On Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:37:54 -0800, sf > wrote:

>On Thu, 12 Feb 2015 08:52:21 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:
>
>> I really prefer what I think is the
>> kind that you have. I believe they are called "slab". I have read that
>> they are not as common because they are not as sturdy although I can't see
>> why that would be.
>
>Mine are very sturdy - they're 50-60 years old and still going strong.
>
>> I also hate that oak color. I would prefer plain white
>> or even a dark or bright color.
>
>Type of wood and shade preference comes and goes, we painted our white
>a few years ago. This kitchen is fine for us, but the next owner of
>the house will gut it to update it into some sort of great room.
>Hopefully they will leave the dining room intact as much as possible
>because of the real, not faux, gumwood panels that would be very
>expensive to replace. http://oi61.tinypic.com/9veij6.jpg

That is one beautiful dining room, sf. I particularly like the arched
entrance.

Doris