Building my kids a treehouse -- updated with pics
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Awhile ago I posted picks of a tree house I was building my kids. That's these pics.
http://picasaweb.google.com/maddock.scott/TreeHouse?feat=directlink
About two weeks ago I mixed about 9 old paint cans (they came with the house when I bought it -- no worries no lead based) and Jack and Lucy, my kids, painted it(with a little help from their dad). It now has a trap door, a tire swing, and a fresh coat of paint. Many of you gave me ideas and input. I greatly appreciate it. Thanks. Here are some pictures of my kids painting themselves....and getting some paint on the tree house.
http://picasaweb.google.com/maddock.scott/TreeHouse#
http://picasaweb.google.com/maddock.scott/TreeHouse?feat=directlink
About two weeks ago I mixed about 9 old paint cans (they came with the house when I bought it -- no worries no lead based) and Jack and Lucy, my kids, painted it(with a little help from their dad). It now has a trap door, a tire swing, and a fresh coat of paint. Many of you gave me ideas and input. I greatly appreciate it. Thanks. Here are some pictures of my kids painting themselves....and getting some paint on the tree house.
http://picasaweb.google.com/maddock.scott/TreeHouse#
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I'm not a parent, but I have to say that I think whatever you create will be something your son will cherish. Building a treehouse for him has got to be by far one of the coolest gestures from a father.
Have fun with it man, and post pictures!
EDIT: Sorry, didn't really notice that you said kids, not son.
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very inspirational... i've always thought it would be fun to have one look a little like a boat...
and multiple levels or platforms
yeah, post pictures, if can
Also, make sure that you don't need a permit to construct one in your area and that your neighbours, if you have any, are okay with the construction noise (see article below) :?
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columb ... uling.html
Pirate ship tree house sunk by court ruling
Last Updated: Friday, July 18, 2008 | 5:21 PM PT
CBC News
The ship-shaped tree house, built in 2006, must come down within 90 days, provincial court Judge Connie Bagnall ruled on Friday. (CBC)
A tree house that has delighted children but dismayed Vancouver city hall must come down, a judge ruled Friday.
The structure, shaped like a pirate ship and perched high in a cedar tree in the front yard of a Kerrisdale home, has been the focus of a two-year bylaw battle.
It all began in 2006 when a neighbour, who felt the tree house was too close to the property line, complained to the city. That led to a visit by city building inspectors, who said the structure was so large it needed a building permit to remain aloft.
Andrew Dewberry, an architect who designed and built the structure for his two sons, applied for a permit but was denied permission. When the city ordered him to dismantle the tree house, he refused, arguing it wasn't a structure, like a garden shed, that should require a permit, and that his tree house was being targeted, while others were left alone.
The battle came to a close in a Vancouver courtroom on Friday, when provincial court Judge Connie Bagnall ordered Dewberry and his wife, Jayne Seagrave, to take the structure down within 90 days and fined them each $250.
The judge "focused on the legal charge of failure to comply rather than the more philosophical charge of whether the tree house should be there," Dewberry said after the ruling was issued.
"The court of public opinion is on our side, [but] we are law-abiding citizens and we want to make sure we follow the law and the tree fort will come down."
In her ruling, Judge Bagnall said she admired the couple for their incredible dedication to their children, but wondered aloud whether deliberately disobeying the law set a good example for their children.
Seagrave was unapologetic outside court. "I think you have to say what we say to our children: This is what the city believes and this is what we believe, and we're taking it to the courts to find out who's right."
Dewberry said the tree house will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.
"Any monies collected from that will be sent to whichever charity we finally decide. It will be a children's charity associated, we think, with play, so that's the route we'll take. We'll try to draw something good again out of this experience."
A spokesman for the city said the two-year battle might have been avoided had the couple done a better job of consulting neighbours.
"The reason we got involved in this matter is due to a neighbour's complaint," Jennifer Young said. "We're not out there actively looking for tree forts. We got involved because the structure was too close to the neighbour's house and they complained."
That is the coolest thing EVER to do for your kids! I've wanted a tree house ever since I was 5!
As far as decorating, you probably wont have to "upgrade" much if you stay away from using characters. just stick with basic stuff like pirates or cars or spaceship stuff instead of batman or spongebob you know? either way, PLEASE post pics when u complete the task!
they could grow in this
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl= ... %26hl%3Den
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Please post pics through the process and when done.
Good luck
A fireman's pole!
As for the fireman's pole, that is something you may want to install
in the bedroom so you and the Mrs. can have some fun while the chillens are in the
treehouse.
Done!
Newspapers matter not to me, yeah
No more crowbars to my head, yeah
I'm trading stories with the leaves instead, yeah
Wave to all my friends, yeah
They don't seem to notice me, no
All their eyes trained on the street, yo, oh
Sidewalk cigarettes and scenes, (tem-pted)
Up here so high I start to shake
Up here so high the sky I scrape
I'm so high I hold just one breath here within my chest
Just like innocence
(Eddie's down in his home)
(Oh, the blue sky it's his home)
(Eddie's blue sky home)
(Oh, the blue sky it's his home)
I remember when, yeah
I swore I knew everything, oh yeah
Let's say knowledge is a tree, yeah
It's growing up just like me, yeah
I'm so light the wind he shakes
I'm so high the sky I scrape
I'm so light I hold just one breath and go back to my nest
Sleep with innocence...
Up here so high the boughs they break
Up here so high the sky I scrape
Had my eyes peeled both wide open, and I got a glimpse
Of my innocence... got back my inner sense...
Baby got it, still got it
I couldn't resist, sorry. I was just listening to that while riding my bike.
That's really cool. I had a tree fort growing up and we had a sun roof that you could pop your head through that was fun. Kinda like a terrace. You could always make it a theme that you both like, such as baseball, Pearl Jam, Nascar, Pearl Jam or even Pearl Jam. Keep a weekly log on this as I think a lot of us are interested in the progress.
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Awesome Job ! Awesome dad !
keep up the good work, in both !
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don't think that's a treehouse, mate.
looks more like a treemansion.
very cool indeed! I always wanted a treehouse, but there was never really anyplace to build one.
way to do mr Cool-Dad!
wow, i am already deeply impressed!
a bi-level treehouse!
sure, i've seen those fantastical treehouses in books/magazines, but one made by an 'average family guy'.....yea, good going! i am also equally impressed by wherever the hell you live, quite backyard!
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
http://picasaweb.google.com/maddock.scott/TreeHouse#
I have 2 boys, 7 & 5, they so want a treehouse.
I think the time has come!
We are fortunate like you to have woods in the backyard.
Excellent work. Since my boys are a bit older in my plans is a zip line.
Time to research.
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The zip line idea is great! I would love to do one eventually.... my wife won't let me just yet. Have fun. I have had so much fun with my kids coming up with ideas on what to do next.