Re: Mechanical troubles/ frig color

From the 70's or 80's.  The NYC subway cars are pristine now.

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Eva
Long Island, NY
Zone 6/7


On 3/1/06, james singer <islandjim1@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> When my kids were pre-teenagers, we had an old, very ugly fridge in the
> basement, mostly for soda and beer. We bought six or seven cans of
> different colored spray paint, and told the kids to go at it. It looked
> like a New York subway car in a matter of minutes.
>
> On Mar 1, 2006, at 6:52 AM, Donna wrote:
>
> > not that is an awesome idea.... why didn't I think of
> > that. <lol>
> >
> > Donna
> >
> > --- TeichFlora@aol.com wrote:
> >
> >> I didn't like the color of our frig, but although we
> >> could use a new one,
> >> it's not a priority.  Our other appliances are white
> >> & black (I am  personally
> >> not fond of stainless steel look).   The frig is
> >> beige.  I painted the doors
> >> with black board paint.  Always wanted a  memo type
> >> board that was large, the
> >> calendar and note pad just weren't  enough.  I
> >> absolutely love the black board
> >> paint on the frig.  It  matches with the other
> >> appliances and it is very
> >> functional.  I painted a  face of a cook on the side
> >> and use it as a menu board
> >> when we have company or  wine tastings.  Otherwise
> >> we use it for grocery lists,
> >> etc.  It works  wonderfully and the paint sticks
> >> very well.  I used a special
> >> primer, and  from what I can tell, any paint would
> >> work on it after that.  I
> >> think it  would be more difficult to pain the inside
> >> of an oven or such....but a
> >>  frig....go for it!!!!!!!   So far, our frig has
> >> been a big hit and we  love
> >> it!
> >> Noreen
> >> zone 9
> >> Texas Gulf Coast
> >>
> >> In a message dated 2/28/2006 11:18:22 AM Central
> >> Standard Time,
> >> gardenchat-owner@hort.net writes:
> >>
> >> I'm  actually hoping
> >>>>>>> this fridge dies soon, so I can  justify
> >> getting a
> >>>>> new one that is not
> >>>>>>> such a hideous color.  Live and learn- word
> >> of
> >>>>> advice- order appliance
> >>>>>>> that you like- not  that match the kitchen
> >> color
> >>>>> you  hate!
> >>
> >>
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> Island Jim
> Southwest Florida
> 27.0 N, 82.4 W
> Hardiness Zone 10
> Heat Zone 10
> Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
> Maximum 100 F [38 C]
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