And we're off, sort of, but first as a refresher here is Babette's & my next project. Plans are to turn this average looking little doll house into our version of a Christmas Holiday home. You know what they say about the best laid plans; well, right off the bat we were thrown a big curve ball. Before the modification could even get off the ground I was forced to come to the realization that my original plan/desire to build a detached garage for an old holiday theme type truck will have to be eliminated. (Frickle-Frackle, Frickle-Frackle) I was really looking forward to building that garage too, but in the scheme of things, it's simply not that important. Fact is, I just wanted it and believed it would have added more to the overall charm of what my vision was for this Christmas house. Like Babette said, we can still have the garage, but we'll have to eliminate the truck; space will be at a premium and the garage would have made things too crowded.
To that point I said, "NO WAY JOSE", the truck is a lot more important than the garage; plus, it already has lights and a Christmas tree tied down in the truck bed. And as an added benefit, it's to scale. We also think it is a rather unique looking vehicle. This truck has been part of our Christmas decorations for several years and should make a great addition to this new project. Conclusion … the truck stays and the garage is history. 😞😞😞
Before we can get started on the actual remodel, I'll have to go to my "Toy Store" (Home Depot), and Babette's "Toy Stores" (Michaels and Hobby Lobby) to pick up a few things we both agreed are needed to kick off this modification process. I'm thinking I'll need to extend the roof and add more floor decking over to the end wall on this side of the house. To me, it just looks unfinished. If you are going to have a wrap around porch, which I definitely love on a home, make it go all the way to the end and not stop part way. Years ago, I told Babette if we ever buy another house, which I seriously doubt, it's definitely going to have a wrap around porch. If there is nothing else in the plans, that house "WILL" have that type of porch! She didn't object or complain, so I guess I'm safe with the statement. 😆 So, if she is in agreement with me about the porch extension, it will be modified. We also plan to add some pillars on the porch supporting the roof, and whatever other goodies Babette feels will compliment the new look.
Our oldest son is visiting from Dallas this week. While he is here, Trey wanted me show him how to use the scroll saw and a few other neat toys; sorry, I mean tools. 😁 Trey wants me to help him build a 4 panel screen for an online game he and his friends play regularly. He is also planning some other future projects for his and his wife, Diana's, home. Of course, I love to do this type of thing, and always willing to offer any assistance if needed. So, I'm guessing the actual start date on this remodel will probably not happen until sometime next week. That's okay too because we've still got plenty of time! 👍
More to come after we pull the trigger and actually get started!
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