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  1. If you choose to float seams in the traditional way, just remember to take regular breaks, especially when floating the ceiling. Dtel and I have done all the work ourselves on our home. No subcontractors, no contractors, from the ground up.

    The only thing that almost kicked my butt was floating the ceilings. I had a very very serious case of tennis elbow, because of the way you have to use your arms in overhead work and the pressure applied to "get the air bubbles out". I could not use my right arm for almost two weeks without experiencing extreme pain. Other than that it was a breeze.

    What I thought was kind of cool? I did not realize what was meant by "floating"(I had never seen anyone "float drywall". Once you do a few seams you realize you are floating the seams so they fade into the remainder of the drywall. I just thought that was cool.

    BTW, most rental stores rent a piece of equipment (the name escapes me) that you can lay a piece of drywall on and lift it to the ceiling. It is very inexpensive to rent, but well worth whatever it may cost since you will saving on the labor. We have used both a "T" and the "drywall lift/jack". The sheetrock lift was invaluable. It saved a lot of time and money. Not one piece of drywall broke when using the "jack".

    One other thing and probably the most important, don't rush the floating process. After the initial tape and float allow joint compound to dry completely. Most "do it yourself" instructions say you will need to compound seams three times. After a few seams you will probably only have to compound seams two times before finishing.

    IMO, the stucco finish would really make the room unique. This finish was used in a lot of older New Orleans homes (I believe using plaster). It is again emerging in a lot of the upscale new homes. Just to have the texture applied in a 2500 square foot home can run 10-20 thousand dollars. That doesn't include priming or painting.

    MC needs a good woman to stand beside him when he is taking on some of these "do it yourself projects". I think it would make a helluva difference in his taking on some of these do it yourself jobs. BTW, Colter I am keeping my eyes open for the woman.[:)]

    Dtel and I both believe if you can do something yourself you shouldn't pay someone else to do it. We have learned most of the time you can do it yourself if you just take your time and listen to tips others are willing to share. And...most of the time the job will turn out better than if you paid someone, because who cares about the quality of the work more than you.

    Oh yes, I almost forgot rcarlton's recipe for the brownies. Some of these treats will surely motivate your buddies.[;)]

  2. Damon,

    If you have some friends that are knowledgable in drywall, it should work out okay. If not, there is a way to conceal the "poor workmanship" on floating the seams.

    Using a small trowel 6-8 inches apply joint compound to the drywall in a manner that would imitate "stucco". Basically you would compound the screw holes and "float the seams", then apply joint compound to the drywall to create a texture effect. This can also be done to the ceilings. Prime and paint.

    It is my understanding that this technique is very expensive if you were to hire a paint contractor and can increase the value of the home significantly.

    Just a suggestion.

  3. Okay, he may not want to admit to being a smart a_ _ is an open forum, but in private to us, his family he does admit to his sarcasm.

    This attribute is generally limited to us, his family, however I have on occasion noted his "dry humor/sarcasm" on this forum.

    I am not being critical of dtel in anyway. I was well aware of his "sarcasm/dry humor" before we married. After twenty eights years of marriage I can honestly say, "I love him more every day", even with the "dry humor/sarcasm/smart a_ _".

    I personally have never met another man as kind, loving and tolerant as he is.[{][}]

    Phil, he reads this forum more than I do, and I am sure he will see this post.

    Maybe he will answer your question honestly himself and then it will truly be a unanimous agreement.[;)]

  4. Cal, I just wanted to tell you again that all us here will be thinking of you. You will be in our prayers. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and long lived healthy life.

    And, yes, even though our friend did not participate in the "therapy" part of the program he still says the surgery is the best thing he ever did, for himself and his family.

    Take care of yourself.

  5. It's still on Wuzzes topic and congrats[:)]

    Very nice words of encouragement Christy and do you really think Dtel is a smarty pants!!!LOL

    During a recent opinion taken in our home (remember there are nine of us living here) everyone unanimously agreed that dtel is the smart a_ _ of the family.

    Do I personally think dtel is a smart a_ _?

    Answer: He is one of the finest people I have ever met, but he is a smart a_ _, or maybe he is just sarcastic, or, "dry humor"[*-)]

  6. Congrats!!![<:o)]

    I've been on a exercise program myself for about a month and a half now. I've modified my eating habbits, been down on my bowflex religiously. In this time, I've lost 18lbs. My body is starting to look lean and trim again, I can see more muscle mass growing. The only area where I really need to work is getting rid of some of that chub around my waste. My stomach is flat again (for the most part) but there is still some of that flab. This morning as I was bent over brushing my teeth, I noticed that I didn't have this big lump of flab haning over my towel, a little, but sooo much less than it used to.

    Ok ok, this may be TMI (too much informatin) but.... Last friday night my wife looked at me gave me the up and down and said, you really are starting to look good!. Then last night we were in bed doing what married couples do and durring the heat of the moment, my wife says, gawd, you are really starting to feel good, you feel so much better than you used to. She made mention of it several times... WOW, I can't tell you what a moral boost that was and the amount of validation I felt hearing that, ESPECIALLY durring the activities we were doing at the time. It made me feel very attractive and boosed my self confidence tremendously!

    Keep up the good work. I know it's very hard to stay motivated but once you start to see progress, that very progress helps to keep the motivation going.

    --m00n

    Wow, Moon thats funny, what your wife said .....

    I hope when you get in a little better shape she don't call you by another name by accident ![:o] Just kidding, I couldn't help it

    Moon, dtel is the smart a_ _, in the family in case you haven't noticed.

    Don't worry she won't call someone else's name.

    Congratulations to all of you who are either working on a weight loss/exercise program or have made a decision to have surgery.

    Your family will thank you for adding years to your life.

  7. Here is the PM:

    I am going to a VERY conservative medical group.......

    ...I have also been to the support group meetings and that is going well. There is an online support group It is Obeasityhelp.com. They are a world wide site where the members range from just thinking about the surgery to people who are many years out from surgery. There is a lot of information there to be had. They rate hospitals, doctors, plastic surgeons. There are personal experiences related to all aspects of ALL the weight loss surgeries.

    Cal best wishes from all the dtels, you will be in our prayers.

    IMO, the statements above are really one the most important aspects of this surgery.

    Our friend/neighbor, that dtel mentions in his earlier post was not committed to the "therapy" part of the program. The lack of commitment to therapy caused him tremendous grief in his early post-surgery stages. It actually took about one year for him to "get his head straight". He actually went through "withdrawal", both physically and emotionally.

    Food can have a powerful psychological effect on our lives.

    I will say, even without the "therapy" he overcame the obstacles and is much happier and healthier person.

    And yes, it is a very brave decision you have made. I am really happy for you.

  8. I too got the email unsent error when using the drop-down menu so I tried again from my own email and I haven't recieved an error yet. I wonder if the forum is confused or something.

    I am glad other people are having the same problem. For a little while I thought maybe it was that force field Colter was talking about.

    The regular mail in this area meaning the Gulf Coast and New Orleans are still experiencing some difficulties, (mainly due to processing space and shortage of manpower) but I didn't think the forum's email would have problems too.

    There is such a shortage of labor in this area, even McDonald's and Burger King have offered hiring bonuses of $500 to $1000. The bonuses are paid out in the first two months of your employment with the company!!!

  9. I start a month of physical therapy on Monday. The podiatrist says if that doesn't do it, he'll have to cast it. I did talk to my orthopedic doc (for another issue), and he suggested high heels. I may need help from Amy, or dtel's wife, as I can't remember what my shoes are supposed to color-match (My purse? My lipstick?? My tool belt???). I'm getting tired of these 2-4 week incremental treatments. I might do better with a stub and a chunk of 4X4...

    Fini, the shoes, purse, lipstick and toolbelt should all color-match.

    Or you could match just the shoes, purse and toolbelt.

    Or you could match the purse and toolbelt and color coordinate the shoes and lipstick.

    Or you could match the toolbelt and shoes and match the purse and lipstick.

    BTW, will you be wearing barretts, ribbons or headbands in your hair. [*-)] On second thought after meeting you in Hope, you may not require barretts, ribbons or headbands.[;)]

    Oh, and don't forget to shave your legs and underarms, and be sure to color coordinate the pantyhose with your "outfits".

    And you guys wonder why it takes a woman so long to get dressed?

    One more thing, Fini, what happened to the "birdhouse in your soul." ? It's sadly been replaced by ...

  10. looks like Tuned4life is living 'au natural' [:o]

    You mean there is another way to live, besides 'au natural'. We must have missed out on that?

    Our only source of heat is a wood burning stove, however we don't use quite that much wood. The heat a wood burning stove produces is very different from electric or gas. It doesn't seem to dry out the air as much.

    Yes, the speakers are beautiful, quite a collection. I think the speakers have found an equally beautiful home. Congratulations on the addition.

    BTW, your significant other is pretty lucky to have a collection of speakers like that.

  11. Michael, I am sure these guys would be more than happy to "tutor" you in all things Klipsch. [;)]

    Heck, have you ever know these folks on this forum to be anything but "gentle".[;)]

    Don't worry Michael, I am sure Klipsch will give you a twenty volume reference manual upon your arrival for duty. If not, you can always log in to the forum and get the answers.[:-*]

  12. Thanks, and just stumbled onto this site. Great information, and I'll be back to ask some questions later.

    Gotta love USA made products

    I haven't posted or read in a while, but I took a few minutes this morning to catch up on the forum.

    Welcome all of you new members. Just in case you guys haven't had a chance yet, make sure you visit The Klipsch Pilgramage under Home Audio. The Pilgramage threads tell alot about Klipsch and what they stand for in today's market.

    I know you will make some great friends on this forum and recieve invaluable advice from the members here.

    Again, welcome and congratulations on your new purchase.

  13. Congrats on your new system, MLH. You certainly have a great start on an awesome rig!

    I, for one, must say this is one exceptional 12 year old. Not even taking into account his love and appreciation for music, but look at the way he's writing here, and the vocabulary he's using! I'm shocked! I'm 18, and I've almost had to pull out the dictionary a few times in this thread! I'd say someone's parents should be especially proud.

    Rock on, but not too loud!

    Congratulations, I am so glad your speakers finally arrived.

    We met this fellow in Hope. He and his brother are two of the most well behaved, well versed young men I have ever met.

    Paul, you and your wife should be very proud of this young man, which I know you are.

    Take everyone's advice, take care of your ears (you don't need to play those Heresy's loud anyway) and take good care of your equipment and your children will be enjoying it one day.

    It was a pleasure to meet you and your brother in Hope.

  14. My sister in law (that lives with us since Katrina) just read this thread. She thinks it is hilarious.

    BTW, she is from Da Parish, ya know. She told me I hadda put dat in wit da accents in the area, because "Da Parish" haz itz own accent if ya know what a mean? I figer some of ya know what Da Parish means, if not some of r local yokels will surely tell yall.

    Tell your sister-in-law that I had noticed the ommission of "Chalmatian" in the listing of accents . . . [:)]

    You guys don't miss anything.[;)]

  15. My sister in law (that lives with us since Katrina) just read this thread. She thinks it is hilarious.

    BTW, she is from Da Parish, ya know. She told me I hadda put dat in wit da accents in the area, because "Da Parish" haz itz own accent if ya know what a mean? I figer some of ya know what Da Parish means, if not some of r local yokels will surely tell yall.

    Some of my best friends are from Da Parish. I am waiting for Rocky & Carlos to reopen. I hope the menu doesn't change. My last exam my cholesteral was a mere 180, so I am due for another heap of their onion rings and a shrimp po-boy.

    Boom,

    I think Rocky and Carlos may have reopened, and it is cleaner than ever.[:o] Although that never stopped us from eating there. They have the best onion rings around and guess what...I know how to cook onion rings like that. I might have to do that soon.

    BTW, Boom I did not get the email from you, so I sent you a pm.

    I didn't know that you had friends in da Parish? That's where dtel grew up after his family was forced to move "outta da nint ward."

    We do not have HBO so a neighbor taped the Spike Lee Hurricane Katrina documentary for us. We watched the first two hours last night and I was laughing and crying at the same time.

    The accents were too much.[;)]

  16. My sister in law (that lives with us since Katrina) just read this thread. She thinks it is hilarious.

    BTW, she is from Da Parish, ya know. She told me I hadda put dat in wit da accents in the area, because "Da Parish" haz itz own accent if ya know what a mean? I figer some of ya know what Da Parish means, if not some of r local yokels will surely tell yall.

  17. Actually, its not English, It's Yat. And the proper phrase is "Pinch da tails and suck da heads". [:D][:D][:D]

    The saying came about because if a crawfish is boiled correctly you can separate the tail and the head. You then pinch the very end of the tail and the tail meat will come out clean, no peeling, as with shrimp. You then "squeeze" the head between your fingers, while sucking and the spicy juices and fat will come out. Thus you have "pinch da tails and suck da heads".

    All you yankees now know how to eat a crawfish however, I must warn you it takes a lot of practice to do it correctly.[;)]

    Now, as far as proper English, us Southerner's are taught proper grammar in school, applying it in real life down here can be a bit tricky. The accents vary greatly within even a thirty mile radius. Everything from Cajun, Ninth Ward, Yat, Southern, Red Neck, and True Country accents can be experienced by driving 20 minutes up or down the road. And yes, all of the above accents sound surprisingly different.

    In my best southern drawl, "You all are welcome at our dinner table anytime." And I say that with all sincerity.

  18. No, no...yuz got it all wrong!

    This is my dad's version as he sang it to us kiddies when we sat on his lap (and he'd hold our hands and make the motions as he went along...and it's somethin' like this):

    Patty cake, patty cake,

    Baker's man;

    Roll 'em up an' roll 'em up,

    And shove 'em in the pan.

    Ya stick 'em an' ya eat 'em,

    And ya stick 'em an' ya eat 'em;

    An' you throw it away!

    All the while, he's motioning wildly into the air with our hands the act of rolling the ingredients, quickly shoving the pan into an oven, poking the cake with a fork and shoveling it into our mouths, and then quickly flinging the plate over our heads! We 'uns would crack up everytime and want our dad to repeat the saying several times over until it felt like he was going to pull our li'l arms out of their sockets! We loved it![:D]

    I forgot to mention the motion things, clapping the hands, rolling the hands, bouncing on your lap, and all the other exciting things little kids love.

    Amy, I was counting on you to pick up the slack.[;)] Did you forget the motion thing too?

    Thebes, with all your great story telling abilities, where is your input on this?[*-)]

  19. Clarence, the frog legs are disgusting. I did try them fried, but couldn't get past the fact that they are frogs. On our trip to Hope to pick up the Cornwall III's dtel and I stopped to eat in N. Louisiana. I ordered a seafood platter and the platter came with six frog legs, two shrimp, 2 oysters the size of a nickel, six pieces of fried catfish and one something or another that was supposed to be a stuffed crab. I almost got sick when I saw the frog legs on the seafood platter. I am sorry, but I do not consider frogs to be seafood. I really don't like frogs and snakes, well snakes scare the heck out of me. For some reason, the frog legs are still "jiggly" after being fried.

    Now, the crawfish, that's what I'm talking about.

    Kev, the oranges actually have a sweet and spicy taste. I was surprised. Kind of like the watermelon and salt idea that was discussed in another thread.

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