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Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 16, 2008 - 12:33am PT
i didn't have to grow up. so i didn't. i tackle my multitude of responsibilities with a boyish playfulness and a resilient grin.

the nuclueus of tomorrow must be forged.

when i lost the battle of living fulltime outside, i decided to make my walls and ceilings the world all around me..


a norwegian stool

a secret trap in my floor conceals dusty hopes of a simpler now.

crooked by trade and prone to mishap, i wrestled with and then discarded the level and straight edge in carving my space.

keeping the outside in was an essential theme

this mirror tells it to me straight.

bits and pieces of the creek found their way into my daily stumbles

much of my material came from a local clear-cut / slash pile. wood is a friendly medium.

rough hands make rough toys. and vise-versa.

bartender's view:

a little merriment..

my steadfast companion.

let your life proceed by its own design.

Wade Icey

Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
Oct 16, 2008 - 12:40am PT
Thanks.
Mighty Hiker

Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Oct 16, 2008 - 12:41am PT
Thanks - that's very poetic!
SteveW

Trad climber
The state of confusion
Oct 16, 2008 - 09:23am PT
Livin' the dream!
Tomcat

Trad climber
Chatham N.H.
Oct 16, 2008 - 09:27am PT
Wow !! I'm a builder and timberframer by trade,and though I live in a house I built it is not nearly so full of things I made myself as yours.A life surrounded by the work of your own hands is a full life indeed,hat's off to you bro.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 16, 2008 - 09:35am PT
when i set off to build our house, i had very little carpentry experience. next to none actually. but necessity is a strong motivator, and really the only way that we could afford to have our own house was by doing it ourselves. so i bought two books at the used book store, and some tools at habitat for humanity, and set out willingly.

thus much of the project was approached in an untraditional manner. i pretty much made it up as i went. my inspector kinda took me under his wing, and i had to redo quite a bit, but he was understanding and helpful.

i had ten months until our second girl was due upon us, and my wife wished to have her at home. so i hustled like a squirrel prepping for winter, and just finished it 1 week prior to the homebirth.

my lack of building experience and resulting unique approaches really accented the space with a certain (to us) appreciable funk.

thanks for the feedback.
AbeFrohman

Trad climber
new york, NY
Oct 16, 2008 - 09:36am PT
awesome. love the backsplash and the cabinet handles.
your daughter looks thrilled.
Indianclimber

Trad climber
Lost Wages
Oct 16, 2008 - 09:43am PT
Norwegian,what a wonderful family and home you have,it looks like you live in a jewelry box
Ninfa
Crag

Trad climber
Pennsyltuckey
Oct 16, 2008 - 09:48am PT
You have done very well for yourself...you must have great happiness in your life...thanks for the post...
k-man

Gym climber
SCruz
Oct 16, 2008 - 11:06am PT
That is some love...Thanks for startin' my day off right.

Where the Wild Things Grow!
Chiloe

Trad climber
Lee, NH
Oct 16, 2008 - 11:17am PT
Beautiful post. I see now where your writing springs from.
cowpoke

climber
Oct 16, 2008 - 11:30am PT
I'm so happy I clicked on this fabulous post = sincere appreciation for sharing this.
John Moosie

climber
Beautiful California
Oct 16, 2008 - 11:40am PT
Super cool. I love funky down home stuff, though I have a mix of the straight edge in me. Dig it.

You certainly did get lucky with your inspector. Did you think about giving him a small gift of thanks for his help? To encourage him with other funky folks.

Wow, I'm just having a happy feeling about what people can do when they are motivated. I love it.
nita

climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
Oct 16, 2008 - 11:49am PT
Norwegian, Your home looks very warm and inviting, beautiful post. Can you post up a picture of the outside?

ps, In the ~where is the beer thread~...I thought your yellow bathtub was a unusual color, now it makes perfect sense.;-)
TKingsbury

Trad climber
MT
Oct 16, 2008 - 12:12pm PT
This is truly inspiring to a young guy like myself, tremendous stuff!

Thank you for that posting up!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Oct 16, 2008 - 12:24pm PT
Beautiful-everything in your house smiles!
bluering

Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
Oct 16, 2008 - 12:27pm PT
Impressive. I'm a little envious.

Nice job!
Basilisk

Ice climber
New Hampshire
Oct 16, 2008 - 01:21pm PT
This really is inspiring. I have hopes of doing something similar someday, and I'm always thrilled to come across people who have already done it
perswig

climber
Oct 16, 2008 - 01:30pm PT
Levels and straight edges are over-rated.
Glad you're living with your heart - in this and all your posts, it shows through.
(And that exhausts my sappiness for the year - I try to keep it suppressed, but you earned it.)
Dale
HandCrack

Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal.
Oct 16, 2008 - 02:48pm PT
Your home is absolutely beautiful. You've created a wonderful atmosphere for you and your family.
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