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Old Oct 12th 2006 | 2:36 am
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So has Yonk byt the looks of things - she promised me a pic As I'm not making progress I will have to make do with renovating vicariously
Well, a slap for Yonk for letting us reno addicts down!

Pulled it back again in anticipation of some more pics from someone else who just told me they would post some
 
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Well, a slap for Yonk for letting us reno addicts down!

Pulled it back again in anticipation of some more pics from someone else who just told me they would post some
I can take another picture of the inside of my fridge if you like.
 
Old Oct 12th 2006 | 2:42 am
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I can take another picture of the inside of my fridge if you like.
Sure - if you've 'renovated' it
 
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Sure - if you've 'renovated' it
I'll move one of the shelves up (been meaning to do that anyway) - does that count?

I'll get right on it.
 
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Well, a slap for Yonk for letting us reno addicts down!

Pulled it back again in anticipation of some more pics from someone else who just told me they would post some
Now, much as I enjoy a bit of physical violence, I said I would show you my kitchen when it is done.

It's not done - I was assimilated into the world of work (something I find challenging!) and it is taking up far too much time. Only here to write this as I wimped off sick today....

Once it is looking as nice as your lovely house, then I will post....
 
Old Oct 12th 2006 | 2:55 am
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I'll move one of the shelves up (been meaning to do that anyway) - does that count?

I'll get right on it.

Sure.......just move some things around, too - make it look good

You can post pics of your Ikea 'construction', too (I love building that stuff - my mum always said I should have been a boy! )
 
Old Oct 12th 2006 | 3:14 am
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Now, much as I enjoy a bit of physical violence, I said I would show you my kitchen when it is done.

It's not done - I was assimilated into the world of work (something I find challenging!) and it is taking up far too much time. Only here to write this as I wimped off sick today....

Once it is looking as nice as your lovely house, then I will post....
LOL, to be fair - it was TWO months ago, and you promised a PROGRESS pic of the 'raggles'

Seriously - sorry you're not feeling well, though; and hope it's nothing terrible

But.......seeing as you're up to posting on here, you could maybe manage to take a picture?.....and post that, too lol)

As for my house - you're confusing it with the one that's for sale (but still not completely finished, either). The one I actually live in - almost every room looks very similar to the 'tool shed' we call a bedroom, that I posted a pic of here ages ago!

The good (I hope) news is - we have a man coming on Monday to discuss the state of the place, and figure out exactly what needs doing now that we've got the other guys lawyer off our backs! I have a feeling though, that even if we hire them, they won't be able to start 'til Spring!
 
Old Oct 12th 2006 | 3:45 am
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LOL, to be fair - it was TWO months ago, and you promised a PROGRESS pic of the 'raggles'

Seriously - sorry you're not feeling well, though; and hope it's nothing terrible

But.......seeing as you're up to posting on here, you could maybe manage to take a picture?.....and post that, too lol)

As for my house - you're confusing it with the one that's for sale (but still not completely finished, either). The one I actually live in - almost every room looks very similar to the 'tool shed' we call a bedroom, that I posted a pic of here ages ago!

The good (I hope) news is - we have a man coming on Monday to discuss the state of the place, and figure out exactly what needs doing now that we've got the other guys lawyer off our backs! I have a feeling though, that even if we hire them, they won't be able to start 'til Spring!
Ok, here you go - this is why - I never quite get all the clearing up done & I did want to paint it....I did post a raggle one. i know I'm sounding grumpy, I'm not, just feeling a bit weird.
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Old Oct 12th 2006 | 3:56 am
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Ok, here you go - this is why - I never quite get all the clearing up done & I did want to paint it....I did post a raggle one. i know I'm sounding grumpy, I'm not, just feeling a bit weird.
Awww Yonk - wasn't being serious - hope you know that!

Nice Kitchen though! (I can see past the mess, and visualise what's to come; and if it's any consolation, my house makes yours look like a show home right now! )

Hope you feel better soon
 
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Awww Yonk - wasn't being serious - hope you know that!

Nice Kitchen though! (I can see past the mess, and visualise what's to come; and if it's any consolation, my house makes yours look like a show home right now! )

Hope you feel better soon
Err, the problem is that is possibly the final look until the day it is for sale! Housekeeping is not one of my strongest suits!

 
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Sure.......just move some things around, too - make it look good

You can post pics of your Ikea 'construction', too (I love building that stuff - my mum always said I should have been a boy! )
Will do! It arrives Monday... 26 boxes!!

Well I moved a shelf in my fridge... it didn't work ... so I moved it back and took a pic anyway.
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Err, the problem is that is possibly the final look until the day it is for sale! Housekeeping is not one of my strongest suits!

You two have me PMSL...
 
Old Oct 12th 2006 | 4:51 am
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Will do! It arrives Monday... 26 boxes!!

Well I moved a shelf in my fridge... it didn't work ... so I moved it back and took a pic anyway.
OMG you really meant it!! PMSL

(you could have tidied it up a bit first
 
Old Oct 12th 2006 | 4:53 am
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Err, the problem is that is possibly the final look until the day it is for sale! Housekeeping is not one of my strongest suits!

Me either - but that's ok; I'll just keep on 'seeing 'past the mess' (I see past my own all the time )
 
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OMG you really meant it!! PMSL

(you could have tidied it up a bit first
That is tidied up!

 


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