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...a good place for muted conversation...
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Nice Paul, did you make the chairs too?

I'm in the process of building a coffee table right now. I was going to go with an antique oil and wax finish, but your table has got me thinking.
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The chairs are Ikea cheapos, $20.00 each. They came in Fireglo!
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Great table, Paul!
love the checked 'binding'
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What a terrific looking piece!!!
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Paul do you suffer from insomnia? Where do you find the time to run a business, work on guitars and do custom furniture? Or have you found a way to squeeze more hours in a day.

I'm sure a table like this would be a talking point in the reception area at the Ric Factory.
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Actually, Ron, I don't run a business, although I do run part of a University Department, which honestly takes 60 hours per week. My guitar restoration and finishing work and this table are done lunch hours and evenings, and a couple of Saturdays each month.

Sundays I reserve for insomnia.
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Wow! Amazing what you find when you've been away for a couple of days! Cool.........

Hmmm..... my back fence needs a bit of work....

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The term "workaholic" sound familiar Paul. Jeepers when do you get time to breath.

Aitch that's a nice fence. I love that silver grey transparent stain. It's kind of rustic looking. Nice flowers too. It's amazing what a bit of sun turns up isn't it. LOL
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It's not stained, Brian. That's your common or garden weathered Ozzie hardwood fence. This is what the relatively new one along my driveway looks like:

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Here's what it could look like with a few hundred feet of masking tape and an afternoon's work with a spray gun:Image
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And, then why not advertise?Image
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You know, that's not a bad idea!
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Hahahahaha!! I suspect I'd have a hard time getting that one past the Body Corporate.....
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Very nice Aitch. Now you need permission and you also need to find a good painter. Perhaps Paul will volunteer to find you one who is worthy. LOL
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