bboy87 said:

RenHoek said:

For the most part it's because they're Made in the USA (which is awesome!) and they last a good long time (if you take good care of them!).

The wood is called Bass wood, it's a N. American hardwood that comes from managed forestry so as not to impact the environment as much. As for the price I would say it's in the medium-high range, usually around $340-$400 per window (but divide that by 15yrs. of life...). Also bear in mind that they waaaay cheaper than wood shutters, don't block as much of your view and they still offer the same look and feel of shutters.

Sadly, there's no such thing as a "cat proof" blind. However, if you have a cat that insists on standing in the window you can have the blind get a "cutout" so the cat has access without doing as much damage.

(can you tell my passion lies in window coverings? )

Is that Piedmont?

that was in Los Gatos... one of San Jose's answers to Piedmont...

inspiration

johnart said:

inspiration

That's a good one

as much as i enjoy that 'climax' feeling my most fav is pride when i watch my kids

i can't believe i made such normal wonderful kids!!!!

RenHoek said:

bboy87 said:

Is that Piedmont?

that was in Los Gatos... one of San Jose's answers to Piedmont...

I've only been to San Jose ONCE but I'll probably go this summer

speaking of the Bay, one of my favorite feelings is eating a box of See's Candies

That candy has to have crack or something in the ingredient

bboy87 said:

RenHoek said:

that was in Los Gatos... one of San Jose's answers to Piedmont...

I've only been to San Jose ONCE but I'll probably go this summer

speaking of the Bay, one of my favorite feelings is eating a box of See's Candies

That candy has to have crack or something in the ingredient

we got a one-pounder too...

RenHoek said:

bboy87 said:

I've only been to San Jose ONCE but I'll probably go this summer

speaking of the Bay, one of my favorite feelings is eating a box of See's Candies

That candy has to have crack or something in the ingredient

we got a one-pounder too...

I bought one for the family the a couple of days before Christmas around 5pm......it was gone by 10pm

Bought another one on Monday...I ate the last piece 3 hours later LOL

I can't imagine what I could do with a 2 pounder.......but I'd like to find out

bboy87 said:

RenHoek said:

we got a one-pounder too...

I bought one for the family the a couple of days before Christmas around 5pm......it was gone by 10pm

Bought another one on Monday...I ate the last piece 3 hours later LOL

I can't imagine what I could do with a 2 pounder.......but I'd like to find out

give up exercising for starters...

RenHoek said:

bboy87 said:

I bought one for the family the a couple of days before Christmas around 5pm......it was gone by 10pm

Bought another one on Monday...I ate the last piece 3 hours later LOL

I can't imagine what I could do with a 2 pounder.......but I'd like to find out

give up exercising for starters...

but it's sooooooo delicious!

Don't mean to highjack this thread, but what is See's Candy? I know it's candy but what type of candy: hard, soft, chewy, filled, what? I never heard of it. Is it a west coast thing?

Orgasm.

Aelis said:

johnart said:

inspiration

That's a good one

feelin it right now

johnart said:

Aelis said:

That's a good one

feelin it right now

(:

Sometimes, when my soul's in the right place, I can find inspiration almost everywhere around me. But when it suddenly comes it feels great. I used to adore drawing when I was younger. Then I somehow stopped drawing frequently, and found myself in dancing, but every few months I just sit down and draw, I just feel a wave of inspiration. It happens with dance more frequently, though. I just feel guided by something, it's wonderful.

Anyway, I think I'm not so close to that feeling now... Too much on my mind, too many bad thoughts, too much work to do...

I'm getting nostalgia from last summer when I first heard controversy for the very first time....

When someone absolutely loves a gift I send them.

sextonseven said:

When someone absolutely loves a gift I send them.

Aelis said:

johnart said:

feelin it right now

(:

Sometimes, when my soul's in the right place, I can find inspiration almost everywhere around me. But when it suddenly comes it feels great. I used to adore drawing when I was younger. Then I somehow stopped drawing frequently, and found myself in dancing, but every few months I just sit down and draw, I just feel a wave of inspiration. It happens with dance more frequently, though. I just feel guided by something, it's wonderful.

Anyway, I think I'm not so close to that feeling now... Too much on my mind, too many bad thoughts, too much work to do...

Go away bad thoughts! Shoo!

drinking custard straight out of the carton.

well, possibly not, but today it's the best I can do

johnart said:

Aelis said:

(:

Sometimes, when my soul's in the right place, I can find inspiration almost everywhere around me. But when it suddenly comes it feels great. I used to adore drawing when I was younger. Then I somehow stopped drawing frequently, and found myself in dancing, but every few months I just sit down and draw, I just feel a wave of inspiration. It happens with dance more frequently, though. I just feel guided by something, it's wonderful.

Anyway, I think I'm not so close to that feeling now... Too much on my mind, too many bad thoughts, too much work to do...

Go away bad thoughts! Shoo!

Aww, thank you

P.S. I did feel it today after all! One Nite Alone was playing and something just made me move

You know when you have a favorite part of a favorite song? And you love the song, but that particular part is just epic beyond all possible levels of epicness? I love the feeling when that part of the song comes on.

I also occasionally get this random happy feeling when I'm half asleep for NO apparent reason that makes me grin from ear-to-ear. I like that.

And, taking a bite out of a big delicious spicy jalapeno. I love that.

Or the first bite of a delicious pizza!

Waking up, and not being tired at all, just feeling really refreshed

thekidsgirl said:

Waking up, and not being tired at all, just feeling really refreshed

Tell me what that's like....

ZombieKitten said:

That Barbapapa feeling!!!

what?

chocolate1 said:

thekidsgirl said:

Waking up, and not being tired at all, just feeling really refreshed

Tell me what that's like....

Oh, I haven't experiennced it in a while, I just miss that feeling! I usually get up feeling undead.

thekidsgirl said:

chocolate1 said:

Tell me what that's like....

Oh, I haven't experiennced it in a while, I just miss that feeling! I usually get up feeling undead.

I've been waking up feeling like I didn't go to sleep...

whistle said:

ZombieKitten said:

That Barbapapa feeling!!!

what?

you know, that BARBAPAPA FEELING!!!! *

*yes, i had to look it up http://www.barbapapa.fr/g...apapa.html

when I'm sitting on the lazy boy chair (or on the couch) and I have one son on my left and one on my right one arm around each of them! True Love it is THE best feeling in the world to me.

pretty soon they will be too big to do that....

XxAxX said:

whistle said:

what?

you know, that BARBAPAPA FEELING!!!! *

*yes, i had to look it up http://www.barbapapa.fr/g...apapa.html

omgomgomg!!! look he's watering his babies!!!

chocolate1 said:

thekidsgirl said:

Oh, I haven't experiennced it in a while, I just miss that feeling! I usually get up feeling undead.

I've been waking up feeling like I didn't go to sleep...

ever tried those 'music to promote deep sleep' cds?

i like the feeling of wonder, when you catch a glimpse of your soul in the mirror of a piece of music or a sunrise, etc.