Shakyshaky Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Okay I was just walking by minding my own business when I had the thought " I wonder how big the side room really is in the Tennyson?" So very innocently I tipped the box to see the pic better. The house fell out at my feet! what was I to do? I know I would never get it back in the box as pieces fell out of the boards ( nothing broke) and I had to check and make sure it was okay right? I know I said I would not build another house until next year, but it's almost next year, and dh is traveling this week so he won't be bothered by boards drying everywhere. That is really the part he hates so I am doing him a favor right! :lol: What can I say? It just would not be put off any longer. The floors have been stained and are drying as I type. :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Glad to hear nothing broke, I guess it just couldn't wait til next year, it wanted the attention now :lol: . Sounds to me like you are doing your DH a favor :yes: . Can't wait to see pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 The Tennyson had to be crying out for attention. It wants to be built right now. I'm so pleased that you've made the house happy. BTW, when I spread out for a new project and create a huge mess, my husband just shakes his head and says "as long as you're happy". And you know what, I am!! Glad you're happy too. Photos .... please. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 oooo how exciting! another tennyson! Im looking forward to seeing how you do this one! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Oooh, how exciting!! If your dh is away of course you should get to work on it since you need something to occupy your time. My dh just told me I could bid on the Brookwood on ebay. I'm so excited!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 you are so considerate to take time out of your day for your tennyson. i mean its not like you "had" to do it, it was out of the kindness of your heart. Just think of it as your "Charity" for the holidays. your house must be very happy with you. I know what you mean about DH not liking all the pieces everywhere. I think that is why caleb built me that work station in the office. so keep me locked up in there and all my pieces away! haha When will you be so kind enough to share pics with us? I cant wait to see what you do with it!! -Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 No pics yet. It will be dark olive green with off white trim. I have some beautiful wall paper I got from Linda as my secret santa last year that will go in here and I think a cherry print in the kitchen. I am going to look over my research and supplies while the stain and poly dries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 That poor Tennyson! It had to break free from it`s constraints...It had to free itself from cardboard bondage.. It needed air...Gasp! Gasp! Gasp! Your smart Tenny was like a puppy in a crate...You opened the door and it bolted for the floor...Now give it a treat, a good drink and some much needed attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Color Me Holly Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Congrats! I can't wait to see what you do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I think it's close enough to next year to start another one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 You go girl!! I have the Canterbury out of the box and just finished scribing the floor. Will be staining tonight. :yay: BTW, I just bought DH his Christmas present...an Easy Share Kodak digital camera, the 8 megapixel one. Will have to wait till Christmas to play with it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 How Cool Melanie Hey, I guess the Tennyson got tierd of yelling and decided to take "drastic" measures :yay: I can't wait to see pictures~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 you are so considerate to take time out of your day for your tennyson. i mean its not like you "had" to do it, it was out of the kindness of your heart. Just think of it as your "Charity" for the holidays. your house must be very happy with you Like heck! That puppy just bit her on the rear to get attention, probably been sneaking furtive looks to see when the coast was clear... I started sorking on the Storybook Cottage we "rescued" from a thrift store llast January and I see why it wound up there. I son't know if everything's there until I finish filling, sanding & priming, so far I've sone cosmetic surgery to the front bay's side windows to make them look right-side up... I have one more exterior wall to prime and then a second coat on the inside. It was obviously started by someone who knew how to sand, but then someone else who didn't know how to assemble came along and started building and slapping on trims. Looks like some gorilla glue got used here, wood putty there, and it's so solidly together I'd have to use a chainsaw to take it apart like I originally wanted to, to make into a 1:24 scale cottage. Hopefully I can salvage it well enough for some child to enjoy. What I can't shake is the feeling that whoever started this poor little kit noticed they'd gotten into a mess with the trim and cutting off parts they shouldn't have and installing parts upsidedown without taking them off when they could... and probably have been trashing Greenleaf for their own ineptness ever since! (sorry for the rant, I haven't tried finishing a dh someone else started and my approach at work to having to finish someone else's work was to dissect it all, figure out what was going on and then just do it all over correctly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Melanie, I would think the opportunity was perfect. Enjoy your build and have fun and surprise hubby when he gets back. I'm sure he will be pleased!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 I should have know a house that was willing to jump out of it's box would have ideas of it's own. Apparently the green I picked was too dark. It wants a more summery color and white trim. I liked the weathered effect of only one coat but it says it has been newly remodeled by the Hathys and deserves a second coat. I wanted a bathroom, but it says no. I thought I had one picked out and with the rest of the furnishings but it has been hidden somewhere. There will be plumbing in the kitchen but no bath. we are still discussing the wall treatment for the living room. It does not like the paper I picked but is not telling what it wants instead. Apparently something more kid friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Melanie, it sounds like it was waiting for it's opportunity to jump out and get started! I think you have to work with it! Can't wait to see your house in progress. Your colors sound awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Melanie, it may want you to bash a bathroom addition. How else you gonna all those little orphans clean at bathtime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 They shall clean up in the kitchen! The house and I talked about an addition, but it just isn't going to work. Not enough room on the table and the layout was just not working. It really was not uncommon to have running water in the kitchen and no bathroom at that time. I had the thought of making a little outhouse but I am not sure. I hope to have some walls up and pics tomorrow afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I had the thought of making a little outhouse but I am not sure. I guess it's depend on how many orphans you're planning to "house" and what provision for chamber pot disposal. My stepdad grew up in a state-run orphanage + trade school in the 19-teen & 20s and they had essentially a barracks-type bathroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 What is a barracks bathroom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 They shall clean up in the kitchen! The house and I talked about an addition, but it just isn't going to work. Not enough room on the table and the layout was just not working. It really was not uncommon to have running water in the kitchen and no bathroom at that time. I had the thought of making a little outhouse but I am not sure. With so many orphans, it better be a multi-holer ... with some smaller holes for smaller ... uhhhhh ... children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbugkc Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Glad to see your Tenny's act of desperation paid off! You husband should thank youw hen he comes home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 I got it!! I am going to put a toilet under the stairs. Now I just need a toilet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 had the thought of making a little outhouse but I am not sure. There ya go!! i think a few little outhouses is a GREAT idea.. i saw a really cute one on HBS.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 I have a couple pics up. I hope to have the trim finished tomorrow for the bay window area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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