Home decoration, bachelor style..

Mad Mikey · 08-30-2008, 08:09 PM

I cleaned the fridge today, and promptly restocked it...

Since I work for a beer dist. company I get all kinds of neat stuff, like posters and cool little critter footprint stickers.

Even though I don't like KS light I had some fun with the stickers in my house today.

I highly doubt there is a woman in this universe who would put up with this.

Probably why I'm still single at 40........

kigercreek · 08-30-2008, 08:14 PM

I particularly like the "rod holder"! Sages...is that a Scott, too?

Mad Mikey · 08-30-2008, 08:17 PM

All Sages.

motcha · 08-30-2008, 10:40 PM

Steak and buur!! LOL No Arm and Hammer box or leftover chinese food?? You really must have cleaned up!!

Fish Mode · 08-30-2008, 11:42 PM

Mike...

I wanna become just like you when I grow up!

Cat n Tat's Dusky · 08-31-2008, 04:55 AM

Since I work for a beer dist. company I get all kinds of neat stuff, like posters and cool little critter footprint stickers.

Probably why I'm still single at 40........

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Ya think!!!!!

The case of beer and ONE steak is Classic Bachelor fare!!

Keeper · 08-31-2008, 05:38 AM

Sorry, but that looks pretty tame compared to our garage! We have a beer fridge, chest freezer and two upright freezers...covered in stickers, magnets, pictures and sayings. The walls of the garage are also covered in pictures/posters.

Marital Status = Married

PS...the kitchen fridge is off limits for now

Can post pictures once I get back from fishing...

fishgirl · 08-31-2008, 07:44 AM

Oh my god, that looks like my husband's house before I moved in.....

scottishsetter · 08-31-2008, 07:51 AM

Where's the steak sause?
You really should eat more greens; buy a stalk of celery. Nice fly rods.

Pilar · 08-31-2008, 08:00 AM

Now hang a few photos of outdoor writers and mounted trophies on the wall ....

I visit many bachelor friends and some of the most popular items for decoration are

1) Reload bench, reload supplies, ammo, guns.
2) Duck paraphernalia.
3) Duck dog.
4) Boat and all the stuff that goes with a boat.
5) Harley on display in the living room.
6) Tools and things in various stages of repair.

the list is endless.

Nice post. BTW things like mustard, A-1 sauce and ketchup keep forever in the fridge.

mandinga · 08-31-2008, 08:24 AM

Mikey, we would get along!

I love those old Sage metal rod holders. RPLXI's?

Mad Mikey · 08-31-2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilar

Now hang a few photos of outdoor writers and mounted trophies on the wall ....

I visit many bachelor friends and some of the most popular items for decoration are

1) Reload bench, reload supplies, ammo, guns.
2) Duck paraphernalia.
3) Duck dog.
4) Boat and all the stuff that goes with a boat.
5) Harley on display in the living room.
6) Tools and things in various stages of repair.

the list is endless.

Lesse', I think I can cover most of that list.

Reloader, tying bench, rods, guns, even kept some of my stuffed animals from kidhood(just to let the gals know I have a sensitive side...

)

Oh, got one of my boats in the foyer also....

I am a guy! King of my little castle! Arrrrgggggg!

Duckwheat · 08-31-2008, 09:03 AM

You own an iron?

What kinda of man owns an iron?

Tell us she left it behind when she moved out by accident.

DW

motcha · 08-31-2008, 11:43 AM

Hello!! You know the iron is for that extra fast grilled cheese!!

And umm..... you can get rid of the candy cane!! LOL

Hogmaster · 08-31-2008, 11:49 AM

Dooode,

Yer gettin' weak in your old age!

That steak isn't even a markdown.

Mad Mikey · 08-31-2008, 12:12 PM

You guys are killing me, Yeah the iron, haven't used one since high school. She got the TV/DVD, I got the iron....

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Originally Posted by mandinga

Mikey, we would get along!

I love those old Sage metal rod holders. RPLXI's?

Old school(two piece) RPL's, SP, LL, RPLXII, DSII. Most of the rods are on the ceiling or in newer rod/reel combo tubes now.

Halfhooked · 08-31-2008, 04:41 PM

this post is simply awesome.....it dont get any better than this.......

scottishsetter · 08-31-2008, 07:03 PM

Hey word to the wise, move the bug spray away from the fishing gear. Lest your friends spray your flies and poles with hornet killer.

Oregon-Jet · 08-31-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

cool little critter footprint stickers

LOL..........Mikey, he ment to say......... Go LaGrande Tigers!!!!!!!!.

MsOutdrs · 08-31-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Mikey

I cleaned the fridge today, and promptly restocked it...

Since I work for a beer dist. company I get all kinds of neat stuff, like posters and cool little critter footprint stickers.

Even though I don't like KS light I had some fun with the stickers in my house today.

I highly doubt there is a woman in this universe who would put up with this.

Probably why I'm still single at 40........

Well, at least you have a washing and dryer...or are those storage containers for more beer, fishing tackle?

Hogmaster · 08-31-2008, 07:52 PM

Is that your anchor bag in the dryer?

Bachelor style points for the open door.

Minus for the made bed tho. You expectin' company?

And how many times at 2:30 AM did your shin find the chainsaw before you put the cover on?

Mad Mikey · 08-31-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hogmaster

Minus for the made bed tho. You expectin' company?

Very observant, good call my friend.

You nailed it.

(The chainsaw only got me one time, but it was 4:30AM...)

RidgeRunner · 08-31-2008, 08:33 PM

I expecially like the fire extinguisher. But I would not want a rifle pointed at me while I was sitting at the reloading bench. Great man cave.

Kevin2023 · 09-01-2008, 03:07 AM

MMMMMMMMM!!!!!! The only two food groups.

Kalamity · 09-01-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mad Mikey

I highly doubt there is a woman in this universe who would put up with this.

Probably why I'm still single at 40........

I once decorated my Xmas tree with white lights and Coors Light cans....

I have dead animal hides hanging from the rafters of my garage and I keep a firearm in my unmentionables drawer. I raised pheasants in my living room, and fed sick turkey chicks chicken broth to make them well. And I've been known drive my pickups in various thicknesses of mud...

So there are ladies that may enjoy it.

I'd say all your missin is a hound dog sleeping with you....

The stickers are a nice touch, and of course good choice of beer. Maybe a jar of green olives or some pickles and then chocolate syrup to round out the fridge.

Good post!

PS- I NEVER make the bed. So it seems you are somewhat refined.

Buccaneer · 09-01-2008, 09:15 AM

Way Cool!!!

Brings back memories of long ago.

I particularly like the Coleman lantern on the night stand---instead of a real lamp.

Twitchs_Tackle · 09-01-2008, 09:33 AM

THats it, we have a winner!

The most hilarious thread, and subsequent posts award...

Its like a crazy 'where's bachelor waldo'. Everytime someone would point something new out, I'd have to scroll back up to see it...

motcha · 09-01-2008, 09:44 AM

Okay, I did notice the lantern on the nightstand right off.......... but what about the pink satin looking window drapes?? Is that for setting the mood?? LOL

And we all know, the stainless/synthetic black goes with anything, but the wood stocked rifle is for them special dates!

this thread cracks me up more and more, and looks like Raggity Ann is having a good time as well.

Mad Mikey · 09-01-2008, 10:33 AM

Glad you guys are having fun with this. At risk of self gratuitiously bumping my own thread I could give ya' some more. Or have ya' had enough?

motcha · 09-01-2008, 10:55 AM

Hah, ahh the behind the scenes look at the infamous Mad Mikey lifestyle...........

Post more man.

Kalamity · 09-01-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Mikey

Glad you guys are having fun with this. At risk of self gratuitiously bumping my own thread I could give ya' some more. Or have ya' had enough?

Post more! Post more! You're quite the guy!

Dave G · 09-01-2008, 02:04 PM

Cool pad.

Mad Mikey · 09-01-2008, 02:26 PM

Alright, part Deux.

After further review of my own post/pics it's become apparent I am quite the clutterbug/pack-rat.

But, I AM the king, so I can do that.

It's good ta' be the king....

Another lesson for you young-un's here. Driveway only big enough for a compact car? I am a guy, if we want to make it fit by gum we'll find a way. A little creative parking and one can fit a truck, driftboat and two broken BBQ's in there.

Over the kitchen door....

The mad scientist work station in all it's knick knacked glory. the baseboard heater below is unhooked, I had to due to all the cords back there. The one on the back wall heats the place just fine, interior of the studio is only 30'x17".

Catch all table in the kitchen. Those little electronic AFLAC ducks are quite useful for leaving annoying messages on answering machines.

The charging area, everythinig from cell phones to predator callers to electric razors.

Real guys dig Heathcliff man!

Even the piano can't escape the clutter. Real guys have a picture of their mama in more than one place. Chicks dig guys who can make music. If I could find one brave enough to get past my foyer and get enough brews down her to make me sound good that might make for a fun evening.

But dangit, then she'd start hanging around more often, buying my clothes, re-arranging the house and wanting one of those comnimt, coonminemt, commimt ACK! The last long term relationship I had was three weeks of hell!

I am bachelor man! I am a guy!

Hear me roar!

mandinga · 09-01-2008, 02:29 PM

I went fishing the other day and after I put my waders on I realized something had fallen into both of my boots...

what could it be? a beer, line spool, golf ball...NO, NO NO...it was a Glade air freshener, one in each foot.

That's why i got married.

mandinga · 09-01-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Mikey

Another lesson for you young-un's here. Driveway only big enough for a compact car? I am a guy, if we want to make it fit by gum we'll find a way. A little creative parking and one can fit a truck, driftboat and two broken BBQ's in there.

just about soiled myself after reading that!

This post explains alot of questions that I have had about people and their broken BBQ's in Oregon.

Please PM me when you have a garage sale. We may find Hoffa's body on your kitchen table!

luv it.good stuff

motcha · 09-01-2008, 02:36 PM

I dont know where to start!! LOL Everything has a theme, who says guys cannot decorate........ all that color, combination of men things, its not clutter, its organizational expertise!! that way when you are looking for one thing, you find all kinds of something else!!

motcha · 09-01-2008, 02:38 PM

Hey Mikey, how long ago you work at Safeway??

lentz · 09-01-2008, 02:43 PM

Looks good my friend!!! Keep up the good work.

Michelle K · 09-01-2008, 02:46 PM

Great pics, guys!
Hate to tell you this, but some of us chicks are starting to decorate like that, too. My spare bedroom looks like a bait and tackle shop exploded in there. I would post pictures, but I can't find my camera...

HOGGEMIN · 09-01-2008, 03:02 PM

Makes me glad I don't have a digital camera would not want to be competing with another Mike.....................LOL

Great post there Mike I am so glad there are other 40 year old Man caves out there. Now I just need to find a woman willing to live in a man cave................

Mikey I might have one on ya do you have a 20' shipping container in your back yard.............

:che ers:

Pilar · 09-01-2008, 08:45 PM

I was thinking of you with the Ted Nugent stuff and dead beast heads on your walls Hoggemin.

MsOutdrs · 09-02-2008, 05:50 AM

Is there an opposite sickness of OCD???? lol Noooo..Mikey DOES have OCD...obsessive compulsive DISORDER!!! This is great...some woman the REAL OCD is gonna be hot on your trail, Mike...you better watch out! She just may see you as a challenge.

Kalamity · 09-02-2008, 06:28 AM

Bow to the King!