Anyone here who has significantly downsized?
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Comments (14)HI Mike, Like you, I live in the north (NJ). I do not know what you mean by growing in plastic. Could you elaborate, or show my the thread about this? I have had to bring my citrus inside every year. And, where I can put them, does not get ideal light, even though i have lights to help them along. So I have always had some of my citrus lose many, most or even all of their leaves at one time. But they always seemed to come back once they go outside in the spring. I bring them out, fertilize, and they grow a huge flush of leaves within 1-2 weeks! I am always amazed how quickly the leaves from the leafless citrus grow compared to the citrus that kept all their leaves during the winter. I am no pro, and in no way am I saying it is healthy for citrus to lose all of their leaves, I am just saying that for me, with my citrus that do lose all of their leaves in the winter, are always the ones that seem to jump back and grow faster than the ones that kept their leaves. I know, should not make sense. I do in a way wish that the closet method is do-able, because that would solve a lot of issues here during the winter. But, I am trying to get a greenhouse up for the first time by November, and may actually be able to greenhouse them this year!!! I was thinking of making a new post to ask about greenhouses in the North East, and how long anyone keeps their citrus in the greenhouse, all winter, or just part, etc. If I remember correctly, you have a greenhouse. But I do not want to ask questions here and get your thread off topic. So I will start a new thread soon. CHristy...See MoreHas anyone here done a zinc counter?
Comments (20)They are basically a French restaurant bar item/look so fabricators tend to be commercial. They haven't gained traction here over the last 10 years since the durability is an issue and, coupled with low demand, few fabricators specialize. Brooks Custom, which did mtnrdredux's pewter apron for her hutches, can do them (Brooks is ultra high end and does every type of counter superbly). For me, the beauty of a zinc counter is in the edge details which tend to be elaborate as you can see in trailrunner's link. If we add a fitted hutch to my kitchen, which I'm still debating, I'd do a 6-foot zinc counter on that as it essentially would be a breakfast, coffee and drinks bar. One purpose would be to have the elaborate edge as a finishing element. It's one of the ultimate "living" counters since as someone pointed out upthread, it will ding, discolor etc. For a hutch, that's no problem for me at all. I also could see a section of regular kitchen counters in zinc. A full kitchen would no doubt be gorgeous but ya gotta love maintenance....See MoreName one person who significantly changed your life.
Comments (21)For me, it was the people I met while working my way through college. They did not change my direction, but supplied inspiration for me to endure to graduation. The first of these was a Thermodynamics Instructor. He was disabled with MS, but set a great example by soldiering on. Also, he he was one the best instructors for that difficult subject. There were times when he was in pain and shrugged it off to make it though a lecture. All of his lectures were delivered from a wheel chair. Extensive use of the chalk board was needed. He could reach only the bottom half and he made good use of it. He died a few years after I graduated in 1960, but his memory remains with me to this day. What an inspiring instructor! The next are two students who lived in the Men's Residence Hall with me. The first was blind. He had to depend entirely on his memory. He could not pick a book off his shelf and refer to it to consult about a problem. He recruited fellow students who lived on his floor to help him. He needed help with the laundry and with his studies. We students read and recorded text from his books. I was one of those. The next resident was born without any arms, and yet here he was taking college level courses. All of his manipulations were performed with his feet. His toes became his "fingers". He kept his physique very trim and limber to the point of being a contortionist. He wore slippers and kept his feet cleaner than many of our hands. At meal time, he'd sit in the chair and unnoticed, his foot came on top of the table. He could grab a fork or spoon with his toes and feed his face! This act was done so quickly and without fuss that one did not notice until you took a second look. He was amazing and very agile. The University had a group of barracks left over from past wars. These were scheduled to be replaced, but meanwhile, these were used to house handicapped students. Many of these had lost limbs in war. They were the wheelchair brigade of the campus. What struck me was that they did not bemoan their situation and were always seeking ways and occupations to make a living and to become contributing individuals. Many became acrobats with their wheelchairs. Some could mount a street curb. The first time I saw it, I gasped. This person gathered speed as he crossed the street, tipped back in the chair raising the front wheels off the ground and raced toward the crub. The front wheels would clear the curb and when the rear wheels hit, he would lean forward and the chair would hop up up to the new elevation. These students played wheelchair basketball on Saturdays. That was sight to behold. I first thought it would be a mild game - Not so! It was as rough and tumble as you could imagine with plenty of crashes. Each player had a 'pit crew' of wheelchair mechanics on the sidelines who made repairs during a match. These people inspired to to shut up, stop complaining, and finish my degree. These......See MoreHas anyone here built the Southern Living Tideland Haven plan?
Comments (17)Agree with the recommendations to consult an architect….. A). Love the house plan, but really dislike the “weird/small” kitchen, especially in renderings in which the cooktop is sitting in the middle of the kitchen with a metal exhaust pipe going through the ceiling. For me, it completely ruins the entire look of the house…. B). I also agree with the Vaulted Ceiling Comments. I once built a house by a well-known designer/architect that had a completely open 2nd Floor (in several locations)— It was a gorgeous house, but was a monster to heat and cool and I would never do that again. Nine-ten foot ceilings are fine for me…. C). Final Considerations—- Depending on the version, Tideland Haven has a relatively sizable footprint, but has very few “rooms.” For me— I’d expect a large food pantry, butlers pantry/china closet, food prep area and/or Grandkid’s FROG/Bunk-Room for 2400-2800 square feet of heated space…. D). Although it is technically “wasted” space, I do actually like the entry “Wow Factor” and could think of several ways to utilize that space….. E). Would love to see the creative solutions that others have found with this plan since it has so much potential. ❤️...See Moreretiredprof
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