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Thanks, BTG, Slope. BRG, we pray we won’t be doing the plumbing, electrical, and foundation work ourselves. That would be really scary. Just uncovering all that *natural* Victorian wood. Slope, I hope I get to buy you a few rounds soon…when’s our next party?
A while back, pre-what, when this was really more about houses, people used to debate painting their trim white (a travesty to some) versus natural stain. I think Victorian is natural and Edwardian is white trim. That’s an oversimplification, but it used to get people agitated here.
As for our house story, if you want the real deal, you need to buy me a few rounds first. Ended up doing a complete reno, and we are enjoying our home. I’ve let parts of our story out in bits and pieces here, but the whole thing is closer to a book.
“Victorian vs. Edwardian trim (a real oldie, not debated lately)”
Slopefarm, what is this debate about? Do tell!
Also, what happened after you bought your place? Did you fix the electrical and prevent the first floor from collapsing? I am waiting on the edge of my seat for your reply…well, I am going to take the subway home first. (We are still about two days away from contract on a house in similar condition and my lawyer’s and mother’s comments are giving me an anxiety attack.)
Thanks, BTG, Slope. BRG, we pray we won’t be doing the plumbing, electrical, and foundation work ourselves. That would be really scary. Just uncovering all that *natural* Victorian wood. Slope, I hope I get to buy you a few rounds soon…when’s our next party?
Mopar,
A while back, pre-what, when this was really more about houses, people used to debate painting their trim white (a travesty to some) versus natural stain. I think Victorian is natural and Edwardian is white trim. That’s an oversimplification, but it used to get people agitated here.
As for our house story, if you want the real deal, you need to buy me a few rounds first. Ended up doing a complete reno, and we are enjoying our home. I’ve let parts of our story out in bits and pieces here, but the whole thing is closer to a book.
I resemble Clint Eastwood especially as he looked in the movie “Fistful of Dollars”.
If I picked one my favorite all time actresses, I’d be dead….Bette Davis.
I picked Angelina Jolie, because I resemble her 😉
Nothing wrong with Brad. He’s soft on the eyes.
The problem with being Angelina Jolie is that you are married, for the time being, to Brad.
Mopar, yippy, I’m excited for you. You’re buying the hovel after all!
I’ll send my congrat’s after all goes through. Let’s us know when it happens.
Are you going to do all the work yourself? Do a reno blog, please.
“Victorian vs. Edwardian trim (a real oldie, not debated lately)”
Slopefarm, what is this debate about? Do tell!
Also, what happened after you bought your place? Did you fix the electrical and prevent the first floor from collapsing? I am waiting on the edge of my seat for your reply…well, I am going to take the subway home first. (We are still about two days away from contract on a house in similar condition and my lawyer’s and mother’s comments are giving me an anxiety attack.)
I want to be Angelina Jolie….sans the kids.