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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 16, 2008 - 12:33am PT
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i didn't have to grow up. so i didn't. i tackle my multitude of responsibilities with a boyish playfulness and a resilient grin.
the nuclueus of tomorrow must be forged.
when i lost the battle of living fulltime outside, i decided to make my walls and ceilings the world all around me..
a norwegian stool
a secret trap in my floor conceals dusty hopes of a simpler now.
crooked by trade and prone to mishap, i wrestled with and then discarded the level and straight edge in carving my space.
keeping the outside in was an essential theme
this mirror tells it to me straight.
bits and pieces of the creek found their way into my daily stumbles
much of my material came from a local clear-cut / slash pile. wood is a friendly medium.
rough hands make rough toys. and vise-versa.
bartender's view:
a little merriment..
my steadfast companion.
let your life proceed by its own design.
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Oct 16, 2008 - 12:40am PT
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Thanks.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 16, 2008 - 12:41am PT
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Thanks - that's very poetic!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Oct 16, 2008 - 09:23am PT
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Livin' the dream!
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Tomcat
Trad climber
Chatham N.H.
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Oct 16, 2008 - 09:27am PT
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Wow !! I'm a builder and timberframer by trade,and though I live in a house I built it is not nearly so full of things I made myself as yours.A life surrounded by the work of your own hands is a full life indeed,hat's off to you bro.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 16, 2008 - 09:35am PT
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when i set off to build our house, i had very little carpentry experience. next to none actually. but necessity is a strong motivator, and really the only way that we could afford to have our own house was by doing it ourselves. so i bought two books at the used book store, and some tools at habitat for humanity, and set out willingly.
thus much of the project was approached in an untraditional manner. i pretty much made it up as i went. my inspector kinda took me under his wing, and i had to redo quite a bit, but he was understanding and helpful.
i had ten months until our second girl was due upon us, and my wife wished to have her at home. so i hustled like a squirrel prepping for winter, and just finished it 1 week prior to the homebirth.
my lack of building experience and resulting unique approaches really accented the space with a certain (to us) appreciable funk.
thanks for the feedback.
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AbeFrohman
Trad climber
new york, NY
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Oct 16, 2008 - 09:36am PT
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awesome. love the backsplash and the cabinet handles.
your daughter looks thrilled.
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Indianclimber
Trad climber
Lost Wages
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Oct 16, 2008 - 09:43am PT
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Norwegian,what a wonderful family and home you have,it looks like you live in a jewelry box
Ninfa
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Crag
Trad climber
Pennsyltuckey
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Oct 16, 2008 - 09:48am PT
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You have done very well for yourself...you must have great happiness in your life...thanks for the post...
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Oct 16, 2008 - 11:06am PT
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That is some love...Thanks for startin' my day off right.
Where the Wild Things Grow!
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Oct 16, 2008 - 11:17am PT
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Beautiful post. I see now where your writing springs from.
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cowpoke
climber
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Oct 16, 2008 - 11:30am PT
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I'm so happy I clicked on this fabulous post = sincere appreciation for sharing this.
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John Moosie
climber
Beautiful California
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Oct 16, 2008 - 11:40am PT
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Super cool. I love funky down home stuff, though I have a mix of the straight edge in me. Dig it.
You certainly did get lucky with your inspector. Did you think about giving him a small gift of thanks for his help? To encourage him with other funky folks.
Wow, I'm just having a happy feeling about what people can do when they are motivated. I love it.
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nita
climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
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Oct 16, 2008 - 11:49am PT
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Norwegian, Your home looks very warm and inviting, beautiful post. Can you post up a picture of the outside?
ps, In the ~where is the beer thread~...I thought your yellow bathtub was a unusual color, now it makes perfect sense.;-)
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Oct 16, 2008 - 12:12pm PT
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This is truly inspiring to a young guy like myself, tremendous stuff!
Thank you for that posting up!
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Oct 16, 2008 - 12:24pm PT
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Beautiful-everything in your house smiles!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Oct 16, 2008 - 12:27pm PT
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Impressive. I'm a little envious.
Nice job!
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Basilisk
Ice climber
New Hampshire
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Oct 16, 2008 - 01:21pm PT
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This really is inspiring. I have hopes of doing something similar someday, and I'm always thrilled to come across people who have already done it
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perswig
climber
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Oct 16, 2008 - 01:30pm PT
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Levels and straight edges are over-rated.
Glad you're living with your heart - in this and all your posts, it shows through.
(And that exhausts my sappiness for the year - I try to keep it suppressed, but you earned it.)
Dale
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HandCrack
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal.
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Oct 16, 2008 - 02:48pm PT
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Your home is absolutely beautiful. You've created a wonderful atmosphere for you and your family.
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