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Offline Wineslob

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Ladies!!!!
« on: November 11, 2009, 10:19:01 AM »
I thought I'd post this question here where more of the wimmins will see it.

I had no clue as to what present I should get my wife for Christmas. Well, an idea popped into my head. (guys, NOT that one!) She loves a Mission style coffee table that she bought at WallyWorld. The problem is, it's a POS. I've tried to "fix" the darned thing a few times but the matrials that it's made of are, in a word, crap.
So I thought I would make one for her, as near a copy as I can come up with. I have a woodworking background so making this is no problem.
So ladies, if your hubby/bf/SO made you something like this, would you like it as a present?
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2009, 10:23:37 AM »
Why would you buy furniture from Walmart?   :loser:
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2009, 10:37:14 AM »
Quote from: Wineslob on November 11, 2009, 10:19:01 AM
I thought I'd post this question here where more of the wimmins will see it.

I had no clue as to what present I should get my wife for Christmas. Well, an idea popped into my head. (guys, NOT that one!) She loves a Missionary style coffee table that she bought at WallyWorld. The problem is, it's a POS. I've tried to "fix" the darned thing a few times but the matrials that it's made of are, in a word, crap.
So I thought I would make one for her, as near a copy as I can come up with. I have a woodworking background so making this is no problem.
So ladies, if your hubby/bf/SO made you something like this, would you like it as a present?
Great wife! :thumbs: :-)
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2009, 10:39:50 AM »
Quote from: Wineslob on November 11, 2009, 10:19:01 AM
I thought I'd post this question here where more of the wimmins will see it.

I had no clue as to what present I should get my wife for Christmas. Well, an idea popped into my head. (guys, NOT that one!) She loves a Mission style coffee table that she bought at WallyWorld. The problem is, it's a POS. I've tried to "fix" the darned thing a few times but the matrials that it's made of are, in a word, crap.
So I thought I would make one for her, as near a copy as I can come up with. I have a woodworking background so making this is no problem.
So ladies, if your hubby/bf/SO made you something like this, would you like it as a present?

Absolutely!  My bf is a woodturner, and a few years ago he made me a set of rough edge bowls that I LOVE. 

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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2009, 11:05:54 AM »
I would love something like that!
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2009, 11:07:20 AM »
Another yes vote here, I'd love a gift like that.
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2009, 11:16:07 AM »
Yes....because you made it and it's done from the heart because you know you can make a really neat one and you will take the time and trouble to do it for her.

In the last 15 years that we have been together, the other half has given me some beautiful jewelry for my birthday (Dec 22)....

My favorite gift from him though.....a custom made fishing rod with a Shumano. He cut the blank himself, and had it finished by a professional rod maker. My favorite color is green - which he hates - yet the wraps on mine are teal green and gold. He gave it to me for Christmas 11 years ago. I cried. It meant so much to me that he thought I "needed" my own fishing pole when we went fishing. My kids thought I'd flipped out... :lmao:

"Heart" gifts are the best!!


For the record....an appliance is not a "heart" gift.....I don't care how often a woman says she wants a new vacuum or microwave....never should a man give his woman one for a gift.
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2009, 11:22:02 AM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on November 11, 2009, 10:39:50 AM
Absolutely!  My bf is a woodturner, and a few years ago he made me a set of rough edge bowls that I LOVE. 



With all the cheap crap on the market today, much easier to buy furniture even if it only lasts a few years.

Here in New England  people swamp thrift shops and garage sales looking for hand made items, these things are often one of a kind and can never be replaced.  The cost to build a simple table from scratch is 3-5 times the amount of mass production---impersonal and anyone can purchase it.

A well built home made table will last generations and become an item for your family to fight over when you pass on. It is a delight when one finds a home made piece of furniture , turn it over and see that your direct ancestor signed and dated the piece he made for his family.  

This also goes for great grandmas quilt, art work sometimes painted on wooden boards.
Hooked and braided rugs. These are priceless and the maker most likely would be astonished to find that 3-4 generations down the road just what an emotional value their family place on an item made from their own hands.

To the maker this was a necessity, something needed, to the family in the future it is perhaps the only link to the past they have.

One of my sons in 3 RD grade made me a plaster Manger Scene for Xmas . He has no idea I still have it but when I pass on it will go back to him---what a surprise.
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2009, 12:19:03 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on November 11, 2009, 10:39:50 AM
Absolutely!  My bf is a woodturner, and a few years ago he made me a set of rough edge bowels that I LOVE. 



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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2009, 12:26:35 PM »
Quote from: Mr Snuggle Bunny on November 11, 2009, 12:19:03 PM
:o

Man, that ain't right.  You had me looking for a spelling error, and I didn't make one!
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2009, 12:34:19 PM »
Quote from: jinxmchue on November 11, 2009, 10:23:37 AM
Why would you buy furniture from Walmart?   :loser:


She bought it.        :thatsright:

TY for the responses, I started on it this morning.   :hyper:
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2009, 12:48:56 PM »
Yes....DO IT.
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2009, 01:38:51 PM »
Quote from: Wineslob on November 11, 2009, 12:34:19 PM

She bought it.        :thatsright:

TY for the responses, I started on it this morning.   :hyper:


Awesome!

We want pictures!!
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2009, 02:12:19 PM »
Quote from: debk on November 11, 2009, 01:38:51 PM

Awesome!

We want pictures!!

total thread de-rail in 3...2...1...

Deb, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your avatar!
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2009, 02:15:34 PM »
Quote from: BEG on November 11, 2009, 12:48:56 PM
Yes....DO IT.

Hey! You sound like my wife!     :naughty:
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #15 on: November 11, 2009, 03:36:51 PM »
Quote from: Flame on November 11, 2009, 02:12:19 PM
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Deb, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your avatar!


Thanks!!!
I love otters  :-)

The expression on this one just says...."huh? you talkin' to me?"
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #16 on: November 11, 2009, 04:01:18 PM »
yes!!!! I would love it if I were her.
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2009, 05:18:10 PM »
Absolutely...
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2009, 06:12:13 PM »
I love it when my husband gives me wood!  :evillaugh:
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2009, 06:22:02 PM »
Quote from: Schadenfreude on November 11, 2009, 06:12:13 PM
I love it when my husband gives me wood!  :evillaugh:


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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #20 on: November 11, 2009, 07:45:49 PM »
Quote from: Wineslob on November 11, 2009, 12:34:19 PM

She bought it.        :thatsright:

TY for the responses, I started on it this morning.   :hyper:

I think it's a great idea and would be overwhelmed by the gesture if it were me.

I can't wait to see pics!
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #21 on: November 11, 2009, 07:55:36 PM »
Quote from: Schadenfreude on November 11, 2009, 06:12:13 PM
I love it when my husband gives me wood!  :evillaugh:


ummm....yeah..... :naughty:
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Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #22 on: November 11, 2009, 08:33:15 PM »
Quote from: debk on November 11, 2009, 07:55:36 PM

ummm....yeah..... :naughty:

Aren't we bad!

But seriously, WS, your gift will be amazing!
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #23 on: November 11, 2009, 08:33:45 PM »
What a beautiful wonderful idea you should be getting the thanks for many many years for it.
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Re: Ladies!!!!
« Reply #24 on: November 12, 2009, 10:22:09 AM »
TY, everyone, um, even Shade. (send me pics)  :tongue: (

I got the top glued up and the legs. Now some sanding will be in order.
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