Atlantic Coast Loyalty
Posted by Glen in on 28 Mar. 2005, 10:06 am
Careful Testudo, you’re in Big Ten country. Me, I’ll be publicly rooting for the Illini and projecting my secret ACC loyalties onto this Testudo atop my monitor.
Photoshopped House
Posted by Glen in on 27 Mar. 2005, 6:22 pm
Comments?
Original exterior:
Possible alternatives:
We like blue, but it might be too dark.
Green harkens back to my childhood favorite.
Gray. Eh.
A little bland, but unoffensive.
This yellow induces vomiting, but we would pick a better shade. Yellow is tough to pull off in Photoshop.
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I’m all for the lighter blue or the green. You should put in some fake shrubberies while you’re at it so we can really get an idea.
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Like this?
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What’s wrong with the original color? Do you just need something to play with? House painting ain’t all that fun!
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The original color is fine, I suppose. We’re just trying to prioritize our initial projects.
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I suggest Rachel build the house in Sims and add all the shrubberies and make it the color you want, create Glen and Rachel characters, get a couple sim kitties and a sim doggy, stand them all outside the house, and then take a screen shot. (I’d be surprised if she hasn’t begun this already)
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Yes, she has already done most of that. The Sims 2 does not have pets, though.
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I like blue or yellow for houses. You’d need a lighter blue, or one with gray undertones. Definitely not Photoshop Yellow.
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I like the blue! It looks really good with bushes in front, too.
Real music
Posted by Glen in on 22 Mar. 2005, 7:11 pm
Yet another reminder that there is more to music than FM: The Decemberists‘ Picaresque.
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You should get XM. Best stations: Unsigned (playing unsigned or independent label music), XMU (playing alternative stuff that doesn’t make it onto FM) and Fred and Ethel (ditto for the most part).
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Would it be cheaper than my $15/week iTunes habit?
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I’d say it could supplement your habit by perhaps introducing you to new music that you could then purchase on iTunes. The XM receiver costs about $100 (depending on the model you purchase) and about $75 for the installation. But once you have that finished, they bill you $26 every 4 months, which isn’t bad.
Offer accepted
Posted by Glen in on , 8:25 am
Et voila. The best features are the neighborhood and the interior, not the exterior appearance. I would include some interior photos, but people are still living in the house (they probably don’t want their bed displayed on my website). More details to follow, I’m sure. Rachel has been unable to sleep for two nights straight, but I’m still unsure whether to succomb to fear or excitement. At the moment, I am calm.
Back to Thesis Week II.
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I will interpret the general lack of comments as skepticism for this house being located in Champaign, not Maryland.
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It takes a while to consider the implications. Step 1 is pending.
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My lack of response is general jealousy of the fact that three of my family members bought/moved into new houses in the last month. Mom gave me permission to redecorate my room, though, yipee!
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I am very excited for you guys! I can’t wait to see the inside! The exterior could look a lot better without a whole lot of work– just plant some tallish ornamental shrubbery things and it will look great.
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Yes, the front yard plans include ripping out the basetball pole, putting in a new lamp, planting another tree, installing some larger “shrubbery things” (there are actually bushes there now, but they’re tiny), and replacing the white rocks with mulch. Rachel thinks the house should be painted a different color, but I don’t mind the red. Maybe I’ll paint it lime green like my favorite house from childhood.
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Congratulations! Homeownership rocks.
A brighter exterior color would look good, and make it look more open.
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Any shrubbery should be fast-growing or large when purchased. When’s closing?
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Closing April 29.
Exhibit D regarding high housing prices in the Washington area (see link). From the article on median prices in Frederick County:
“In Mount Airy, Zip code 21771, prices rose 20 percent to $324,000; in Monrovia, Zip code 21770, prices rose 17 percent to $366,250.” -
I am so happy for you and Rachel. I really like the inside of the house. Some trees and shrubs will do wonders for the outside. Wish I lived close by. Would love to help with any gardening you might be doing. Glen, the house you loved as a kid was a bright turquoise! Did not especially enjoy writing this. Would much rather the phone!
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Congrats you two! How exciting! ;( We miss you though
For Emily
Posted by Rachel in on 14 Mar. 2005, 7:23 pm
On July 2, 2005, I will be strutting my stuff down Em’s aisle, as I get to be one of her bridesmaids. Note how short I am - the dress is supposed to be midcalf.
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I love that dress. And a great color. And wahoo, Em!
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Have you lost weight? You look Mahvelous, dahlin! Love the do!
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A tiny bit… I think it’s cause I asked Glen to take the picture from a flattering angle, but thank you!
The ‘do she cries, “Zee hair, she is too long! Must be put back! But not all of zem are long enough! And zee bangs, zey are out of control!”
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oh, yeah, is your hair darker or is it just the lighting in the photograph? The dress is quite lovely!
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It is indeed darker. The part you can see is my natural color - it’s been a while since it’s been highlighted. The highlights are all put up in the back.
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Don’t worry Rach! It’s about ankle length on me too!
Comment from Glen on 3 Apr. 2005, 3:34 pm :
I’m honestly not sure where my loyalties will lie tomorrow night, but I am just happy to see a Big Ten-ACC matchup. Everybody around here believes the ACC is overrated, and tomorrow they will have a chance to prove it.
Comment from Glen on 4 Apr. 2005, 9:44 pm :
Well, I have to admit, that was a little disappointing. (The outcome, not the game).