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kwendt 01-06-2011 10:04 AM


Originally Posted by nativetexan
you are meant to go through all that stuff. so get to it. you may find great surprises!

Yes, and if you find any treasures.....which is likely.... send them to ME!!!! :mrgreen:

Ramona Byrd 01-06-2011 11:34 AM

And when you figure out where things are going go, you might want to think about anchoring those cabinets to the wall![/quote]
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Get a cheapie stud finder, pre drill holes smaller than the screws you intend to use,then with a little bit of measuring you can put holes in the back of your cabinet and anchor it to the wall so securely that even an earthquake wouldn't tumble it down.

montanajan 01-06-2011 11:37 AM

OK, we need a visual - get a before & after pic so we can see the wonderful progress after you've cleaned it.
Sorry for the mishap; hoping nothing was damaged.

craftybear 01-06-2011 11:52 AM

this is a way for you now to get your sewing room all organized, You might find things that you forgot that you had

Good Luck and have fun organizing your room.

kathidahl 01-06-2011 03:14 PM

<<<LMAO! Been there too... but in the case of 1. a fully decorated 10' Christmas tree and 2. a fully set up table of Crystal stemware, china, flowers and vases. Usually the two don't occupy the same space.... but one Christmas, they er... did. With a bang. About 1/2 hour before my guests arrived.

So I had three scared cats in 'time out' shut up in the bathroom and one slightly mangled and twisted Christmas tree leaning against the wall in the corner, and one formal Christmas dinner of Crown Rib Roast served on Correlle ware 'prancing dolphin' plates and mismatched Tervis Tumblers instead of Crystal and pretty china....

I never laughed so hard in my life. And my Christmas trees are now guy WIRED from the top of the tree, to eyes screwed into the wall at ceiling height... just in case.[/quote]>>>



Bet that was one of your most successful dinner parties!! Gave everyone something to talk about and to bond with you about..

Yarn or Fabric 01-06-2011 03:24 PM

Oh no!! I can imagine what it looked like. I'm so sorry!!

kwendt 01-06-2011 03:34 PM


Originally Posted by kathidahl
<<< Been there too... but in the case of 1. a fully decorated 10' Christmas tree and 2. a fully set up table of Crystal stemware, china, flowers and vases. Usually the two don't occupy the same space.... but one Christmas, they er... did. With a bang. About 1/2 hour before my guests arrived.

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Bet that was one of your most successful dinner parties!! Gave everyone something to talk about and to bond with you about..[/quote]

Actually, you're right. Everyone got a kick out of being dressed up and drinking Chateau St. Michele Reserve from plastic tumblers. Not what I would recommend doing to savor a good wine and prime rib... but you're right. I love my kitties... even when they are 'bad'!

lynmccoy 01-06-2011 03:43 PM


Originally Posted by kathidahl
<<<LMAO! Been there too... but in the case of 1. a fully decorated 10' Christmas tree and 2. a fully set up table of Crystal stemware, china, flowers and vases. Usually the two don't occupy the same space.... but one Christmas, they er... did. With a bang. About 1/2 hour before my guests arrived.

So I had three scared cats in 'time out' shut up in the bathroom and one slightly mangled and twisted Christmas tree leaning against the wall in the corner, and one formal Christmas dinner of Crown Rib Roast served on Correlle ware 'prancing dolphin' plates and mismatched Tervis Tumblers instead of Crystal and pretty china....

I never laughed so hard in my life. And my Christmas trees are now guy WIRED from the top of the tree, to eyes screwed into the wall at ceiling height... just in case.

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Bet that was one of your most successful dinner parties!! Gave everyone something to talk about and to bond with you about..[/quote]
I bet your cats were so scared that they won't do it again. Between the tree and dinnerware coming down on them and you being angry with them, they probably won't go near the tree again.

kwendt 01-06-2011 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lynmccoy

I bet your cats were so scared that they won't do it again. Between the tree and dinnerware coming down on them and you being angry with them, they probably won't go near the tree again.

Actually... I still have two that like to sit IN the tree on the branches. There are others that like to throw themselves on any low-flying ornaments. Naturally, of course. So yes, I now run 100lb test monofiliment from the trunk just below the angel topper out to the hooks in the wall .. on three sides (if the tree is in the corner). Much easier that way. Oh... and don't use real strung popcorn and cranberries as garlands on the tree if you have lots of cats.... <smile> ask me how I know..... lol!

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pinecone 01-06-2011 05:10 PM


Originally Posted by MillieH
...It's almost noon and I still haven't tackled that mess! Guess I can't put it off forever. Might as well go tackle it.

Oh gasp, sputter!!!!! :shock:
If we don't hear from you in a day or two, we will send out a search party.

piney


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