Comments on: Romancing the stone (among things). http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/ One girl's struggle to escape her fat pants. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:06:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: grey http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-8065 grey Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:31:46 +0000 http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-8065 Anonymity is a powerful thing. More power to you. Anonymity is a powerful thing. More power to you.

]]> By: trophywife http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-8024 trophywife Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:15:09 +0000 http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-8024 I hate the dumbass little black shudders! They don't go with the shape of the window at all. I hate those type of shudders anyway, but those look especially stupid. As for the stone, it's 'okay'. I prefer the look of stacked stone myself so I'm not a good one to give opinions on that. Good luck with it though. I hate the dumbass little black shudders! They don’t go with the shape of the window at all. I hate those type of shudders anyway, but those look especially stupid.
As for the stone, it’s ‘okay’. I prefer the look of stacked stone myself so I’m not a good one to give opinions on that. Good luck with it though.

]]> By: Piglet http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7969 Piglet Mon, 11 Sep 2006 01:22:09 +0000 http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7969 Those stones are gorgeous, me thinks. Good luck with this whole thing I've only heard how horribly stressful it is. When it's over tho, it's over and you can enjoy "your precious" for years to come. However that sample house showing the stones, what's up with those sticks standing up out of the ground? Trees? Can't be. Say it ain't so. Those stones are gorgeous, me thinks. Good luck with this whole thing I’ve only heard how horribly stressful it is. When it’s over tho, it’s over and you can enjoy “your precious” for years to come.

However that sample house showing the stones, what’s up with those sticks standing up out of the ground? Trees? Can’t be. Say it ain’t so.

]]> By: Woman with kids http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7829 Woman with kids Sat, 09 Sep 2006 01:15:56 +0000 http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7829 I work in an architecture firm. I know, from experience, how ...upsetting... finish selections can be on the owners. Therefore, I am backing. Away. Slowly. I work in an architecture firm. I know, from experience, how …upsetting… finish selections can be on the owners. Therefore, I am backing. Away. Slowly.

]]> By: wonderwoman http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7818 wonderwoman Fri, 08 Sep 2006 18:26:12 +0000 http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7818 No brick-just "stone" and a gray would be better. We have friends that have this stone--it actually looks good and they haven't had a problem. Guess they don't live near Matt and Miss Jean. No brick-just “stone” and a gray would be better. We have friends that have this stone–it actually looks good and they haven’t had a problem. Guess they don’t live near Matt and Miss Jean.

]]> By: Karen http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7812 Karen Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:05:33 +0000 http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7812 Years ago I worked for a contractor and one thing I found is that many people are just looking at small samples when they are picking out the complimentary siding etc for their home. The problem with this is that the brick or stone finish tends to merge and from a distance may seem to have a different primary color. An example of this is choosing the tan siding, which after looking at the picture of the house you provided would not be a good choice for that particular house as the stones look to have a more overall grey/brown cast to them. So as others have mentioned, if at all possible I'd jump in the car and go check out some homes with this finish. This should give you a better idea of what it is going to look like and if the colors you are choosing will work. Also I would get with the contractor who is doing this work and see what kind of warranty/guarantee is provided for the stonework. Sadly I have to say that I know of many new homeowners who have also had problems with this type of finish, just as mentioned earlier. Well I hope that it turns out just like you want and that you LOVE your new home! Years ago I worked for a contractor and one thing I found is that many people are just looking at small samples when they are picking out the complimentary siding etc for their home. The problem with this is that the brick or stone finish tends to merge and from a distance may seem to have a different primary color. An example of this is choosing the tan siding, which after looking at the picture of the house you provided would not be a good choice for that particular house as the stones look to have a more overall grey/brown cast to them.

So as others have mentioned, if at all possible I’d jump in the car and go check out some homes with this finish. This should give you a better idea of what it is going to look like and if the colors you are choosing will work.

Also I would get with the contractor who is doing this work and see what kind of warranty/guarantee is provided for the stonework. Sadly I have to say that I know of many new homeowners who have also had problems with this type of finish, just as mentioned earlier.

Well I hope that it turns out just like you want and that you LOVE your new home!

]]> By: Therese http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7810 Therese Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:44:06 +0000 http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7810 I don't think I would mix the stone and brick myself. It should be one or the other. I definitely would not have something installed that I could not feel up or eye up beforehand. Internet pictures make everything much better than it really is. I don’t think I would mix the stone and brick myself. It should be one or the other.
I definitely would not have something installed that I could not feel up or eye up beforehand. Internet pictures make everything much better than it really is.

]]> By: grace http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7809 grace Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:24:23 +0000 http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7809 On second look I realize the yellow is not siding...sorry. But that colour does not go with the stone. On second look I realize the yellow is not siding…sorry. But that colour does not go with the stone.

]]> By: notaclue http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7808 notaclue Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:23:17 +0000 http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7808 Why the holy shite do they do that???? Have the "perfect" whateveritis to tease us and then say it's been discontinued? I found the perfect beadboard at the home improvement store for my 120 yr old Victorian Stick Style Queen Anne downstairs bathroom but it is no longer available!??? Why is it still on display? Instead they have all this cheap looking shit (but not cheaply priced)? C'mon, I'm not the only one with good taste..., why do they keep the crap coming but discontinue anything decent? Wish I could help with the stone..., I really don't have much of a eye for it since I guess I've never really looked at it. The pictures make it look very nice altho I'm with the Jeff & the shutters are hideous (yes, I know this isn't your spec house or anything). Do you have an architectural drawing of untitled house? I'd love to see it! What does untitled son think of all of this? Do you walk the construction site? I would! Put a little time capsule with a pic of all of you under the cornerstone! Someday the house will be famous when untitled son is President, you know. Why the holy shite do they do that???? Have the “perfect” whateveritis to tease us and then say it’s been discontinued? I found the perfect beadboard at the home improvement store for my 120 yr old Victorian Stick Style Queen Anne downstairs bathroom but it is no longer available!??? Why is it still on display? Instead they have all this cheap looking shit (but not cheaply priced)? C’mon, I’m not the only one with good taste…, why do they keep the crap coming but discontinue anything decent?

Wish I could help with the stone…, I really don’t have much of a eye for it since I guess I’ve never really looked at it. The pictures make it look very nice altho I’m with the Jeff & the shutters are hideous (yes, I know this isn’t your spec house or anything). Do you have an architectural drawing of untitled house? I’d love to see it!

What does untitled son think of all of this? Do you walk the construction site? I would! Put a little time capsule with a pic of all of you under the cornerstone! Someday the house will be famous when untitled son is President, you know.

]]> By: grace http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7807 grace Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:21:26 +0000 http://www.untitledlife.com/2006/09/07/romancing-the-stone-among-things/#comment-7807 I like the stone in the pic but not with that colour of siding! ick Sounds like Matt and Miss Jean know what they are talking about. You may need to take an untitled road trip to see this stone in person. :) I'm sure that would give you some fodder for a blog. When its all complete all the stress will be worth it. BTW your comment about untitledhusband in bestbuy navigating the aisles was priceless. Thanks again for the giggle... I like the stone in the pic but not with that colour of siding! ick

Sounds like Matt and Miss Jean know what they are talking about. You may need to take an untitled road trip to see this stone in person. :) I’m sure that would give you some fodder for a blog.

When its all complete all the stress will be worth it.

BTW your comment about untitledhusband in bestbuy navigating the aisles was priceless. Thanks again for the giggle…

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