Pond Boss Magazine
https://www.pondboss.com/images/userfiles/image/20130301193901_6_150by50orangewhyshouldsubscribejpeg.jpg
Advertisment
Newest Members
Shotgun01, Dan H, Stipker, LunkerHunt23, Jeanjules
18,451 Registered Users
Forum Statistics
Forums36
Topics40,902
Posts557,131
Members18,452
Most Online3,612
Jan 10th, 2023
Top Posters
esshup 28,422
ewest 21,475
Cecil Baird1 20,043
Bill Cody 15,112
Who's Online Now
14 members (Bill Cody, Sunil, jpsdad, Boondoggle, Augie, Jason D, PRCS, Shorthose, Brett B, Layne, Angler8689, rjackson, esshup, jbird5986), 1,020 guests, and 222 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 37 of 45 1 2 35 36 37 38 39 44 45
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 20,043
Likes: 1
Hall of Fame
Lunker
Offline
Hall of Fame
Lunker
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 20,043
Likes: 1
The kitchen area is identical to mine except where the table is, is my living room. And then I've got an Amish "Ekbunk back" away from the kitchen in line with the sink on the other side of a door.

You'll love the island.


If pigs could fly bacon would be harder to come by and there would be a lot of damaged trees.






Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 908
Likes: 8
D
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
Offline
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
D
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 908
Likes: 8
Yes, but all of Brettski's cuts were made to within 1/1000 of an inch.

Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,386
B
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
Offline
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
B
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,386
ALL of his goals were made within 1/1000 of a centimeter! Don't matter, He's a great guy and I thoroughly envy his ability.


Do nature a favor, spay/neuter your pets and any weird friends or relatives.
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,475
Likes: 264
E
Moderator
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
Offline
Moderator
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
E
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,475
Likes: 264
Great work Bret ! Yes nice progress. ? no pic of the finished bedroom frown . That tape /mud work looks good to me. Time to paint. I like that kitchen look!!! How is LNP dong ?
















Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,505
Likes: 3
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Hall of Fame
Lunker
Offline
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Hall of Fame
Lunker
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,505
Likes: 3
Huge milestones, Brettski! Congrats - it's looking fantastic, as always!


Todd La Neve

[Linked Image from i108.photobucket.com]
Click Here to Subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine

1.5 & .5 ac ponds - LMB, BG, RES, YP, GC, HSB
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
OP Offline
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
I had to google Ekbunk back (I was sure it was some type of a back or spinal affliction that commonly occurs with Amish and Quakers, likely caused by carrying heavy handcrafted furniture). The only 100% hit google provided was this thread....no help.
-
I have had round cornbread, Dudley...looked a lot like a hockey puck. I also remember watching re-runs of Designing Women.
-
The Mast BR is only primed; no trim or flooring. It's jammed with crap right now, so I'm holding fire on pics. It's kinda traumatic for Dski and me right now cuz it felt like we went in reverse (brought back memories of our first 2 years of life in the Love Nest )

Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,475
Likes: 264
E
Moderator
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
Offline
Moderator
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
E
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,475
Likes: 264
Forward troops - no turning back now the tide of the battle is turning in your favor. Its been an amazing journey so far - look how far you have come.

Last edited by ewest; 01/31/14 01:29 PM.















Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 908
Likes: 8
D
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
Offline
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
D
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 908
Likes: 8
I've been extremely impressed with your many talents from the beginning of this thread, Brettski.

And you know what they say: If it looks like a hockey puck...

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
OP Offline
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
Been doin' a lot of drywall taping and sanding...and sanding. All the upstairs living space walls and ceiling are done and primed. We have been also doin' a lot of painting. Just got the tile installed in the guest bathroom. Grout next weekend.


Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,475
Likes: 264
E
Moderator
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
Offline
Moderator
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
E
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,475
Likes: 264
Progress - one step at a time. Colors picked out ?
















Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
OP Offline
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
Originally Posted By: ewest
...Colors picked out ?


Pretty much so. I am hesitant and skeptical with colors. If you left it up to me, I would stick to browns and grays. Fortunately, Dski is a bit more adventurous. We purchased a Pittsburgh Paints fan deck of their most popular color families and found some creative combos...stuff I never thought I would say "OK, let's try it". The violet guest bath is one example. We bought 3 jars of sample colors to see how it might play out for different areas in the main living space.


Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,475
Likes: 264
E
Moderator
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
Offline
Moderator
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
E
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,475
Likes: 264
A rainbow room ?
















Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,028
Likes: 274
D
Moderator
Lunker
Offline
Moderator
Lunker
D
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,028
Likes: 274
Quite a project. This thread started 5/4/09.


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
OP Offline
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
Originally Posted By: ewest
A rainbow room ?

Ha!...lol
May seem like it, but trying colors for the entire 1100 some sq feet of space including hallway.
-
-
Originally Posted By: Dave Davidson1
Quite a project. This thread started 5/4/09.

And yet, it feels like we just started 2 months ago...NOT! This is what happens when one knows just enough to be dangerous. Just ask my wife.

Joined: May 2011
Posts: 388
Likes: 5
R
R&R Offline
Offline
R
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 388
Likes: 5
I feel your pain Brettski. I finally started my "Pole Barn" Thread last September. Check back in about 10 years. it will still be going I'm sure.

And By the way keep up the "Excellent" Job.

Last edited by R&R; 04/10/14 10:38 AM.

"If you aim at nothing you'll hit it every time"

Zig Ziglar
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 6,086
Likes: 93
S
Offline
S
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 6,086
Likes: 93
Originally Posted By: Dave Davidson1
Quite a project. This thread started 5/4/09.


Project birthday will be coming up pretty quick. We could sing it happy birthday!

Seriously though, it is going to be super nice when completed. Bretski has done a fantastic job.

Wife and I have talked about a cabin on our pond for guests and grandsons to stay in occasionally, but it would be much more of a "rustic" nature. Not because she wants it rustic, but because my skills are more toward 2x4's and nail guns instead of finish work. laugh

The Brettski bunch will really enjoy it and all the hard work will fade to a fond memory when it is done.

Last edited by snrub; 04/10/14 10:53 AM.

John

I subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 6,692
J
JKB Offline
Hall of Fame 2015
Lunker
Offline
Hall of Fame 2015
Lunker
J
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 6,692
Always nice Brettski. You and D'ski do good work and things are looking sharp!!

If I started a project like this in 2009, and did not have an occupancy permit by today's date, the permit renewal fees would be > 18K, and four healthy payments to the legal team to retain ownership of the property. Best to get it all done inside of 12 months, or pay for a 12 mo. extension. After that, you most likely will need a Lawyer.

Big problem North of M46 tho, is people will start projects, toss up a pole barn first, run out of money, then try convert the pole barn to a house. That don't work! In my township there are > 30 families living in pole barns, and this ain't even close to being the redneck district wink

Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 941
Lunker
Offline
Lunker
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 941
I have seen some nicely done polebarns. Just look at Lee and Tiffany's


Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
OP Offline
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
All the main living area walls are painted, as is the ceiling. This means a bunch of switches and outlets and we have lights. The oven/micro unit I picked up out of clearance 4 years ago is in and passed initial startup tests (it better cuz it sure is well beyond warranty). The utility tub makes for a nice make-shift farm sink. The refrig (another clearance deal) is sitting in the workshop downstairs and will make it's trip upstairs soon (after the appliance dolly arrives). It really bumps up our "comfortable camping" way of life.


Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,099
Likes: 22
R
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Hall of Fame
Lunker
Offline
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Hall of Fame
Lunker
R
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,099
Likes: 22
Looking great B'Ski!



Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 908
Likes: 8
D
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
Offline
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
D
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 908
Likes: 8
I really like the color y'all chose for the walls. What is it called?

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
OP Offline
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
Originally Posted By: Dudley Landry
I really like the color y'all chose for the walls. What is it called?


We are drawing our colors from the American Spirit collection . The ceilings are sailcloth, the walls are ostrich feather. The test patch of brown is bread basket; using that for the hallway.

Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,475
Likes: 264
E
Moderator
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
Offline
Moderator
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
E
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,475
Likes: 264
How about a few pics of the other rooms (big room toward the windows). We would like to get the rainbow effect !!!
















Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
OP Offline
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,934
Likes: 2
Originally Posted By: ewest
How about a few pics of the other rooms (big room toward the windows). We would like to get the rainbow effect !!!


Holding that shot until the surrounding accent wall and trim are complete; might be a couple more weeks.

Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,475
Likes: 264
E
Moderator
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
Offline
Moderator
Hall of Fame 2014
Lunker
E
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,475
Likes: 264
Good - looking forward to the next addition. Also a long overdue report on LNP in general - been a while since the last one. I know - go to the LNP web site.
















Page 37 of 45 1 2 35 36 37 38 39 44 45

Link Copied to Clipboard
Today's Birthdays
cro, HC1968
Recent Posts
Can anyone ID these minnows?
by jpsdad - 03/29/24 09:19 AM
Relative weight charts in Excel ? Calculations?
by Boondoggle - 03/29/24 09:00 AM
pond experience needed
by esshup - 03/29/24 08:19 AM
Dewatering bags seeded to form berms?
by RogersTailgate - 03/29/24 05:45 AM
New pond middle TN: establishing food chain?
by Bill Cody - 03/28/24 07:57 PM
Happy Birthday Bob Lusk!!
by FireIsHot - 03/28/24 07:33 PM
Working on a .5acre disaster, I mean pond.
by PRCS - 03/28/24 06:39 PM
Fungus infection on fish
by nvcdl - 03/28/24 06:07 PM
1 year after stocking question
by esshup - 03/28/24 04:48 PM
Yellow Perch Spawn 2024
by H20fwler - 03/28/24 04:29 PM
New 2 acre pond stocking plan
by LANGSTER - 03/28/24 03:49 PM
Newly Uploaded Images
Eagles Over The Pond Yesterday
Eagles Over The Pond Yesterday
by Tbar, December 10
Deer at Theo's 2023
Deer at Theo's 2023
by Theo Gallus, November 13
Minnow identification
Minnow identification
by Mike Troyer, October 6
Sharing the Food
Sharing the Food
by FishinRod, September 9
Nice BGxRES
Nice BGxRES
by Theo Gallus, July 28
Snake Identification
Snake Identification
by Rangersedge, July 12

� 2014 POND BOSS INC. all rights reserved USA and Worldwide

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5