Technically, the title is correct. Hick did, indeed, buy a $15 refrigerator for Pony House.
However... what refrigerates in Pony House does not stay in Pony House. This is NOT one of the appliances that will be installed in the kitchen. Oh, it's IN the kitchen. Temporarily.
That little fridge could never hold The Pony's special cheeses and sauces and wines. Not that he's a gourmet. He just likes to try different things. That may change when he's the one footing the bill, heh, heh.
Anyhoo... Hick bought this Coca Cola mini fridge at the auction for $15, for the express purpose of holding bottled water and Diet Mountain Dew for him while he's working at Pony House. It didn't hurt that it's a COCA COLA version. Did you know that Hick collects Coca Cola memorabilia? Pretty sure you did. Just by way of knowing that Hick collects just about everthing. The stand didn't come with it. Hick says he has three of these "stands." Which I think are TV trays.
Hick was thinking of keeping some of those boards as an accent wall in Bedroom 2. It has its own boards. These aren't suitable, because a cut has been made in one section. Hick will cover it with drywall and cabinets. He may leave some of the front wall exposed. Like where the kitchen window looks out on the porch.
Did you guess that Hick was the photographer as soon as you saw the picture? Small subject. Centered. Lots of surroundings. It's vintage Hick.
Actually, Hicks photo almost appears to be art. It's a bit artistic with it's neutral background and then the bright red Coca Cola cooler. I would say this was one of his better attempts. Could be a side hobby, requiring a bit of time from his already busy schedule. Ranee (MN)
ReplyDeleteIt IS one of Hick's better attempts. Purely by accident, I'm sure. It's almost pleasant to look at. I could imagine it hanging in one of those bars that have moose heads and license plates and other such accoutrements on the walls.
DeleteGenius is the only one of us with photography skills. He must have inherited it from Hick, who carries an (until this photo) unexpressed gene for that trait.
It's a nice wall. And a nice mini-fridge.
ReplyDeleteCompared to the old tool shed that Mattie Ross's papa let Tom Chaney live in, it's a nice wall. Because any fan of the 1969 movie (or book) True Grit know that "...you can still throw a cat through the south wall."
DeleteHick probably couldn't have found a plain mini fridge for that price. So he got a good deal.
I like it, not sure why it has to be on a stand though.
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of heartless sadist expects Hick to BEND OVER to get his beverages out of the mini fridge??? Do you think he's two feet tall? Or perhaps you forgot that Pony House has been gutted, and has no counters or shelves or furniture upon which to perch the mini fridge.
DeleteIn this instance it's good that Hick took the picture so we can see by the surrounds just how small it is, more like a large esky than a real fridge. I'm not real keen on the exposed boards idea, but it isn't my house and it isn't up to me to decide. It might even look better than I'm imagining.
ReplyDeleteIf Hick uses a board wall, he will scrub it with a wire brush, then put a stain or clear coat on it. I wasn't sold on the idea of the metal part of HOS's kitchen walls in Hick House, but it surprised me how it turned out.
DeleteThat Hick has some grand schemes. He is a pro!
ReplyDeleteIt keeps him out of trouble with idle hands.
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