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07-16-2008, 04:06 AM
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| Proud Grandma  Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Nebraska
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|  Weather worthy material Ok guys, this is an important one!!! Monday morning my husband accidentally ran over our old farm cat. We had had Ronnie for probably about 10 years and we knew he was getting hard of hearing, we just didn't know how bad!! He didn't even hear the truck!! It was horrible and I hope I don't ever have to go through that again. Kent was beside himself, he had really become attached to that old cat!! We buried him out back and I wanted to make some kind of marker for his grave. Is there a wood that will stand up to outside elements?? Of course we get every kind of weather in Nebraska. How about corian?? I have some of that I could scroll a nice cross with his name on it. Would that be ok outside? If anybody has any ideas, I would really appreciate it!! Thanks so much, a sad Cathy in NE |
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07-16-2008, 04:19 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada
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| Of wood I would use Western Red Cedar it has a lot of natural oils and will last well. Any wood you use will last longer if you use sand to surround the post, it drains better. I have not used Corian yey but that sure sounds like a better way to do it. I am sorry about your friend,Its hard to see them go. Being able to bury them close to home is a comfort. Our thoughts are with you and hope you can find another that Ronnie can bond with. Alan and Chance. |
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07-16-2008, 05:53 AM
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| MrsTrout's Husband  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hayward Calif.
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| Hi Cathy... sorry to hear about the cat.... redwood would work... Trout
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07-16-2008, 10:41 AM
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| Sawdust Maker  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts
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| Cathy, I'm sorry about Ronnie. I lost my old baby not too long ago, heartbreaking. For the material, I would think corian would last forever. Bobbi |
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07-16-2008, 12:08 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey
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| So sorry about your cat. Corian should last the longest. As for wood, cypress, redwood, red cedar, teak or any other high oil content wood will last the longest. sawdustus
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07-16-2008, 01:33 PM
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| Moderator CUT IT OUT  Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada
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| Sorry to hear about Ronnie. I hope Kent isnt too hard on himself. I think Corian would be a wonderful material, very elegant and stable in the outdoors.
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07-16-2008, 02:27 PM
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| Happy to be here member  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA
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| Sorry for your loss Cathy........accidents happen, only time will make it better. I agree with others......you've got Corian go for it.
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07-17-2008, 04:16 AM
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| Proud Grandma Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Nebraska
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| Thanks so much for the replies!! My first thought was redwood but then I wondered if I could use the corian. I think I will try the corian. Not sure what I'm doing, but will give it a try. If anyone has any experience making a grave marker/headstone, please give me some direction!! Thanks again! Cathy in NE |
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07-17-2008, 01:06 PM
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| Pajaro Studio Dallas  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin.
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| Sorry for you loss. I have 4 friends in my yard (City life is tough on Cats). We are not supposed to bury pets in the yards here so I couldn't make markers for them. But a scrolled portrait in a frame would be nice idea.
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