tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post2402794816002872235..comments2023-11-02T05:09:48.607-05:00Comments on PURE FLORIDA: Finally! The Living Room Is Done!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-77853140789846888402008-12-17T13:37:00.000-05:002008-12-17T13:37:00.000-05:00Thanks y'all!No hire outs I'm afraid. My honey do ...Thanks y'all!<BR/>No hire outs I'm afraid. My honey do list stretches out into the infinite cosmos.<BR/><BR/>Jojo, the facial hair responds to the seasons ... winter coat time now.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-72260523879276301152008-12-17T08:42:00.000-05:002008-12-17T08:42:00.000-05:00WOWZA! great job. Are you for hire? ok whats with ...WOWZA! great job. Are you for hire? <BR/><BR/>ok whats with mustache, no mustache, mustache, no mustache... :) its like a fashion accesory to you. ha.jojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739043673679583206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-632341857216972912008-12-17T07:36:00.000-05:002008-12-17T07:36:00.000-05:00FC your room looks wonderful and I bet the misses ...FC your room looks wonderful and I bet the misses is very happy with it. As we tell my granddaughter GOOD JOB. SmokinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-74614070671441978202008-12-16T23:13:00.000-05:002008-12-16T23:13:00.000-05:00FC-My how that home has changed in the 16 years si...FC-<BR/>My how that home has changed in the 16 years since our first visit! We'll see you guys in March when we actually start the building process of our own little piece of paradise!<BR/>LightninAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-20022667447626171062008-12-16T15:16:00.000-05:002008-12-16T15:16:00.000-05:00WOW do you hire out?WOW do you hire out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-52756923643949948792008-12-16T11:21:00.000-05:002008-12-16T11:21:00.000-05:00Absolutely GORGEOUS! Huge difference and I know wh...Absolutely GORGEOUS! Huge difference and I know what you mean about dogs and wood floors. Our two Huskies have wrecked havoc on ours. I try to convice myself that the scratches add "character" to the wood!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14341650425672918134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-53005593100457442542008-12-16T10:10:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:10:00.000-05:00great work there. looks to be a very comfy place. ...great work there. looks to be a very comfy place. i like the "before" picture of yourself in the previous post. you've weathered well and learned a lot of carpentering skills. and it looks like you have not lost any digits in all that work.rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05910951099847351232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-71340852618722369412008-12-16T08:47:00.000-05:002008-12-16T08:47:00.000-05:00Looks great- nice work! I really like the new wal...Looks great- nice work! I really like the new wall color. I also note that you are sprouting your winter plumage.Doug Taronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537881828742937167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-44737714378312896332008-12-16T08:21:00.000-05:002008-12-16T08:21:00.000-05:00It looks great! Our living room is almost exactly ...It looks great! Our living room is almost exactly the same color.Ruralityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616461213179182660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-63005091234421761492008-12-16T07:51:00.000-05:002008-12-16T07:51:00.000-05:00FC,Dang man that is very nice.I have some 50 year ...FC,<BR/>Dang man that is very nice.<BR/>I have some 50 year old hardwood floors that could use your touch. When is the next time you are going to be in St. Augustine? Just kidding.<BR/>It all looks very cool and reminds me of just how much work I have to do as soon as the Gators get done with Oklahoma. Football season takes up so much time and mental focus....Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803073050109545736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-32073274379499276002008-12-16T07:04:00.000-05:002008-12-16T07:04:00.000-05:00or finished?or finished?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-931191823191909322008-12-16T01:57:00.000-05:002008-12-16T01:57:00.000-05:00wow. that looks great! way to go, fc!wow. that looks great! way to go, fc!Erickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624706433945857931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-51128366773175248652008-12-15T22:39:00.000-05:002008-12-15T22:39:00.000-05:00What a great job. Seeing this makes me think ther...What a great job. Seeing this makes me think there is hope for my home. I love the new color and all the wood.jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925212233815659494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-76739312654905709072008-12-15T21:34:00.000-05:002008-12-15T21:34:00.000-05:00Miz S,Thanks! Cozy and warm was what we were going...Miz S,<BR/>Thanks! Cozy and warm was what we were going for.<BR/><BR/>Annie,<BR/>I may have to take you up on that ... the budget crisis is hitting us hard.<BR/>Really appreciate the professional opinion and the great advice on hanging the mantle!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Cathy S,<BR/>Maybe he'll bring me new knee pads cause I've about worn these out! Glad you approve.<BR/>The word verifications have gotten more wordy lately.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Sophie,<BR/>I just buy a good how to book and the right tools.<BR/>And I take forever to get it done, but that's mostly due to my schedule and my rank amateur status as carpenter/mason/fill in the blank.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-67632114378716723612008-12-15T21:23:00.000-05:002008-12-15T21:23:00.000-05:00WoW! That is WAY impressive! And you got it done i...WoW! That is WAY impressive! And you got it done in time to deck the tree! WTG!<BR/><BR/>I, unfortunately, married someone who is even less handy than myownself. I have ideas, but most require saving forever to hire someone who knows what he's doing. 8-}SophieMaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396958301555933308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-41631420504569564982008-12-15T21:09:00.000-05:002008-12-15T21:09:00.000-05:00Wow! What a beautiful job. I am sure Santa will ...Wow! What a beautiful job. I am sure Santa will be good to you as you were obviously a good boy this year!<BR/><BR/>(firkbodi is my word verification! Who makes these things up?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-69691664913139815102008-12-15T20:42:00.000-05:002008-12-15T20:42:00.000-05:00That looks great FC! It's a really nice job. Ever...That looks great FC! It's a really nice job. Ever need a job as a carpenter I can set you up. ;)MamaHenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018971960706063902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-46326141556182776572008-12-15T20:16:00.000-05:002008-12-15T20:16:00.000-05:00It looks REALLY AWESOME! Cozy and warm and just lo...It looks REALLY AWESOME! Cozy and warm and just lovely. I like the heart thing on the [gorgeous]mantle.Miz Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797076536055067930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-61110469258098630952008-12-15T19:55:00.000-05:002008-12-15T19:55:00.000-05:00Susan,Thanks! Definitely dressed up huh?Dani,Thank...Susan,<BR/>Thanks! Definitely dressed up huh?<BR/><BR/>Dani,<BR/>Thanks. Learn by doing I guess.<BR/><BR/>David,<BR/>Thanks pal. <BR/><BR/>Sharon, <BR/>I have to earn my keep. Thanks for the kind words.<BR/><BR/>Just Right,<BR/>Thanks, I thought the same thing about the paneling ... definitely gives an appearance of a larger room.<BR/><BR/>Kathy A,<BR/>Thank you! It was, but now it's done, so it doesn't seem so bad.<BR/><BR/>Jenny,<BR/>Thanks! That cabin feel is what we were shooting for since our house, although not log clad is very cabinesque from the outside.<BR/><BR/>Sayre,<BR/>Thanks. I have to tile the kitchen floor this summer and then I'm done, so just pick a date after that.<BR/>Good luck with your painting.<BR/><BR/>Patti,<BR/>Glowing tree and stockings hung on mantle coming up soon! <BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Robin,<BR/>Thanks! What does old broken toe think of it?<BR/><BR/>Dee,<BR/>Thanks. It is about 180 degrees from what it was. Finally!<BR/><BR/>Lady Jane,<BR/>Thanks! Just trying to make your dream home livable. Now what color tile do you want in the kitchen?<BR/><BR/>SCMomma,<BR/>Thanks! Glad you like the mantle cause it's up there to stay!<BR/><BR/>Laura,<BR/>I value everyone's opinion, but especially yours as I know you guys are constantly remodeling and fixing things... sort of an expert opinion. :)<BR/>Glad you like it!<BR/><BR/>Deb,<BR/>Thanks! Pine being a fairly soft wood, dog claws are going to groove it. I didn't even sand all of those out, just adds character to the wood ... and sweet canine memories for me.<BR/>I do clip but I'm thinking about one of those pet claw sander thingies. not much more than a dremel tool for claws.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-49043632963734238912008-12-15T19:19:00.000-05:002008-12-15T19:19:00.000-05:00Congrats FC on a job well done! It's beautiful!Do ...Congrats FC on a job well done! It's beautiful!<BR/><BR/>Do you clip your dogs' claws? I'm debating whether to do it to Sally, I'm getting tired of the noise on the unfinished floor and the scratches on the finished.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879771115420282834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-6324430318336515142008-12-15T18:49:00.000-05:002008-12-15T18:49:00.000-05:00That was a LOT of workkkk. And I know firsthand ju...That was a LOT of workkkk. And I know firsthand just how relieved you are to have that drywall done! Congrats! The entire room looks warm and cozy, and just beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-61725273412785010832008-12-15T16:57:00.000-05:002008-12-15T16:57:00.000-05:00You did good FC! The room is beautiful. That mould...You did good FC! The room is beautiful. That moulding really makes a difference - I may have to try some of that at my house. <BR/>The fireplace turned out really well and I especially love the mantle. <BR/>Great job!Sandcastle Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11909850898687059507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-57603103774087967062008-12-15T16:36:00.000-05:002008-12-15T16:36:00.000-05:00Wow.. very impressive! Since you're living in my ...Wow.. very impressive! Since you're living in my dream home, I am very happy with what you've accomplished;-)Jane Llewellynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417390253569376538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-60522425755486874432008-12-15T16:24:00.000-05:002008-12-15T16:24:00.000-05:00The fireplace looks SO different. You did a great...The fireplace looks SO different. You did a great job.<BR/><BR/>May you have many happy holidays (and just ordinary days too) in your new room.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-19144274323778978412008-12-15T14:34:00.000-05:002008-12-15T14:34:00.000-05:00Wow, fc, you did a fantastic job. It looks beautif...Wow, fc, you did a fantastic job. It looks beautiful.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390482190562312928noreply@blogger.com