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kach22i 09-27-2011 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErVikingo (Post 6278185)
Mine if the HOA ever approves my plans....

I can imagine a stealth helicopter landing in the courtyard.:D

It's nice, just kidding about the helicopter.

ErVikingo 09-27-2011 12:14 PM

or a Hovercraft ;)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317150874.jpg


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kach22i 09-27-2011 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErVikingo (Post 6278201)
or a Hovercraft ;)

It's easy to keep hovercraft out.

If I were you I'd finish the courtyard effect with a wall protecting the pool. You don't need to find gators sneaking in there, I hear they like water.:eek:

gt350mike 09-27-2011 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snapper33 (Post 6278059)
I'd like to see some shipping container homes (not huts) as those are intriguing me these days.

Did someone say CHU (containerized housing units)??? Here's mine for the past 7 months.


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317151471.jpg


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ErVikingo 09-27-2011 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kach22i (Post 6278212)
It's easy to keep hovercraft out.

If I were you I'd finish the courtyard effect with a wall protecting the pool. You don't need to find gators sneaking in there, I hear they like water.:eek:

Thanks for your input George. There will be a full wall/fence enclosing the patio for pool access control. I have kids + we have some of those sneaky gators...

Now, if I could get the HOA to finally approve it...... 10 weeks and counting...

Laneco 09-27-2011 02:11 PM

Jim,

I don't have any pictures to add (sorry) that express my idea, so hope I can draw a written picture for you.

When my father got sick, we planned for his access into and out of the house. Plus his needs within the house and others here have offered great suggestions regarding that. What we missed was access to the outdoors for him. He wanted to do a little light gardening.

If I could have done this, I would have extended the porch areas significantly and put in small raised garden beds at wheel chair height. He could have his tomatoes, his zucchini, flowers etc.

What we did was take care of his medical needs - house/bedroom/bathroom. We needed to take care of his ability to access some type of hobby, something he liked to do. If your wife has a hobby, try to build in a way for her do do her lobby for as long as she is able.

angela

pavulon 09-27-2011 03:07 PM

no design says "welcome home" like a bungalow.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317161201.jpg

GG Allin 09-27-2011 03:23 PM

The one I grew up in, for sale too.

http://media.cdn-redfin.com/photo/68...07910741_0.jpg

craigster59 09-27-2011 03:25 PM

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GG Allin 09-27-2011 03:30 PM

A couple of the one I live in now. Very similar on the inside, to the one I grew up in.

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/a...brouder1/1.jpg
http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1308754653

GG Allin 09-27-2011 03:34 PM

Farnsworth House.

http://www.e-architect.co.uk/images/...e_gmad06_8.jpg
http://milkcratedigest.com/images_07...ood-02-lrg.jpg

MT930 09-27-2011 03:35 PM

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Jim Bremner 09-27-2011 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laneco (Post 6278476)
Jim,

I don't have any pictures to add (sorry) that express my idea, so hope I can draw a written picture for you.

When my father got sick, we planned for his access into and out of the house. Plus his needs within the house and others here have offered great suggestions regarding that. What we missed was access to the outdoors for him. He wanted to do a little light gardening.

If I could have done this, I would have extended the porch areas significantly and put in small raised garden beds at wheel chair height. He could have his tomatoes, his zucchini, flowers etc. >>>> SMART! I LIKE THIS. Joanna isn't the green thumb....but I WILL DO THIS!

What we did was take care of his medical needs - house/bedroom/bathroom. We needed to take care of his ability to access some type of hobby, something he liked to do. If your wife has a hobby, try to build in a way for her do do her lobby for as long as she is able.

angela

The Flower bed idea is a smart one!

kach22i 09-27-2011 07:24 PM

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GG Allin 09-27-2011 08:14 PM

Kimball Mansion, Chicago.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aX9tpE6-rm...se-Chicago.jpg

GG Allin 09-27-2011 08:17 PM

Marshall Field Mansion, right down the street.

http://www.chicagomag.com/Radar/Deal.../deb021609.jpg

Jim Bremner 10-07-2011 12:22 AM

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Jim Bremner 10-07-2011 12:25 AM

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MT930 10-07-2011 08:41 AM

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HardDrive 10-07-2011 09:07 AM

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