OMG! I knew it was coming but I was thinking maybe right before convention and I just looked and I hit the One Million hits mark today. Wow!!! That's a lot I think! Thank YOU so much for coming to see me each day, I really appreciate it. Mwah!!!Mwah!!!
I'll have to do some special blog candy…AFTER convention, my plate is too full right now!
I do want to show you Jeff's little project he has been working on for the last couple weekends. I took these with my Precious so hopefully they are not too huge.
This is the beginning, I gave Jeff a couple pictures of what I had in mind and he ran with it. He's like one of those artists that can see things without a plan. He just got to work.
Jeff reminds me of Poppa in this picture, he was a jack of all trades, and that is what Jeff is like, it is much cheaper and usually better if you do things on your own. Ha! My Mum used to say "if you want something done right, you got to do it yourself." Oh and Granny used to say "if you're singing for me, you can shut up anytime!" Ha! I peed a little remembering that one.
Is it level? Can you figure it out yet? Don't be scrolling, I know you want to scroll down, but that would be like turning to the last page of the book wouldn't it? Just go slow, it's worth it.
Here it is starting to take shape. Did I mention the temperature was in the 100's and he was out there building this? Gotta love the man!
How about now? No it's not a boat or a float, or a pen for a goat.
Here's the front. Hey I know, it's a miniature western town for gnomes and those are the store fronts, there's the barber shop, the saloon, and the sheriff station. I think I see Miss Kitty starting to get ready to sing. Gosh I hope she sings on tune, I can just hear Granny now.
Here's the back side. Hmmm…are those little outhouses?
You know what would be funny? If I just stopped posting the pictures right now. Make you come back tomorrow…ha! Ok well maybe I am the only one laughing…continue on…
So this is after being primed. Jeff's brother Tim had given us some wood ages ago, and the little wood slats around the saloon hall were actually from some sort of angley roof thing Jeff had for ages, and Eric had tore it all up.
Here's the little apartments, can't you almost see a miniature wide screen hanging right there on the wall, and a nice ottoman and couch, I mean the gnome can't not have company over right?
Here's Jeff putting the roof on, gotta keep the gnomes dry, I hear they get colds easy. The roof stuff was something else we had from ages ago. The only thing we had to buy was the screws and the paint.
Here's the back side all painted. You can see the handles and hinges. Jeff has added little turn things to keep the doors shut, so the gnomes don't escape at night. I hear they like to travel a lot and help people save money.
Well here it is all done, and pretty much in place, we (as in Jeff) still have to build up the dirt and clean the area, and get straw or hay or something for inside. I won't be actually getting the gnomes till after convention. If you look close you can see the little walk way ramp Jeff made for them so they can go up into their apartments. It's a cheap rent place and there is no elevator.
Well let me know what you think. Jeff says it probably cost him $50.00 in out of pocket expense since he used stuff from around. The gnomes are gonna cost about that.
You do know what it is right?
Well have an awesome Tuesday and thanks for stopping in!
Looks like a great place for a hen party! Well done.
Have you decided to make more money by selling eggs? Is it a chicken coop? That is the first thing I thought of when I saw it, especially with the little ladder. Or have you decided to stop using the United States Postal Service to protest the coming price increase and get carrier pigeons? This is where they are going to live. Or have you decided to get pygmy goats and let them live in their own little apartments? How about getting performing dogs such as chihuahuas (sp?)and teach them to climb ladders. Let me know if I am right about any of this.
Carey Rogers
aka Roscoe's mommy
Congrats on the million hits girl! That is awesome. Now about this structure. It's for what? Gnomes? Ha! I think ye might have cracked that sweet head of yours for sure lassie!
awesome chicken coop! what kind of chicks are you getting??? i grew up with fancy chickens and would LOVE to have some now. but we live in the city & the hubby says "no way." *grin*
That's so cool Diana, your very own chicken coop!!!!! WOW your hubby is one talented guy!!
Congrats on the 1 million hits 🙂
I know, I know!! Its a chicken coop! My ILs have one, but its not as cute as that! If my hubby had those skills, he'd be building things for me all the time!! Cute!
This is a good way to enjoy gnomes…gnomes that lay eggs!! THIS farm girl has seen a fair number of chicken coops in her day. 🙂
Have fun with the gnomes!
I love it and can't believe Jeff did that without a pattern or plan. Your "gnomes" will love it too. I am excited for you! What made you decide to try this out?
Oh, and super congratulations on one million hits!!
is it a bunny hutch? some lucky bunnies!
Congrats on the Million hits! Looks like a cute little chicken coop. I really hope I get to meet you at convention. I can't believe I leave in one week!
Congrats on a million hits!! Whoo hoo! Oh, and Jeff is genius, that chicken coop (I think??) is wonderful!
Wow! Congratulations on the one million!!! That is amazing.
And Jeff is amazing too for building that darling chicken coop! If I was a chicken I would want to live there!! Can hardly wait to see it filled with birds and hay. How fun!
chick, chick, chick….here come the chicks.
Cutest chicken house I have ever seen.
I must say I love your blankety blank! Jeff did a wonderful job – and in this heat no less!!!
Congrats on the million hits. You are a rockstar my dear!!!
Can you do chickens in such hot weather? Mine panted all summer and Calif. isn't as hot as Arizona. Cute coop!!
Sherry
CLuck, cluck and cock-a-doodle-do! Can't wait till the gnomes arrive. Have you ever checked out Anna Wight's blog–besides being an awesome stamp designer for Whipper Snapper she raises such a wonderful variety of chicks at her place–well worth the visit. Her photos are the most amazing too.
http://sweetmissdaisy.typepad.com/
congrats on 1mil hits!!
LOVE your coop! I got one in the spring and have so much fun with my girls (no rooster's, too noisy for the neighborhood)…still waiting for them to lay! Soon I hope! I got Buff Orpington's. What kind are you getting? BTW, if your looking for an informative place to get chicken info, Backyard Poultry is a great site and magazine! Anyway, hope you enjoy as much as I do.
Congrats on your hits, Di!
The first thing I thought of were chickens. Cool chick hut for a cool chick!
Congratulations sweetie!! Enjoy those chickens ;o). Should be pretty clucking fun ;o).
Congrats on the million 🙂 My grandson was playing cards and when he won he wanted a million num-nums. I told him that was a great-huge number and he couldn't have that much candy. You are great for sharing with us. Good luck with the chicks! MJ
You are one lucky girl to have such a wonderful and talented man. Enjoy those chickens, I would love to have some but there is that darn ole HOA thing. Congrats on one million – way to go.
You are to funny, you make me laugh with the way you explain things… I even let my husband read your post this morning… We both were laughing…in a good way…It was a great way to start our day… Your hubby did a great job on the gnome condo…lol Congrats on your 1 million hits.. I am not surprized… You are such an inspiration with your stamping and everyday life stories… so glad I found your site.
hugs
Darlene
Wow a million! good for you.
Tell Jeff it looks AWESOME!!!! but……I'll be expecting a little garage created to park…..THE GNOME-MOBILE!!!
Remember that movie!!!!
Love ya lots
Jax
Congratulations on your MILLION hits!
I LOVE reading your blog…great ideas, pictures and wit! You're a sweetie!
What a C-ute lil henhouse! Your Jeff is one great guy…heat and all! He did an EXCELLENT job!
Tell him to come to the White Mountains and he can build me one! It's NICE and COOL and WET here in Springerville/Eagar.
I can't wait to see your 'apartment' holders!
Have a wonderful day! I'll think of you when it's 72 degrees and raining…..
Congrats on the million hits. I know I've conributed to that number lately.
Jeff did an awesome job. It looks more like a bunny hutch to me, but I had bunnies as a kid, not chickens.
Had to make sure you see this video since you shared about the coop/hutch.
http://www.coolestone.com/media/1382/Chicken_Police/
Wow! That's really wonderful.For both of you!! Congrats on your hits and Jeff did a fantastic job. I never thought that chickies would like to live in high-rises until i saw this.
Oh and i have to share it with my sis. her and her hubby were going to adopt a few gnomes of their own but never got around to building their apartments. Maybe this will give them the inspiration needed.
Wow on both accounts! 1 Million hit's That's just amazing. That is a really nice chicken coop condo. Jeff did a great job on it!!! Have fun at convention. Now you are going to be sending us pictures right!!!!!
Ummmmm, don't hate me, but he forgot something. Where are the mini patio umbrellas and bar? You know that gnomes love to drink. Just sayin….
Olivia
Are you getting some laying hens??? My grandparents had a farm and the chicken coop was in a fenced area right outside of the kitchen. They must have had 30 coops, doubled stacked along the back of the fenced area. I hated going in the pen to gather eggs. I was the one who always got pecked!!!
Can't wait to see your little beauties!!! Hope they can handle the heat out there. I don't know how you do summer out there. I guess your dry heat is easier that the humid heat we have here. I can barely stand the 90's here in Atlanta.
Jeff did a great job with your condos and I love reading your blog! Congrats on your "big hit" and I will be checking bad for the next million.
Beautiful coop!! Great job, for sure!