A hobbit-hole in my backyard? It may sound crazy, but I can tell you that my kids love it. It is the coolest playhouse ever. Plus, they can enjoy the grassy hill for sledding in winter and water sliding in summer. This was all my wife's idea. She dreamt it, and I got to be the one to bring it to reality. I'm not a construction expert; this was a total do-it-yourself job by a complete amateur. It has turned out rather nicely, I think. Here is the story of how it came to be.
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15 comments:
So very cool!
When your kids get tired of it, can I have it? ;)
What an amazing idea - your kids are very lucky!
Very nice. I'd like to have one for myself. lol
The mountains in the background are beautiful.
Veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerynice! This is really cuul!I'm 12 and I really love The Hobbit. Can't wait for the movie!
Hello Joe,
Add me to the list of persons (with no prior experience or qualifications to do so) who are interested in constructing a hobbit hole. I've enjoyed reading about your project from genesis to current state. Best wishes to you and your family as your quest continues....
This is great ! I wonder what Tolkien himself would 've said if he 'd lived to see this... He 'd probably have been eager to try it out and smoke his pipe on the doorstep :)
Wishing you lots of luck finishing the project !
Very, very cool.
I saw the link on theonering.net, and have enjoyed reading all about how you've done it. Wonderful imagination! :)
You're kids are extremely lucky.
What a great Dad!
I share your way of life, unfortunately, I can't realize any of my ideas cause I live on the other side of the world and i can't afford it. I wish i live close to you. We could build awesome Middle-earth not only for the kids but for the grown up kids, too.
Congratulations.
I wish all the best to you and your family.
That is SOOO Beautiful! I am going to show this site --which is great, by the way-- to my husband. Maybe he will build me one- We have the perfect backyard.
Good luck! You are a great dad!
Coolest. Dad. Ever.
It looks great!
Wow this is so cool! Your kids are so lucky! That's a great idea!
Smart idea. Instead of buying a home one day, I'm just going to build a Hobbit home. Why not have the house you want. Smart using the metal tubes.
This is wonderful! What fun!
I really like your project. Good luck and keep going, you'll get there. I have been enjoying the heck out of your blog. John S.
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