So, who wants to come live in my castle?

As you can see, I've got plenty of room.

















See more here:
http://homepage.mac.com/prolesunited/Through_My_Eyes/PhotoAlbum27.html

I'm there! :-)

Since you're first, you get your pick of bedrooms. Do you mind living in Canada?

Where do I sign? :bounce:

Bedroom? Anything that gets some sun during the day. Oh, and a private bathroom would be nice! :-)

And can I bring my dogs? If so I'll be there.

and dogs are welcome. There's plenty of grounds where they can roam free. We even have stables!

at the tippy-top.
Is there an elevator?

so it's yours. However, you have to climb two spiral staircases to get there. Of course we can add installing an elevator to our "honeydo" list. ;-)

I think an escalator would be more fun.
And a fireman's pole to get back down.
yipeeeeeeeeee

a suit of armor? err armour. :D I have my own sword. I can be a knight! A castle just isn't a castle without some knights to guard it.

May I please be a "Pip"?????

And I'll have to bring some cats with me :)

And cats are welcome so long as they get along with Rainbowreflect's dogs. I hope your cats like catching mice. They tend to wander into the castle from the fields.

They like the tasty catnip filling.. They are not carnivore cats, I fear :(.. Maybe those doggies can be trained to "Hunt down" those mice..:)

but the other would run in fear.
I once got Cody, my golden, a stuffed lion that roared when squeezed and he was afraid of it. When he would step on it and it roared, he would hide behind me until it stopped. Brave attack dog he is not.

There's a spare suit of armor in the hallway. I hope it fits. I've been waiting a LONG time for my knight in shining armor. Can you ride a horse, too? White preferably. :D

I wanted a black horse.. and black armor with red trim to TERRIFY MY ENEMIES, MAKE THEM QUAKE WITH FEAR AND MAKE THEIR BLOOD RUN COLD AS THEY SEE ME STRIDE FORTH WITH MY WEAPONS, READY TO GUT THEM LIKE FISH BWAAHHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAA!!!!!!!

*ahem*

I mean.. uh.. whites fine. :evilgrin:

I guess if I wanted to be an black knight I'd see if I could get a job with Tony Blair. :evilgrin:

I shall be thy knight!


(Artists concept only, color scheme changable at whim of prolesunited, gotta keep in style for my patron :D)

is replacing the sword with a bouquet of wildflowers. We're in Canada. We have no enemies.

Wildflowers? :shrug:

Wildflowers? :think:



(Who'd of thunk it :shrug: ) Of course they are roses... and black armor. But black is my favorite color... and hey, the roses are red..

I still want to stockpile swords in my room. :evilgrin:

I guess any good relationship is about compromise. ;-) But the swords MUST stay in your room! No threatening the guests with them or showing off. :evilgrin:

But.. what if someone attacks the castle.. y'know, with a banana, or a bunch of grapes.. or even... *gasp* a pointed stick. Can I smite them then? Huh huh can I? :freak:

:D

...and I'm a hobby medievalist. I can make medieval clothes for everyone. I have a cat who gets along well with other cats and dogs (really!), I can ride a horse (and teach lessons), and I can put you all in touch with anyone you want for all the armour etc. that you need. When do I move in? Can I have an upstairs room? :)

You bring a lot to the table. You are definitely in! You can start by making me a fancy velvet gown with a low-cut bodice, cinched waist (but not so tight that I can't breathe) and a long full skirt.

There are a few rooms left upstairs. Would you like a window overlooking the opulent gardens?

Can I make you a fancy silk kirtle instead, and a fine linen chemise? Some stockings and undergarments? I don't think I have the sewing skills to do a bodice yet, unless you have a pattern drafted to your measurements already. I can cord and embroider it to make it fancy, but I don't do applique.

Sure, I'll take a room overlooking the gardens. If you want someone to muck out stalls, I'll do that, too, but you have to give me a break on boarding fees.

I have a big family:

2 hens,
2 cats,
2 horses,
1 puppy,
and 5,000 books.

Have you got room?

and your whole family stay. The stables have tile floors and each stall has a nameplate for your horse, it's own private sink with running water and a bin for hay.

Oh, and please bring your books! Did you see the library pictured above? There is WAY too many volumes on military history and strategy. I think we could stash those in everythingsxen's room and put your volumes on the shelves.

I know you like gardens. Click on the link to see those. There's a formal garden with a fountain, a rose garden and some winding natural trails in the back.

I forgot my 2000 books, but I do NOT run a lending library. Proles, you will have to give me a room with enough space for my bookcases! People caught messing with my bookshelves will be drawn and quartered! That said, ask me nicely and put them back *exactly* where you found them when you're done, and I might loan some of them out. (Actually, about 1/10 of my collection is non-loanable, and I generally loan the rest. But I don't loan the ones I don't loan for very good reasons, usually that they're irreplaceable.)

To take care of all those glorious books?

Where in Canada are we talking? Should I bring my heavy winter coat, or will a mid-weight do?

is bringing 5,000 books, we certainly need a librarian and we know how DUers all love to read. No fines for keeping materials too long, just a gentle reminder if someone else is waiting for the book.

The castle is in Toronto, so the winters get a little chilly and the summers can get steamy.

Do you have any preference for your room or would you just want to live in the library?

nah, libraries are too dusty and I get all stuffy when I sleep in dusty or moldy places.

Hence, I'm putting in a request for a nice big bed with a fluffy down comforter and a room near a tree so my cat can stay entertained while I'm cataloging and developing the collection. Also, since I have the world's smallest bladder, a connected bathroom would be useful.

I'd love to be the trebuchet guy. We wouldn't use it to hurt anyone. We could just fling pumpkins with it. That would be great.

You are the official trebuchet guy. But, as you stated, we will only use it to fling large garden vegetables. However, if we are being invaded by a marauding band of Repugs, you will be allowed to raid the compost pile and the horse stables. EEEEWWWW!!!

For the enlightenment of all, I am providing this definition. (What the heck, I had to look it up for myself anyway.)

What is a trebuchet?

A trebuchet is a medieval siege warfare weapon used to break down the walls of castles. It was the successor of the Catapult; it could take heavier rocks and projectiles, and fling them farther, with more accuracy. It worked by dropping a great weight that was attached to the short end of a long lever-arm.The long end of the lever was thereby raised with considerable velocity, pulling a sling that contained the projectile. The sling would increase the effective length of the lever arm, adding even more speed to the final projectile before the sling released it.

Clearly, you're going to have a lot of events in a place that big. I'll invite people, supervise the chef, consult with the sommelier, and lay out your evening wear for you! :)

Cat

that is really beautiful.

(yeah, Casa Loma is pretty impressive, isnt it?).

Can I have a mote view? Or at least a bigger room than GOPisEvil?

B-)

Been there. Not a big enough yard.

Don't spoil the fantasy. If we knock down a few houses in the neighborhood and expand the yard, would you want to live there too?