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[Krikit 1,164]

Oh no kidding on the decor, though! What the heck were they thinking???? The living room is a bit odd too, since the green walls have gold paint ragged on top of it producing an interesting effect! Thankfully its just paint and can be covered easily with something infinitely more tasteful!

Brings back fond memories of when I was house-hunting. I mean, seriously, people. What the heck were you thinking? There was this one house that just made us stand there with our mouths open, gaping in wonder and amazement. (Right before we fell on the floor laughing, that is.) The master bedroom had an open-concept bathroom in it. So there was this hideous black and gold-plated room-type area, all mirrors and lights, with a huge walkup sunken bathtub (seriously... it took 3 steps to get up to it) in centre-stage. All I could think of was Elvis and porn movies. It was that bad.

[weedebz 0]

nice house..shame about the mentioned crimes against interior design.

Just thought I'd check in whilst I can. I'm soooo bored. Hate just sitting around. Better dash...lunch run!!

[*julez* 124]

Oh no kidding on the decor, though! What the heck were they thinking???? The living room is a bit odd too, since the green walls have gold paint ragged on top of it producing an interesting effect! Thankfully its just paint and can be covered easily with something infinitely more tasteful!

Brings back fond memories of when I was house-hunting. I mean, seriously, people. What the heck were you thinking? There was this one house that just made us stand there with our mouths open, gaping in wonder and amazement. (Right before we fell on the floor laughing, that is.) The master bedroom had an open-concept bathroom in it. So there was this hideous black and gold-plated room-type area, all mirrors and lights, with a huge walkup sunken bathtub (seriously... it took 3 steps to get up to it) in centre-stage. All I could think of was Elvis and porn movies. It was that bad.

That sounds fantastic!!

My friend bought a house with gold & ivory swirled bathroom walls, ugly ornate fixtures and my personal favorite - the exterior of the bath tub was carpeted in beige shag!

*waves to debz* Nice to see you!!!

[Krikit 1,164]

My friend bought a house with gold & ivory swirled bathroom walls, ugly ornate fixtures and my personal favorite - the exterior of the bath tub was carpeted in beige shag!

OMG, it almost sounded like the same bathroom until the shag rug! Talk about the jewel on the crown!

[StillThePrettiest 3]

I've seen a bathroom like that

there was something sort of cool about it, in the sense that it would be a hoot to have for maybe a week, but permanently? ick

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

I watched the Beatles movie Help! a while ago and one of the cutest things was the beginning when they walk up to 4 side-by-side terraced houses and go in. The neighbours think that they're good lads, still living in terraced houses despite their fame.

When they go in all the houses are knocked through to one massive room. Paul, George and Ringo have their single beds but Johns bed is sunken in the floor. A modern 60's architectural wonder

[redkitty 0]

Mornin!

The sun is shining!! The sun is shining!!!

It was so lovely to wake up and practice yoga while the sun was pouring in through the window! The sky is clear and all the windows are open! It's a miracle! I can't believe how much the sun improves my mood.

Hope everyone has a lovely day!

[Toshtishtash 1]

The sun is shining here too

But,

My Step Dads car got broken into last night So did 4 others in the street. They actually cut through the alarms, ripped out his stereo (But left it behind...) took a bag of tools and my 2 bags of rubbish out of the boot ( ) The locks and electrics are screwed big time and there is a massive scratch on the bonnet. They are coming to take it away at 12 and deliver him a courtesy car... The thing is though, my Mums car was also on the driveway UNLOCKED but they didnt take anything!

[Krikit 1,164]

Aww. That is horrible that someone broke into your stepdad's car.

My car was broken into once. Nothing was missing from it (because I don't keep anything in there). But I could tell that it had been broken into because the glove compartment was open and all the car documents had been disturbed. Oh. And there was a £10 note left on the seat. Which wasn't mine. And this was in Canada. I called the police to report the crime(?). "Yes, hello. This is Gilly G ..... I would like to make a complaint. Someone has broken into my vehicle and left me money." I mean, seriously. It was surreal. I actually wanted to know if anyone's car had been broken into and they had lost money so it could be returned to them. I asked my next door neighbours, because they were from the UK too, but it wasn't theirs. Anyway, I got to keep the cash and the police had a good laugh.

[Toshtishtash 1]

:lol:

[Ban Hammer 13,343]

Aww. That is horrible that someone broke into your stepdad's car.

My car was broken into once. Nothing was missing from it (because I don't keep anything in there). But I could tell that it had been broken into because the glove compartment was open and all the car documents had been disturbed. Oh. And there was a £10 note left on the seat. Which wasn't mine. And this was in Canada. I called the police to report the crime(?). "Yes, hello. This is Gilly G ..... I would like to make a complaint. Someone has broken into my vehicle and left me money." I mean, seriously. It was surreal. I actually wanted to know if anyone's car had been broken into and they had lost money so it could be returned to them. I asked my next door neighbours, because they were from the UK too, but it wasn't theirs. Anyway, I got to keep the cash and the police had a good laugh.

if someone breaks in and leaves you money, has a crime been committed?

g'morning everyone.

[StillThePrettiest 3]

you might have a case if the money left covered the costs of any damage caused by the break-in

and it's still afternoon

[Krikit 1,164]

Aww. That is horrible that someone broke into your stepdad's car.

My car was broken into once. Nothing was missing from it (because I don't keep anything in there). But I could tell that it had been broken into because the glove compartment was open and all the car documents had been disturbed. Oh. And there was a £10 note left on the seat. Which wasn't mine. And this was in Canada. I called the police to report the crime(?). "Yes, hello. This is Gilly G ..... I would like to make a complaint. Someone has broken into my vehicle and left me money." I mean, seriously. It was surreal. I actually wanted to know if anyone's car had been broken into and they had lost money so it could be returned to them. I asked my next door neighbours, because they were from the UK too, but it wasn't theirs. Anyway, I got to keep the cash and the police had a good laugh.

if someone breaks in and leaves you money, has a crime been committed?

You know what really has me confused? Why is it called a glove compartment? Does anyone actually keep their gloves in there? I mean, ever? Who came up with that? Was the original designer a chauffeur or something? A socialite? Joyce?

[StillThePrettiest 3]

loads of people who drive the first automobiles had driving gloves... (and driving caps, and driving scarves, and driving overcoats, and... )

I'm sure it WAS once relevant

[Alex & Rachel 78]

No. Its a different one! We are now looking seriously at this house:

http://hfe.buffaloniagarahomes.com/propert...property_type=1

Its a bit smaller than the other one, but the price, taxes and location are better, plus it doesn't need extensive renovations.

We have contacted a few builders to get estimates on extending the kitchen, so if we can get the right price on that we'll make a bid.

That is a beautiful house! Such a pretty setting. I agree with everyone on the terribleness of the decor, though.

Brings back fond memories of when I was house-hunting. I mean, seriously, people. What the heck were you thinking? There was this one house that just made us stand there with our mouths open, gaping in wonder and amazement. (Right before we fell on the floor laughing, that is.) The master bedroom had an open-concept bathroom in it. So there was this hideous black and gold-plated room-type area, all mirrors and lights, with a huge walkup sunken bathtub (seriously... it took 3 steps to get up to it) in centre-stage. All I could think of was Elvis and porn movies. It was that bad.

Amazing!

I've been playing the Sims 2 lately and I've had so much fun designing the most outrageous houses. I have a castle, a Victorian townhouse crossed with a Japanese castle, a honey bee shaped building, a cult complex and a modern white house designed so far, but tonight I get to work on the best yet; a house with as many animal prints and bright primary colours as I can find!

Aww. That is horrible that someone broke into your stepdad's car.

My car was broken into once. Nothing was missing from it (because I don't keep anything in there). But I could tell that it had been broken into because the glove compartment was open and all the car documents had been disturbed. Oh. And there was a £10 note left on the seat. Which wasn't mine. And this was in Canada. I called the police to report the crime(?). "Yes, hello. This is Gilly G ..... I would like to make a complaint. Someone has broken into my vehicle and left me money." I mean, seriously. It was surreal. I actually wanted to know if anyone's car had been broken into and they had lost money so it could be returned to them. I asked my next door neighbours, because they were from the UK too, but it wasn't theirs. Anyway, I got to keep the cash and the police had a good laugh.

You probably made a policeman's day there!

You know what really has me confused? Why is it called a glove compartment? Does anyone actually keep their gloves in there? I mean, ever? Who came up with that? Was the original designer a chauffeur or something? A socialite? Joyce?

Well, here's an answer!