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I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I want to
make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in the door, the
other door with a star, according to 19th century practice.

I have decided to make the outhouse unique that I would put on various
decorations and things that one would find on the roof of a house or
building. These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or really
anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.

I have some ideas, but would like to hear from everyone in case I have
overlooked something obvious. I won't post my ideas, as everyone will have
a clean slate to suggest what they would put.

I want to put so many items that it will seem like the base of an
underground bunker or CIA shack.

When the outhouse is completed, pictures will be posted for all to see. The
poster with the most unusual item that goes on it will receive a framed
picture to post in THEIR outhouse.

Steve

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"SteveB" wrote: (clip) These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or
really anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.
(clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I once mounted a brass water faucet to the inside wall of an outhouse. No
plumbing, no sink--just the faucet.

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Obviously you are aware of the Society for the Preservation of Wooden
Outhouses, aren't you. It is referred to as the Birch John Society.
Respectfully,
Ron Moore
No offense intended.

"SteveB" wrote in message
news:s5s8f.30874$fE5.18843@fed1read06...
I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I want
to
make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in the door,
the
other door with a star, according to 19th century practice.

I have decided to make the outhouse unique that I would put on various
decorations and things that one would find on the roof of a house or
building. These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or really
anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.

I have some ideas, but would like to hear from everyone in case I have
overlooked something obvious. I won't post my ideas, as everyone will
have
a clean slate to suggest what they would put.

I want to put so many items that it will seem like the base of an
underground bunker or CIA shack.

When the outhouse is completed, pictures will be posted for all to see.
The
poster with the most unusual item that goes on it will receive a framed
picture to post in THEIR outhouse.

Steve

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On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:12:25 -0700, "SteveB" wrote:



I have some ideas, but would like to hear from everyone in case I have
overlooked something obvious. I won't post my ideas, as everyone will have
a clean slate to suggest what they would put.



An 8d nail on the inside of each door with the local paper/almanack attached
by a loop of string..... for those long evenings.

Mark Rand
RTFM

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On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:12:25 -0700, "SteveB"
wrote:

I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I want to
make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in the door, the
other door with a star, according to 19th century practice.

I have decided to make the outhouse unique that I would put on various
decorations and things that one would find on the roof of a house or
building. These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or really
anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.

I have some ideas, but would like to hear from everyone in case I have
overlooked something obvious. I won't post my ideas, as everyone will have
a clean slate to suggest what they would put.

I want to put so many items that it will seem like the base of an
underground bunker or CIA shack.

When the outhouse is completed, pictures will be posted for all to see. The
poster with the most unusual item that goes on it will receive a framed
picture to post in THEIR outhouse.

Steve

The Halvorson's, our neighbors at the lake, have a sign on their road
saying "Halvorson Hytte" which means "Halvorson house (or cottage) in
Norwegian. I've always wanted to make a sign for our outhouse that
said

SHYTTE HYTTE

My wife doesn't think that'd be such a swell idea....

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"SteveB" wrote in
news:s5s8f.30874$fE5.18843@fed1read06:


I want to put so many items that it will seem like the base of an
underground bunker or CIA shack.

When the outhouse is completed, pictures will be posted for all to
see. The poster with the most unusual item that goes on it will
receive a framed picture to post in THEIR outhouse.



Steve, surely you aren't building a wall between holes....all proper two-
holers have to be side-by-side - no privacy.
Gotta have the 'ol Sears N Robuck catalog in there....as well as some old
newspapers.

--
Anthony

You can't 'idiot proof' anything....every time you try, they just make
better idiots.

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SteveB wrote:
I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I want to
make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in the door, the
other door with a star, according to 19th century practice.

I have decided to make the outhouse unique that I would put on various
decorations and things that one would find on the roof of a house or
building. These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or really
anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.

I have some ideas, but would like to hear from everyone in case I have
overlooked something obvious. I won't post my ideas, as everyone will have
a clean slate to suggest what they would put.

I want to put so many items that it will seem like the base of an
underground bunker or CIA shack.

When the outhouse is completed, pictures will be posted for all to see. The
poster with the most unusual item that goes on it will receive a framed
picture to post in THEIR outhouse.

Steve




Corncobs?

Jeff

P.S. I remember once maybe 40 years ago using the toilet in a village
ristoranti somewhere on the road in Italy.

The "toilet paper" was cut up squares of *German* newspapers stacked up
on the tank top.

JW

--
Jeffry Wisnia

(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)

"Truth exists; only falsehood has to be invented."

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I once had a little cardboard display box with a front window, and inside
were three corncobs--two brown and one white. The instructions we "Use
one brown corncob, followed by the white one, to see whether you need the
other brown one."

I also had a corncob with an electric cord coming out one end. Either one
might be good for a smile if hung in the outhouse.

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"SteveB" wrote in
news:s5s8f.30874$fE5.18843@fed1read06:

I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I
want to make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in
the door, the other door with a star, according to 19th century
practice.

I have decided to make the outhouse unique that I would put on various
decorations and things that one would find on the roof of a house or
building. These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or really
anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.

snip
Steve


I don't think anyone so far has gotten the drift of your request there
Steve..You want ideas of things that can be seen by the world at
large...I'm thinkin' I'm thinkin'...
granpaw

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In article ,
"Leo Lichtman" wrote:

"SteveB" wrote: (clip) These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or
really anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.
(clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I once mounted a brass water faucet to the inside wall of an outhouse. No
plumbing, no sink--just the faucet.



Of course you meed a TV antenna on the roof ;)

--
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On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:12:25 -0700, "SteveB"
wrote:

I used one once with a "picture window", when I inquired as to
why a large window ( I was thinking solar heating) . I was told
thats how your uncle gets his elk every year......left his rifle
propped in the corner. Went out early every morning .......
It was just like him, never wanting to waste any time,
getting two things done at once

DE



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Even better than a TV antenna would be a defunct satellite dish..

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"granpaw" wrote: (clip)You want ideas of things that can be seen by the
world at large.(clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
You're right, Gramps. So, how about a sign that says: "Fresh Organic
Fertilizer for Sale"?

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On 29 Oct 2005 09:07:37 -0700, wrote:

Even better than a TV antenna would be a defunct satellite dish..
With a sign inside to inform the occupant that the antenna is an
UPLOAD link. ;)

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I once saw a bumper sticker :
Don't swim in lumpy water!
Apropos or not, you decide.
Respectfully,
Ron Moore

"SteveB" wrote in message
news:s5s8f.30874$fE5.18843@fed1read06...
I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I want
to
make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in the door,
the
other door with a star, according to 19th century practice.

I have decided to make the outhouse unique that I would put on various
decorations and things that one would find on the roof of a house or
building. These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or really
anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.

I have some ideas, but would like to hear from everyone in case I have
overlooked something obvious. I won't post my ideas, as everyone will
have
a clean slate to suggest what they would put.

I want to put so many items that it will seem like the base of an
underground bunker or CIA shack.

When the outhouse is completed, pictures will be posted for all to see.
The
poster with the most unusual item that goes on it will receive a framed
picture to post in THEIR outhouse.

Steve

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"DE" wrote

Snip

It was just like him, never wanting to waste any time,
getting two things done at once

DE

With multitasking in mind; before building, think about the placement of
the structure.
Ladies use the facilities much more than men. With that in mind don't build
so far from the house that the better half cusses you out every time she has
to go. Of coursyou'll be sure it's downwind with the local prevailing winds
in mind. Also make sure the lady has to pass the wood pile on the way back
from the privy. Then she will save trips to the wood pile. (multi tasking).
Also with the wind in mind orient the shack so the prevailing breeze will
waft in to clear the air with just your toe holding the door open a crack,
but so that prvacy can be maintained from the house or the rest of the yard.

This is a lot to think about, with a lot of factors to consider. Some things
may seem to rule others out, but with careful thought and good planning a
suitable solution can be found. To work it out grab a lawn chair and sit in
various locations in the area for a spell thinking about what I've written.
Taking a 12 pack or pint or 750 ml. of your favorite beverage and a sandwich
or two will make the planning session easier. As in most real estate deals
location is everything. Once you build it and use it for a while, you won't
want to move it.
Tom



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Build a two-story outhouse. Make the upper story the first class section,
of course.

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On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 00:47:49 GMT, "Leo Lichtman"
wrote:

Build a two-story outhouse. Make the upper story the first class section,
of course.

Every outhouse I've ever seen were two story affairs. First class
entrance is at ground level.

Snarl

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In article s5s8f.30874$fE5.18843@fed1read06,
"SteveB" wrote:

I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I want to
make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in the door, the
other door with a star, according to 19th century practice.

I have decided to make the outhouse unique that I would put on various
decorations and things that one would find on the roof of a house or
building. These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or really
anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.

I have some ideas, but would like to hear from everyone in case I have
overlooked something obvious. I won't post my ideas, as everyone will have
a clean slate to suggest what they would put.

I want to put so many items that it will seem like the base of an
underground bunker or CIA shack.

When the outhouse is completed, pictures will be posted for all to see. The
poster with the most unusual item that goes on it will receive a framed
picture to post in THEIR outhouse.

Steve

Boat anchors and chains radiated out to deter tipping.

--
B.B. --I am not a goat! thegoat4 at airmail dot net

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On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:12:25 -0700, "SteveB"
wrote:

I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I want to
make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in the door, the
other door with a star, according to 19th century practice.

I have decided to make the outhouse unique that I would put on various
decorations and things that one would find on the roof of a house or
building. These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or really
anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.

I have some ideas, but would like to hear from everyone in case I have
overlooked something obvious. I won't post my ideas, as everyone will have
a clean slate to suggest what they would put.

I want to put so many items that it will seem like the base of an
underground bunker or CIA shack.

When the outhouse is completed, pictures will be posted for all to see. The
poster with the most unusual item that goes on it will receive a framed
picture to post in THEIR outhouse.

Steve


Don;t know where you are located, but if you're anywhere near ATL I
can give you a 24" dish antenna. That would look good on the roof.

MP

Mike Patterson
Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
"I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." - Lily Tomlin

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"Mike Patterson" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:12:25 -0700, "SteveB"
wrote:

I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I want
to
make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in the door,
the
other door with a star, according to 19th century practice.

I have decided to make the outhouse unique that I would put on various
decorations and things that one would find on the roof of a house or
building. These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or really
anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.

I have some ideas, but would like to hear from everyone in case I have
overlooked something obvious. I won't post my ideas, as everyone will
have
a clean slate to suggest what they would put.

I want to put so many items that it will seem like the base of an
underground bunker or CIA shack.

When the outhouse is completed, pictures will be posted for all to see.
The
poster with the most unusual item that goes on it will receive a framed
picture to post in THEIR outhouse.

Steve


Don;t know where you are located, but if you're anywhere near ATL I
can give you a 24" dish antenna. That would look good on the roof.

MP


Thanks. I live in Las Vegas. Are you coming here any time soon? ;-)

My list is growing and growing. It looks like I will have to make it pretty
structurally sound just to hold up the weight.

Half of the fun is going to be going out and scrounging this stuff from yard
sales, RV boneyards, flea markets, and the side of the road.

I will post a list soon of what has been suggested.

This is going to be fun.

Steve

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On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 20:11:48 -0800, "SteveB"
wrote:


"Mike Patterson" wrote in message
.. .
On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:12:25 -0700, "SteveB"
wrote:

I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I want
to
make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in the door,
the
other door with a star, according to 19th century practice.

I have decided to make the outhouse unique that I would put on various
decorations and things that one would find on the roof of a house or
building. These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or really
anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.

I have some ideas, but would like to hear from everyone in case I have
overlooked something obvious. I won't post my ideas, as everyone will
have
a clean slate to suggest what they would put.

I want to put so many items that it will seem like the base of an
underground bunker or CIA shack.

When the outhouse is completed, pictures will be posted for all to see.
The
poster with the most unusual item that goes on it will receive a framed
picture to post in THEIR outhouse.

Steve


Don;t know where you are located, but if you're anywhere near ATL I
can give you a 24" dish antenna. That would look good on the roof.

MP


Thanks. I live in Las Vegas. Are you coming here any time soon? ;-)

My list is growing and growing. It looks like I will have to make it pretty
structurally sound just to hold up the weight.

Half of the fun is going to be going out and scrounging this stuff from yard
sales, RV boneyards, flea markets, and the side of the road.

I will post a list soon of what has been suggested.

This is going to be fun.

Steve

How about a shelf for a laptop? This IS the 21st Century you know...

Gunner


"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire.
Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us)
off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give
them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the **** out of you
for torturing the cat." Gunner

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On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 20:11:48 -0800, "SteveB"
wrote:


"Mike Patterson" wrote in message
.. .
On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:12:25 -0700, "SteveB"
wrote:

I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I want
to
make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in the door,
the
other door with a star, according to 19th century practice.

I have decided to make the outhouse unique that I would put on various
decorations and things that one would find on the roof of a house or
building. These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or really
anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.

I have some ideas, but would like to hear from everyone in case I have
overlooked something obvious. I won't post my ideas, as everyone will
have
a clean slate to suggest what they would put.

I want to put so many items that it will seem like the base of an
underground bunker or CIA shack.

When the outhouse is completed, pictures will be posted for all to see.
The
poster with the most unusual item that goes on it will receive a framed
picture to post in THEIR outhouse.

Steve


Don;t know where you are located, but if you're anywhere near ATL I
can give you a 24" dish antenna. That would look good on the roof.

MP


Thanks. I live in Las Vegas. Are you coming here any time soon? ;-)

My list is growing and growing. It looks like I will have to make it pretty
structurally sound just to hold up the weight.

Half of the fun is going to be going out and scrounging this stuff from yard
sales, RV boneyards, flea markets, and the side of the road.

I will post a list soon of what has been suggested.

This is going to be fun.

Steve

How about a couple of the spun aluminium exhaust fan housings that
look somewhat like jet engine housings - that should trigger some
interesting discussions.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada

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I live in a small Texas town in a 100 year old house. The original
outhouse is still there, and is a two holer. The interesting part is
that it does not go into the ground, but is built on top of a slab.
It has a tray that is pulled out from the side, and according to my
Aunt, the city came around and emptied it once a week. Anybody else
seen one like that?

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In article NPg9f.41309$fE5.2718@fed1read06,
"SteveB" wrote:

Thanks. I live in Las Vegas. Are you coming here any time soon? ;-)

My list is growing and growing. It looks like I will have to make it pretty
structurally sound just to hold up the weight.

Half of the fun is going to be going out and scrounging this stuff from yard
sales, RV boneyards, flea markets, and the side of the road.

I will post a list soon of what has been suggested.

This is going to be fun.

Straight pipes.

--
B.B. --I am not a goat! thegoat4 at airmail dot net

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On 31 Oct 2005 07:27:46 -0800, "tomd"
wrote:

I live in a small Texas town in a 100 year old house. The original
outhouse is still there, and is a two holer. The interesting part is
that it does not go into the ground, but is built on top of a slab.
It has a tray that is pulled out from the side, and according to my
Aunt, the city came around and emptied it once a week. Anybody else
seen one like that?
Yup! back home in the mid '40s, an enterprising guy had a Model "A"
coupe with the rumble seat removed and a tipable box tank in it's
place - looked much like a short version of thepick-um-up version
exploder. He filled it by hand, but had a bumper jack dump mechanism.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada

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SteveB wrote:
I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I want to
make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in the door, the
other door with a star, according to 19th century practice.

I have decided to make the outhouse unique that I would put on various
decorations and things that one would find on the roof of a house or
building. These may be junk items, garage sale treasures, or really
anything creative, funny, artsy, scientific, or just plain stupid.

I have some ideas, but would like to hear from everyone in case I have
overlooked something obvious. I won't post my ideas, as everyone will have
a clean slate to suggest what they would put.

I want to put so many items that it will seem like the base of an
underground bunker or CIA shack.

When the outhouse is completed, pictures will be posted for all to see. The
poster with the most unusual item that goes on it will receive a framed
picture to post in THEIR outhouse.

Steve



Run an electric cord out of the seat , mount a receptacle on the wall
near by . A small LED count down timer with wires running under
everything that triggers as soon as anyone plugs in the cord . Should
see some short visits followed by a rather brisk walk to get clear .
Ken Cutt

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In article , Ken Cutt says...

Run an electric cord out of the seat , mount a receptacle on the wall
near by . A small LED count down timer with wires running under
everything that triggers as soon as anyone plugs in the cord . Should
see some short visits followed by a rather brisk walk to get clear .

LOL. I was gonna say, run an electric cord *to* the seat, and
install a few power resistors on the underside.

Nothing like a warm seat on a cold day. :)

Jim


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SteveB wrote:
I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I want to
make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in the door, the
other door with a star, according to 19th century practice.

I have a friend who did this once...

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On Tue, 01 Nov 2005 14:29:09 -0600, Pete Bergstrom wrote:
SteveB wrote:
I will be building an outhouse this spring at our mountain cabin. I want to
make it the common two holer, one side with a crescent moon in the door, the
other door with a star, according to 19th century practice.

I have a friend who did this once...

Was that side-by-side, or double-decker, for the two-holer?

Pete, I haven't forgotten about those coins. Everything is sorted, I
just need to do some sorting so I can do the 'picks' to get you guys a
nice starter set.

Dave