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If the Pew Fits

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

This is my 2nd and final post about the church pew that followed me home (on my trailer) this past Wednesday.

I am happy to say that it fit perfectly on my deck... despite much doubt from other family members.

Even with the pew there is still plenty of room for the picnic table, the storage shed, and the grill (not pictured). The pew had to sit on my trailer a couple of days until a neighbor could help Timmothy lift it off the trailer and up upon the deck (thanks Bruce C.). 

Good news for the pew, it's been saved.

 

Posted by

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. A perfect fit you could say!  I especially like your post title. Enjoy sitting on your new acquisition.  

Sep 18, 2022 06:00 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Bob,

Good for you! You saved the pew and will have fond memories sitting on it. Love the title!

Sep 18, 2022 06:07 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

And you as well Eric Bouler . I thought I'd get this post up before I head off to worship.

Sep 18, 2022 06:07 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Wayne Martin . I was surprised how comfortable the pew is. Now I just need to add some clear coat of some kind to protect it from the outdoor elements.

Sep 18, 2022 06:09 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Dorie Dillard Austin TX and Wayne Martin for liking the title. When I wrote it I wasn't even thinking about the old saying "if the shoe fits" but now I know why you and Wayne like it.

Sep 18, 2022 06:11 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

How cool is that, Bob! You showed those naysayers at the end of the day. Sometimes you just have to have faith!

Sep 18, 2022 06:21 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

So glad the "pew" worked and it looks amazing on your deck.  Salvaging usable furniture especially from a church is a worthwhile project.

Sep 18, 2022 06:40 AM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

It fits like a glove, and I am not talking about the ones that OJ wore.  😉  It looks really nice.  I hope you get to enjoy it for a long time.

Sep 18, 2022 06:48 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

It looks like a perfect fit, Bob.

Sep 18, 2022 07:40 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good for you Bob, it looks good on your deck, how will it hold us with your weather?

 

Sep 18, 2022 09:36 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I did have faith Nina Hollander, Broker , so much so that I didn't even measure to see if it would fit 😂.

Sep 18, 2022 04:23 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It's funny Leanne Smith how furniture can be so trendy. I remember when pews, cut to a smaller size, were a rage. We had trouble finding takers for our pews.

Sep 18, 2022 04:25 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Ray Henson I am surprised at how comfortable it is. I do believe, as you said, we will get many years of enjoyment from it.

Sep 18, 2022 04:26 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It really does fit nice Carol Williams and we can still get another chair in one one end or the other. There is still plenty of room for the picnic table as well.

Sep 18, 2022 04:28 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

That is the BIG question Will Hamm and only time will tell. I will be giving it several coats of a clear lacquer before this winter.

Sep 18, 2022 04:30 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Bob- that's wonderful news!!! Larry and I love it when we can repurpose things and keep them out of the landfill.   We found a bench in the Intracoastal after a hurricane and pulled it up on the dive platform. We took it back to our dock and there it sat until we moved. 

Sep 18, 2022 04:38 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

This coming week, starting tomorrow, if fall clean-up week in Minot Kathy Streib and it is HUGE for re-purposing. Already people are shopping the boulevards and making many items their own.

Sep 18, 2022 04:44 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Wow, that fit perfectly! And now there is a ton of room for sitting!

Sep 19, 2022 06:00 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It did fit perfectly and still left enough room for another chair or small table on the end Kat Palmiotti . I figure we could comfortably seat 14 on our deck and still have foot room for folks to get up and walk around.

Sep 19, 2022 06:22 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That is the perfect spot for that pew, Bob.  I'm glad it found a happy home.

Sep 19, 2022 04:33 PM