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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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 Posted - Jun 09 2009 : 11:54:19 AM
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I lucked into 4 of those fabulous metal chairs you might remember from grandma's back yard -- the kind with arms, a waffle pattern cut into the backs and seats, and bounce when you bounce on them :-) They need refinishing but are otherwise in fabulous condition. If I had the time, which I don't, I would dip them to remove old paint, and sand off the rusty bits (or use a little $3 wire brush-type bit on my drill, as seen in MaryJanes current magazine for cleaning up used cast-iron cookware). If I had the money (which I also don't). I'd take them to a good-ol'-boy auto paint place that would work with me to give them a sturdy, gorgeous enamel finish in a retro combo like aqua (or cherry red!) with ivory, yellow with white. You could choose whatever you remember most fondly from your childhood. Alternately, I guess you could do it yourself with enamel spray paints.
They're too big to mail, so this would be a pick-'em-up affair, or I could drive them to you in my pickup truck if you're not too far away. (I'm in Fauquier County, VA, near Warrenton).
I would like $100 for all 4. $110 if I deliver.
Thanks for your consideration :-) |
Edited by - Rosemary on Jun 09 2009 12:02:20 PM |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
1825 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2009 : 12:44:37 PM
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Originally posted by Marybeth
OK deliver them after the Cherry Red retro paint job. Oh BTW I am only out here in Washington State. OK???
Sounds great Mara--I will have to look for some out here. MB
Oh no you don't! You will NOT tempt me to go out there! I'll bet I'd never want to come back ;-) |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
1825 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2009 : 6:11:33 PM
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Originally posted by Marybeth
Yeah,--we'll keep you!! You will love it here. MB
I'm absolutely sure of it. Would love to get out there one day. But first? Phone bill. :-) |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
1825 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 6:29:58 PM
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Originally posted by vintagediva1
We always called them "boingy" chairs.
Michele, that's perfect!  I really wish I could afford to restore these and use them. They bring back glorious memories. |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
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April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2009 : 7:29:58 PM
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I loved those chairs as a kid at my grandparents. I was just visiting and my grandma still has one, but it's in rough shape. Too bad we aren't closer to VA! Hope you find a taker!
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u |
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2009 : 9:43:49 PM
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Originally posted by sonshine4u
I loved those chairs as a kid at my grandparents. I was just visiting and my grandma still has one, but it's in rough shape. Too bad we aren't closer to VA! Hope you find a taker!
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u
I did, and just clinched the deal this evening! Let's hear it for Craigslist :-) |
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