Josephus wrote:

Don't use stain when I can avoid it. This was 'aged' with potassium dichromate, makes cherry oxidize really well, and ages it beautifully. The legs were the hard part, you're right. They also were inlaid underneath so that there isn't an exposed edge. Cut flush on top with a chisel for a cleaner look than sanding. Top was sanded first though.

You must like "This Old House" then?

killingtime wrote:

No, look under "Quest to Suggest the Best Contest" on the main page!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, well, I dunno. I like the haiku idea, and even better, the limerick. But , really, they need something off the wall creative to do something fun. How many people are going to make a short video, after all?

Josephus wrote:

Oh, well, I dunno. I like the haiku idea, and even better, the limerick. But , really, they need something off the wall creative to do something fun. How many people are going to make a short video, after all?

*me pulls out my video camera and software. j/k

I suggested the haiku...they're atleast short....I don't think I have patience for a short story.

killingtime wrote:

You must like "This Old House" then?

Well, Norm Abrams is not my favorite woodworker, by far. The houses are neat sometimes, but lately seem like they just do these huge deal homes with a huge budget that is completely out of reach. I'd like for them to come here, add a wing on my house too, make the kitchen double in size, remove the aluminum siding and restore the logs, and the oak siding, etc too. But I don't have that kind of budget; gotta win some Photoshop contests!

killingtime wrote:

I suggested the haiku...they're atleast short....I don't think I have patience for a short story.

I like the haiku, the limerick..and I think someone mentioned a rhyme in the style of Dr Suess....

Josephus wrote:

Well, Norm Abrams is not my favorite woodworker, by far. The houses are neat sometimes, but lately seem like they just do these huge deal homes with a huge budget that is completely out of reach. I'd like for them to come here, add a wing on my house too, make the kitchen double in size, remove the aluminum siding and restore the logs, and the oak siding, etc too. But I don't have that kind of budget; gotta win some Photoshop contests!

Maybe we could get Tim the Toolman to come help ya out!

Josephus wrote:

Well, Norm Abrams is not my favorite woodworker, by far. The houses are neat sometimes, but lately seem like they just do these huge deal homes with a huge budget that is completely out of reach. I'd like for them to come here, add a wing on my house too, make the kitchen double in size, remove the aluminum siding and restore the logs, and the oak siding, etc too. But I don't have that kind of budget; gotta win some Photoshop contests!

You can win 'em, but you might not get paid...I am still waiting for $50 from contest 37 and a monkey prize from contest 36.

You know, Jason Toon's voyeur comment kinda freaked me out last week...I wonder if they spy in these forums or in messages?

Josephus wrote:

Don't use stain when I can avoid it. This was 'aged' with potassium dichromate, makes cherry oxidize really well, and ages it beautifully. The legs were the hard part, you're right. They also were inlaid underneath so that there isn't an exposed edge. Cut flush on top with a chisel for a cleaner look than sanding. Top was sanded first though.

I've got difficulties building sawhorses...your patience and attention to detail show up in your PS entries as well. Nice.

Lynnzoi wrote:

they are beautiful....and I hope they appreciate the time and talent you poured into their heirloom pieces. I have an old wooden house that my grandad built....was always a part of the xmas decorations when I was growin up....that means more to me than anything!

I hope so. At the time I was very sentimental, as I had nearly died late in 2001. I fought very hard to keep my kids from growing up without their dad when I was dying. Got rhabdomyolysis from taking a statin for cholesterol, and spent several weeks in ICU, and nearly a year in recovery. nearly back to myself now, thankfullly.

killingtime wrote:

You know, Jason Toon's voyeur comment kinda freaked me out last week...I wonder if they spy in these forums or in messages?

I am sure they do. and with that, I am off to sleep. I hope the contest is fun tomorrow.

Josephus wrote:

Oh, well, I dunno. I like the haiku idea, and even better, the limerick. But , really, they need something off the wall creative to do something fun. How many people are going to make a short video, after all?

I think the technical problems with hosting that much bandwidth might be limiting for the video.

Josephus wrote:

I hope so. At the time I was very sentimental, as I had nearly died late in 2001. I fought very hard to keep my kids from growing up without their dad when I was dying. Got rhabdomyolysis from taking a statin for cholesterol, and spent several weeks in ICU, and nearly a year in recovery. nearly back to myself now, thankfullly.

That affects the kidney's correct?

Josephus wrote:

I am sure they do. and with that, I am off to sleep. I hope the contest is fun tomorrow.

Okay, take care, don't trip over the kid's toys

NeoLuddite wrote:

I think the technical problems with hosting that much bandwidth might be limiting for the video.

Very true...besides the boys at woot, enjoy the written word.

Josephus wrote:

I hope so. At the time I was very sentimental, as I had nearly died late in 2001. I fought very hard to keep my kids from growing up without their dad when I was dying. Got rhabdomyolysis from taking a statin for cholesterol, and spent several weeks in ICU, and nearly a year in recovery. nearly back to myself now, thankfullly.

wow - yer a lucky man!

Josephus wrote:

I am sure they do. and with that, I am off to sleep. I hope the contest is fun tomorrow.

Evenin', Josephus.

Josephus wrote:

I am sure they do. and with that, I am off to sleep. I hope the contest is fun tomorrow.

g'nite!

Lynnzoi wrote:

wow - yer a lucky man!

Wow...that really is awful.

Josephus wrote:

<snip>How many people are going to make a short video, after all?

shoot, i'm a COM major... if I didn't have classwork... I'm just glad I'll be able to get paid to make videos one day...

Someone needs to bump Alien's charity thread..it is almost on page 2.

Any volunteers, or should I do it?

I got it.

atta girl!!

jqubed wrote:

shoot, i'm a COM major... if I didn't have classwork... I'm just glad I'll be able to get paid to make videos one day...

I had friends in COM...film majors...they spent a ton of money on equipment and supplies...

Lynnzoi wrote:

atta girl!!

A girl's got to do, what a girl's got to do. All in the name of charity...

killingtime wrote:

A girl's got to do, what a girl's got to do. All in the name of charity...

next time use a smilie!

killingtime wrote:

I had friends in COM...film majors...they spent a ton of money on equipment and supplies...

yeah, that's the thing, they train you on professional equipment... then that's all you want to work with... i looked at getting MiniDV camcorders, but couldn't really find anything I wanted under a grand... now I've decided that SD television is for suckers, HD for me! the only problem is that an HDV camcorder will cost at least 3k, up to 5k, for just the camera... then we get into the editing software, and the After Effects, and the titling software, and then ya start wanting some video rack equipment...
of course, i can get the software at deeply discounted student prices, but then i couldn't legally do any commercial work with them...

Lynnzoi wrote:

next time use a smilie!

or this one

Mac just hit 2k in the PWA thread

Lynnzoi wrote:

or this one

or this one!

Lynnzoi wrote:

next time use a smilie!

Thanks, I pasted in this one, even though I prefer the other...The other one was giving me troubles.

jqubed wrote:

yeah, that's the thing, they train you on professional equipment... then that's all you want to work with... i looked at getting MiniDV camcorders, but couldn't really find anything I wanted under a grand... now I've decided that SD television is for suckers, HD for me! the only problem is that an HDV camcorder will cost at least 3k, up to 5k, for just the camera... then we get into the editing software, and the After Effects, and the titling software, and then ya start wanting some video rack equipment... of course, i can get the software at deeply discounted student prices, but then i couldn't legally do any commercial work with them...

How would they know?

I still use my educational license for Illustrator.

killingtime wrote:

Thanks, I pasted in this one, even though I prefer the other...The other one was giving me troubles.

this is my fave, I think...

jqubed wrote:

Mac just hit 2k in the PWA thread

I would create a pic for him, but the last time I did one for someone else, I insulted someone (unintentionally, of course!)

well, ladies, i'm going to spend a little more time with my new CivIV game, and then catch some sleep... have a pleasent evening!

jqubed wrote:

well, ladies, i'm going to spend a little more time with my new CivIV game, and then catch some sleep... have a pleasent evening!

g'nite! have fun!

Lynnzoi wrote:

this is my fave, I think...

Oooh...I like that one...I just pasted that one, instead.

jqubed wrote:

well, ladies, i'm going to spend a little more time with my new CivIV game, and then catch some sleep... have a pleasent evening!

Thanks, you 2!