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Post# 217588   6/22/2007 at 16:19 (6,145 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        

hmmmmmmmmm. Remember, We're still under construction.... but I just couldn't resist!




Post# 217589 , Reply# 1   6/22/2007 at 16:20 (6,145 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
getting closer!

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Post# 217591 , Reply# 2   6/22/2007 at 16:22 (6,145 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
In the door!

Well, here we are! Still some drywall work to do, but I plan on placing washers and dryers sometime next week, and then the plumbing will begin! Mark

Post# 217592 , Reply# 3   6/22/2007 at 16:23 (6,145 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
This is how it looks ....

if you take the private entrance from the Master Suite! Still some repainting and trim to go....but we're getting there! Mark

Post# 217593 , Reply# 4   6/22/2007 at 16:25 (6,145 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
This is ...

...the work area where machines will arrive from the ramp and be worked on....

Post# 217594 , Reply# 5   6/22/2007 at 16:26 (6,145 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Display areas!

Here are some of the display areas..

Post# 217595 , Reply# 6   6/22/2007 at 16:28 (6,145 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Sitting area

Here is the sitting area where there will be a console combo tv-hifi-radio, (in blonde) cool 50's sectional sofa, etc...

Post# 217596 , Reply# 7   6/22/2007 at 16:28 (6,145 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Here's....

Lady Kenmore Square!!!

Post# 217597 , Reply# 8   6/22/2007 at 16:29 (6,145 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Gyrafoam Circle!

Gyrafoam circle!!!

Post# 217602 , Reply# 9   6/22/2007 at 16:50 (6,145 days old) by bundtboy ()        
lookin' good

Fabulous work, Mark.

I look forward to seeing machines in place there soon.

Lovely photos. Congratulations.

B


Post# 217622 , Reply# 10   6/22/2007 at 18:05 (6,145 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
WOW!!!

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That is looking awesome!!! I hope I can see that in person when it's all done!

Post# 217633 , Reply# 11   6/22/2007 at 18:26 (6,145 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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This is amazing, Mark, I can't wait to see pics of the machines coming into their new home. I love the sitting area too - the "washer widows" will love that while their partners are ooohing and ahhhing over the collection!

Post# 217639 , Reply# 12   6/22/2007 at 18:41 (6,145 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        
Very cool

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The stuff that dreams are made of!

Congratulations. I can only imagine the excitement.

Patrick


Post# 217652 , Reply# 13   6/22/2007 at 19:32 (6,145 days old) by westyslantfront ()        

Hi Mark. Your washing machine area looks magnificent!!


Ross


Post# 217654 , Reply# 14   6/22/2007 at 19:39 (6,145 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        
WOW

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OMG Mark that is just amazing! I like how you did it in black, it will make a great contrast against all the machines. I can't wait to see it sometime. Please keep us posted.

Post# 217656 , Reply# 15   6/22/2007 at 20:04 (6,145 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Its a passage into paradise! Looks simply wonderful Mark, you will have just about the most amazing collection and display. So happy for you, good luck with it.

Post# 217658 , Reply# 16   6/22/2007 at 20:12 (6,145 days old) by omo-matic ()        
Can't wait to see it all finished!

Mark, all the very best and good luck with finishing off the area. Bruce

Post# 217666 , Reply# 17   6/22/2007 at 21:08 (6,145 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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congratulations Mark. This has been a very long-time waiting. A big hug. Bob

Post# 217667 , Reply# 18   6/22/2007 at 21:20 (6,145 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
New Place!

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Wow Mark,
This is absolutely awsome. This is really going to be some show place.
Best Wishes
Peter


Post# 217669 , Reply# 19   6/22/2007 at 21:34 (6,145 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        
How VERY Nice

yes indeed, the floors are beautiful. May i ask are the tile New Old stock,or are the colors available now? They look like they have been waxed and buffed for hours. Wow. arthur

Post# 217704 , Reply# 20   6/23/2007 at 01:53 (6,145 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Wash, Dry & Shine

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Hi Mark & Gary, what a Laundromat its going to be, Oh to have the space, love it!!!...What did the workmen think putting in all those vents & pipes etc, did you tell em what the end result is to be?? Looking forward to the end result and I`m sure you are as well..

Enjoy, Mike


Post# 217736 , Reply# 21   6/23/2007 at 07:40 (6,144 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
I LOVE THAT RAMP!

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Its a teatament to good Egyptian engineering thats what it is!

Wow I think Robert is right the machines will jump out against the black walls. I think the problem will be to develop enough dirty laundry to keep them all going!! Thats the problem I have 2 weeks of wash is over in 25 minutes OY!

I bet it has that new linoleum smell and slickness too.

Can't wait to see it in action Mark!!

Cheers
Jon & AL



Post# 217746 , Reply# 22   6/23/2007 at 08:38 (6,144 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
Convention 2009?

I'll bet... no I won't say anything... But one can only hope!

Post# 217747 , Reply# 23   6/23/2007 at 08:39 (6,144 days old) by easyspindry (Winston-Salem, NC)        
The adventure is coming together

Hey Mark and Gary.

Great pictures. Someone asked why are the walls black. What a great idea for display. I know you're getting excited.

Hope to see you soon.

Jerry Gay


Post# 217756 , Reply# 24   6/23/2007 at 09:51 (6,144 days old) by rickr (.)        

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Really nice Mark!! Can't wait to see this area filled up with vintage treasures!

Post# 217758 , Reply# 25   6/23/2007 at 10:08 (6,144 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Hi All!

We can always have ''impromptu'' Wash-in's whenever I have a visitor! We don't have to wait for a special time, even though I would like to get a large wash-in on the schedule as soon as it is finished and all the machines are up and running well. All club members are always welcome. (including the boys that I argue with all the time. We good Christian women forgive, let go, and don't hold grudges or any of that nonsense) Arthur, I tried to get NOS tile but couldn't locate enough of the black color run that was the same shade of black. (would you believe, there are umpteen dozens of black shades available?) The pink tile is called bubblegum and then the turquoise was an easy find. There are still two more coats of paint for the walls and pipes plus four more coats of wax sealer for the floor. I have 9,500 watts of fluorescent lighting in that room since black walls eat light. With a two inch water line coming in for the hot and cold water supply, I don't think there will be a water pressure problem when all the machines are running. I have installed an 80 gallon water heater with quick recovery and have had it rewired so that BOTH elements come on at the same time instead of just the bottom element and the top for fast recovery. How water shouldn't be a problem. You can't see it but there are outlets on the ceiling to plug in all those wonderful sign/clocks that will hang over the collection. I'm also thinking of running a continuous shelf over the machines for the lighted Christmas displays but am not sure if I want to mix the two collections just yet.

Post# 217771 , Reply# 26   6/23/2007 at 12:39 (6,144 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Mark, bet it is just so exciting. Will come up and see you and Gary when it's done. Maybe during this coming up fall.

Steve


Post# 217772 , Reply# 27   6/23/2007 at 13:11 (6,144 days old) by 48bencix (Sacramento CA)        
Egyptian ramp

Mark,

I agaree with Jet, the ramp entrance is so dramatic. This is the absolute ultimate display for a collection, well done!

Martin


Post# 217774 , Reply# 28   6/23/2007 at 13:52 (6,144 days old) by tlee618 ()        

Mark, what a fantastic washer playland!! Thanks so much for sharing this much with us. I can hardly wait to see it when you move in the machines!!!! Terry

Post# 217847 , Reply# 29   6/23/2007 at 21:07 (6,144 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
by the way...

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you guys still have that old GE filter-flo set in the storage warehouse? I think it's from 1966? I'm hoping to score those when we move to Portland. :-)

Post# 217964 , Reply# 30   6/24/2007 at 12:19 (6,143 days old) by spinout (Phoenix)        
Congrats on a great job

Makes me want to sell my beachfront property in San Diego, take the proceeds and move to someplace where I can build a compound....

Post# 217997 , Reply# 31   6/24/2007 at 16:12 (6,143 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Well Spinout...

...that's just what I did. Had a lovely waterfront home in Florida....but...no basements there...so....time to move! I haven't even THOUGHT of looking back. I love the country life, polite people, and unblocked roadways! Mark

Post# 218003 , Reply# 32   6/24/2007 at 18:05 (6,143 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Mark - the place is looking great - fab entrance, wonderful choice of colors in the wash room as well. Thanks for posting the update!

Ben


Post# 218013 , Reply# 33   6/24/2007 at 19:52 (6,143 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
You're really livin' the dream, Man

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It's spectacular and I'm speechless.

Post# 218046 , Reply# 34   6/24/2007 at 21:38 (6,143 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Mark, is this new construction? I love the tiles (especially the coral). I got very worried recently when HD dropped their turquoise tile from the lineup. I hope the manufacturer continues to make this for a few more years when I'm ready for my kitchen : )

That ramp is a great idea too!
-Cory


Post# 218074 , Reply# 35   6/24/2007 at 23:30 (6,143 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Hi Cory!

The original home was built in 1925. We took it down to the studs and expanded. The home originally had three bedrooms upstairs, a kitchen, formal dining, formal living, and a sunroom. When finished it will sport all the above plus a library, a new 1,800 sq ft master suite, wine cellar, bar and billiards room, hobby/parts room, movie theater, laundry room, laundry studio display area, breezeway, and an 8 car garage. Original home was about 5,000 sq. ft. The newly reconstructed home is about 28,000 sq. ft. We have been in construction/destruction for the last three and a half years. Needless to say, I'm really ready to get it finished! Gary and I have named the house CHATEAU WYTHEMONT. Mark

Post# 218107 , Reply# 36   6/25/2007 at 03:54 (6,143 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)        

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Mark,

Three and a half years - I give you and Gary lots of credit for patience. I still remember the one setback you posted on the site. It's nice to know that the finished project is just around the corner and from what we've seen, it's great.

Best wishes,
Rich


Post# 218894 , Reply# 37   6/27/2007 at 20:00 (6,140 days old) by southernmdgeguy ()        

I am just speechless, you both have done an incredible job, what a great way to display and use your collection, and the garage for the great Lincolns too. I know you can't wait for moving day! Let me know if you need any help.

Scott



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