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dman · 4 December 2005, 08:44 AM

not the PGA tour, but a quick one of my in laws house. I have told you guys before that they do about 30 tours for unprivelliged kids and families. Today they had some children from abusive houses over and Andie, Dylan and I went to help. I took some really quick pics of a few rooms to give you all an idea. Here goes....
We'll start in the Master Bedroom, we all sleep like this don't we?

and their bathroom

A few of the over 50 decorated trees in their house. Each one has its own theme and is totally different from the others.

Santa's bedroom...

The figures are all animated and move, the reindeer is pulling the covers off Santa. Always need an elf around to help out.

The kitchen...

how's this for detail? Look at the hardware and cabinets.

I said there were trains, over 40 different trackes throughout the house, this is a small one....

no replies yet, the tour continues below.

dman · 4 December 2005, 08:50 AM

Every train needs a conductor, all aboard!!

The detail here is unreal, my FIL did all the mountains out of styro foam and shaped it by hand.

The shelves in the background of the above pic are all filled with vintage trains, those shelfs sircle the entire room.

More of the layout, with some bridgework....

The brick above was all carved and made to look like that, all by hand.

A few things for the kids, all the buttons you see are for the kids to press and move the things around, very cool indeed.

And that is the tour, the conductor needs a nap, thanks for looking.

Sam · 4 December 2005, 09:11 AM

Holy Crap....that's their house?

Do they start setting that up in August? Where do they store all that stuff in the "off-season". That's amazing!

OK...I'll never complain to the wife about having to set the Christmas tree up again.

Rockrolex · 4 December 2005, 09:11 AM

WOW!!!!

That is absolutely amazing, Daren. I would love to see that layout. Your in-laws must be quite some people to do all that. My hat's off to them.

dman · 4 December 2005, 12:12 PM

Thanks guys!! Sam, did you notice that Santas room is in a Texas motif? The lights hanging are actually chili peppers, LOL!!

My MIL starts in late July or early August, takes it all down by Feburary 10, their annual trip to Tahoe. As for storage, two of the three spots for the garage are for that. I only did like four rooms, there are about ten rooms that I missed.

It is also really neat that Andie and her Mom make goodie bags for each person that takes the tour.

baseballduck · 4 December 2005, 12:20 PM

Holy crap! That is amazing. You have some really talented in-laws. Must be a pretty big house to fit all of that stuff in it too. It's a wonderful thing to do for under-privaliged children though.

Tyler

Uncle-AJ · 4 December 2005, 12:22 PM

Bloody hell Daren, what's their electricity bill like?

A fantastic display.

Sam · 4 December 2005, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Sam, did you notice that Santas room is in a Texas motif? The lights hanging are actually chili peppers, LOL!!

That's funny! I have some friends who have a cactus they string chili pepper lights up on instead of a tree. Crazy Texans!

dman · 4 December 2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam

That's funny! I have some friends who have a cactus they string chili pepper lights up on instead of a tree. Crazy Texans!

LOL!! Crazy is about right.

dman · 4 December 2005, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Bloody hell Daren, what's their electricity bill like?

A fantastic display.

They have three seperate units to run electricity through, it is through the roof high I am sure.

You can see some band-aids on my FIL hand in one pic with Dylan, he had a train catch fire three weeks ago and put it out with his hand, suffered 2nd degree burns over most of his hands.

Everytime I think my watch hobby is nuts, I look at his train collection.

JJ Irani · 4 December 2005, 03:46 PM

That is truly amazing beyond belief, Daren!!

What a beautiful set up and how much pain and effort has gone into all this, is something truly to be admierd!! My hats off to your in-laws, Daren. Tell your FIL that I'd love someday to ogle those stunning models and that superb set-up!!

JJ

mailman · 4 December 2005, 11:08 PM

Absolutly amazing Daren. My hats off to your in laws for the setup and for doing the tours for the kids. Does your FIL leave the trains set up all year long?

dman · 5 December 2005, 01:42 PM

Thanks guys!! Yes Paul, the trains stay up, but only the basic layout. He has changed it every single year. This year, all the bottom stuff for the kids underneath is new. It is all plexiglassed in so the can look and play, but not touch. Everything else comes down and goes in the garage.

JJ Irani · 5 December 2005, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Thanks guys!! Yes Paul, the trains stay up, but only the basic layout. He has changed it every single year. This year, all the bottom stuff for the kids underneath is new. It is all plexiglassed in so the can look and play, but not touch. Everything else comes down and goes in the garage.

I'll have to give your in-laws one thing....they do have infinitesimal patience!!

dman · 5 December 2005, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'll have to give your in-laws one thing....they do have infinitesimal patience!!

I was trying to lurk in silence and you post a long word like that JJ, I had to LOL!! They are very patient though, you are right.

5 December 2005, 11:19 PM

Daren, I'm speechless. WOW! Just outstanding. Hats off to your in-laws. WOW!

Maybe MOTAT should have consulted with your FIL before they did their train diarama. I'm sure he could have given them some pointers.

Dylan must have a field day at their place!

BruceS · 6 December 2005, 12:08 AM

That's just amazing! I take it they like Chrismas just a little

dman · 6 December 2005, 12:07 PM

Thanks guys, yes they get into the holiday spirit just a tad.

Poor Dylan has no idea what Christmas is supposed to be like.

6 December 2005, 10:48 PM

Hey Daren, that is one serious set-up! Personally, I think it would drive me nuts in about 30 seconds, but to each his own.......

Do they have their own co-generation facility nearby? The electrical bills must be astronomical.......

dman · 7 December 2005, 08:35 AM

Thanks Al, yeah the bill is pretty high, would make me cry, but they have plenty of money.

4 December 2005, 08:44 AM	#1
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	MODEM BURNER!!! Going on the Tour..... not the PGA tour, but a quick one of my in laws house. I have told you guys before that they do about 30 tours for unprivelliged kids and families. Today they had some children from abusive houses over and Andie, Dylan and I went to help. I took some really quick pics of a few rooms to give you all an idea. Here goes.... We'll start in the Master Bedroom, we all sleep like this don't we? and their bathroom A few of the over 50 decorated trees in their house. Each one has its own theme and is totally different from the others. Santa's bedroom... The figures are all animated and move, the reindeer is pulling the covers off Santa. Always need an elf around to help out. The kitchen... how's this for detail? Look at the hardware and cabinets. I said there were trains, over 40 different trackes throughout the house, this is a small one.... no replies yet, the tour continues below. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

4 December 2005, 08:50 AM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Every train needs a conductor, all aboard!! The detail here is unreal, my FIL did all the mountains out of styro foam and shaped it by hand. The shelves in the background of the above pic are all filled with vintage trains, those shelfs sircle the entire room. More of the layout, with some bridgework.... The brick above was all carved and made to look like that, all by hand. A few things for the kids, all the buttons you see are for the kids to press and move the things around, very cool indeed. And that is the tour, the conductor needs a nap, thanks for looking. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

4 December 2005, 09:11 AM	#4
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,515	WOW!!!! That is absolutely amazing, Daren. I would love to see that layout. Your in-laws must be quite some people to do all that. My hat's off to them. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

4 December 2005, 12:12 PM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Thanks guys!! Sam, did you notice that Santas room is in a Texas motif? The lights hanging are actually chili peppers, LOL!! My MIL starts in late July or early August, takes it all down by Feburary 10, their annual trip to Tahoe. As for storage, two of the three spots for the garage are for that. I only did like four rooms, there are about ten rooms that I missed. It is also really neat that Andie and her Mom make goodie bags for each person that takes the tour. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

4 December 2005, 12:20 PM	#6
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Holy crap! That is amazing. You have some really talented in-laws. Must be a pretty big house to fit all of that stuff in it too. It's a wonderful thing to do for under-privaliged children though. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

4 December 2005, 09:11 AM	#3
Sam Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Watch: Yes...too many!!! Posts: 426	Holy Crap....that's their house? Do they start setting that up in August? Where do they store all that stuff in the "off-season". That's amazing! OK...I'll never complain to the wife about having to set the Christmas tree up again.

4 December 2005, 12:22 PM	#7
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Bloody hell Daren, what's their electricity bill like? A fantastic display. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

4 December 2005, 03:46 PM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	That is truly amazing beyond belief, Daren!! What a beautiful set up and how much pain and effort has gone into all this, is something truly to be admierd!! My hats off to your in-laws, Daren. Tell your FIL that I'd love someday to ogle those stunning models and that superb set-up!! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

4 December 2005, 11:08 PM	#12
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,370	Absolutly amazing Daren. My hats off to your in laws for the setup and for doing the tours for the kids. Does your FIL leave the trains set up all year long? __________________ JJ

5 December 2005, 01:42 PM	#13
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Thanks guys!! Yes Paul, the trains stay up, but only the basic layout. He has changed it every single year. This year, all the bottom stuff for the kids underneath is new. It is all plexiglassed in so the can look and play, but not touch. Everything else comes down and goes in the garage. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

5 December 2005, 11:19 PM	#16
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Daren, I'm speechless. WOW! Just outstanding. Hats off to your in-laws. WOW! Maybe MOTAT should have consulted with your FIL before they did their train diarama. I'm sure he could have given them some pointers. Dylan must have a field day at their place!

6 December 2005, 12:08 AM	#17
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	That's just amazing! I take it they like Chrismas just a little

6 December 2005, 12:07 PM	#18
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Thanks guys, yes they get into the holiday spirit just a tad. Poor Dylan has no idea what Christmas is supposed to be like. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

6 December 2005, 10:48 PM	#19
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Daren, that is one serious set-up! Personally, I think it would drive me nuts in about 30 seconds, but to each his own....... Do they have their own co-generation facility nearby? The electrical bills must be astronomical.......

7 December 2005, 08:35 AM	#20
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Thanks Al, yeah the bill is pretty high, would make me cry, but they have plenty of money. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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