dusty's gittin' done!

[dusty]

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Ok...Here is a photo of my canopy 90% done. As usual, I haven't cleaned up my mess! Sorry....

And also some pics of my favorite sculpures of Dereks.

The first is the lap-style resonator guitar that he made for his senior project and gave to me. It sounds amazing and plays beautifully. I play it almost every day.

The second is a sculpure of me playing it that he gave me for father's day.

dusty

[Frances]

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Wow Dusty, that looks fantastic! Your oven looks as if its about to take off...

And the guitar is amazing, too. I've never seen anything like that before... and I just love functional art work. Very cool! Thank you for posting it.

[sarah h]

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Terrific - the roof, the guitar and the sculpture!

[telehort]

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looks great Dutsy!

[dusty]

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Well, I have finished the bohemoth awning project. Very happy with it too. The counters stay nice and cool in the shade so I decided to install the counter to the left of the oven. On this side I have the sink and the beloved kegerator. Plugged it in and got our first keg last Saturday...Delicious!

I am now working on installing the raised counter that goes behind and around the left side of the kegerator. More old pool table slate. I have aquired lots of it.

Also recieved, as a gift, this antique drinking fountain and decided to add it to my project. What is really cool is that the patent date on it is my birthday. Not the year (1911) but the day.

[aceves]

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Dusty,

That is one awesome setup!! Now I'm considering a kegerator!! But first things first, I have to build the oven... No need to get ahead of myself and start projects without having finished one (although that never stopped me before!!). My kitchen design will be similar to yours, Dusty, but with a large island on the left side coming back to form a "U" shape. This island will be separated, to leave room to walk around it.

I like the brick design and the awning!! Your son's an artist, alright. Keep up the good work!

aceves

[dusty]

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Still chippin' away at it!
I decided to install a second pole to the back of my umbrella thing. I was a bit concerned about strong winds grabbing that giant umbrella- seemed like a lot of sail for one mast. Maybe, mabe not, but I believe it could withstand any central valley windstorm now.

I have also begun the wrap around bar. I have cut all three pieces of slate counter top, but have only sanded and polished two. You can see them temporarily setting in place.

I also installed a new door stop. Finished by mortaring the top of it from the inside. Wife thought this made an Excellent photo op.

dusty

[asudavew]

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Props Bro!

Good to see you back on the forum!


Excellent work.

but whose legs?

[sarah h]

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Things are looking great ... both bar & legs!

[dbhansen]

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Wow, I wish I were half that ambitious! Great work.

[Ken524]

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Awesome work! Looks great.

[dusty]

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Things are looking great ... both bar & legs!

Thanks Sarah, and... Thanks again

dusty

[dusty]

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Awesome work! Looks great.

Thanks Ken all the way from Sac to you and yours in KY. You were my inspiration!

Hope all is well with you and the family. Tell them your friend from Calif says "hey."

dusty

[dusty]

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Wow, I wish I were half that ambitious! Great work.

Thanks, but frankly, my enthusiasm is waning!

Trying now to figure out just what I can put off till next week...year...etc...

dusty

[telehort]

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looks fantastic Dusty!