquilobo (near Golegã). Fernando de Castro was also lord of Ançã, São Lourenço do Bairro and alcaide-mor of Covilhã. It was around this time (1434) that Fernando de Castro also served as regedor in the Casa do Cível (lower court of appeals) in Lisbon.
Tangier and after[edit]
D. Fernando de Castro participated in the ill-fated 1437 expedition to Tangier, led by Prince Henry the Navigator. As governor of Prince Henry's household, Fernando de Castro led the company of knights and squires of Henry's household, taking along his own sons Álvaro de Castro and Henrique de Castro. At the siege of Tangier, Fernando de Castro commanded the right wing of the Portuguese expeditionary force.[5] The siege ended disastrously. In October 1437, the armies of Marinid Morocco trapped the Portuguese expeditionary force in their siege camp, and starved it to submission. In order to preserve his army from destruction, Henry the Navigator negotiated a treaty to restore Ceuta to Morocco, handing over his own brother, Ferdinand the Saint Prince to the Marinids as a hostage, until the terms were fulfilled. Fernando de Castro was placed in charge of bringing the defeated troops to Portugal, while Henry the Navigator went off to Ceuta.
As it turns out, the Portuguese Cortes refused to ratify the treaty, preferring to retain Ceuta and leave Ferdinand in Moroccan captivity. But around 1440, disregarding the Cortes, the new Portuguese regent Peter of Coimbra decided to fulfill the treaty nonetheless, and swap Ceuta for his imprisoned brother. He placed Fernando de Castro, his most experienced diplomat, in charge of the operation. Castro was to lead a flotilla to Ceuta and demand the city from its governor Fernando de Noronha, and make the preparations for the evacuation of the Portuguese garrison and the handover of the city to the Marinids. In the meantime, an embassy under Gomes Eanes and Martim de Távora was to proceed to Asilah to receive the released Ferdinand from the strongman Abu Zakariya Yahya al-Wattasi, governor of the Marinid palace of Fez (called Lazeraque by the Portuguese chroniclers).
It is said that Fernando de Castro openly fantasized that the released Infante Ferdinand might marry his own daughter, and prepared a rich and well-stocked expedition, packing the ships with banquet finery, an entourage of notables, and a bodyguard of some 1200 troops. Castro's flotilla set out from Lisbon in April 1440 or 1441 (the exact date is disputed),.[6] But upon turning around the Cape St. Vincent, the lead ship, carrying Castro, was intercepted and overpowered by Genoese corsairs. Fernando de Castro was killed in the scuffle with the pirates, who plundered his ship and scampered off before it could be rescued by the other ships of the fleet.[7] There is some suspicion that Noronha (who was known to be firmly against the swap[8]) may have had a role in directing the pirates.
The Portuguese fleet put in at Tavira and buried Fernando de Castro in the local Franciscan cloister.[9] Hearing the news of the Castro's death, Peter of Coimbra instructed Fernando de Castro's son Álvaro de Castro, to take over his father's credentials and fulfil the mission in Ceuta. As it turns, out the negotiations with Abu Zakariya failed, and Ceuta was not evacuated. Ferdinand the Saint would die in Moroccan captivity in 1443.
D. Fernando de Castro married twice.
- first marriage (c. 1415) to Isabel de Ataíde (daughter of Martim Gonçalves de Ataíde, alcaide-mór of Chaves), produced:
- D. Álvaro de Castro, 1st Count of Monsanto
- D.Henrique de Castro, Prior of Crato
- D. Garcia de Castro, 2nd Lord of Paúl de Boquilobo
- D. Maria de Castro, married Álvaro de Sousa, Lord of Miranda, alcaide-mór of Arronches and mordomo-mor of Afonso V of Portugal
- D. Isabel de Castro, married Duarte de Menezes, 3rd Count of Viana
- D. Catarina de Castro, married Álvaro Vaz de Almada, 1st Count of Avranches, later remarried Martinho de Ataíde, 1st Count of Atouguia
- second marriage to Mécia de Sousa produced
- D. Violente de Castro, Lady of Mafra
- D.Margarida de Castro, married Jean de Neufchâtel, Lord of Montagu-Fontenoy.
- ^ a b c d Moreno, 1980: p.17n.
- ^ Pina, p.111
- ^ Francisco José Freire, 1759, Vida do Infante d. Henrique, p.79
- ^ Barros (p.100-01). Quintella (p.74-75). Zurara, Ch. 79 (vol. 2, p.241)
- ^ Quintella, p.86-87
- ^ Chroniclers Rui de Pina (p.p.111) and Frei João Álvares(p.184) date the expedition in late March or early April 1441. But, reviewing other evidence, the 1965 editors of the Monumenta Henricina, Vol 6, p.176n suggest the expedition was more likely a year earlier, in April 1440.
- ^ Pina, p.111
- ^ Pina, Chr. Afonso V, p.109-10
- ^ Pina, p.112. The church of the monastery of São Francisco in Tavira was damaged in the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake.
- Monumenta Henricina, Vol. VII, 1439–1443, Manuel Lopes de Almeida et al., editors, 1965, University of Coimbra, p.176n.
- Frei João Álvares c. 1460, Tratado da vida e dos feitos do muito vertuoso Senhor Infante D. Fernando, first published 1527, Lisbon. Reprinted 1577, Coimbra. 1730 edition retitled Chronica dos feytos, vida, e morte do infante santo D. Fernando, que morreo em Fez, Fr. Jeronimo dos Ramos, editor, Lisbon: M. Rodrigues. online
- Ruy de Pina (c. 1510) "Chronica d'el Rey D. Affonso V", first published 1790 in J.F. Correia da Serra, editor, Collecção de livros ineditos de historia portugueza. Lisbon: Academia das Ciências de Lisboa, Vol. 1. (Repr. in 1901 edition, 3 vols, Gabriel Pereira, editor, Lisbon: Escriptorio, online)
- João de Barros (1552) Décadas da Ásia: Dos feitos, que os Portuguezes fizeram no descubrimento, e conquista, dos mares, e terras do Oriente.. Vol. 1 (Dec I, Lib.1–5)
- H. Banquero Moreno (1980)A Batalha de Alfarrobeira: antecedentes e significado histórico, Coimbra University, p.17
- Quintella, Ignaco da Costa (1839) Annaes da Marinha Portugueza, Lisbon: Academia Real das Sciencias. vol. 1
- Russell, P.E. (2000) Prince Henry 'the Navigator': a life New Haven, Conn: Yale University
- Gomes Eanes de Zurara (1453) Crónica dos feitos notáveis que se passaram na Conquista da Guiné por mandado do Infante D. Henrique or Chronica do descobrimento e conquista da Guiné. [Trans. 1896–99 by C.R. Beazley and E. Prestage, The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea, London: Halyut, v.1, v.2
External links[edit]
- Fernando de Castro at geneall.net


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A fabulous team from start to finish! Dr. Eckhaus really listens and recommends what is right for you while patiently answering all questions and concerns. He is competitively priced with no hidden costs. What a great experience with exceptional results! Thank you!
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If more Dr's were like Dr Eckhaus, we would no longer need web sites like this. Out of every doctor (and their staff) I ever had to deal with, Dr. Eckhaus was the best...and i have had good doctors. He made me feel very much at ease and was very informative. From dealing with him in his office and in surgery, he made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. I have not one bad thing to say. Its time great doctors get the kudos the deserve. The staff too, my whole experience was fantastic. If Dr. Eckhaus reads this, "You are fantastic, honest, very down to earth." -From the Man Dressed In Black
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I was referred to Dr Eckhaus for a removal of cancerous cells on my chest which turned out to be quite extensive. Dr Eckhaus and his staff were so warm, responsive and supportive. Unlike other specialists I have met, Dr Eckhaus was very down to earth - and took my questions seriously and following surgery saw me numerous times to ensure that all post op issues were attended to. He did an amazing job on my incision which was fairly big and it is healing well. While a talented surgeon, I am equally as appreciative of his attitude towards his patients - thank you Dr Eckhaus and team.
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I saw Dr. Eckhaus for Botox injection, am very disappointed and had an expensive lesson "who not to see": this Doctor is greedy, dishonest and his skills are "shady", He charged me way more what he said on initial consultation, the medication was pouring down on my face during the injection and top of it I ended up with hideous mefisto lines. I would never see him again.
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Had consult with him in the hospital. He and his staff had such a lovely, disarming bed-side manner!
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Dr. Eckhaus was extremely professional and made you feel like your concerns mattered. Even though my case was a simple mole removal from my forehead, and it wasn't going to make him big bucks, he took great care in the procedure and you just felt you were in good hands and he was going to his best for you. Not too mention, he does not come across as an arrogrant money DR as some specialists do. His staff were nice too! Keep up the good work!
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I had consults with other plastic surgeons for a tummy tuck after losing 50+ lbs. I had started to see the surgeons much like used car salesmen--trying to up-sell. Dr. Eckhaus was amazing. He told me, honestly, that I didn't need any surgery at all! It was a choice. YES! He didn't tell me I needed a bigger surgery...he said what I wanted was good enough (tummy tuck vs. a complete body lift that others wanted we to do). He was courteous, friendly, approachable, caring, straight-forward and skilled. I couldn't be happier with the work that he did, and I think he takes as much pride in it as I do. Also, his staff is amazingly supportive and friendly. It was definitely the best experience I have ever had a specialist's office. I highly recommend Dr. Eckhaus and his support team.
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Your cabinet priorities
As I get quotes from different cabinet makers - custom, part-custom, Lowe's, Conestoga, etc...I'm finding it difficult comparing apples to apples for the best price/best quality/best function/best look. What's standard for one is an upgrade for another, or one guy will tell me "so-and-so" isn't that necessary for a great cabinet, etc. Probably the only consistent features quoted are soft close drawers and full extension drawers - that seems to be the norm in 2012. After that, though, some items are standard and some are upgrades and it's different with each company.
Outside of the ever-popular base drawers over doors (which is a non-negotiable for me): in your opinion, in what order do your priorities fall in terms of needs and budget? In other words, what features are/were you willing to give up to fit into your budget?
3) dove tail joints
4) particular hinges - not sure options here, but keeping it on the list
5) plywood vs. furniture board
6) height - 36" wall cabs or 42"
7) custom look of close-together cabinets vs. non-custom that are always 3" sized options (so a possible need for fillers, etc, but less expensive overall than custom)
8) what else am I missing?
I would rank quality as #1, so I guess that means plywood vs. furniture board. Drawers instead of cabinets is a close #2. If I could only have those two things, I'd be happy. I see everything else as bells and whistles -- which doesn't mean I don't really like the bells and whistles.
However, cabinets are something that you need to get right. I'd look for other areas to sacrafice before I'd go with sub-par cabinets. I'd postpone backsplash, go with a laminate floor (plan to do tile later), etc. to avoid sacraficing cabinets.
Well, I'm awaiting the almost final layout quote from our cabinet place so I may have some more thinking to do about this, but here goes.
1 was frameless, non-negotiable, so not sure how much that plays in. They were a little hard to find in my area, but this company reps several lines and said they could offer at least two options that were better made but in the same range as the Kraftmaid quote I got (didn't realize they stopped making frameless)
2 drawers, thanks to GW. Very excited about these. Dovetail construction as I was brought up knowing that's the best way.
3 taller uppers
4 full extension, soft close as these would be little jabs in my side every day as things slammed close
Ok to let go, easiest to hardest
1 39-42 uppers. Love the look, but even the 36 will give much more storage, and I can't trust my ceiling to be even enough for 42s
2 particular hinges. Soft close will be great, but beyond that I won't miss anything
3 custom vs 3inch increments, since my smallish kitchen ended up working well with those sizes. If I had more areas that were fixed to work around, might have been harder to give up.
4 plywood, as it seems consensus is this is better. However I have read that many prefer industrial grade particle board for frameless (which is what I will have), there are some here that provided good info on both options, and the cabinet guy doesn't usually push the upgrade for this line as it is well made. He actually used them in his house and could have upgraded for free, but chose not to.
To be determined, don't really want to give these up, though they were not in my required list. But if I have to cut (in no particular order)
1 deeper lowers/uppers on one wall
2 split top drawers in the 30 inch stacks
3 maybe deeper uppers over the hood, undecided as I haven't picked a hood for sure
Will have to evaluate
1 cost of pull out trash under sink and drawer inserts as I may be able to get them myself for less, need to see the price first
Drawer glides that are strong enough to hold what you're putting in your drawers - make sure to check the weight rating and note that the (heavy) drawer itself should be counted in the overall weight. I'm going by a2gemini's recent experience, which also supports the plywood over furniture board argument.
Drawers that will fit your items! You might want to measure your pots and pans, for instance.
I seem to echo a lot of williamsem says above:
1) frameless (hence dovetail/plywood became unnecessary so didn't have to spend on that)
2) full extension drawers and soft close doors/drawers
3) custom sized cabinets (width, height, and depth)
4) custom pullouts (recycle, steel-lined dog food, tray pullouts)
5) custom wood hood to mimic a picture I liked
and then....
6) various frou-frouey stuff like crown, fascia, appliques and corbels that most people think are too old-fashioned but that I will always totally love :-)
From a slightly different perspective- I have to go through all of this similar to you to decide what to sell. Aside from what is simply available to me....
I'm first concerned with quality relative to price point
secondly I'm looking at design felxibility
lastly I'm looking at marketability (odd I know)
For quality-
-first is finish-the second thing is finish... the third thing is :)
-second is construction- how the boxes are made should be correct for the price point, don't give me an expensive pocket hole cabinet with a cute finish, as the price goes up it better be doweled then mortise and tenon at the top, don't give me a screwed together frameless cabinet at all. How are the glue joints? or are we only counting on staples? No plastic corner blocks at any price.
-I'm not interested in cute construction joints in plywood, or lock miters they don't do anything,just marketing, and more prone to failure
-doors must be glued- no pins or staples at any price
- perhaps also first is hardware- I don't care if soft close is standard, just available- I do care who makes it either Blum or Mepla/Grass glides or hinges- no Chinese drawer glides-
Plywood, particle- I don't care so long as I have options for both (especially shelves). I do care what kind it is and where it came from- give me domestic particle over Chinese ply any day of the week if the cabinet is built properly and it is a good grade. Prefer particle for frameless myself (my own kitchen) Love the option of melamine interiors.
Service and backing- I should be able to get answers today and have no hassle replacements when needed, on time delivery is a given.
Replacements should be rarely needed, wood grading should allow for reasonable color consistancy even in the middle of the road.
Design flexibility- even with middle of the road cabinets I should have a decent selection of modifications and be able to do custom sizing-it makes for better kitchens and improved storage- even my middle of the road pocket hole cabinet (compete with the box store) allows for 1/16th inch alterations- when I was looking for a doweled cabinet I had one so called custom company that offered only 1/2" changes (kidding right?)
Give me more than 3 wood choices and good colors-
as prices go up I should be able to have more choices, better premium finishes, select grades in light colored woods
Marketablity- this part of the list is for things the public thinks are important-I don't think these things are as indicative of quality as some do....
Dovetail drawers- why here and not under quality? because there are plenty of well done drawers that are not dovetail- I do want solid wood sides and good bottoms.
-good colors and styles
-soft close available
-plywood available
-framed frameless inset- I carry different brands to suit- I like frameless but can design just fine with framed especially if the mods are there
-I prefer to have the accessories available from the factory so want an adequate selection- once the price goes up I should get what I want
Jakuvall, this and the info you posted in the aftermarket add ons has been very helpful. Thank you for posting! I can feel the last lingering doubt about my cabinets fading, feels nice! I don't know much about finishes, but I didn't see anything obviously wrong with the display, and they use a catalyzed conversion topcoat so I think I'll just relax about that too.
It's interesting to see your thoughts on plywood vs PB. I have heard/read from several places about quality concerns with plywood in recent years. One local custom shop I saw at a home show will only use a local plywood company. Says it's the best he can find anywhere, and it's consistent. (and just because people here will understand...the cabinet guy was super excited to talk about construction, materials, and "guts" as that's what he feels is important. I was the first person he recalls in a long time that wanted all the details up front...thanks GW!)
So, jakuvall, a few questions....
How do you find out where the PB or plywood came from? Does a custom cabinet maker really know, if he gets it from a middle man? Do the companies who sell American made cabinets to the big box stores get all of their supplies from China?
Also, how do you find out if the cabinet without dovetail is still good quality? I am waiting for a quote from a local custom guy where dovetail is an upcharge. When I asked him about that, he said dovetail is beautiful to look at, but there are advances made over the years in technology that allow for a well built drawer without the need for dovetail. That makes sense, but I just wonder if he's giving me a good pitch to not to do the work, you know?
The other thing I'm worried about going local custom is the finish. He sprays the cabinets in house and puts a strong varnish on them but he does say over time they don't wear as well as staining does. Is that typical with all paint finishes, or will I see better results from semi-custom big-box cabinet places?
You ask and make them find out- for a custom maker that should be easy (was when I built em)
Box store- I don't know. For hardware you can see for yourself- I don't handle those brands and so many companies are moving to Chinese ply I wouldn't say- In general the cheaper the more likely. Make them find out- email customer service...
Drawers- doweled, biscuits, or loose tenons in solid wood are just fine- modern glues make dovetails just something pretty to look at
Stain will always age better no matter who does it. Factory paint will be tougher. If I were having a local guy do a painted cabinet I'd seriously look into site painting them with something renewable- there was a great thread on that recently look around. I've seen plenty of old fabulous gracefully aged white kitchens that were painted on site. Otherwise I'd concentrate on which semi custom (or custom) brands are known to have good painted finishes.
Who you work with is more important than what brand you get. Find someone who has fair pricing, fits and respects your budget, that is a good personal fit, you feel you can trust, think will follow through, appears to pay attention to the details ---use them. You will end up with a better kitchen and a more pleasant experience that way.


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Photograph of 3 Boerboels, taken at friends and later the image was recreated in Photoshop , with different layers and added textures, placed in an old building to add to the mood ..Don`t abandon us…
Awesome image, the background adds the melancholic touch.
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Wonderful and touching..
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Thank you so much for looking at my work. I`m still new to the site and keen to learn from so many tallented artists.
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Thank you and once again sorry for late reply.
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Wow, you need to get these in some of the animal groups. If you need help finding them please let me know, you will get featured all the time!!!
I will try very soon,and thank you for the inspiration..:))
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Awesome capture! Beautiful pups!
Thank you so much.
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Outstanding photo presentation of the beautiful pups,,,love it,, Rick
The helped so much with their pose..:))
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Absolutely adorable!
Thank you so much Shery
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Beautiufl group of Boerboels. The lighting and colors are excellent ! Well done!
Awwww….They look so sad. So fitting for the setting you have put them in.
The idea was to make them, look totally abandoned…Some people have no idea what they do to them when they abandon them..
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Traditional Mulled Wine Recipe
Mulled drinks have long been at the center of cold-weather celebrations. Give your Thanksgiving feast a traditional twist by serving this spiced vintage.
From: DK Books - Greener
2 bottles of red wine
3 oranges
1 lemon
fresh ginger
12 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
demerara sugar
Pour 2 bottles of red wine into a large pan. Add 1 orange studded with 12 cloves, the pared zest of 1 lemon, a 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into slices, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 tablespoons of brandy, 1/2 cup of demerara sugar, the juice of 1 orange and 1 thinly sliced orange. Bring almost to a boil on medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Turn the heat down and simmer for 30 minutes, then serve in glasses.
Mulled wine can be left warming on the stove all evening, but don't let it boil or the alcohol will evaporate. If you want to prepare it ahead of time, heat the wine, spices, lemon rind, sugar and the orange studded with cloves to a simmering point. Then turn off the heat, and let it marinate for a few hours before adding the orange juice, brandy and orange slices.
A Greener Christmas © 2008 Dorling Kindersley Limited
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Long Term Side Effects Of Trizivir
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Hives and fat lips, with fatigueI am female 49, hiv+ since 96, currently taking trizvir,reyataz and retoniver, recently I have been breaking out in Hives, or swollen, lips, and a soar throat, I have been taking Benadryal. I have been on these meds since 2002 and have never had a...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation...consult a board certified allergist for an evaluation. Also, in terms of your current medication regimen, I would suggest you consider switching Truvada for Trizivir to avoid the possible toxicities and long-term side effects associated with the... Read more »
Trizivir questionsHi - I recently tested positive, and it looks like my numbers are pretty good: CD4 @ 700, VL... Read more »
which drug regimen has the least long term side-effects?hi, i would like to know which hiv drug or combination-drug has shown the least detrimental side... Read more »
Epivir...forms the nucleoside backbone for nearly all HAART regimens since the HAART era began. While its use is often associated with long term successful virus suppression, it is one of the drugs in the regimen to which resistance is commonly observed... Read more »
Emtriva...all settings, FTC is only used in one of the fixed dose combinations previously listed. While its use is often associated with long term successful virus suppression, it is one of the drugs in the regimen to which resistance is commonly observed... Read more »
Atripla...emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil Brand Name: Atripla Class: Dual-class fixed dose combination; single dose regimen -- nucleoside analogs (also called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, NRTI or nukes) and non-nucleoside... Read more »
Side Effects and Management Strategies...that peersupport is very useful." Liver toxicity and HIV drugs "It is difficult to consider taking a treatment that,in the long term, may help me -- but it's going tomake me very sick in the present." HIV meds and liver toxicity Many... Read more »
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Posted by motherinlaw, 3 Replies...where this will lead, but she is going to go stay with her mother who will "nag" her to take her meds. This does not seem lke a long term solution unless she intends to stay with her mother. The doctors strongly advised her to stay in the... Read more »
Sustiva + Truvada combination
Posted by richwales, 6 Replies...months now my Cd4 and viral load are doing great (gone from 14% 245 to 19% 472, and 18,200 to undectable) just finding the side affects of sustiva really can be hard to cope with, eg interupted sleep also i still have some dizziness from taking... Read more »
starting meds and I want to know what to expect
Posted by Anonymous, 6 RepliesI just found out that because my t-cells have dropped 955 in the past 16 months and my viral load has climbed 45,000 and my percentages have dropped, I will have to start meds next week. I don't know what to expect. Can anyone tell me? Read more »
What should I think?
Posted by motherinlaw, 9 Replies...give her one year, without six months. Three young children 12 through five (she is only 26). I don't think he has really considered what this will mean and her self esteem is so low she has just decided that this is the hand that fate dealt her.... Read more »
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C'est McDo qui a finance la guerre en Iraq? Moi qui pensait que c'etait les amis du petrole de Bush.
Youhoo... Power Corp. is in Irak, all the G8 business wise is behind the thing... you are a white guy you are "complice". It's simple but we don't want to believe it!
On this have a good day MOR!