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Post by bonanzadriver on May 5, 2018 14:49:50 GMT -5
I'm sure by now that most of you have grown tired of my incessant posts and pics about my lil hidey-hole in the attic. So for those of you that have grown weary, I apologize. But, as I have commented in the past, I have been on the lookout for some tables to complete the room. One for my 35 year old hand carved marble chess set, and one to have beside my chairs for my ashtray, drinks, lighters, etc... Consequently I've been perusing CL, thrift shops and garage sales in search of a bargain, yet appropriate table or two. As luck would have it I stumbled upon a fresh post on CL last night. I immediately knew that these were the right tables so I reached out the the lady that had em for sale. Barbara, a sweet retired lady, shared with me that she was redecorating her retirement home and that she had been trying to sell the tables through various locations in her community for the last month or so. She had originally wanted $250 for the set but had dropped em to $125 and placed em on CL. I hopped in Blondies minivan this morning and made the hour drive up to Cary to look em over. They are about 15 years old and have a few signs of wear and tear but are for the most part in excellent shape. I asked if she would take $100? She politely declined my offer but countered @ $110. So, I know what you all are thinking.... You can't believe that I would pay more than $100 for anything in the mancave, and normally you'd be right, but in this case, she was a sweet older lady in her 80's and I made an exception. ;-)
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Post by just ol ed on May 5, 2018 15:08:38 GMT -5
Impressive to say the least. Looks great & yup...price sounds reasonable. Enjoy!
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by haebar on May 5, 2018 15:19:26 GMT -5
You did a great job on your room! Very balanced and with character.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2018 15:41:09 GMT -5
Very cool, love the chess set!
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2018 15:44:31 GMT -5
Be forewarned this year that Christmas Decorations are okay in your mancave, as long as they are decorating. In the box storage just might get you removed from every self respecting list you've ever been on
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Post by trailboss on May 5, 2018 15:55:59 GMT -5
Pahdon me, but do you have any Grey Poupon?😉
Looks nice!
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Post by Legend Lover on May 5, 2018 15:57:43 GMT -5
Superb. I'm very envious.
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Post by Stanhill on May 5, 2018 16:30:02 GMT -5
Great-looking smoking den, but were it mine, I'd switch the wing chairs and the sofa around, i.e. the sofa against your desk and the two chairs against the opposite wall with the little side-table in between. I'm sorry, I know it's none of my business; I just couldn't resist.
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Post by simnettpratt on May 5, 2018 18:25:43 GMT -5
I'd add me on one side of that chess set with a big bowl of LNF and a glass of Dalmore.
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Post by slowroll on May 5, 2018 18:44:10 GMT -5
Magnificent, I like it!
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Post by bonanzadriver on May 5, 2018 20:54:16 GMT -5
Be forewarned this year that Christmas Decorations are okay in your mancave, as long as they are decorating. In the box storage just might get you removed from every self respecting list you've ever been on Ha, I'm already clearing out some shelf space in the garage. Probably gonna be all for nuthin. Blondie thinks the cave is her "staging" area. ;-)
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Post by bonanzadriver on May 5, 2018 20:57:36 GMT -5
I'm in absolute bliss gang.
Sittin up in the mancave after dinner and drinks with Blondie and friends, earlier this evening.
Windows open, breeze blowin, SRV playin Riviera Paradise in the background, Squadron Leader in the Bent Bulldog and Bourbon & water in the glass.
Thanks for the comments.
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Post by simnettpratt on May 5, 2018 22:14:18 GMT -5
Needs a little V35 somewhere
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Post by Dramatwist on May 5, 2018 22:17:20 GMT -5
Classy cave, Dino!
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Post by yaddy306 on May 5, 2018 22:40:34 GMT -5
Lots of natural light. Nice! Who says mancaves have to be dark and dingy?
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Post by bonanzadriver on May 5, 2018 22:52:44 GMT -5
Lots of natural light. Nice! Who says mancaves have to be dark and dingy? Ha, I guess it's really more of a man-loft, being that it's upstairs and all. ;-)
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Post by bonanzadriver on May 5, 2018 23:35:49 GMT -5
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Post by Dramatwist on May 5, 2018 23:56:27 GMT -5
...NICE pics, thanks Dino!
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2018 0:05:01 GMT -5
Very nice tables, Dino. You got a great deal too.
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Post by bonanzadriver on May 6, 2018 0:12:00 GMT -5
...NICE pics, thanks Dino! Thanks Martin. I really miss that plane. Had her for 10 years. With any luck (getting all the kids through college) I'll have another one in a couple of years.
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Post by simnettpratt on May 6, 2018 2:09:22 GMT -5
Thanks for the pics. If you didn't know, she's in Florida driving around for Robinson Air Crane, of all folks.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 6, 2018 11:00:04 GMT -5
Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by roadsdiverged on May 6, 2018 19:20:55 GMT -5
Very nice, looks relaxing and comfortable. The chess set really catches my eye. I learned how to play when I was six years old with my grandfather on a marble set.
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Post by zver on May 6, 2018 19:37:14 GMT -5
The chess set goes well there. I can see myself with a pipe pondering my next move. Do you play or is that a decoration?
Z
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Post by bonanzadriver on May 6, 2018 22:17:35 GMT -5
The chess set goes well there. I can see myself with a pipe pondering my next move. Do you play or is that a decoration? Z Z, I've been playin chess since I was 6. Almost 50 years now. (where's the time go ? ) Tonight my favorite pipe pal, Nick my youngest son, and I played 5 or 6 games and had a few pipes and couple of Coronas...
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Post by Beardedpipesmoker on May 6, 2018 23:58:51 GMT -5
This is the dream. I've really got to work on my study.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 7, 2018 3:22:27 GMT -5
The chess set goes well there. I can see myself with a pipe pondering my next move. Do you play or is that a decoration? Z Z, I've been playin chess since I was 6. Almost 50 years now. (where's the time go ? ) Tonight my favorite pipe pal, Nick my youngest son, and I played 5 or 6 games and had a few pipes and couple of Coronas... Looks like an awesome way to spend time with your son.
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Post by Wolfman on May 7, 2018 20:24:13 GMT -5
Congratulations, you did a great job!
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Post by Scott W on May 8, 2018 19:59:25 GMT -5
The chess set goes well there. I can see myself with a pipe pondering my next move. Do you play or is that a decoration? Z Z, I've been playin chess since I was 6. Almost 50 years now. (where's the time go ? ) Tonight my favorite pipe pal, Nick my youngest son, and I played 5 or 6 games and had a few pipes and couple of Coronas... Good stuff my man!!
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2018 21:25:54 GMT -5
Now he just needs a baseball cap with two cans of beer and a hose hanging on it
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