Look what the BF made me. UPDATE page 2 [Archive]

Eleanor

Mar. 11, 2009, 12:18 PM

The BF made me these this week, I have wanted them for awail and when I showed him the photos on the weekend he said "I can make them." I have heard that from my ex so many times, but when I came home yesterday there they sat. I am so lucky to have him.

Wall groom box
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL640/2830703/14406316/357774160.jpg

http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL640/2830703/14406316/357774224.jpg

Mounting box
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL640/2830703/14406316/357774059.jpg

http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL640/2830703/14406316/357774123.jpg

caradino

Mar. 11, 2009, 12:20 PM

beautiful!!!

he's a keeper for sure!

BuddyRoo

Mar. 11, 2009, 12:28 PM

He did a really nice job!

2DogsFarm

Mar. 11, 2009, 12:39 PM

Nice work!

If he wanted to make some extra $$ these could sell done in custom colors or stains.

Just the plastic mounting blocks are near $100.

Mar. 11, 2009, 12:42 PM

That mounting block is much too pretty to step on with dirty boots!!!!

MistyBlue

Mar. 11, 2009, 12:48 PM

What a great job he did! They look great...love the idea of a groom box to hang on the wall. And the storage in the mounting block.

GallopHer

Mar. 11, 2009, 01:00 PM

Hang onto that BF. He's definitely a keeper!!

mcm7780

Mar. 11, 2009, 01:00 PM

Wow! He did a really good job!

Mtn trails

Mar. 11, 2009, 01:09 PM

Those are really lovely. The mounting block storage would be great for lunge lines, side reins, all those things you don't need to carry from the barn to the arena. My Dad used to make gorgeous tack trunks complete with top trays and also made hanging bandage racks. Could I get him to make me one, noooo. I get to use the WWII footlocker as a tack trunk. Your SI is a definite keeper.

Parker_Rider

Mar. 11, 2009, 01:11 PM

ohhh keep that boy around!!! pretty new things!!

ReSomething

Mar. 11, 2009, 01:11 PM

Those are gorgeous. I'd be afraid to use that mounting block also, afraid I'd get it all dinged up and dirty. What a guy!

pattnic

Mar. 11, 2009, 01:35 PM

WOW! Very nice!

Lou-Lou

Mar. 11, 2009, 02:15 PM

Those are nice. He's quite talented!

goeslikestink

Mar. 11, 2009, 02:22 PM

haha they lovely - i bet he could sell a few on here
keep him ------ matey hes good with the carpenters tools

texang73

Mar. 11, 2009, 02:26 PM

Very nice! :yes:

Now... where did you find him? And does he have a brother? :D

Eleanor

Mar. 11, 2009, 02:30 PM

Yes I am very lucky. He is the best very good to me and happy to do anything for me when it comes to the horses which is so nice. He said that he is making something else so we will see what it is and let you all know.

trakehner013

Mar. 11, 2009, 02:53 PM

those are really nice!

equineartworks

Mar. 11, 2009, 02:55 PM

I love them all, but I really, really LOVE the mounting box!!!!!

DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"

Mar. 11, 2009, 03:00 PM

GORGEOUS!!!!

BasqueMom

Mar. 11, 2009, 04:04 PM

Awesome!

Honu

Mar. 11, 2009, 09:24 PM

Oh those are nice! He is a keeper for sure.

My husband in not handy with woodworking. He made me a dog house once that was sized for a puppy, too bad my dog was a German Shepherd mix. She never really fit in it. LOL He is very good at welding which I have taken full advantage of. He has made me most of my stuff out of horse shoes. Everything from bridle racks and halter holders to door handles and coffee tables. I say keep the handy ones around, you never know what they can make for you. :)

Eleanor

Mar. 12, 2009, 09:56 PM

So guess what I got????

I came home to this. I just love this man

http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL640/2830703/14406316/357950716.jpg

http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL640/2830703/14406316/357950641.jpg

Parker_Rider

Mar. 12, 2009, 09:58 PM

Holy crap that guy is busy!!! What a gorgeous saddle trunk in addition to the others! Send him my way to train my boy in the art of building these things!! ;)

DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"

Mar. 12, 2009, 10:01 PM

Eleanor...if he ever decides to come south of the border, send him my way...

Seven-up

Mar. 12, 2009, 10:30 PM

Beethoven

Mar. 12, 2009, 10:33 PM

WOW they are nice! I am jealous! I think he needs to give lecture to all of our SO on how to build those for us!!:winkgrin:

Dance_To_Oblivion

Mar. 12, 2009, 10:36 PM

Wow!! Those are gorgeous!!!! What a great BF!

Eleanor

Mar. 12, 2009, 11:04 PM

Next you're going to tell us he cooks and is a massage therapist! :lol:

Would you consider renting him out? ;)

There's a wardrobe trunk I'd love to have--I think this link should work http://www.mcguinnfarms.com/pages/verticals5.html

If that floats your boat, maybe he could add that to his list.

You lucky duck.:D

He does cook, does laundry, even feeds the horses and dogs with out me asking. Last weekend he got up and went out and fed so that I could sleep in. And he does give a great back rub.:D

Foxtrot's

Mar. 12, 2009, 11:44 PM

Aw heck - they are all lke that in Canada! Just kidding actually. But the first thing my BF did for me was make me a tack trunk when he met me - and we have been married over 30 years now. He still does the night feeding. I try to be appreciative, but sometimes I'm just - er - me.

Seven-up

Mar. 12, 2009, 11:56 PM

He does cook, does laundry, even feeds the horses and dogs with out me asking. Last weekend he got up and went out and fed so that I could sleep in. And he does give a great back rub.:D

Ok, now you're just being cruel.:winkgrin::lol:

Creaghgal

Mar. 13, 2009, 07:42 AM

EventFan

Mar. 13, 2009, 08:23 AM

He does cook, does laundry, even feeds the horses and dogs with out me asking. Last weekend he got up and went out and fed so that I could sleep in. And he does give a great back rub.:D

That's it! I'm leaving my hubby and coming to kidnap your man! lol! That is really sooo nice of him to be so supportive and caring. He is one of a kind!

Eleanor

Mar. 13, 2009, 08:56 AM

Eleanor,

What is the width difference between the top and the bottom on the side of the grooming box? I’m having one made and want to make sure the door stays where it’s supposed to while open.

Have fun coming up with more projects for this man of yours!

Just the side wood is 9"top and 12 1/4" bottom , over all hight is 2'.

Creaghgal, he made mine just a little different then the ones that you can buy off the net. I asked for a few different things and he made it out if 3/4" not 1/2" so it is a little bigger.

olympicprincess

Mar. 13, 2009, 09:37 AM

You are SO lucky to have such a great guy!! :cool:

Just when I think most guys are so self-centered and think women are here to please them... someone like this comes along. It's refreshing.

EventingJ

Mar. 13, 2009, 09:40 AM

what a KEEPER!!! he does gorgeous work!

Flying Hearts

Mar. 13, 2009, 10:03 AM

I know someone who is a talented woodworker who is wanting a little extra income, and he's been considering making things similar to these. How much do you guys think these things are worth??

jengersnap

Mar. 13, 2009, 10:14 AM

Those are absolutely gorgeous pieces of art! Definately got a keeper there.

Aw heck - they are all lke that in Canada!

You might actually be right. Mine loves to cook, does laundry and cleans, and rewired the barn amongst other handyman activities and does stalls on weekedays. It was like chocolate icing on the cake after luring me from sunny Florida :lol:

2DogsFarm

Mar. 13, 2009, 10:23 AM

I know someone who is a talented woodworker who is wanting a little extra income, and he's been considering making things similar to these. How much do you guys think these things are worth??

Just check out Dover Saddlery's prices for similar items.
http://www.doversaddlery.com/category.asp?c=184&bhcd2=1236953952

McGuinn will be higher as theirs are truly luxe.
http://www.mcguinnfarms.com/pages/trunk.html

If your friend can setup a mailorder business (or Ebay?) he could make himself some $$$

Eleanor: I think your BF is the SonINeverHad...please send him home ASAP
I'll return him when he finishes outfitting my barn :winkgrin:

caradino

Mar. 13, 2009, 11:23 AM

IS THERE NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS MAN?!

come on. he can't be this wonderful AND also incredibly attractive. he's got to have a hunchback, or a clubfoot, or really bad acne...

we need pictures!! :p

lesson junkie

Mar. 13, 2009, 11:28 AM

Eleanor

Mar. 13, 2009, 09:19 PM

IS THERE NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS MAN?!

come on. he can't be this wonderful AND also incredibly attractive. he's got to have a hunchback, or a clubfoot, or really bad acne...

we need pictures!! :p

He is 6'4, and all muscles because of his job, with a great voice and very good with his hands. ;-)

The one thing that is wrong with him is.. HE IS A NICE GUY.. For once I dated the nice guy and got a great guy. So that nice guy that you know and only what to be friends with give him a chance and you just might get one like mine and if you are very lucky he might be good at making things.

SimplyRed

Mar. 13, 2009, 09:32 PM

He is 6'4, and all muscles because of his job, with a great voice and very good with his hands. ;-)

The one thing that is wrong with him is.. HE IS A NICE GUY.. For once I dated the nice guy and got a great guy. So that nice guy that you know and only what to be friends with give him a chance and you just might get one like mine and if you are very lucky he might be good at making things.

He most certainly seems like a keeper! Dang, I might just come steal him, would that be okay with you? lol :yes:

Nojacketrequired

Mar. 13, 2009, 09:42 PM

I'd like to make the suggestion that your BF writes out the dimensions, materials required and directions, and sell it on E-Bay as a download.

Of course, you need to send me the info first so I can test it out for you!

NJR

Mtn trails

Mar. 14, 2009, 12:36 AM

So when's the wedding?

Rev

Mar. 14, 2009, 01:29 AM

Such beautiful work.
He's really lucky, you know? He's got talent and ambition and a lovely "muse" who truly appreciates him.
:)
Thanks for sharing and cheers!

Sue from Auckland

Mar. 14, 2009, 06:58 AM

He is 6'4, and all muscles because of his job, with a great voice and very good with his hands. ;-) The one thing that is wrong with him is.. HE IS A NICE GUY.. For once I dated the nice guy and got a great guy. So that nice guy that you know and only what to be friends with give him a chance and you just might get one like mine and if you are very lucky he might be good at making things. Have you ever thought of cloning him - you could make a FORTUNE!!

Airamennyl

Mar. 14, 2009, 09:05 AM

Would you take mine in on trade?

caradino

Mar. 16, 2009, 10:36 AM

He is 6'4, and all muscles because of his job, with a great voice and very good with his hands. ;-)

The one thing that is wrong with him is.. HE IS A NICE GUY.. For once I dated the nice guy and got a great guy. So that nice guy that you know and only what to be friends with give him a chance and you just might get one like mine and if you are very lucky he might be good at making things.

you're a very blessed woman! KEEP THIS ONE!

we will all be impatiently waiting for a post announcing your engagement. :winkgrin:

(of course i think mine is just as wonderful... i could go on, but i won't bore you all ;])

Alagirl

Mar. 16, 2009, 01:27 PM

seems to be a match made in heaven, she is playing with the ponies, he has his own toys to keep him out of trouble! :cool: