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Old 1/12/11, 3:58 PM
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Old 1/12/11, 4:02 PM
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Nice. Is that from one of your inspections?
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Old 1/12/11, 4:05 PM
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Here is another one. It is closer than it appears.
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Old 1/12/11, 4:08 PM
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Any of these photo's from Canada? I've seen these installations on a Canadian home renovation TV show.
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Old 1/12/11, 5:49 PM
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I like the door to the exterior in the bathroom. That way people can sneak in and out.


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Old 1/12/11, 6:24 PM
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Nice. Is that from one of your inspections?
Yes. From my morning appointment today. Additionally, the windows are not tempered or safety glass, but that is less obvious.


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Old 1/12/11, 7:18 PM
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No explanation necessary...
But the view was great!


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Old 1/13/11, 7:57 AM
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I like the door to the exterior in the bathroom. That way people can sneak in and out.
We call those "pool bathrooms" here, and I have one. Sort of keeps the kids from peeing in the pool...


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Old 1/13/11, 9:46 PM
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Old 1/13/11, 9:58 PM
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This thread makes it painfully obvious that none of you are romantics. Don't you realize the ambiance you can create with a nicely dimmed fixture over the tub and a nice glass of wine?
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Old 1/14/11, 9:22 AM
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This thread makes it painfully obvious that none of you are romantics. Don't you realize the ambiance you can create with a nicely dimmed fixture over the tub and a nice glass of wine?
Well some of us do but we are concerned it will end up being Jo and Billy Bob in there after a case of Bud.

We're just trying to help.


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Old 1/15/11, 9:30 PM
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Obviously a common issue in all parts.
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Old 1/18/11, 10:12 PM
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This one takes the award. That really puts a whole new meaning to stupid


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Old 1/19/11, 10:06 AM
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This thread makes it painfully obvious that none of you are romantics. Don't you realize the ambiance you can create with a nicely dimmed fixture over the tub and a nice glass of wine?
As well as role-playing....why not have Tarzan swing in and join the party in the tub.

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