Remember this?
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| Yup, a UHAUL trailer, even had the hitch attached there! |
And here is what was inside...
AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN BAR!!!
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| Perfect for my upcoming kitchen reno! |
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| Got the stools from TARGET at $99 for 2 |
I've always wanted one of these and I have been browsing for a while now. But because of budget constraints, I've pushed off getting one until now.
We saw this baby over at HOMEGOODS in Atlanta...
It was on CLEARANCE and the manager, even gave me an extra substantial discount because of a scratch on the refrigerator's side and a missing grill plate! I could not pass it up. And luckily, my husband was supportive and we got it back here in Illinois!
Moving it out of the trailer was another story.
We first tried calling movers in our area, but since it was a holiday weekend, we didn't get any call back. So we decided to do something like this...
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| BAYANIHAN |
... well, not exactly like this, but the concept is similar. BAYANIHAN is a term we use for communal effort to help a neighbor in need particularly in building or literally, moving a whole house!
We needed this kind of power, so we decided to call our available friends for an afternoon barbecue and of course, moving this super heavy bar/kitchen!
It took 10 people to carry this thing to where it is now, but I think the effort was all worth it! Plus, we know more how much our friends are willing to help us and be part of good ol' BAYANIHAN! We are indeed very grateful! THANK YOU!!!!!
Have you ever bought anything this big from one of your holiday vacations? Please do share away!
Have a Great Day!!!
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LOVE the pic of the house being moved Vel, so funny :) and those yellow stools are so gorgeous! Congrats on the new kitchen bar!
ReplyDeleteHa, funny! You'll enjoy this bar for a long time to come...good for you!
ReplyDeleteWe've gotten things while on vacation but nothing quite like this!!!
Blessings,
Cindy
Oh, what a fabulous new kitchen bar, sweet friend! Yes, I enjoyed your pics with the moving house, so fun! Thank you for dropping by and for the great comment. Have fun.
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Oh I love it, it is fabulous. What a great find. I would love one too, but I have a weird layout where it needs to go, maybe I will get DH to build me one. Yours is really fabulous. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteHooray for the Bayanihan! :) Congratulations! That kitchen/bar looks fabulous and the stools are really cool!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to learn about ****values**** like BAYANIHAN from other cultures, there are certainly times in life when it does take a village to accomplish something. I guess BAYANIHAN is similar to a communal barn raising here in the US, another nifty concept. So you should be able to handle being displaced from your reno kitchen pretty easily now :) And that outside kitchen is the perfect "completer piece" for that gorgeous pool / outdoor retreat. Enjoy it! Robin
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - what a find!! I cannot believe you were so close to me. I am about 1 1/2 hours away from Atlanta. I was there today!! Hope you enjoy your new outdoor kitchen!
ReplyDeleteWow, I was waiting to see what was in that UHAUL! Great score, it is fabulous. and way to go with the resourcefulness! Love it. You are going to have so many great memories out there in your cool patio. Enjoy!
ReplyDeletexo Nancy
I love it! Great find! However, my husband would have never agreed to hitching a Uhaul onto our car for the ride home! You are lucky!
ReplyDeleteWow - guess the party is at your house!!!
ReplyDeleteKelly
How awesome! Love a great deal... I am not sure my husband would have loved getting a haul though!
ReplyDeleteOMG, my friend, you sure made me crack up!!! Imagine moving your own home to another place like in your image, hahahahahaaaaa.... Anyway, for the BBQ; it's fabulous and it's looking great by your pool in your lovely home. I guess maybe I have to take something...like what would you like..BEER, DESSERT, FRUIT, Chile con Carne, or WHAT, as I am going to your party, right now!!! Amazing find! Enjoy the fun.
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Looks like I'm not the only one with fun outdoor stuff happening! Lol! I love this - it is so cool (no pun intended). You are going to enjoy it so very much! Jane
ReplyDeleteMost people bring back a plate as a souvenier!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this - it's absolutely gorgeous - what a great find!
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Hugs from Montreal,
XOX
I so love your outdoor kitchen, what a find. It looks amazing. I think I would have nabbed that too. Thanks so much for your gracious comments and thanks for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, marty
ReplyDeleteNow that is determination! So gald you found something you had been hunting for! HG rocks!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Well, if you really want something then you are going to have to work for it and work you did. Enjoy!
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Oh, Vel...this is just awesome! I could only dream about something like this, and a place big enough for it! You are going to have the best summer!! And you have the best neighbors! What will you do with it during the winter months? I'm so glad you got such a great deal. It was worth waiting for. The biggest thing I ever bought on a trip was a lamp that we had to ship! lol!
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XO,
Jane
Wow! I love it, Vel! How nice of your friends to help you move it. It looks perfect there....Christine
ReplyDeleteWow! SO it takes a village to move a grill too! It looks great and I know you will enjoy using it!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is great, Vel! The best part is how your friends and neighbors came to your aid!
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny - that was at my HomeGoods in the suburbs of Chicago and I would drool over it all of the time! My husband said NO so I was so happy when someone finally bought it and I didn't have to hear it calling me name everytime I went in there (which is a lot)! You are very lucky and it looks great!
ReplyDeleteErin at Piers and Chandeliers
Wow! Can't believe you found that at HomeGoods, and knowing you it was a major score! :) What fun!!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, that truly does look like a communal effort! those yellow chairs are a fun pop of color-I even saw them at bjs! they're everywhere now!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great time to get this! That was smart of you, Vel. It's amazing what friends can do for each other.
ReplyDeleteOh my... what a fun you and your friends had to move that kitchen bar ! Great illustration how people move the house in your back home :)
ReplyDeleteMarlin
Not this big, but I did once buy a very large painting on vacation that wouldn't fit in the car. It seemed like it would be okay at the time. Ended up having to return it.
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