New member 1/2 way there with new Cave

[Lightning]

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af173/popcan9/Man%20Cave%20half%20complete/Mancave001.jpg

Here is the beginning of my new cave; I am a BIG Calgary Flames Fan
So I painted the top half of the walls Calgary Flames red and did the
Hockey board theme for the bottom. I still need to put the logos around
The boards to make it look a little more authentic but this is a start.

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af173/popcan9/Man%20Cave%20half%20complete/Mancave002.jpg

The entertainment stand is going and a bigger TV will mounted
Directly to the wall.

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af173/popcan9/Man%20Cave%20half%20complete/Mancave003.jpg

As you can see my walls are still pretty bare, I do have some framed
Jerseys that I plan on hanging up around the room, along with a goal light
Behind the bar.

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af173/popcan9/Man%20Cave%20half%20complete/Mancave004.jpg

I have placed every NHL’s team puck in the bar. I plan on Finishing the
Front of the bar with hockey sticks, in a hardwood floor fashion.

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af173/popcan9/Man%20Cave%20half%20complete/Mancave005.jpg

A pic from behind the bar, the electrical panel will be covered up
By a score board. The walls will have framed jerseys, it’s only a
Start. It took me about 2 months to get to this stage, I wish I had
Some pictures of before I originally started. I will keep posting new
Pictures as I get more things added.

Thanks for taking a look.

[Rounder Wannabe]

that bar top is sweeeeeeet! welcome aboard!

[Quads]

Very cool. Thanks for posting and welcome to the madhouse.
Calgary fan living in Calgary?

[tele_pathic]

Welcome to PMC, and holy fucking shit wow! I mean, urr, umm, not too shabby, not too shabby indeed. Umm, how do I phrase the next question? (No, not THAT question, I'll let you other guys ask that one). See I'm not sure I could ever build something like that, but maybe I could, so I'm always curious how much was build by the poster (you in this case) and how much was built by a contractor/supposed expert. So, how much of the work did you do yourself?

My wife and I went to Calgary a few years ago for a few days. Beautiful city. It was fantastic. Too bad we were there during Canadian's Thanksgiving. Everything closed a bit early. Everyone was friendly. Now, when I say everyone was friendly, I mean even the homeless folks were nice. We were out looking for a place to eat Saturday night, and every thing was closed early. We ran across this homeless guy who asked very nicely if we were lost. We thought for a second then told this poor bastard that we were looking for a restaurant to eat at. He pointed us in the right direction and never even asked for any money. We walked a couple steps, wondering if he would ask for change or something. When he didn't, I turned around, sincerely thanked him for the directions and gave him a $10-er, or a goonie or some form of Canadian currency. We ate, and walked around later. We saw him later that night from across the street; as he made eye contact, he asked/yelled if we found something. We told him yes, and he bid us a pleasant evening. It's the ONLY positive experience I've had with a homeless person. Yes sir, Calgary is a fine town.

[Lightning]

Thank you for the warm welcome and the nice compliments. I live in Atlantic
Canada so I don’t make the 7hr plane ride one way to catch the games:cry:.
I did all the work myself, except the cut out in the wall. Because this is a load bearing wall, I didn’t know what I would need to be in “Code” as per the type of headers and jack stands, I had someone come in and frame it for me and I did the rest. As mentioned the bar is only ½ ways there, I think once I get the hockey sticks on the front and side it will look even better. I hope to have that done in the next week or two I must have over 150 sticks waiting to be cut.

Back in the day they used to call me “lightning” with a hammer because I never hit the same place twice. Needless to say I am loving the nail gun, it’s much easier to work with and does a better job. This project has been one steep learning curve after another, lots of trial and error and wasted material as I fumbled through it. I am happy with the result so far and the people at the hardware store are happy with my stupid mistakes:lol:.

[Quads]

Back in the day they used to call me “lightning” with a hammer because I never hit the same place twice.

Seriously, I can't stop laughing.....

[tele_pathic]

For doing that much work yourself, that's damned impressive, sir.

[sunsetpizza]

Looks grreat - welcome to the forum

[Witch]

Impressive! Welcome and keep the pics coming.

-W

[Trann]

Back in the day they used to call me “lightning” with a hammer because I never hit the same place twice.
And you didn't make your forum name Lightning!? This is gold!

Can we get a Mod to fix that for you? 8)

Seriously, a great start to a great cave. Welcome aboard, mate.

[Lightning]

If you want to switch the name to Lightning to that's cool with me. It's better then what the ladies call me, which is "Hey you behind the bushes" :D

[Trann]

Re-welcome to you, Lightning!

[SniperD5]

HAHAHA, that name-change is awesome. Welcome here, and great looking room so far.

[Lightning]

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af173/popcan9/Man%20Cave%20half%20complete/Mancave007.jpg

A shoot from the top of the stairs, This past weeks project.

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af173/popcan9/Man%20Cave%20half%20complete/Mancave010.jpg

This weeks project, here is the mound of sticks that I am going to chop up and stick on the front of the bar. Once I am finished with the slaughter I will post some more pics.

[Lightning]

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af173/popcan9/Man%20Cave%20half%20complete/Barwithstickon.jpg

Here is the bar with jsut the hockey sticks on.

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af173/popcan9/Man%20Cave%20half%20complete/Finsihedbar001.jpg

Here is the finished product with the Vaughn Goalie pad bumper, there is a reflection on the wall from the bar top. Now on to the next project:D

[Trann]

Wild!

[Quads]

HOLY
SHIT!
THAT'S
AWESOME!!!!!111oneone!eleven

[2020mike]

Thats freaking awesome. I take it they were all wood sticks?

[ElementZ]

So sick.....coming from another maritimer :salut:

[Lightning]

Thank you for the compliments, I have just about every type of hockey stick on there from wood to fiberglass, composite, aluminum you name it. It took just a little over 300 sticks the complete the bar as you see it.

[ElementZ]

Reminds me of the rink in Grand Bay...pretty cool idea.