tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post6354311962634043863..comments2024-03-15T14:47:21.170-04:00Comments on Lemon Gloria: Wednesday poll: the endangered claw-foot bathtubLemon Gloriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-21047812710971820022011-05-03T16:05:26.349-04:002011-05-03T16:05:26.349-04:00Hey! I JUST saw this and immediately thought of yo...Hey! I JUST saw this and immediately thought of you! Yet another option! (Sorry, I don't know how to do the shortened url thing) <br />http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/boston/recycling-donating/etsy-find-claw-foot-bathtub-couch-145751?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fmain+%28Main%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderRachel from Chicagonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-2741984523787774742011-04-29T10:12:58.399-04:002011-04-29T10:12:58.399-04:00Even a dayer later. In no way, shape or form shoul...Even a dayer later. In no way, shape or form should hou even think about demolishing that tub. I've seen them used as planters, as some have suggested, and they look good. If you end up deciding against it in the house, have AB move it outside and someone will take it off your hands. You can count on that. Tubs like this should never be destroyed.FoggyDewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07934197854661226301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-5105555946195879342011-04-28T16:20:27.512-04:002011-04-28T16:20:27.512-04:00I am a day late, but...planter! Use it as a lovely...I am a day late, but...planter! Use it as a lovely planter. I would have loved it as a little girl (or hell, now), but I suspect it's more of a little girl interest than a little boy interest.elishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102048001037485455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-26887816796354836702011-04-28T15:35:10.691-04:002011-04-28T15:35:10.691-04:00I've had and loved clawfoots, but that was the...I've had and loved clawfoots, but that was then, this is now. Now I want a walk-in shower. <br /><br />I say if you can't sell it, give it to whatever charity will come get it. <br /><br />Because if it's going to be a pain to get rid of now, why would it be less of a pain later?tamater sammichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11079343206229909686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-11404203136115964542011-04-28T15:34:03.493-04:002011-04-28T15:34:03.493-04:00A. with a caveat - in the future if you decide you...A. with a caveat - in the future if you decide you don't want it, NICK can take a sledgehammer to it:)LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863772247445220124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-44519963026504737912011-04-28T15:27:01.361-04:002011-04-28T15:27:01.361-04:00Did you consider a "Mary in the bathtub"...Did you consider a "Mary in the bathtub"? You know, set on end coming out of your deck with a statue of the virgin Mary inside and flowers and cherub angels around it? You'd be the only one on your alley to have one. Adam has a claw foot tub for his herb garden in back but its mostly out of sight. I vote for using it as a shower base in your bathroom or selling it. Smashing it would be sad.<br />LouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-72800546747363816662011-04-28T12:53:48.177-04:002011-04-28T12:53:48.177-04:00I've had claw foot tubs and I don't think ...I've had claw foot tubs and I don't think they're all that difficult to climb in and out of. My kids would go ape shit for this idea. And if I didn't let them do things because they looked dangerous or they might crack their heads, well, let's just say the park wouldn't be any fun at all. <br />Do you ever read Free Range Kids? <br />I say "Do it." Keep it as long as he's interested, then sell it.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07103053104460770180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-34004206323441310022011-04-28T12:01:00.951-04:002011-04-28T12:01:00.951-04:00We have one for bathing. I have painted it's ...We have one for bathing. I have painted it's toenails pink. It is VERY hard to climb in and out of and a rather deep, narrow space for just hanging out in. It also can't just sit anywhere on a floor because it is so incredibly heavy (cast iron after all)and must have it's feet resting on joists because mere floorboards are not enough. If you aren't going to bathe in it, I'd use it as a whimsical planter or advertise for someone who wants it to take it off your hands.Maudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-27981815431291417132011-04-28T09:27:51.937-04:002011-04-28T09:27:51.937-04:00Lisa-- I see Jordan in a few years, maybe two, ta...Lisa-- I see Jordan in a few years, maybe two, taking the pillows out and using the tub for its original purpose. He will fill it with water because, it is a bath tub. The comments on selling it are excellent--the St Paul family love claw foot tubs. MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-50331861700085219062011-04-28T08:52:21.913-04:002011-04-28T08:52:21.913-04:00My view of it is that it's dumb (no offense). ...My view of it is that it's dumb (no offense). Bathtubs are usually very slippery and not very forgiving surface if one was to fall. I can imagine him climbing in and out, slipping (or falling) and hitting his head on the edge, and there goes your afternoon for a trip to the ER for a few stitches...Carla @ I Run, You Runhttp://irunyourun.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-61423943812033106802011-04-28T05:12:25.634-04:002011-04-28T05:12:25.634-04:00Is there no possibility of keeping it and converti...Is there no possibility of keeping it and converting it in to a shower?http://www.amazon.com/Chrome-plated-BRASS-Shower-Clawfoot/dp/B000MGZVVA<br /><br />SamanthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-23008628079115102632011-04-28T03:26:43.840-04:002011-04-28T03:26:43.840-04:00I'm all for A. The thought of that beautiful ...I'm all for A. The thought of that beautiful thing being sledgehammered to death makes me feel a little bit like weeping. If I lived anywhere near you I'd offer to take the thing off your hands myself... It's not like you can't hire somebody to move if out if in five or ten years you totally hate having it in J's room...Nikki (www.bookpunks.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03930429409262902365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-47683542792840152022011-04-27T19:54:01.950-04:002011-04-27T19:54:01.950-04:00I thought "oh my God, that is so tacky" ...I thought "oh my God, that is so tacky" but then I saw the link to the library tub and that was awesome. A tub as a reading corner/nook would be fantastic. For an older child. My 18 month old would slip and slide in it, bust her head open and hide chicken nuggets in it. It is definitely cute, but I don't know how feasible. It won't be long before J is in a toddler bed and able to climb into it at night if he wakes up.. I think it is definitely a supervision required thing at his age.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00044264224383701523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-1135862725237591372011-04-27T18:52:31.323-04:002011-04-27T18:52:31.323-04:00I'm going with C but ... it makes me sad. Sled...I'm going with C but ... it makes me sad. Sledgehammer? Really?Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602816507915795709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-89561872761374317942011-04-27T18:35:57.530-04:002011-04-27T18:35:57.530-04:00F... for FISH! lily pond on the deck with goldfish...F... for FISH! lily pond on the deck with goldfish!!!<br /><br />i would even volunteer to help you with this!aimeecnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-7979869733446722892011-04-27T17:35:05.388-04:002011-04-27T17:35:05.388-04:00As much as I love claw foot tubs, and the idea of ...As much as I love claw foot tubs, and the idea of turning one into a couch is cool, they are steel so are cold even with pillows and blankets and if the room isnt very big then its going to be over powering everything and while its going to be fun for Jordan the novelty will last a month or two maybe at most and the planter thing only works if you have a huge garden and it can be hidden under trees and planted full of flowers or filled with fish otherwise yeah it's tacky. On a final note, kids trip and fall often and I have visions of J mashing his lip against it or splitting his forehead open so inasmuch as it pains me, while your idea totally rocks, it totally has some cons worth weighing up. Oh and J will definately hide girls in it when he can take my word for it.Go-Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746808309929560250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-41984133009658165872011-04-27T16:18:53.399-04:002011-04-27T16:18:53.399-04:00I say keep it, that's a pretty badass idea.
E...I say keep it, that's a pretty badass idea.<br /><br />Except that my first thought was he may hide girls in it underneath the pillows. Perhaps not now, but when he's old enough to open the front door himself...Lynseyhttp://www.twitter.com/itslikelynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-6625486394372296952011-04-27T16:05:41.405-04:002011-04-27T16:05:41.405-04:00E. Sounds too dangerous for a kid to play in. God...E. Sounds too dangerous for a kid to play in. God forbid it fall over. What about using as a planter in the backyard? If you hate it like that list on craigslist and someone can come take and and clean it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-78251332070037861912011-04-27T15:57:34.951-04:002011-04-27T15:57:34.951-04:00I was going to suggest Gingers idea. If done right...I was going to suggest Gingers idea. If done right, I dint think that it would look trashy. But it would then involve having to take care of plants which is where I have a problem. <br />Could you put it in Jordan's room and maybe build a sail for it and turn it into a sail boat like space. If course you would need some pillows so he doesn't hurt himself but it might be a nice place to read or pretend play.Angel JAAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06575688270453239453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-44120897397344621512011-04-27T15:55:47.166-04:002011-04-27T15:55:47.166-04:00I agree with the others - DO NOT DESTROY IT!! I w...I agree with the others - DO NOT DESTROY IT!! I would personally keep it, and if the time comes when Jordan doesn't want it in his room then sell it (and have the buyer arrange to have it moved). It's antique! It's pretty! It's in demand! Why would you allow someone to break it into little pieces?!?Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489800616400078160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-45924396278602849272011-04-27T15:45:06.602-04:002011-04-27T15:45:06.602-04:00Oh sister, I want you to be able to keep your tub,...Oh sister, I want you to be able to keep your tub, but tub in a toy room sounds like a recipe for disaster! <br /><br />It's a great-looking tub, but seriously, sell that puppy on craigslist - to someone who will cherish it and send their four beefcake brothers to your house to take it off your hands.Mirandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-21985248858755334282011-04-27T15:43:19.111-04:002011-04-27T15:43:19.111-04:00Google couch tub and look at images. Kind of cool....Google couch tub and look at images. Kind of cool. I'm thinking you won't like it in J's room. But it might be cute on the patio as a couch or you can do what I did and make it in to a fish pond! LOVE it! But please whatever you do...sell it or give it away! Don't let them destroy it!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723341189816254118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-31913052390437394132011-04-27T15:22:57.701-04:002011-04-27T15:22:57.701-04:00I just found this on ohdeedoh.com: http://www.ohde...I just found this on ohdeedoh.com: http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/look/look-a-fun-place-to-read-114174 Little kids! Enjoying a tub!<br /><br />Wendy - Wellll, yah. That's my mom's thing - too hard to get in and out of.<br /><br />I just looked on craigslist and people are selling them for the $100 and $200s. Not that that's nothing, but it's not extraordinary.<br /><br />HK - It is very ME, isn't it? Just not very anyone else I live with, alas.<br /><br />And as for the D suggestion, we'll see. I'm sure this just made Nick like you even more. :)<br /><br />Tempest - I LOVE that. Absolutely love it! But doing that to our tub would necessitate hauling it down three flights, hiring someone to make it into a tub, and hauling it up two flights. Will never happen, particularly as Nick would not be on board.<br /><br />moosie - You made me giggle with the balking at permanence and then pointing out you have four tattoos. It is true that the inability to change it on a whim is daunting.<br /><br />Coleen - You made me laugh and you made good points here and on FB. Fooey!<br /><br />lacochran - We have many tubs in this house. It is ridiculous. None of the bathrooms are in stellar shape, but we have a lot of them.<br /><br />Ginger - One of my friends suggested that, but we have no yard! And I would definitely feel trashy putting it on the deck. If Nick would let me, which would never, ever happen.<br /><br />Katie - I actually really like this idea. It wouldn't be permanent if I could find someone else to take it and to haul it...<br /><br />Jac - You make a good point. And he might actually really enjoy it.<br /><br />Megan - I am really leaning towards having someone take it if we don't use it. I hate to waste it. <br /><br />Miranda - You are EXACTLY the right person to answer as you seem to share my opinion. :)<br /><br />Sara - Thank you. I think it's really cute, too.<br /><br />kate.d. - Argh! Practical!<br /><br />Stacey - And more practical! I suppose it could be a menace. Although not more than Nick's couch with that middle leg of death that keeps breaking my toes...<br /><br />I love Tempest's suggestion but it would be really expensive and a lot of effort for us to get it out, find someone to do that, get it back in. Nick wouldn't go for it. Although you know, he's so good with his hands...maybe he'd be able to cut the tub??<br /><br />Miss Dallas - I appreciate it. Yah, good suggestions.<br /><br />Keenie Beanie - If we get rid of it, this might be the best approach. It seems such a waste to break it up.<br /><br />Jessica - Oh, sigh. Would that you could as well.<br /><br />cla517 - No, I don't, but our builder might be able to guess. It's in good but not perfect shape.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-8586707039138967522011-04-27T15:08:22.845-04:002011-04-27T15:08:22.845-04:00SELL IT. Do you know how old it is? Go to ebay an...SELL IT. Do you know how old it is? Go to ebay and type in clawfoot tub. You'll be amazed. Then, use that money to pay AB!cla517https://www.blogger.com/profile/14825038094929045322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-15764433636746881642011-04-27T15:01:47.618-04:002011-04-27T15:01:47.618-04:00I think the idea is cute, but I don't think th...I think the idea is cute, but I don't think the pillows would cushion it quite enough for it to be a practical playspace. Especially as J is not likely to be petite.<br /><br />I would point out that getting rid of it is unchangeable, too. But as much as this pains me, I think you might be best off selling it or letting them smash it to bits.<br /><br />Would that I could take it off your hands!!!!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838430978051872591noreply@blogger.com