tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post4956294244357975807..comments2024-03-18T01:17:19.050-06:00Comments on The Little Things: Be it ever so humble...Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07462491427406618145noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-25701315974947421402010-02-01T09:00:15.722-07:002010-02-01T09:00:15.722-07:00I just read this post for the umpteenth time and s...I just read this post for the umpteenth time and still bust up! I referenced it on one of my posts. Welcome back from vacation.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901901778617976716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-66752307442291611132008-05-31T16:50:00.000-06:002008-05-31T16:50:00.000-06:00I'm sitting in the library catching up on your blo...I'm sitting in the library catching up on your blog and had an extremely difficult time stifling my gut wrenching laughter while reading this story. I think the lady next to me might be a little annoyed... you are sooooooo funny! My heavens I would recommend your blog to my friends even if they don't know you just because you are such a fabulous writer and so fun to read! Thanks for the great post! And I'm happy to hear the door turned out looking just great for mother-in-law in the end. :)Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13922019921194476086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-8792030170145489692008-04-15T14:37:00.000-06:002008-04-15T14:37:00.000-06:00Hello from the mother-in-law who the door was pain...Hello from the mother-in-law who the door was painted for!!! I read this blog after I got home from my wonderful trip to Round Rock. Kristi is such a great hostess and made me feel so welcome for the week. I had no idea I had ever said that about doors and that I could cause such a stir. But may I say that the door looked great. I saw it for myself so you must believe me. Actually, since I didn't even remember the old door in great detail I had no idea that this was a newly painted door. Meaning that the door looked great, just like that last time I visited in Oct. <BR/><BR/>Moral of the story - we are all too hard on ourselves, especially when our mother-in-law comes. I love you Kristi. Thanks again.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13536332400888122423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-5048262843279285552008-04-11T10:06:00.000-06:002008-04-11T10:06:00.000-06:00Kristi, I hate to say this, but we just painted ou...Kristi, I hate to say this, but we just painted our door this week and bought exterior paint with primer mixed in. We didn't even strip our door because we are lazy and it look great (it will look even better when we put the second coat on, but even one is fine). <BR/><BR/>I guess, as I think about it, my decorating style is lazy. And so far it's worked out okay.Janssenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178196211079230972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-27364829671521580312008-04-10T10:16:00.000-06:002008-04-10T10:16:00.000-06:00Wow, that steak knife of yours is really coming in...Wow, that steak knife of yours is really coming in handy, isn't it! Edging lawns, stripping paint...I give you major kudos for creativity. I've repainted my front door before, but I just sanded it and avoided the paint stripping step. Good luck. I wish I lived nearby, cause that sounds like just the kind of project I would want to insert myself into for the fun of it. Enjoy your mother-in-law's visit!Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191486194005872255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-18390928277920507052008-04-08T23:25:00.000-06:002008-04-08T23:25:00.000-06:00You're one of a kind, Kris. Can't wait to see the...You're one of a kind, Kris. Can't wait to see the end results. Hope you're having fun with Wendy.Stefanie Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825965398765861476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-24389620750647341612008-04-08T16:34:00.000-06:002008-04-08T16:34:00.000-06:00I can NOT WAIT for the update!! Thank you for the...I can NOT WAIT for the update!! Thank you for the good laugh!!Melissa Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207130392275410902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-19336663278993129242008-04-08T11:49:00.000-06:002008-04-08T11:49:00.000-06:00HILARIOUS! I swear some things could only happen t...HILARIOUS! I swear some things could only happen to you. This will sound ultra unprofessional, but I am all about spray paint. Seriously, the more I use it (for furniture, projects, etc.) the more I love it!!!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988570843593624675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-19187861356979617592008-04-07T23:09:00.000-06:002008-04-07T23:09:00.000-06:00Oh my WORD! Could you please leave it like that b...Oh my WORD! Could you please leave it like that because my door has different color paint streaks where the previous owners tried to touch up with a slightly lighter color and I always think my front door looks terrible. THIS makes me feel much better about my door.Sheyennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510100663132358313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-40999437070588510242008-04-07T21:25:00.000-06:002008-04-07T21:25:00.000-06:00Kristi,You are hilarious! I loved the Edward Sciss...Kristi,<BR/>You are hilarious! I loved the Edward Scissorhands comment -- I laughed out loud. Good luck with the door!Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06745473518283001770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-26885003449818397712008-04-07T15:49:00.000-06:002008-04-07T15:49:00.000-06:00Please tell me everything you learn in this proces...Please tell me everything you learn in this process - I've been nervously procrastinating painting my own front door to look just like yours. I mean, to look like it looked before, of course.Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15603677261111811688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-31026673150622459232008-04-07T13:26:00.000-06:002008-04-07T13:26:00.000-06:00Oh my heck. I second the stand up comedy gig prop...Oh my heck. I second the stand up comedy gig proposal. Or at least a blogger of professional proportions. I want you to do a syndicated newspaper article or something. YOU CRACK ME UP!!!Kathrin Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157516037249094597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-91508658549638319682008-04-07T13:14:00.000-06:002008-04-07T13:14:00.000-06:00Yes, I'd definitely like to see the "after" pictur...Yes, I'd definitely like to see the "after" picture too. Kris - you are Hilarious! I'm so sorry that's been such a pain. To avoid this in the future, maybe you should just get rid of the dogs... :) Just kidding - I know you can't because you love them too much! I would just want to, especially after all this... :)kateworthihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17310316524964474663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-56035179726223872802008-04-07T12:34:00.000-06:002008-04-07T12:34:00.000-06:00Kristi - I just saw "the mother-in-law" heading to...Kristi - I just saw "the mother-in-law" heading to the airport a few minutes ago - So, she will be there soon! Maybe she can paint the door for you? :) Have a fun time with the visit. She was so excited to come see you. Good luck with the door. Make sure to post an "AFTER" picture so that we all don't think your front door stayed like that.Andrea L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07005301161461362973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-12939168818174193482008-04-07T10:06:00.000-06:002008-04-07T10:06:00.000-06:00Definitely an A+++++ for effort! You go girl! An...Definitely an A+++++ for effort! You go girl! Anyway, I wouldn't have even bothered stripping it and simply would have painted over it. But my ways are oh so not professional :)Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778967532451488984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-49357256394581210702008-04-07T09:49:00.000-06:002008-04-07T09:49:00.000-06:00PS Wood stripper scares me. I use an electric sand...PS Wood stripper scares me. I use an electric sander. And I don't wear safety goggles or a mask and I worry about that the whole time I'm sanding something down. So extreme points to you for at least trying to protect yourself!TheMoncurshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740568450614233883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-55399604526495297772008-04-07T09:45:00.000-06:002008-04-07T09:45:00.000-06:00Bwahahaha that is classic.Also, may I make a humbl...Bwahahaha that is classic.<BR/><BR/>Also, may I make a humble suggestion? Email me (or really, anyone in that list) before you start your next project. It could save you a lot of pain.TheMoncurshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740568450614233883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-21418681918379286332008-04-07T09:17:00.000-06:002008-04-07T09:17:00.000-06:00I think you should get an A++ for effort! You are...I think you should get an A++ for effort! You are amazing atleast you tried. And I agree you should try stand up maybe that should be your hobby!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-49543432185320017722008-04-07T09:09:00.000-06:002008-04-07T09:09:00.000-06:00I like his suggestion of buying a couple of spare ...I like his suggestion of buying a couple of spare doors! Good luck finishing it and make sure you let us see the finished product!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964193393579058904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361848895302797101.post-60997927896220196762008-04-07T08:16:00.000-06:002008-04-07T08:16:00.000-06:00Kristi-Have you ever considered a career in stand-...Kristi-Have you ever considered a career in stand-up comedy? These stories, along with inflection in your voice would be even more hilarious. Sorry about the door. Might I suggest you go with the black. Paint over everything. Black covers other colors well. And when the next chip comes, black will cover that too. Or buy a new "brown" door and buy a couple of spares.Joe(y) Speredonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14373249242942420349noreply@blogger.com