Two Words....Yet another UPDATE!!!

[DisneyKevin]

New Blog.

Uba tuba.

Google it.

[sanapunk]

all I found was a wiki on a city in Brazil....

is it Uba Tuba hot in Jersey?

[WaltD4Me]

I'm lost ... not unusual at all, but it isn't Googling for me...nothing bloggy comes up. :confused3

[3DisneyKids]

I posted this on the other thread...but here is uba tuba in my kitchen! It is the most popular granite choice in New England, though I don't think it would work well in a Florida home...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m216/3DisneyKids/kitchen3.jpg

And here is a close-up....

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m216/3DisneyKids/DSCF5083.jpg

[daneenm]

New Blog.

Uba tuba.

Google it.

Not a bad color. What did you go with, if not Uba Tuba?

Most hysterical blog!

--Daneen

[WaltD4Me]

Oh...unlost now...I LIKE the Uba Tuba (I thought it was a new site to blog on! You learn something new here everyday! :rotfl: ) I think it's pretty, but kinda dark.

[DisneyKevin]

We have chosen Goldenleaf.

Think chocolate chips and really mini marshmallows in a bowl of rice krispies.

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Very funny blog. I like the Uba Tuba very modern. Not sure it would go with my house but I do like it.

[NC Belle]

2 Words...
Like choice...
New question...
Cabinet color?


Counting hours
To Hear
Wave Review
Might Need
To Change
August ADR


:)

[DisneyKevin]

2 Words...
Like choice...
New question...
Cabinet color?


Counting hours
To Hear
Wave Review
Might Need
To Change
August ADR


:)

White cabinets
Hardwood Floors
Red walls
Stainless appliances
Counters hopefully

Wave Review
Must wait
Till Thursday

[carol1231]

You guys are too funny! How about some before and after pictures when it's completed? That's how they do it on HGTV.

[Annette_VA]

I posted this on the other thread...but here is uba tuba in my kitchen! .....

Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful!!

Loved the new blog, guys! I'm sorry the remodel has been such a hassle. Fingers crossed it's all over soon and you're soon cooking (well, eating) in a beautifully perfect kitchen.

[scarlett873]

White cabinets
Hardwood Floors
Red walls
Stainless appliances
Counters hopefully

Wave Review
Must wait
Till Thursday
Loving your choices! Wouldn't mind seeing a picture when it's all done! I love befores and afters of remodeling!

And hey...am I the only one who noticed the second part of his post??? Thursday????? :faint:


ETA: I guess it helps to read the other threads before I panic!! ;)

[cocowum]

New Blog.

Uba tuba.

Google it.

Ooooo, I love Uba Tuba...:love: :love: :love:

[cocowum]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m216/3DisneyKids/DSCF5083.jpg

I love this cake, it's so pretty! I think I might attempt this for DD's next Birthday. ::yes::

[wishspirit]

I love this cake, it's so pretty! I think I might attempt this for DD's next Birthday. ::yes::

I am litterally drooling. I need to go get me some cake now! :rotfl:

[mommyceratops]

We have chosen Goldenleaf.

Think chocolate chips and really mini marshmallows in a bowl of rice krispies.

STOP! I am hungry now and I am trying to DIET (if I don't "die" trying "it") :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


White cabinets
Hardwood Floors
Red walls
Stainless appliances
Counters hopefully

Wave Review
Must wait
Till Thursday

Oooh! When can I move in?! ;)

Sounds awesome!!

[aspen37]

Thanks, now I want some cake and uba tuba!::yes:: You guys crack me up.:rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

[mommyceratops]

Thanks, now I want some cake and uba tuba!::yes:: You guys crack me up.:rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Even better I want an Uba Tuba of Cake batter ice cream! YUMMY!!

[calypso*a*go-go]

Uba Tuba...isn't that a musical instrument played by Oompa Loompas?

[astrodrummergirl]

And hey...am I the only one who noticed the second part of his post??? Thursday????? :faint:


ETA: I guess it helps to read the other threads before I panic!! ;)

Did I miss something? Thursday = Confused :confused:

[ClaraBug]

Did I miss something? Thursday = Confused :confused:

Podcast had some problems and should be up Thursday

[astrodrummergirl]

Podcast had some problems and should be up Thursday
Oooooo. Was thinking that but hadn't seen any posts about it on the board. Hmmm, another thing to make thursday afternoon great.

I can stop stalking iTunes now..... and I might even get some revision done for my exam on thursday morning....

[3DisneyKids]

Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful!!



Thanks so much! We were in the kitchen hell that John and Kevin are going through about a year and a half ago. In this pic, the kitchen isn't quite done...but I had been waiting SO long, I took this as my "after" picture. The crown molding isn't done in this pic and the glass isn't in the corner cabinet, etc...a few little details. But it was functional, so that was all that mattered at that time! I know John and Kevin can relate.

I love this cake, it's so pretty! I think I might attempt this for DD's next Birthday. ::yes::

I am litterally drooling. I need to go get me some cake now! :rotfl:

It was really easy to do! I am not good at cakes at all and even I managed this one. I didn't like the Tink candle topper, (she looks kind of pissed off), but it was all I could find. It was for my daughter's 5th birthday.

[DisneyKevin]

I dont want to test fate....

but the granite is almost complete .....with no breakage!

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[ClaraBug]

Gee Kevin,

tell me how you truly feel.....excited maybe...just a tinsy weensy bit...

[lovethecastle]

I just read the blog. What a nightmare. do you think they will make you pay for the broken counter (& the second identically broken but reapaired one)?
_________
sandy

[astrodrummergirl]

I dont want to test fate....

but the granite is almost complete .....with no breakage!

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Woop! :banana:

[wishspirit]

I dont want to test fate....

but the granite is almost complete .....with no breakage!

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

:cool1:

Yay! Go Granite!

[kab407]

I dont want to test fate....

but the granite is almost complete .....with no breakage!

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

I love when Kevin breaks out the big font!

Congrats!

[corky441]

:worship: :worship: :worship:

Praying to the almighty GRANITE GOD... let it work this time

[WaltD4Me]

Hallejuhah!!!!!!!! :dancer: :party: :dancer:

If it isn't too much trouble, I would LOVE to see a picture of the granite.
I am so curious to see what chocolate chip, mini-marshmellow, rice krispy granite looks like!

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Kevin that kitchen sounds fantastic. Pretty please post some pics of it!!!! I will keep praying to the granite gods that it doesnt break and is in today!!

[cocowum]

I dont want to test fate....

but the granite is almost complete .....with no breakage!

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:


The Kitchen sounds beautiful! Are you the cook? or is John?

[DisneyKevin]

We share the kitchen responsibilities.

I cook and John eats what I cook. :rotfl2:

Kitchen Remodel Update
The granite is 90% done.

There is one piece that seems to have been mis-measured. It is the piece that goes behind the sink.

Above our sink is a pass through to the dining room. There is a counter on this pass through that is going to be the same granite as the counter tops.

The piece behind the sink is supposed to meet the pass through counter and currently it does not. There is a 1/2 to 1/4 inch gap.

Their solution was to cut down part of the wall in order to cover their mis-measurement. I was told that they can "spackle and stucco and then place a piece of baseboard molding to cover where they cut the wall."

We dont want spackle, stucco or baseboard molding on the wall in the dining room...so.....

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Kevin went carnival ape crazy on the granite guys, yet again. (it's to the point where I'm talking about myself in the third person)

I explained that I would not accept this soultion to THEIR mis-measuring. It was explained to me that this meant that they had to cut another piece.

I think they understood when I told them that I didnt give a (delete delete delete) what they had to do. THEY WERE NOT CUTTTING THE WALL.

The granite guys are coming back tomorrow.....maybe.

[WaltD4Me]

We share the kitchen responsibilities.

I cook and John eats what I cook. :rotfl2:

Kitchen Remodel Update
The granite is 90% done.

There is one piece that seems to have been mis-measured. It is the piece that goes behind the sink.

Above our sink is a pass through to the dining room. There is a counter on this pass through that is going to be the same granite as the counter tops.

The piece behind the sink is supposed to meet the pass through counter and currently it does not. There is a 1/2 to 1/4 inch gap.

Their solution was to cut down part of the wall in order to cover their mis-measurement. I was told that they can "spackle and stucco and then place a piece of baseboard molding to cover where they cut the wall."

We dont want spackle, stucco or baseboard molding on the wall in the dining room...so.....

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Kevin went carnival ape crazy on the granite guys, yet again. (it's to the point where I'm talking about myself in the third person)

I explained that I would not accept this soultion to THEIR mis-measuring. It was explained to me that this meant that they had to cut another piece.

I think they understood when I told them that I didnt give a (delete delete delete) what they had to do. THEY WERE NOT CUTTTING THE WALL.

The granite guys are coming back tomorrow.....maybe.

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unbelieveable, do they not do this for a living???? Did you guys go out and hire unemployed Disney valets for this or what?

I hope all these "issues" are coming out of their pocket.

Keep us posted! I'm going to be dying to see if they come back tomorrow!

[robertgp124]

Is this the part where the granite people start to pay you to go away? :rotfl2:

The university I work has a lot of construction going on right now. While it doesn't rival UCF (under construction forever...) we've got a good bit happening. There is a woman in our office in charge of facilities and the things she deals with on a daily basis are amazing. My favorite was in a computer lab the contractor installed the wrong windows. The windows were supposed to be clear. They were not, they had some kind of privacy glaze on them. The contractor then ordered special blinds put up to cover the windows. The Princess of Darkness, as we refer to her, buried several contractors in the crater her explosion created.

Good luck!

[Disneybridein2k3]

The granite guys are coming back tomorrow.....maybe.
Does this mean they aren't getting tipped? :rotfl2:

I have to tell ya, John's blog was even funnier when I read it out loud to my husband. The best part was envisioning your expression when the granite guy suggested uba tuba. :rotfl2: So sorry for your misfortune but it was hilarious to read!

[jpeka65844]

One question: Is it YOU-ba Tuba or OO-ba Tuba?

[Quacktatty]

One question: Is it YOU-ba Tuba or OO-ba Tuba?

I'll go one further:

Uh-buh Tub-uh

or

Oo-buh Too-buh?

[YoYoAurora]

Oh Kevin,

I feel your pain! Had I been there, I would have gone carnival ape crazy with you! My few, choice words would have not been shareable with the DIS family - I'm a redhead, what can I say? :rotfl2: :scared1:

What part of "No, you are NOT using power tools on my wall and make it fit is not an option" do they not understand?

Don't settle - you won't be happy! Good food comes from happy kitchens! :cool1: Hugs! I'll come and make y'all dinner the next time I'm in town! LOL! :rotfl: Stop laughing - I"m a very good cook! ::yes::

This is why I told DH that I'll hold out until the range stops working before we touch the kitchen in our house! He pities the crew that shows up to work on it - I'm taking leave during the entire project. LOLOLOL! :stir:

I'm not mean or cruel - I just know what I want! :goodvibes

[TSWJan78]

Where do you and Pete find these guys... are all the contractors in central florida useless or do you guys just have bad luck? Don't they know youa re JOHN and KEVIN.. thee John and Kevin who have an army of carzy fans ready to attack if they upset you. Show them us... then they will be scared and do it right or we will all beat them up for you :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

You could lock them in Mindy's Cistern :stir: or send WO after them :moped: .. that should scare them enough to do it right

[cocowum]

We share the kitchen responsibilities.

I cook and John eats what I cook. :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:


Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Kevin went carnival ape crazy on the granite guys, yet again. (it's to the point where I'm talking about myself in the third person)




I love when Kevin, talks about Kevin, in the third person. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Seriously though, that STINKS that those guys can't get it right!:furious:

Hopefully it gets squared away sooner rather then later. :goodvibes

[mommyceratops]

I love when Kevin breaks out the big font!

Congrats!


I was thinking the same thing Kathy! :love:


We share the kitchen responsibilities.

I cook and John eats what I cook. :rotfl2:

Kitchen Remodel Update
The granite is 90% done.

There is one piece that seems to have been mis-measured. It is the piece that goes behind the sink.

I think they understood when I told them that I didnt give a (delete delete delete) what they had to do. THEY WERE NOT CUTTTING THE WALL.

The granite guys are coming back tomorrow.....maybe.

Did you inform the guys that you are very popular and have a HUGE fanclub ( :rotfl2: of at least two :duck: ) and if they mess up your show they may be two extra fingers to count with?! ;) The world needs you!! :worship: :worship: :worship:

[mommyceratops]

We share the kitchen responsibilities.

I cook and John eats what I cook. :rotfl2:

Ahhh! The secret to a good relationship....maybe thats my problem I don't cook so DH doesn't eat. ;)

[DisDarling]

We share the kitchen responsibilities.

I cook and John eats what I cook. :rotfl2:

Kitchen Remodel Update
The granite is 90% done.

There is one piece that seems to have been mis-measured. It is the piece that goes behind the sink.

Above our sink is a pass through to the dining room. There is a counter on this pass through that is going to be the same granite as the counter tops.

The piece behind the sink is supposed to meet the pass through counter and currently it does not. There is a 1/2 to 1/4 inch gap.

Their solution was to cut down part of the wall in order to cover their mis-measurement. I was told that they can "spackle and stucco and then place a piece of baseboard molding to cover where they cut the wall."

We dont want spackle, stucco or baseboard molding on the wall in the dining room...so.....

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Kevin went carnival ape crazy on the granite guys, yet again. (it's to the point where I'm talking about myself in the third person)

I explained that I would not accept this soultion to THEIR mis-measuring. It was explained to me that this meant that they had to cut another piece.

I think they understood when I told them that I didnt give a (delete delete delete) what they had to do. THEY WERE NOT CUTTTING THE WALL.

The granite guys are coming back tomorrow.....maybe.

OMG Kevin, I will continue to pray for you......:goodvibes

Amy

[artman]

As the owner of a countertop fabrication business myself, I cringed reading John's blog. There is nothing worse than having something break at a customer's home. Oh wait yes there is, trying to pass off the same broken top as new. Shame on them!!! :mad:

[kab407]

You guys know I'm from Jersey. So, if I can, say, help to motivate your granite guys, please let me know. I have friends and relatives....you know what I mean.....:rotfl2:

[DisneyKevin]

We hired a local company to remodel our kitchen. They are a reputable local company and have been in business for 25 years.

They have worked for us before and we're always happy with the outcome.

The granite guys are sub-contractors.

One of the guys from the original business shows up this morning nd the conversation goes like this....

Him - "I'm here to do some finish work today."
Me - "Well, the granite guys are supposed to be here with the piece they re-cut."
Him - "Yeah....about that.....they're not coming."
Me - "THEY"RE NOT COMING????"
Him - "Yeah. When I got to work this morning, the new piece was leaning against the front door. It had a note that said they were'nt coming back."
Me - "Do you think we scared them?"
Him - "Maybe a little. They hate to re-cut."

Apparently, John and I scared the big, tough, granite contractors.

I have a hard time with someone not finishing a job because they were asked to do it correctly and offer the finished product that we are paying for.:furious:

[DVCsince02]

Two Words.... Don't Pay!

[TSWJan78]

WOW.. If I ws the orignal contractor I would be finding another sub contractor.. I cannot belive they just decided not to come back.. HOW RUDE!!

[artman]

It had a note that said they were'nt coming back."


Not Acceptable!

Not all jobs go well. They need to admit they screwed up, apologize, and make it right with you.

We have done jobs that went bad, and still had the respect of our customers when we were finished.

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Him - "I'm here to do some finish work today."
Me - "Well, the granite guys are supposed to be here with the piece they re-cut."
Him - "Yeah....about that.....they're not coming."
Me - "THEY"RE NOT COMING????"
Him - "Yeah. When I got to work this morning, the new piece was leaning against the front door. It had a note that said they were'nt coming back."
Me - "Do you think we scared them?"
Him - "Maybe a little. They hate to re-cut."

Apparently, John and I scared the big, tough, granite contractors.

I have a hard time with someone not finishing a job because they were asked to do it correctly and offer the finished product that we are paying for.:furious:


Kevin this is just nuts. If you can accept the mess up than they need to deeply discount their sub par work or they need to find someone else to finish the job. My husband was a contractor for 12 years before he went back to school. He said dont accept it or get a huge discount. How crazy are those people. We are not coming back because we dont like to recut.

Let me see if I did my job that way. Sorry sir you dont get your medication a second time because I dont like to remedicate due to throw up. Get for real. Good luck. That just sucks.

[calypso*a*go-go]

What now Kevin...is there another subcontractor that will come in and complete the job? Are plywood countertops sounding pretty good right now? Seriously, I hope this gets resolved for John and you soon. ::yes::

[aprince&princess]

Isn't the idea of premeasuring so that when they show up with the cut piece it fits?

I can't believe that the contractor doesn't make them come back and finish. How embarrassing for them to have to come and say he isn't coming back. Hopefully everything works out soon.

[corky441]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao:

MY DH and I remodeled our kitchen ourselves ( DH is in construction )... I feel every pain you're going through. Your only salvation is you have someone else to blame... I used to "beg" to work overtime - sometimes going home was scary...:scared1:

[tinkbutt]

wow that sucks

kevin broke out the big font in person :worried:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[mommyceratops]

We hired a local company to remodel our kitchen. They are a reputable local company and have been in business for 25 years.

They have worked for us before and we're always happy with the outcome.

The granite guys are sub-contractors.

One of the guys from the original business shows up this morning nd the conversation goes like this....

Him - "I'm here to do some finish work today."
Me - "Well, the granite guys are supposed to be here with the piece they re-cut."
Him - "Yeah....about that.....they're not coming."
Me - "THEY"RE NOT COMING????"
Him - "Yeah. When I got to work this morning, the new piece was leaning against the front door. It had a note that said they were'nt coming back."
Me - "Do you think we scared them?"
Him - "Maybe a little. They hate to re-cut."

Apparently, John and I scared the big, tough, granite contractors.

I have a hard time with someone not finishing a job because they were asked to do it correctly and offer the finished product that we are paying for.:furious:

:scared1:

:hug:

Oh to be a fly on the wall.....:confused3

[astrodrummergirl]

We hired a local company to remodel our kitchen. They are a reputable local company and have been in business for 25 years.

They have worked for us before and we're always happy with the outcome.

The granite guys are sub-contractors.

One of the guys from the original business shows up this morning nd the conversation goes like this....

Him - "I'm here to do some finish work today."
Me - "Well, the granite guys are supposed to be here with the piece they re-cut."
Him - "Yeah....about that.....they're not coming."
Me - "THEY"RE NOT COMING????"
Him - "Yeah. When I got to work this morning, the new piece was leaning against the front door. It had a note that said they were'nt coming back."
Me - "Do you think we scared them?"
Him - "Maybe a little. They hate to re-cut."

Apparently, John and I scared the big, tough, granite contractors.

I have a hard time with someone not finishing a job because they were asked to do it correctly and offer the finished product that we are paying for.:furious:

Wow, those sub-contractors sound like complete idiots. I suppose at least you've already paid them, in the means that you gave them your 2 cents (of opinion) :duck:

[cccm]

This whole thing sounds exactly like my friends business. Are you sure you aren't really here on the South Shore?

They had a similar problem with their subcontractor. They didn't get rid of the subcontractor because of the miscuts, but because they swore (while working on remeasuring) in front of a child. It wasn't that bad of a word. But our friends don't tolerate it because they are a family business. :lmao: :lmao:

[mommyceratops]

So have to wonder very selflishly (yes I am selfish - I admit) wondering if the show will be recorded today? :cutie: Of course the granite is all put down and John is no longer washing dishes while he showers. (hmmm that could be a good way to 'go green' :lmao: )

But WildeOscar still needs to know how his lunch went. :confused3

[calypso*a*go-go]

Of course the granite is all put down and John is no longer washing dishes while he showers. (hmmm that could be a good way to 'go green'

John + shower + Beaver Butt Soap + dishes = No dinner guests for awhile! :eek:

[kab407]

John + shower + Beaver Butt Soap + dishes = No dinner guests for awhile! :eek:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[tinkbutt]

John + shower + Beaver Butt Soap + dishes = No dinner guests for awhile! :eek:

:lmao:

[dpuck1998]

I didn't see it anywhere, but did you already pay for the granite? Hopefully not...I wish I could just NOT DO MY JOB when I felt like it. I would last about 5 mins.

[mommyceratops]

John + shower + Beaver Butt Soap + dishes = No dinner guests for awhile! :eek:

I thought John got Moose Snot?! :lmao: :lmao: So do new dishes come with the new kitchen?

[safetymom]

I can't believe that decided not to come back. Shame, shame on them.

[DisnyMama]

John + shower + Beaver Butt Soap + dishes = No dinner guests for awhile! :eek:

Why is it I am able to picture the "Kramer" shower episode for some reason? LOL!!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Shannon

[LilGMom]

One of the guys from the original business shows up this morning nd the conversation goes like this....

Him - "I'm here to do some finish work today."
Me - "Well, the granite guys are supposed to be here with the piece they re-cut."
Him - "Yeah....about that.....they're not coming."
Me - "THEY"RE NOT COMING????"
Him - "Yeah. When I got to work this morning, the new piece was leaning against the front door. It had a note that said they were'nt coming back."
Me - "Do you think we scared them?"
Him - "Maybe a little. They hate to re-cut."

I work with contractors and their subcontractors daily and we just recently had a brick mason throw a tantrum and leave the job site when he was told that the sign he built was leaning, two rows too short and wouldn't pass the inspection. You'd think that the contractor and subs would want to keep current clients and get positive referrals, not negative feedback.

Do the job and do it right and we can all get along. Good luck and hopefully you'll be whipping up some happy large crab cakes soon.

[kronkman]

I just finished working on an HGTV show, and you guys sound like the PERFECT candidates to have been on the show...having all kinds of drama:duck:
The weirdness of contractors never ceases to amaze me. We actually had contractors walk out on jobs that they knew was going to be on a national network that reaches millions of homes. You just never know.
I can't believe they tried to pull one over on you with the broken granite. The nerve!! Good luck with getting the right size soon. I'm surprised they didn't just try to cut it to fit on site...but I don't really know what the issue looked like from that point of view. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.