novahobbies
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Seth, that's fantastic work. Simple, clean, and VERY well done. I love it.
Flower's Canopy Build
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snakeblitz33
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Yeah, originally I was going to make it fancy and do some trim work and what-not and then I looked at her actual stand and examined it and it was simple with a lot of smoothed over edges and some of the exact same grooves. Though, Flower needed horizontal grooves, not verticle grooves for this build. I toyed around with the idea of cutting verticle grooves between the horizontal ones and tapering it off at the ends, but I felt like that might have been overkill, just like the trim would have been.
I'm glad you like it. and more importantly - I'm glad I have another happy customer.
I'm glad you like it. and more importantly - I'm glad I have another happy customer.
snakeblitz33
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Finally got my daughter to go to sleep about 30 minutes ago! woohoo! I almost forgot to post todays pictures,... almost.
This is a picture of it all primed up. After the primer was dry, I took and sanded it down with 220 grit sandpaper to make it all smooth again and to get rid of any lumps and bumps.
This is after the first coat... or second, I can't remember. Tomorrow, I am going to put another coat on the outside and paint the inside black.
This is a picture of it all primed up. After the primer was dry, I took and sanded it down with 220 grit sandpaper to make it all smooth again and to get rid of any lumps and bumps.
This is after the first coat... or second, I can't remember. Tomorrow, I am going to put another coat on the outside and paint the inside black.
travelerjp98
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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/40#post_3486828
yes, i did.
Like the name Professor V?
LOL!
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/40#post_3486943
We talked on the phone but for anyone following the thread...paint it all black inside as well.
Did he talk like the people on swamp people?!
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Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/60#post_3486957
Seth, that's fantastic work. Simple, clean, and VERY well done. I love it.
+1 - I can't agree more.
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/40#post_3486828
yes, i did.
Like the name Professor V?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/40#post_3486943
We talked on the phone but for anyone following the thread...paint it all black inside as well.
Did he talk like the people on swamp people?!
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Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/60#post_3486957
Seth, that's fantastic work. Simple, clean, and VERY well done. I love it.
+1 - I can't agree more.
flower
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I finally got on the site...first time today. I don't know what is going on but the site just wouldn't load. I could get my e-mail up but nothing else would run. I think my server might be overwhelmed and needs to upgrade.
Professor V! I like it!
The canopy is awesome just what i wanted. I can't wait to get it on my tank. LOL...I might have to stand on my toes to reach the top to feed the horses now.
Professor V! I like it!
The canopy is awesome just what i wanted. I can't wait to get it on my tank. LOL...I might have to stand on my toes to reach the top to feed the horses now.
snakeblitz33
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Lol. Third coat done on outside. Second coat done on inside. Ill take pics and post it as soon as it dries more. I might be able to go get the packaging for it and box it this evening and the. Get it in the mail tomorrow morning. So, flower, you need to email me your information so i can ship it!
Professor V, i like it.
Professor V, i like it.
travelerjp98
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I thought that I should call you that now because your going to be a teacher!
snakeblitz33
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And so it begins...
travelerjp98
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Seth's first beginnings....
flower
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...I have been dealing with a sick sister all week, and today was an ambulance day...she is already home, they released her. SIGH...no idea really whats wrong. They wanted to do an MRI but she refused....
So professor V, I have high hopes of some good news...were you able to ship it as you (and I) had hoped today?
So professor V, I have high hopes of some good news...were you able to ship it as you (and I) had hoped today?
snakeblitz33
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I got a shipping quote for you. I'm going to e-mail you the details so that you can make the decision. It's all packaged up, and addressed and ready to be sent.
I'm pretty sure USPS will be open tomorrow.
I'm pretty sure USPS will be open tomorrow.
travelerjp98
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/60#post_3487400
...I have been dealing with a sick sister all week, and today was an ambulance day...she is already home, they released her. SIGH...no idea really whats wrong. They wanted to do an MRI but she refused....
So professor V, I have high hopes of some good news...were you able to ship it as you (and I) had hoped today?
Awwwwwwww I hope she feels better soon.
Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/60#post_3487400
...I have been dealing with a sick sister all week, and today was an ambulance day...she is already home, they released her. SIGH...no idea really whats wrong. They wanted to do an MRI but she refused....
So professor V, I have high hopes of some good news...were you able to ship it as you (and I) had hoped today?
Awwwwwwww I hope she feels better soon.
snakeblitz33
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Yeah, I hope she feels much better soon. Tell her to get well soon from all of us. I'll be praying.
I'll be praying.
flower
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Thanks...I hate mystery illnesses'. I get really frustrated when she won't even stay to get the testing done. We thought she was dying, she had all the signs of an aneurism. She had a headache for a long time and she was scheduled for an MRI but did not keep the appointment, and didn't reschedule.
Then in the morning she was drinking some tea and she grabbed her head (dropping the tea) and couldn't even talk she was in such pain. She told me later it felt like a lightening bolt had hit her in the eye and she saw a bright light in that eye. She couldn't talk to us so we called an ambulance. It's a 40 minute drive...then she self medicated when she was in the ER with her own meds she had in her purse (a huge NoNo) needless to say the ER people were not happy with her, and then she refused the MRI that would have told them what happened.
She is 52 years old, she is all grown up so what can we do? Hold her hand and just watch her die I guess. If she had been home alone when that happened I don't know what the outcome would have been. So now I don't want her to stay at home while her husband works. My house is on his route to work, he can drop her off and pick her up each day...we will see how that flies, if she will do at least that, I will feel better. At least she will not be alone to die.
I really think her symptoms are a warning of something very serious and deadly. If she doesn't take care of herself, she won't last long. I have preached to her until I'm blue in the face...so I guess I just needed to vent.
Then in the morning she was drinking some tea and she grabbed her head (dropping the tea) and couldn't even talk she was in such pain. She told me later it felt like a lightening bolt had hit her in the eye and she saw a bright light in that eye. She couldn't talk to us so we called an ambulance. It's a 40 minute drive...then she self medicated when she was in the ER with her own meds she had in her purse (a huge NoNo) needless to say the ER people were not happy with her, and then she refused the MRI that would have told them what happened.
She is 52 years old, she is all grown up so what can we do? Hold her hand and just watch her die I guess. If she had been home alone when that happened I don't know what the outcome would have been. So now I don't want her to stay at home while her husband works. My house is on his route to work, he can drop her off and pick her up each day...we will see how that flies, if she will do at least that, I will feel better. At least she will not be alone to die.
I really think her symptoms are a warning of something very serious and deadly. If she doesn't take care of herself, she won't last long. I have preached to her until I'm blue in the face...so I guess I just needed to vent.
snakeblitz33
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Absolutely - vent away, I'm all ears.
I hate that your sister is uncooperative. But, like you say, there's not much that you can do - she is a grown woman - unless you can get her declared incompetent and take over as power of attorney. I hope that she lives another forty years.
I hate that your sister is uncooperative. But, like you say, there's not much that you can do - she is a grown woman - unless you can get her declared incompetent and take over as power of attorney. I hope that she lives another forty years.
flower
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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/60#post_3487474
Absolutely - vent away, I'm all ears.
I hate that your sister is uncooperative. But, like you say, there's not much that you can do - she is a grown woman - unless you can get her declared incompetent and take over as power of attorney. I hope that she lives another forty years.
Well I had this huge post...But now in the light of day I feel better and deleted my rant.
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/60#post_3487474
Absolutely - vent away, I'm all ears.
I hate that your sister is uncooperative. But, like you say, there's not much that you can do - she is a grown woman - unless you can get her declared incompetent and take over as power of attorney. I hope that she lives another forty years.
Well I had this huge post...But now in the light of day I feel better and deleted my rant.
snakeblitz33
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Well, it's good to talk about it anyways.
It's the life your sister wants to live. It's very hard sometimes to think of the perspective that some people have, especially loved ones that you perceive that are killing themselves on purpose. I hate that she is now even more injured and most likely in the hospital for her injuries right now, right? Things will get much worse before they get better. I have had a lot of first hand experience with that ole' proverb.
On the bright side, you will have a canopy. Think positive if you can, and don't let the decisions of others upset you. The only control that you have is over your own life. Make your own good decisions. So far it sounds like you have. You have been trying to keep your sister alive - and that is VERY hard to watch someone you love practically kill themselves, I know.
It's the life your sister wants to live. It's very hard sometimes to think of the perspective that some people have, especially loved ones that you perceive that are killing themselves on purpose. I hate that she is now even more injured and most likely in the hospital for her injuries right now, right? Things will get much worse before they get better. I have had a lot of first hand experience with that ole' proverb.
On the bright side, you will have a canopy.
Think positive if you can, and don't let the decisions of others upset you. The only control that you have is over your own life. Make your own good decisions. So far it sounds like you have. You have been trying to keep your sister alive - and that is VERY hard to watch someone you love practically kill themselves, I know.
flower
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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/60#post_3487602
Well, it's good to talk about it anyways.
It's the life your sister wants to live. It's very hard sometimes to think of the perspective that some people have, especially loved ones that you perceive that are killing themselves on purpose. I hate that she is now even more injured and most likely in the hospital for her injuries right now, right? Things will get much worse before they get better. I have had a lot of first hand experience with that ole' proverb.
On the bright side, you will have a canopy. Think positive if you can, and don't let the decisions of others upset you. The only control that you have is over your own life. Make your own good decisions. So far it sounds like you have. You have been trying to keep your sister alive - and that is VERY hard to watch someone you love practically kill themselves, I know.
LOL...So you saw that long rant...LOL..sorry
She was home by evening time, her husband came and got her clothes. I want him to bring her in the morning and pick her up after work. I can't stay at her house during the day, my mother needs me here and she has a huge flight of steps to climb to get into her house, which I just can't do anymore. We mix like oil and water, we get along but her daily activities...she wants to watch Gone with the wind over and over and over again. My Mother wants to watch Supernatural over and over. Gone with the wind (it used to be the other Boleyn girl, before that it was Fright Night)...I would rather chew my own foot off, I can stand Supernatural and she likes Judge Judy and the news, so Mother does switch off but not my sister.
Mother does not remember her favorite show so it never looks like a rerun to her, so it's forgivable.....but my sister is just flat out nuts and watches the same movie over and over. It stops and she puts it right back on to play again. It is the only thing on the TV, that same movie. I accidently on purpose broke the Fright Night DVD movie (after one solid year), and the other bolyen girl she had saved on the DVR...after 6 months I accidently on purpose erased it (she used to live with us)...now she found Net flix and saved Gone with the wind in Queue. I gave her my touch screen to stream the movie....you would think the world ended when the touch screen ran out of juice and had to be charged. I told her she couldn't watch it until it had finished charging. She got a headache from frustration and had to go lay down.
LOL...Now you know why I sit on the computer all day.
She can't be left alone obviously and her husband said he doesn't know what else he can do besides have her committed or placed in a nursing home. I don't like either option. I don't mind babysitting, but no way can she stay here more than 24 hours from now on, my nerves can't handle it. My sister is physically and mentally ill and I'm happy to help all I can, her husband sure has his hands full, they have a teenage daughter (don't get me started). Mother is old, and she is my main responsibilty.
As for happy thoughts, my seahorses, dogs and parrot are my escape in life. I enjoy my Mother's company, I don't care what's on TV, we did watch the Mars documentary....I wanted to see my tax dollars at work. Mother said she would be happy to live on the planet...I told her I would not be joining her...LOL. That canopy gives me something to dream about, and look forward to getting.
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/60#post_3487602
Well, it's good to talk about it anyways.
It's the life your sister wants to live. It's very hard sometimes to think of the perspective that some people have, especially loved ones that you perceive that are killing themselves on purpose. I hate that she is now even more injured and most likely in the hospital for her injuries right now, right? Things will get much worse before they get better. I have had a lot of first hand experience with that ole' proverb.
On the bright side, you will have a canopy.
Think positive if you can, and don't let the decisions of others upset you. The only control that you have is over your own life. Make your own good decisions. So far it sounds like you have. You have been trying to keep your sister alive - and that is VERY hard to watch someone you love practically kill themselves, I know.LOL...So you saw that long rant...LOL..sorry
She was home by evening time, her husband came and got her clothes. I want him to bring her in the morning and pick her up after work. I can't stay at her house during the day, my mother needs me here and she has a huge flight of steps to climb to get into her house, which I just can't do anymore. We mix like oil and water, we get along but her daily activities...she wants to watch Gone with the wind over and over and over again. My Mother wants to watch Supernatural over and over. Gone with the wind (it used to be the other Boleyn girl, before that it was Fright Night)...I would rather chew my own foot off, I can stand Supernatural and she likes Judge Judy and the news, so Mother does switch off but not my sister.
Mother does not remember her favorite show so it never looks like a rerun to her, so it's forgivable.....but my sister is just flat out nuts and watches the same movie over and over. It stops and she puts it right back on to play again. It is the only thing on the TV, that same movie. I accidently on purpose broke the Fright Night DVD movie (after one solid year), and the other bolyen girl she had saved on the DVR...after 6 months I accidently on purpose erased it (she used to live with us)...now she found Net flix and saved Gone with the wind in Queue. I gave her my touch screen to stream the movie....you would think the world ended when the touch screen ran out of juice and had to be charged. I told her she couldn't watch it until it had finished charging. She got a headache from frustration and had to go lay down.
LOL...Now you know why I sit on the computer all day.
She can't be left alone obviously and her husband said he doesn't know what else he can do besides have her committed or placed in a nursing home. I don't like either option. I don't mind babysitting, but no way can she stay here more than 24 hours from now on, my nerves can't handle it. My sister is physically and mentally ill and I'm happy to help all I can, her husband sure has his hands full, they have a teenage daughter (don't get me started). Mother is old, and she is my main responsibilty.
As for happy thoughts, my seahorses, dogs and parrot are my escape in life. I enjoy my Mother's company, I don't care what's on TV, we did watch the Mars documentary....I wanted to see my tax dollars at work. Mother said she would be happy to live on the planet...I told her I would not be joining her...LOL. That canopy gives me something to dream about, and look forward to getting.
travelerjp98
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Awwwww flower this is why I like you so much. Keep those good thoughts coming
flower
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Originally Posted by travelerjp98 http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/60#post_3487615
Awwwww flower this is why I like you so much. Keep those good thoughts coming
LOL...You say that because you missed my first rant...but I do feel better after unloading.
I had the professor ship my canopy on the cheap...the more expensive price said delivery will be 10 to 14 days...so I am counting how long the cheaper shipping takes. I bet it's the same or right in the ball park. Anyone want to make a guess on the actual delivery day????
It was shipped Saturday the 11th of August...I guess the date of 23rd.
Originally Posted by travelerjp98 http:///t/392458/flowers-canopy-build/60#post_3487615
Awwwww flower this is why I like you so much. Keep those good thoughts coming
LOL...You say that because you missed my first rant...but I do feel better after unloading.
I had the professor ship my canopy on the cheap...the more expensive price said delivery will be 10 to 14 days...so I am counting how long the cheaper shipping takes. I bet it's the same or right in the ball park. Anyone want to make a guess on the actual delivery day????
It was shipped Saturday the 11th of August...I guess the date of 23rd.