Sunday, May 22, 2005

Amish Furniture

So why is Amish furniture so special? I know it's made by hand, but wouldn't you think that there are other craftmen around that could do as good a job? Also, what is wrong with a high volume production process? One would think that the quality would be consistent and of a higher grade than that of a hand made special anyway. Would you buy an overpriced car because it was hand made? Think about those cars made in 3rd world countries with cheap labor! Production Line Automation is not a bad thing especially considering the cost advantages and the fact that you'll get tired of whatever you bought in a few years anyway. BTW, anyone want to buy a "like new" Subaru?

46 comments:

Nathan Kinzel said...

Personally, I prefer Amish Subaru's. I find that, since the Amish don't drive, any car you buy from an Amish person is in "like new" condition.

Perhaps the reason Amish furniture is so good has to do with the fact they don't drive. With such limited mobility, one would be home significantly more often. This would obviously require rather sturdy furniture. Therefore, Amish furniture must be built to withstand significantly more use than, say Cheap Synthetic Yuppie Furniture.

MrHuge2U said...

I see that you are perpetuating a popular myth that the Amish furniture is sturdy. Ever see one of them bouncing unsteadily as they are riding in their buggy? I actually have an Amish Subaru with nice bold wood grain down the sides. I find that I can save money and use lemon pledge whenever I need a wax job. . . knot!

Nathan Kinzel said...

I'm glad to see you made the wise choice, if not the poplar one, and bought your car from the Amish branch of Subaru. That car will only get better with age, like pine wine.

MrHuge2U said...

I think you're going against the grain in your posts. Wood you please clarify? I'm a stickler for details. I think I've burnished enough points for you to respond. Leave me alone.

echotig said...

don't you mean leaf me alone?

Nathan Kinzel said...

The root of Mr. Huge's problem is that he's an ash.

MrHuge2U said...

Ok. So maybe, I should have purchased a Toyota Sequoia instead. You poor saps are probably motoring around in a forest green huffy. I'm getting board of this post. Now willowplease leave me alone while I read my dogwood and blondie comics. Olive that strip!

Nathan Kinzel said...

I told you to wait before buying that car - you were way too indeciduous. Anyway, it's too late now so quit your barking. I'd say more but I have to shave. I've probably said too mulch already.

MrHuge2U said...

I hope I didn't scare you too much that you soiled your pants. After reading your posts, it's obvious that there isn't a sliver of truth in any of it. Now, excuse me while I go take a teak.

Nathan Kinzel said...

Sorry I took so long to respond, I was lumbering too and from St. Louis. I was driving like a stud.

MrHuge2U said...

I don't thing there's a grain of truth in truth in your posts. In fact, you're a bore. I'm getting frusted with the Cubs, especially Kerry Wood, that pecker.

Nathan Kinzel said...

I think the Cubs chances are whittling down to nothing, especially since Mark Prior got drilled.

MrHuge2U said...

Come on - Carlos Zambrano is another Sandy Koufax! He'll carve his name in Cooperstown yet! Too bad, Mark Prior got nailed by that line drive or he'd be in line as well.

Nathan Kinzel said...

Irregardless, they're screwed.

MrHuge2U said...

I saw you dusted an old joke with that last thread. Now, I'm getting board.

Nathan Kinzel said...

I'm drawing a plank.

MrHuge2U said...

I usually listen to the Carpenters for inspiration especially when I get tree-d off.

Nathan Kinzel said...

This blog is really getting to be a thorn in my side. I'd spruce it up but lately I'm wondering what I do it fir.

MrHuge2U said...

I would do it for Twiggy. You're getting old, I'm starting to run rings around you.

Nathan Kinzel said...

I may be older than you but I'm more trim.

MrHuge2U said...

This conversation somewhat dovetails nicely with some other posts. You sure have a lot of balsa. Do you know where you're going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to? Do you know?

Nathan Kinzel said...

Those last few lines of yours were supreme - but I haven't rost yet. I never say Di.

MrHuge2U said...

I think I'm leaving and going solo. Oh wait, I'm acting too much like a diva now. I guess mo town big enough for my hugeness.

Nathan Kinzel said...

I think you're a jack ass, son. It's a wonder I even added you to this blog. I have the temptation to drop you altogether. And this is pun four, top that!

MrHuge2U said...

I don't understand you as you are pretty Smokey, like your are Robin-son other punster. It's a Miracle that you can still post. Actually, it's a Wonder that people haven't guessed that you're Gaye!

Nathan Kinzel said...

Your comments are fine in a stylistic sense and you may be a decent pun spinner but you still don't know what's goin' on.

MrHuge2U said...

Well, it may be just my imagination, but I heard it through the grapevine that you dressed three times like a lady last weekend so I'm a marvin at your gall.

Nathan Kinzel said...

Ain't no mountain high enough to match your gall! Ask anyone, they'll second that emotion. Show some respect buddy!

MrHuge2U said...

This is as easy as ABC. What's not so easy is to explain that burning sensation when you urinate. Perhaps, you should have your Aretha checked. Franklin, I'm surprised you haven't checked into this before.

Nathan Kinzel said...

I think its time we take this to higher ground. I'm kind of superstitious about this sort of thing.

MrHuge2U said...

Can we Chuck this post because I'm not Berry Goode at this. B. Goode while I go to the John. Hopefully, I won't leave any Muddy Waters. . .

Nathan Kinzel said...

Don't sell yourself short, you're a real pip at this. I'll bet your Gladys I didn't post last Knight.

MrHuge2U said...

I was up until Midnight trying to train myself on "Georgia" by Ray Charles. Guess I need to catch up on my sleep, but I don't think there's any goin' back, so anyway, I'm leavin'

Nathan Kinzel said...

Oh, beautiful!

MrHuge2U said...

Ok, I'll be around.

Nathan Kinzel said...

Where's echotig? Have you seen her?

MrHuge2U said...

She never could say goodbye.

Nathan Kinzel said...

I guess she's not a rolling stone.

MrHuge2U said...

Marvelous, Just Marvelettes.

Nathan Kinzel said...

I think you're just coasting now. That's right, you're a coaster.

MrHuge2U said...

Yakety Yak, Yahddah, Yahddah, Yahddah

Nathan Kinzel said...

Well, mercy me. These puns aren't what they used to be.

MrHuge2U said...

You know, you kind of remind me of Charlie Brown

Nathan Kinzel said...

That's it, this is war!

MrHuge2U said...

Boy, there's been a heatwave here lately, and neither one of us is prepared to fight.

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