On 8/13/2010 11:56 AM, Sonny wrote:
On Aug 13, 9:59 am, wrote:
busbus wrote:
paint it. Tell the moms to pick out a table cover, preferably
something like a giant doilie, with lots of lace and pastel covers.

If it was me, I'd consider two (or three) milk crates and a large pillow
case.


And ply/MDF on top the crates, right?
I second this option, but with a drape cloth (a pastel lace doily
sounds excellent, LOL), rather than pillow (en)casing the crates.
They can paint the "countertop", themselves.... a cloth covering
would get dirty, quickly. Drape the crates, not the ply. Use the
crate space for storage. If height is needed, such that 4 crates are
used, 2 stacked on 2, tie the crates together with wire ties.

The original 2x12 and concrete block solution is traditional. If the
kids can find the right person to ask they can probably find such that
has been abandoned by a graduating senior.