Our little place by the river:
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Topic: Our little place by the river:
Posted By: Kristof
Subject: Our little place by the river:
Date Posted: June-26-2013 at 4:27am
Haven't been on the site that much these past few months, and for a good reason  We baught ourselves a second hand caravan that we refurbished. And since pictures say mor than a thousand words... How it looked when we baught it:     We repainted the walls, baught some new furniture, changed all the interior lights with LED and cleaned it thouroughly:    Then we started building a terrace:   And a fence:  Gravel, shed, coating:   The result today:  So now we finally have our own little place at the lake. And since it's just a ten minute drive from our home, we moved there for the season... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: June-26-2013 at 10:32am
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Really cool. Looks like a nice place to have CCF friends stop by! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: June-26-2013 at 10:47am
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Kristof looks great. Used to own a similar setup lots of awesome family memories. ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: June-26-2013 at 11:57am
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Congratulations! Very cool place. You will have a ball there. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: June-26-2013 at 1:10pm
Party at Kristof's!!!!  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: PAPA
Date Posted: June-26-2013 at 2:01pm
| Kristof, the place looks great. Had a trailer for 13 years at the lake before I finally decided to build a house. Totally enjoyed all the time we spent there and learned to appreciate the little things in life that are so important. Cheers to you and your family. Enjoy! |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: June-26-2013 at 2:18pm
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Beautiful! that is one nice trailer. Should lead to increased skiing. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: June-27-2013 at 7:24am
Every CCFan that comes near my neck of the woods is VERY welcome for a beer and some runs in or behind the boat!!
No worries Steve, there will be a few parties at this place!  ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
62 wood wrote:Posted By: john b
Date Posted: June-27-2013 at 4:31pm
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It looks ready to make great memories. Beautiful! ------------- 1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox" If everyone else is doing it, you're too late! |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: June-27-2013 at 5:30pm
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Hope you left the shocks on the trailer!! When the trailer's a rockin, don't come knockin!! Great place, Enjoy!! |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: June-27-2013 at 9:46pm
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I agree with 62 Wood, Party!! ------------- Js |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: June-27-2013 at 9:47pm
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May take awhile to get there? ------------- Js |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: June-28-2013 at 5:52am
Nope, only ten minutes from my home...  ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: June-28-2013 at 8:52am
 ------------- Js |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: June-28-2013 at 9:04am
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640 minutes... About 9,5 hours fliying from Orlando to Brussels, then about an hour and ten minutes drive to Maaseik where the caravan and the boat are... So, I see you tomorrow? I'll come get you at the airport; And I'll drive you back to the airport on Sunday, back in Orlando in time for work...  ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: June-28-2013 at 10:51am
Someday, I'll definitely take you up that offer!!!!! ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: June-30-2013 at 11:43pm
can't go on roadtrip without your ski partner! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: July-01-2013 at 5:45am
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You are both very welcome!!! The spare room is ready to accomodate you guys ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: July-01-2013 at 10:25am
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how do you know that you are a redneck? lol, you'll enjoy it Kristoff ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-01-2013 at 11:40am
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I thought it was nice in the before pics... ------------- |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: July-01-2013 at 12:21pm
------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: July-01-2013 at 8:50pm
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Crapola, I had only 610 minutes to spare this weekend!! However, I will be working on an extended weekend, and may take you up on the offer. I will take Jbear and Backfoot along, as they will need Adult supervision. What is the current water tempature, and when is the best "season"? ------------- Js |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: July-02-2013 at 4:15am
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July - august are the best months over here. sunniest and warmest. Current water temperature is about 21°C (70°F) and goes up to 28°C (83°F) by mid july... You can always ask Kapla... He stayed a few days here. I think he enjoyed it BTW, Kapla and I are meeting in Amsterdam on july 16th! Looking forward to that ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 12:52pm
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Time to revive this thread and show the progress we've made since then... First I built a roof over the terrace, so we can enjoy the outside, even when it rains (which happens quite often in Belgium). The whole terrace and roof still have to be cleaned and get a new coat of wood-stain.    And my lovely wife made it her project to put all the cabinets in a fresh modern coat of paint.  Also, the seats are getting reupholstered... We're almost ready for the new season ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 1:09pm
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I like it! ------------- |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 1:11pm
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Looks great Kristof,you two look like you have done alot,looks more like a cabin now. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 1:43pm
| I always figured Kristof more for the "Van Down by The River" type. |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 6:38pm
| Very nice! |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 6:59pm
Caravan is pretty close to a van, Chris  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 7:29pm
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Looking Good!! ------------- Js |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 8:41pm
...and eating a steady diet of government cheese? ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-12-2015 at 5:28pm
------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-19-2015 at 10:53am
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Ha! Must be the CCFan boat virus and all that talk about epoxy here... We painted our cabinets with an epoxy-based paint This stuff costs about 70 bucks for a quart  , but it's rock solid. We let it cure for a week and yesterday, we put the cabinets back together.As a test, I took my cigarette lighter and hit the back of the doors (in an inconspicuous area) a couple of times with the sharp edge. Not a single scratch! Great stuff. ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |