Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 21:28     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Personally, I like the Casa de Amor. It is exquisitely over the top and betrays a sly sense of humor.


Oh, I do too. We drive past it all the time on our way to soccer games in Poolesville, and it makes me smile every time. I especially love the iron eagles that guard the gates. Do you think the palm trees are real or fake? This is a debate in our family.

Here it is for you folks who don't travel River Road: http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Magazine/March-April-2013/Extreme-Homes/index.php?cparticle=3&siarticle=2#artanc


So glad to read about the story behind this house, which is also one of our favorites on our soccer trips to Poolesville. It's definitely an interesting house.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 18:56     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I live in one of those 'mcmansions'. Not as big as the ones you see in the photos, but very large and all brick. The faux-stucco ones are on my street as well, but they leak like a sieve if the windows aren't caulked properly. Let's dispel some myths, shall we?

We live on 5 acres, thus the house indeed fits the lot.

We have no gaudy fountains, nor curly trees at the entrance

I can vacuum the whole house myself in about 1/2 hour, because while large, it's laid-out well.

I have plenty of room for my rescue pets. They are most grateful.

Our heating and cooling bills are not outrageous because the house is energy tight. We put in an air exchanger when we built it so it breathes. We did extra water-proofing so it doesn't leak

We have no pool. We do have a hot tub set into the deck I do not stay here for the summer, mostly to avoid people who are like y'all.

Our house is exceptionally well-balanced. You might not like an element or two, but it's quite classic.

My landscaping is not the tacky crap that's so prevalent here in the DC area. We have an abundance of nice shrubs and trees, lots of flowers,antique roses, vines, etc. and I am putting together a lovely parterre garden for next year's growing season.

We have a dedicated home theatre, therefore we do not spend a ton of money going out to the movies. I've entertained in there, my kids have had theme parties, and overall, it's paid for itself over and over. It has no tacky velvet rope or curtain. It is beige and black.

My property IS my property. I can do what I want with it and don't really care what you do with yours. When you spend time insulting other people's taste, I do wonder about you. Bigtime.


I'm one of those who posted earlier, defending the "over-the-top" style as possibly whimsical or, at least, tolerable as a form of expression -- even if I wouldn't want to live there myself. I won't retract my statement now, but your hostile and overbearing tone isn't helping your case.


Hostile and overbearing? HAHAHAHAHHAAA. Someone starts a thread here talking about 'Disneyworld mansions in Potomac', others chime in with snooty comments, and I'm the one who'd 'hostile and overbearing'.

Who are any of you to define taste? If the owner is happy, that's wonderful!
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 16:36     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
I loved the LED christmas lights this year.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 16:33     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Personally, I like the Casa de Amor. It is exquisitely over the top and betrays a sly sense of humor.


Oh, I do too. We drive past it all the time on our way to soccer games in Poolesville, and it makes me smile every time. I especially love the iron eagles that guard the gates. Do you think the palm trees are real or fake? This is a debate in our family.

Here it is for you folks who don't travel River Road: http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Magazine/March-April-2013/Extreme-Homes/index.php?cparticle=3&siarticle=2#artanc


Palm trees used to be real but they kept dying. now they are fake.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 14:26     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I live in one of those 'mcmansions'. Not as big as the ones you see in the photos, but very large and all brick. The faux-stucco ones are on my street as well, but they leak like a sieve if the windows aren't caulked properly. Let's dispel some myths, shall we?

We live on 5 acres, thus the house indeed fits the lot.

We have no gaudy fountains, nor curly trees at the entrance

I can vacuum the whole house myself in about 1/2 hour, because while large, it's laid-out well.

I have plenty of room for my rescue pets. They are most grateful.
I can vacuum the whole house myself in about 1/2 hour, because while large, it's laid-out well.
Our heating and cooling bills are not outrageous because the house is energy tight. We put in an air exchanger when we built it so it breathes. We did extra water-proofing so it doesn't leak

We have no pool. We do have a hot tub set into the deck I do not stay here for the summer, mostly to avoid people who are like y'all.

Our house is exceptionally well-balanced. You might not like an element or two, but it's quite classic.

My landscaping is not the tacky crap that's so prevalent here in the DC area. We have an abundance of nice shrubs and trees, lots of flowers,antique roses, vines, etc. and I am putting together a lovely parterre garden for next year's growing season.

We have a dedicated home theatre, therefore we do not spend a ton of money going out to the movies. I've entertained in there, my kids have had theme parties, and overall, it's paid for itself over and over. It has no tacky velvet rope or curtain. It is beige and black.

My property IS my property. I can do what I want with it and don't really care what you do with yours. When you spend time insulting other people's taste, I do wonder about you. Bigtime.


Nice.


So you vacuum your own house? You can afford the house, but not a housekeeper? LOL


Not the PP, but I prefer to use housekeepers for deeper cleanings and do basic things, like vacuum occasionally, myself.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 13:28     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:Whenever I drive through this and similar areas I am stunned how poor most folks' taste out there is.

If one has the money, why not buying quality, instead of pseudo Loire-valley chateaus that look like being made from lego?

Everybody's wife is a designer with fabulous taste. Would you help me pick out a sofa from the new Frontgate catalog?
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 10:50     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I live in one of those 'mcmansions'. Not as big as the ones you see in the photos, but very large and all brick. The faux-stucco ones are on my street as well, but they leak like a sieve if the windows aren't caulked properly. Let's dispel some myths, shall we?

We live on 5 acres, thus the house indeed fits the lot.

We have no gaudy fountains, nor curly trees at the entrance

I can vacuum the whole house myself in about 1/2 hour, because while large, it's laid-out well.

I have plenty of room for my rescue pets. They are most grateful.
I can vacuum the whole house myself in about 1/2 hour, because while large, it's laid-out well.
Our heating and cooling bills are not outrageous because the house is energy tight. We put in an air exchanger when we built it so it breathes. We did extra water-proofing so it doesn't leak

We have no pool. We do have a hot tub set into the deck I do not stay here for the summer, mostly to avoid people who are like y'all.

Our house is exceptionally well-balanced. You might not like an element or two, but it's quite classic.

My landscaping is not the tacky crap that's so prevalent here in the DC area. We have an abundance of nice shrubs and trees, lots of flowers,antique roses, vines, etc. and I am putting together a lovely parterre garden for next year's growing season.

We have a dedicated home theatre, therefore we do not spend a ton of money going out to the movies. I've entertained in there, my kids have had theme parties, and overall, it's paid for itself over and over. It has no tacky velvet rope or curtain. It is beige and black.

My property IS my property. I can do what I want with it and don't really care what you do with yours. When you spend time insulting other people's taste, I do wonder about you. Bigtime.


Nice.


So you vacuum your own house? You can afford the house, but not a housekeeper? LOL
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 10:37     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

My property IS my property. I can do what I want with it and don't really care what you do with yours. When you spend time insulting other people's taste, I do wonder about you. Bigtime.


Except that you force folks who drive by to look at your distasteful lego house.

Plant a high hedge and we're even.


Who is holding the gun to your head? You look coz you're curious.


It's kinda the same issue as when one is looking at porn or violence. One shouldn't look, but can't help it.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2014 11:13     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Personally, I like the Casa de Amor. It is exquisitely over the top and betrays a sly sense of humor.


Oh, I do too. We drive past it all the time on our way to soccer games in Poolesville, and it makes me smile every time. I especially love the iron eagles that guard the gates. Do you think the palm trees are real or fake? This is a debate in our family.

Here it is for you folks who don't travel River Road: http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Magazine/March-April-2013/Extreme-Homes/index.php?cparticle=3&siarticle=2#artanc


They remind me of the Colbert Report!!


I expect 3 super-large slides, a mini-golf course, two Burger Kings, and a parking lot behind the house with a parking fee of 5 USD.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2014 11:07     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:I live in one of those 'mcmansions'. Not as big as the ones you see in the photos, but very large and all brick. The faux-stucco ones are on my street as well, but they leak like a sieve if the windows aren't caulked properly. Let's dispel some myths, shall we?

We live on 5 acres, thus the house indeed fits the lot.

We have no gaudy fountains, nor curly trees at the entrance

I can vacuum the whole house myself in about 1/2 hour, because while large, it's laid-out well.

I have plenty of room for my rescue pets. They are most grateful.

Our heating and cooling bills are not outrageous because the house is energy tight. We put in an air exchanger when we built it so it breathes. We did extra water-proofing so it doesn't leak

We have no pool. We do have a hot tub set into the deck I do not stay here for the summer, mostly to avoid people who are like y'all.

Our house is exceptionally well-balanced. You might not like an element or two, but it's quite classic.

My landscaping is not the tacky crap that's so prevalent here in the DC area. We have an abundance of nice shrubs and trees, lots of flowers,antique roses, vines, etc. and I am putting together a lovely parterre garden for next year's growing season.

We have a dedicated home theatre, therefore we do not spend a ton of money going out to the movies. I've entertained in there, my kids have had theme parties, and overall, it's paid for itself over and over. It has no tacky velvet rope or curtain. It is beige and black.

My property IS my property. I can do what I want with it and don't really care what you do with yours. When you spend time insulting other people's taste, I do wonder about you. Bigtime.

JeeZUZ, you sound completely insufferable. How does the layout of a house impact one's ability to vacuum it? Seriously? Even if it's poorly laid out and totally "open", or completely closed off, there are still floors everywhere. What a dumb statement. Frankly, I've never tried to vacuum mine by myself in its entirety, so I have no idea how long it takes. Nobody has ever tried to do it alone. I'm not even sure I believe you. Or it's probably not as large as you're alluding.

Whoo cares if your pets are rescues? Irrelevant.

Classic? Pictures please, we'll see. I've never heard of a classic home that hs a theatre in it.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2014 10:58     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:I live in one of those 'mcmansions'. Not as big as the ones you see in the photos, but very large and all brick. The faux-stucco ones are on my street as well, but they leak like a sieve if the windows aren't caulked properly. Let's dispel some myths, shall we?

We live on 5 acres, thus the house indeed fits the lot.

We have no gaudy fountains, nor curly trees at the entrance

I can vacuum the whole house myself in about 1/2 hour, because while large, it's laid-out well.

I have plenty of room for my rescue pets. They are most grateful.

Our heating and cooling bills are not outrageous because the house is energy tight. We put in an air exchanger when we built it so it breathes. We did extra water-proofing so it doesn't leak

We have no pool. We do have a hot tub set into the deck I do not stay here for the summer, mostly to avoid people who are like y'all.

Our house is exceptionally well-balanced. You might not like an element or two, but it's quite classic.

My landscaping is not the tacky crap that's so prevalent here in the DC area. We have an abundance of nice shrubs and trees, lots of flowers,antique roses, vines, etc. and I am putting together a lovely parterre garden for next year's growing season.

We have a dedicated home theatre, therefore we do not spend a ton of money going out to the movies. I've entertained in there, my kids have had theme parties, and overall, it's paid for itself over and over. It has no tacky velvet rope or curtain. It is beige and black.

My property IS my property. I can do what I want with it and don't really care what you do with yours. When you spend time insulting other people's taste, I do wonder about you. Bigtime.


Nice.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2014 10:57     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Personally, I like the Casa de Amor. It is exquisitely over the top and betrays a sly sense of humor.


Oh, I do too. We drive past it all the time on our way to soccer games in Poolesville, and it makes me smile every time. I especially love the iron eagles that guard the gates. Do you think the palm trees are real or fake? This is a debate in our family.

Here it is for you folks who don't travel River Road: http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Magazine/March-April-2013/Extreme-Homes/index.php?cparticle=3&siarticle=2#artanc


They remind me of the Colbert Report!!
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2014 10:54     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:I can vacuum the whole house myself in about 1/2 hour, because while large, it's laid-out well.

I have plenty of room for my rescue pets. They are most grateful.


So outside tacky, inside dirty.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2014 10:52     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

My property IS my property. I can do what I want with it and don't really care what you do with yours. When you spend time insulting other people's taste, I do wonder about you. Bigtime.


Except that you force folks who drive by to look at your distasteful lego house.

Plant a high hedge and we're even.


Also if you don't have time to do your makeup and hair when you leave the house, you should be required to wear a burka because our judgmental gaze ought be your chief concern.


Anonymous
Post 01/29/2014 10:29     Subject: Disneyworld mansions in Potomac
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

My property IS my property. I can do what I want with it and don't really care what you do with yours. When you spend time insulting other people's taste, I do wonder about you. Bigtime.


Except that you force folks who drive by to look at your distasteful lego house.

Plant a high hedge and we're even.


Who is holding the gun to your head? You look coz you're curious.