Stop the Presses!

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 8:59 am

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children of all ages. I have front page worthy news. Wolverine has made a giant leap in to becoming a fully functioning member of Society. Not only does he pay taxes, hold down a job, and acrew enormous amounts of stress... But He is now a HomeOwner!!!!

:yh_party

It is a wonderful 2 story Brick sitting on 3/4 acres in town. 4 bedrooms, 2 bath. Hardwood floors upstairs and down, detached garage. 5 trees. The house is almost 80 years old.

This is my first home. I closed on it Friday. WOO-HOO!!

now i have to go out and get furniture to fill it. I have come to the sobering realiztion that I do not have nearly enough stuff. Like things for the guest room, a lawn mower, snow shovel, rake, a washer and dryer of my own. Yikes. Lots of stuff. But I am going to thoroughly enjoy repainting the "Pepto-Bismal" pink kitchen.

and the "Institutional" green stairway. ee-Yuck. :yh_sick

turbonium · Post by **turbonium** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:01 am

Alright dude! Congrats & welcome to the land of pride and stress all in one package!! :wah:

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:06 am

turbonium wrote: Alright dude! Congrats & welcome to the land of pride and stress all in one package!! :wah:
Thankyou, thankyou.

*taking deep bow*

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:15 am

How great is THAT!! Have fun. If I lived closer, I'd help you fix

it up!!

If budget is tight, consider second-hand stores for furniture. Or

even some of the Goodwill/Salvation Army types, or garage/estate

sales.

80 year old 2-story brick on 3/4 of an acre... man, some people

have all the luck!!

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:39 am

yeppers. gotta use three window A/Cs to cool it though. and the basement... original from 1920s. there are still big hunks of coal from the old a$$ furnace that used to be down there.

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:45 am

Congrat's Wolverine, do you need a hand in choosing colours for each room? I've just repainted each room in our home.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:53 am

And say, how's about a PICTURE hmmm?!?!?!?

;)

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:55 am

capt_buzzard wrote: Congrat's Wolverine, do you need a hand in choosing colours for each room? I've just repainted each room in our home.

Actually Cap, I could. all the rooms are done in some sort of Pastel color.

the living room is blue-ish. Pink kitchen, BRIGHT yellow dining room, and an unfortunate irony: the bathroom is a Bailey's/Guinness brown, very chocolatey. :wah:

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:58 am

Same here, pastel. Our hall is done in Mint Fusion, Livingroom in Natual Straw, Kitchen in Lilac Mist, Sitting room in Pale Primose.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 10:04 am

capt_buzzard wrote: Same here, pastel. Our hall is done in Mint Fusion, Livingroom in Natual Straw, Kitchen in Lilac Mist, Sitting room in Pale Primose.
Ok, the Lilac I could do. I don't want any more pastels. too "froo-froo"

I am going to make one of the bedrooms my Nebraska 'Huskers "Shrine" so that'll be good. already have wallpaper for it. and curtains.

Oh, did I mention that i have to go out and get curtains for the place. there's like 20 some windows.

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 10:13 am

Oh No. I spent hours and hours - Blood, Swet & Tears :-1 taking off the wallpaper. Never ever again will I put up wallpaper.

After that I painted our bedroom Calm Spirit, a pastel green.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:55 am

HA! I was hoping you'd show up Floppy. True I guess I only need curtains for the Bedroom to keep out the light when I sleep. I usually vacuum nakid anyhow. (wow, now there's a mental image) My current roommate doesn't appreciate it tho. At least I don't do the dishes nude anymore.

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 12:02 pm

Wolverine wrote: HA! I was hoping you'd show up Floppy. True I guess I only need curtains for the Bedroom to keep out the light when I sleep. I usually vacuum nakid anyhow. (wow, now there's a mental image) My current roommate doesn't appreciate it tho. At least I don't do the dishes nude anymore.

I could do with someone to wash my dishes and vacuum, naked or not.

My congrats. its a wonderful feeling getting your first house.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 12:09 pm

pina wrote: I could do with someone to wash my dishes and vacuum, naked or not.

My congrats. its a wonderful feeling getting your first house.
so is that an invite to Spain? I think I can figure out how to use Spanish vacuums and sinks.

I'm sure that Floppy won't agree but getting your first house is almost better than sex. lmao

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 12:32 pm

Wolverine wrote: so is that an invite to Spain? I think I can figure out how to use Spanish vacuums and sinks.

Your welcome anytime......but don't forget that new law we have here where women can take their men to court if they don't do there share of the housework.

I'm sure that Floppy won't agree but getting your first house is almost better than sex. lmao
Almost but not quite,....wait til your first time in your new house.

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 1:31 pm

flopstock wrote: yeppers! doesn't count unless you bounce off every wall in the place...at least that's the way my guy explained it to me.. :-3

Must start looking for another:yh_rotfl new house..

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 2:15 pm

flopstock wrote: yeppers! doesn't count unless you bounce off every wall in the place...at least that's the way my guy explained it to me.. :-3
I don't know about "bouncing" off the walls. how about "propping up against?"

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 2:19 pm

It's called christening every room. :driving:

The first house is always great - turn the music up as loud as you want - walk around in your birthday suit - put up a big fence and walk around outside in your birthday suit. Have fun putting all the holes in the wall you need for your pictures!

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:22 pm

i'm thinking a mid august house-warming. that'll give me time to get furniture and things ready. everyone is invited. the more the merrier. if Bothwell could pack up his bar, that would be great. uh, please no cats. Dogs are welcome. Oh, and I'll probably need a date so if someone could bring a single friend......... hahaha. kidding.

or am I?

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:51 pm

You all know that the Buzzard's Nest is alway's open to FG members. :-6

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:55 pm

where's this place?? I heard of Bothwell's Pub, but if you would rather cater by all means...

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:55 pm

Wolverine wrote: i'm thinking a mid august house-warming. that'll give me time to get furniture and things ready. everyone is invited. the more the merrier. if Bothwell could pack up his bar, that would be great. uh, please no cats. Dogs are welcome. Oh, and I'll probably need a date so if someone could bring a single friend......... hahaha. kidding.

or am I?happy new home wolverine! bothwell and i will be there with cases of cold guinness and some pub food too, it will be a great party! :yh_party :yh_dance

cars · Post by **cars** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 4:47 pm

Congrats Wolverine! Nothing is like "owning" your first house/home. It's probably the biggest investment you'll ever make, so take the time to enjoy your new found freedom! Others have given you good ideas where/how to furnish YOUR HOUSE!

Even though there are so many things needed & or to be done, it just seems to all come together. Best wishes & Good luck!

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 5:52 pm

Congrats Wolverine!!!! know how excited you must be. Take your time trying to fill up the rooms. You're going to be in the home for a while and no need to rush.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 7:04 pm

Congrats wolverine. It's great owning your house. We bought ours in January. I have the perfect friend to bring as your date to your housewarming. Now I just have to figure out how to talk her into going to your party.

hotsauce · Post by **hotsauce** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 7:32 am

Yay!! I'm soooo thrilled for you! It sounds beautiful! It sounds amazing. I demand a picture! You got that? Demand! If you need any gardening tips...I will help you get going. Of course...the thing I liked the most...was the fact that you included it had "5 trees". Love it!

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:23 pm

Wolverine, that is awesome!! Good for you! Can't wait to see pictures and hear about your progress. Enjoy!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:36 pm

Big Congrats on the new digs.

I have a corner desk you can have for free, you pay the freight and it is all yours tee hee hee.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 6:31 pm

hotsauce wrote: Yay!! I'm soooo thrilled for you! It sounds beautiful! It sounds amazing. I demand a picture! You got that? Demand! If you need any gardening tips...I will help you get going. Of course...the thing I liked the most...was the fact that you included it had "5 trees". Love it!
that's why I said it.

I'm sure they aren't as big as your new honker, but they provide shade throughout most of the day.

I have already bought a disposable camera. hopefully Wallgreen's will be able to put the pics on a disk so I can up load them. and maybe I will finally be able to get all y'all a pic of me for the calendar. :wah:

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 6:33 pm

flopstock wrote: i'm up for physical labor side!
now that's MY kind a woman!!!

Sweeeeeeeet.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:21 pm

so o got home yesterday morning after working 18 hours, looked at the walls and yelled, "Awful Pink! Prepare to meet thy doom!"

I broke out the paint and rollers and went to town. I hath slain that Pink Monstrosity. I even remembered to tape off the Baseboards and the Crown moulding along the ceiling.

Wow!

I will have pics in the next few days.

hopefully

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 5:19 am

flopstock wrote: Yep, i bet that fuschia looks much better!:D
fuschia?!? huh? i'm going pistaccio green all the way. with bits of cookie dough in it.

oh, wait. that's what i want for lunch. kitchen is now the color of the sad smiley. well the darker parts of him

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 6:02 am

Amazing how a little paint will transform a room, isn't it?:)

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 4:30 pm

flopstock wrote: and what color ar the blinds or curtains?
kertins? Grog not understand. What kertins? me thought splattering "Barney" on walls all me need to do. more you say?

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:48 pm

this is Tigger the Wonder cat. He saved my Dad's life. and is now in the Iowa Pet Hall Of Fame.

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Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:49 pm

photos submitted by Wolverine are courtesy of the uncomporable, the truly wonderful, and always elegant Flopstock.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:55 pm

valerie wrote: How great is THAT!! Have fun. If I lived closer, I'd help you fix

it up!!

If budget is tight, consider second-hand stores for furniture. Or

even some of the Goodwill/Salvation Army types, or garage/estate

sales.

80 year old 2-story brick on 3/4 of an acre... man, some people

have all the luck!!

congratulations...the house sounds great...Vals suggestion is good...an 80 yr old house deserves some good furniture and you can get good affordable second hand stuff....enjoy it...it's the biggest investment you'll ever make.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:57 pm

try this again.

this rock dad and i found out at the farm. Chiseling along and the Tractor just stopped.

started diggin around and unearthed this monster.

23 feet around, 13 feet across, almost 5 feet high.

guessing it weighs 13 ton. maybe more. the scale at the Co-Op coun't read the weight, too heavy. scale is good for 10 ton.

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Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:59 pm

Bez wrote: congratulations...the house sounds great...Vals suggestion is good...an 80 yr old house deserves some good furniture and you can get good affordable second hand stuff....enjoy it...it's the biggest investment you'll ever make.

yep there is an estate sale this weekend. lots of good old antiquey stuff. need to get a currio cabinet.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 1:30 pm

Here it is FOLKS!

my house. as you can see i have a crap load of yard.

in one pic you can see the front of my car. that's the property line, it goes from where i am standing to the street.

another one you can see a little garage in the back, yard goes all the way to the chain-link fence of the neighbors behind the garage.

and there is even a pic of me holding the camera out in front.

Don't worry there will be more.

Thanks Floppy!

ok so i did not load. must a broke the PC.

hold on a minute

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Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 1:34 pm

there i am!!

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Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 1:37 pm

Great pics...great house

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 1:39 pm

What a lovely house you have, and a great porch :-6

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 1:40 pm

Wolverine wrote: there i am!!YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY.....WOW!