Fresno's Man Cave

[Fresno]

Hi, my first post here on the forum. My man cave began with a few motorcycles that I could not longer stuff in the garage with my car. I was looking to rent an airplane hangar because I heard they were cheaper per square foot than a mini storage.

Well I found an ad for a lot in a residential sky park. The house had burned down leaving only the hangar and a swimming pool. Perfect, I bought it.

Wasn't long before the construction began. Here is the first stage of construction.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0089.jpg?t=1278363879

The small garage in front is original, the rear is the addition.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0077.jpg?t=1278363951

Shot of the existing pool in the back.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0085.jpg?t=1278364019

Original plan is to build a great big barn like structure for bikes, cars and RV.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0080.jpg?t=1278364111

[JumperJeff]

Wow. Subscribing to thread...

Looks great so far. Loads of potential.

[Fresno]

Outside is taking shape
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0033.jpg?t=1278365636

Backyard is getting there.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0025-1.jpg

[Fresno]

The toys are getting moved in.

I built it as a giant garage and hangar. It has a small kitchen to meeting zoning requirements which comes in handy for cook outs.

The big guy is a motor garage (man cave on wheels) sleeps 4, hauls 6 bikes.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0027.jpg?t=1278309369

[Fresno]

Plenty of room to park and prep bikes. Couple of Ducs for the street and track, KTM 950, KTM 525 and BMW HP2 for adventures.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0023.jpg?t=1278309487

The flooring is polished concrete. I've done epoxy in the past but I would recommend polished concrete. It lasts forever. It does show cracks and some stains, but even those give it character.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0019.jpg?t=1278309567

[Fresno]

Purchased a mezzanine off Ebay and created a cigar lounge. Apple Bottoms is actually a clothing line, I was hoping it was a strip club.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0029.jpg?t=1278309696
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0024.jpg?t=1278309745

The theme upstairs is The Big Lebowski, but I swear we only smoke "regular" cigars up here.

[pauld22]

BONERIFIC!!!!

[Quads]

Boys and Girls, we have a winner.
Busch League is over. Class dismissed.

[Fresno]

All man caves need a pool table and bar
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0045.jpg?t=1278309798
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0047.jpg?t=1278309830

[Bixby]

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg203/tbone217/Borat-VeryNice.gif

[2_hotty]

I love everything about it, right down to the Big Lebowski theme!

This is some seriously sick space man. Nice work.

[UnkyPerv]

Fuck me

[Fresno]

Starting to fill up with sand toys. Here are some of the usual suspects.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0049.jpg?t=1278374727

This is the Ford Raptor 6.2. New to the stable but I'm becoming impressed.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0044.jpg?t=1278374851

We like dirt bikes. The bigger the better.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0016.jpg?t=1278375023

And ol reliable. Nuth'in like seeing an H! cresting the ridge to the rescue.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0013.jpg?t=1278375141

[j p frog]

fuggin A tweety bird! more shots of the toys plez.

[Pablo Sanchez]

Plane, bikes, ATV, Rhino, hummer, raptor, vette and toy hauler. Are there any toys you don't own??

[Rounder Wannabe]

im packing up and moving in.

[Quads]

Plane, bikes, ATV, Rhino, hummer, raptor, vette and toy hauler. Are there any toys you don't own??

He makes your shit look like grade school.
You got bromance don't you.

[sunsetpizza]

Holy cow.... I'm speechless. Fantastic

[2_hotty]

Plane, bikes, ATV, Rhino, hummer, raptor, Viper and toy hauler. Are there any toys you don't own??

fyp

[IFLOPPEDITSUCKER]

Alright. This is rigoddamndiculous. I'm counting well into the low 7 figures for the hangar and toys. Is this for real? There better not be a Coleman Powersports ad at the end of this, otherwise I have found something I would give a reach-around for.

[Drock]

Impressed for sure. He who has the most toys wins.....and we have a new leader

[Fresno]

Thanks guys. Its really just a big space with a little TLC, sheet rock, etc. Appreciate the comments we have a lot of good times there. Passing through Fresno, CA stop in for a beer.

[Wedge Rock]

....and we have a new leader

x2.

Nice space, Fresno. I gotta admit, I hadn't clicked on "Fresno's Man Cave" for quite a while because... well... I've been to Fresno. But that's a helluva space you got there.

[CRAW]

M&G!!!

Nice garage, bar, billiard room, hanger thingy you got there.

[Fresno]

x2.

Nice space, Fresno. I gotta admit, I hadn't clicked on "Fresno's Man Cave" for quite a while because... well... I've been to Fresno.

There you go. You understand why so many "get me outta here" toys are required.:p

[stok2]

Just FUCKING incredible..............I just shot alittle into my pants......

[pie taster]

WOW... that is unbelievable.

That rug really tied the room together.

[Blake]

Its good to see he has a REAL f'in Hummer and not one of those damn H2 boxes on wheels.

[timsta007]

I was already impressed. Then I saw the airplane.

[Pablo Sanchez]

OK, Fresno, what professional sport did you used to play?

[Fresno]

Just getting started. Now that i've found this forum I'm picking up all kinds of inspiration for additional projects.

[earnhardtjunkie]

That place is awesome, it's the Mesa Verde of Man Caves. I hope you'll keep us posted on new additions.

[j p frog]

I nominate Fresno as "The King of Mancaves" and he shall carry that name adjacent to his avatar. Do I hear a second?

[Shadow]

This, boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen, friends and foes, is what you do when you have more money than you know what to do with. Is Fresno a reincarnation of Peterod?

HOLY FUCK ME.

JP - I second!

[Quads]

You guys sure are a bunch of jealous fuckers, aren't you? Don't hate on the guy because he has a nice space / garage / home / etc..
It's not "more money than god". He obviously works smart, does well for himself, and is doing what any one of you or I would do, enjoying the fruits of his labor.

I say hats off to him. Good job! Well done. I hope to be passing through Fresno sometime to be able to knock a beer back with him sometime.
Not likely as I'm packing a moving van to head from Sacramento to Michigan, but anything is possible.

[Zemo]

You guys sure are a bunch of jealous fuckers, aren't you? Don't hate on the guy because he has a nice space / garage / home / etc..
It's not "more money than god". He obviously works smart, does well for himself, and is doing what any one of you or I would do, enjoying the fruits of his labor.

I say hats off to him. Good job! Well done. I hope to be passing through Fresno sometime to be able to knock a beer back with him sometime.
Not likely as I'm packing a moving van to head from Sacramento to Michigan, but anything is possible.

Couldn't agree with you more Quads. I recall Peterod getting shit everytime he posted any new aquisition or project. No wonder he never comes by anymore.

[JCinPA]

OK. Where's your poker table pics??

[Quads]

Couldn't agree with you more Quads. I recall Peterod getting shit everytime he posted any new aquisition or project. No wonder he never comes by anymore.

Pete was a little arrogant though, but yes, I'm glad you hear the point I'm trying to make, and hope others do too.

[Fresno]

C'mon, how can anybody who dedicates a smoking lounge to the Big Lebowski be all bad?

Hope I'm not giving the wrong impression. True, the man cave even impresses me but truth be told it was a low budget deal. I still can't believe it came out as good as it did doing the work myself and with buddies.

The toys are well....toys, but I use them for work as well. I'm not much of a golfer so I spend free time playing cop as a reserve deputy for the sheriff's dept where I used to be the Air Squadron commander. I enjoy search and rescue work so I make sure all of my vehicles (mostly) are 4WD. Dirt bikes, atv and transporter get used in that capacity as well.

By way of background I've been in law enforcement, investigations and private security contracting overseas. I currently own a range which I've mentioned in another post (http://www.pistolrange.com).

My day job has me practicing law which I've been doing for the last 25 years.

The man cave (we call it "the barn") is an active clubhouse. Our group is about 12 in number and we use the barn as a staging area for adventures, motorcycle rides, bbq or just a place to hide out until she calms down.

The place is a constant community project with everyone pitching in to keep it up and improve it. The invitation to drop in is sincere. I'm active on some motorcycle forums and will regularly meet online friends in person as they pass through on trips. We keep about 20 cots on hand they actually see regular use!

I only mention this because to look at the barn and see it as a warehouse for toys misses it's true meaning. It is our gathering point for good times, good food, adventures and friendship.

Lastly, I don't know this guy Pete, but fuck him anyway.:p

[JbaIV]

C'mon, how can anybody who dedicates a smoking lounge to the Big Lebowski be all bad?

No one is saying that. Its ALL GOOD!


Hope I'm not giving the wrong impression. True, the man cave even impresses me but truth be told it was a low budget deal. I still can't believe it came out as good as it did doing the work myself and with buddies.


Wrong impression, hell no. I love seeing all these cave pics and how the community uses them


The man cave (we call it "the barn") is an active clubhouse. Our group is about 12 in number and we use the barn as a staging area for adventures, motorcycle rides, bbq or just a place to hide out until she calms down.

The place is a constant community project with everyone pitching in to keep it up and improve it. The invitation to drop in is sincere. I'm active on some motorcycle forums and will regularly meet online friends in person as they pass through on trips. We keep about 20 cots on hand they actually see regular use!

I only mention this because to look at the barn and see it as a warehouse for toys misses it's true meaning. It is our gathering point for good times, good food, adventures and friendship.

Lastly, I don't know this guy Pete, but fuck him anyway.:p

Am i green with envy? Yes :mrgreen:

All joking aside it looks fantastic and if i ever find myself in the states, i will take a trip to Fresno, CA and take you up on that offer :p

Again hats off, thumbs up whatever, you got a great "barn" there.

[JCinPA]

and we use the barn as a staging area for adventures, motorcycle rides, bbq or just a place to hide out until she calms down.



I'd like to join that club! :rolleyes: The commute from Philly would be a bit much, however. On the other hand, it can take her weeks to calm down.

Glad you found the links of interest. I can't wait to see the range process pics! I'm one of the forum gun nutz. This is me.

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/6681/gunnutjc3.jpg

I may have to come out to see a California client one of these days, and I will definitely put your range business on my itinerary. Looks first rate!

[JCinPA]

Just watched the Practical Pistol video on your range site. Man that was fun! I need to sign up and do that course again, it's been a couple years. Loads of fun!

[Shadow]

No hate, just envy.

[Wedge Rock]

Not likely as I'm packing a moving van to head from Sacramento to Michigan, but anything is possible.

So, the over on June pays as a winner?

[Wedge Rock]

BTW, Pete first linked me to Tubgirl, so yeah, fuck him.

[Shadow]

So, the over on June pays as a winner?

That's affirmative.

Although my understanding for being here in time to make Syk's b-day party in Chicago is looking decent. Now if he actually goes, that's a different story altogether.

[Zemo]

Pete was a little arrogant though, but yes, I'm glad you hear the point I'm trying to make, and hope others do too.

I think due to some of the comments he was receiving, Pete was tweaking some folks more than being arrogant. It seemed like the more shit that was said,the more "arrogant" he got. The dude was a master craftsman though, I miss seeing his step-by-step on his projects.

[Quads]

All true.

[j p frog]

I miss Pete's master craftsmanship also....he was a true artist in the ways of woodworking. He was also a self made man and was proud of his accomplishments. I see nothing wrong with showing others what you have done with hard work and the sweat off your brow.

[Jimmy_Jack]

Pardon my french, but fuck me, this thread is a BIG WIN. Having a big open space that serves as garage, hangar, cigar lounge, pool hall, hangout, bbq area, and bar pretty much sums up what myself and everyone I know would love to accomplish with a mancave (well maybe not the hangar). My hat is off to you sir.

That Raptor must be great in the sand.

[pikeman56]

Holy Kick Ass Man Cave Batman!!!!

Seriously...wow... I give you a standing O. I will have to put Fresno on my places to go list. Awesome job on the "barn". :)

[Jiggs]

Would you like to adopt a 30 year old son?

[LouTam]

Nice Fresno. I spent 4 years just south of you down in Visalia. Got a couple of questions for you.

Does your last name end in Ian. :wink:
Any chance you ever make the aquantice of a fellow by the name of Ron Boyajian.
Have they tore down that casino between Fresno and Visalia yet.

You've taken mancave aspirations to a higher level. If I get back in that neck of the woods I will stop on by. (with some OpusX in hand as a cave warming gift.

Lou

[TMoNeE]

Hey Fresno, I'm in Fresno, ill take you up on that beer :)

Beautiful place, I know where you are at, or at least I think I recognize it, congrats on the amazing mancave

[gps4]

Purchased a mezzanine off Ebay and created a cigar lounge. Apple Bottoms is actually a clothing line, I was hoping it was a strip club.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0029.jpg?t=1278309696
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Fresno1199/DSC_0024.jpg?t=1278309745

The theme upstairs is The Big Lebowski, but I swear we only smoke "regular" cigars up here.

where might one find these posters, or were they custom jobs....

[Banzai]

will you be my foster dad!? ha

[Seahawx]

SWEET! That's all I can say!

[Trann]

The theme upstairs is The Big Lebowski, but I swear we only smoke "regular" cigars up here.
You absolutely need to print up this Monopoly variant.

http://www.samzo.org/images/thumbs/boardfinalthumb.png http://www.samzo.org/images/thumbs/allcardsfinalthumb.png http://www.samzo.org/images/thumbs/allpropertiesfinalthumb.png
Ref. Samzo Dot Org (http://www.samzo.org/)

The high-res images are at the source web site.

[JBK I]

I'm speechless. That is outflippingstanding Fresno! Good work, but where are the guitars? ;)

JBK