toni
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| Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:45 pm Post subject: My new/old wash tub |
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Don't know why but I have wanted one of these for years but finding one at a price I was willing to pay didn't happen. Until last Sunday on the way home from our weekend in east Texas. We stopped for lunch in the small town of Mineola, Tx and wandered through some junque shops. I found this but it was a tug of war between myself and my other self...should I buy it, no you shouldn't, but I really want it, no you shouldn't, but whyyyyyyy NOT I whined to my other self.
I finally took Randy back to the store and showed it to him, as we were looking the lady who runs the antique/junque mall said "if it's the price keeping you from it, the dealer said they would take $10 off the sticker price" So taking that as a voice from the universe saying...."Buy it already!!!!" We bought it!
It will become a water garden. I have some Louisiana Iris and a water Lily that need a larger home and I think I need to find a couple more plants too.
I am going to paint the inside of the tub with rustoleum to help preserve it and will also paint stand with something clear to keep more rust at bay, but will basically leave the out side looking as it is.
Wash tub to water garden ( photo / image / picture from toni's Garden )
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Jerry Sullivan
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Chelmsford MA
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That washtub must have lots of history, now you get to add another chapter in it's long book of memories. Great find Toni!! Looking forward to seeing pictures of it with its new life.
Jerry
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eileen
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I've had that will I or won't I argument with myself sooo many times. I've never seen a wqashstand like yours though Toni. If I had I'd have snapped it up as quickly as you did as I think it will make a perfect water garden. $10 well spent!!
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stratsmom
Southern Oregon
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| Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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Oh I love it!!!! I've always wanted one of those myself! 
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cherylad
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S. Liberty County - Texas
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Toni, I've been waiting ever-so-patiently to see what kind of neat stuff you found on your anniversary trip.
That tub is FANTASTIC! And I know what you mean about the price. There's a junk place I pass to & from work everyday. He has or at least had two of them. They were calling my name when I was looking for something to put the water lilies in. But, the price was out of my range. And he wasn't budging!
You did good! Can't wait to see it all painted and planted!
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Congratulations! I think you made the right decision. It will look wonderful when you're done.
Sometimes when I loose tug-of-wars with myself I excuse myself saying I'm such a nice, thoughtful person I can't deny myself the pleasure of buying this.
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Netty
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Southern Ontario zone 5a
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Love it!
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Frank
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Lots of potential. I think this wash tub was destined to live its days in your garden Toni.
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marlingardener
Central Texas, zone 8
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| Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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Toni, what a great find! Remember when arguing with yourself that the pleasure of having that washtub (or anything else) will last longer than a $20 bill.
I collect antiques, and have used that excuse to buy a lot of stuff!
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dawg803
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| Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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What a great project! Thank you for sharing your ideas with us!
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petunia
northern michigan
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| Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:57 am Post subject: |
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love your new finding. You always manage to find some really neat stuff.
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koszta kid
Iowa
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| Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:29 am Post subject: |
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I wish I kept my wringer washer and tubs. Fit right in with my garden theme. You got a find.
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