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Yesterday, I threw away the super crappy manual drain snake that Dane owned, and we bought a fancy-schmancy Ryobi powered model. Today, after charging the battery, I used it to successfully unclog the bathtub drain, and together we cleaned it and packed it away. Most satisfying is knowing we can do this in the future as necessary. I think we level up in being grown-ups?
May. 14th, 2016
Selling Boots
May. 14th, 2016 07:26 pmRen faire season is fast approaching, and it's a good time to finally try to find a new home for my Son of Sandlar thigh-high leather boots. Here's my Craigslist ad for them. The post asks for $250, but for a friend, or friend-of-a-friend, I'll take $200. Let me know if you're interested, and feel free to pass the info along. Pictures are in the listing!
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/clo/5586685903.html
My ex was always more into ren faire than I was. She was (is?) a member of the International Wenches Guild, and, especially before we were together, was out at MiRF nearly every weekend. I do like the idea of having some nice leather boots as a costume piece, but these are a little too much. I wish I had their shorter version of these, but my ex really wanted me to have the full-blown version, and I didn't really know what I wanted. That seems to be a theme in major parts of my life so far; not really knowing what I want....
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/clo/5586685903.html
My ex was always more into ren faire than I was. She was (is?) a member of the International Wenches Guild, and, especially before we were together, was out at MiRF nearly every weekend. I do like the idea of having some nice leather boots as a costume piece, but these are a little too much. I wish I had their shorter version of these, but my ex really wanted me to have the full-blown version, and I didn't really know what I wanted. That seems to be a theme in major parts of my life so far; not really knowing what I want....
Bicycle Work
May. 14th, 2016 08:12 pmEarlier today, I was going to go outside and do some work on the bike I'm going to be selling. I got out to the parking lot and only stayed long enough to oil the chain on my Giant, Longing. It's cold out there today. Don't wanna, don't hafta.
I feel like the sale bike ought to have a name too, but I'm hesitant to give it one for the same reason, I suppose, that farmers don't name their food animals. I'd feel too connected to it. I already feel kind of connected to it. It has classic road bike looks; red and white paint, beautiful white-wrapped drop handlebars, friction-shift levers on the stem, a lugged steel frame, the maker's name, Takara, embossed into the top of the seat stays. I've never owned such a sporty-looking bike. It makes me wish I had room to keep it.
My dad and I picked it up at a Goodwill for $20. It was sitting next to a Schwinn priced at $30, but I do believe the Takara was a higher quality bike. I didn't have money for it, but I was pretty sure the frame was worth at *least* $20, and expected I could get $100 or so for the bike. So he bought it, I'm going to do a little work and sell it, and we'll split the proceeds minus parts. I figured inner tubes woudl be first, but amazingly enough, the tires and tubes held air when I pumped them up last week. It needs some cable adjustments and lubrication, but everything seems to work just fine.
But it will wait for a warmer day.
My brothers Tim and James got me stuck on Stellaris. James even bought a copy for me; I was touched. It's a great game, and I may have gotten Danae stuck on it now. I hope we all get to play together!
I feel like the sale bike ought to have a name too, but I'm hesitant to give it one for the same reason, I suppose, that farmers don't name their food animals. I'd feel too connected to it. I already feel kind of connected to it. It has classic road bike looks; red and white paint, beautiful white-wrapped drop handlebars, friction-shift levers on the stem, a lugged steel frame, the maker's name, Takara, embossed into the top of the seat stays. I've never owned such a sporty-looking bike. It makes me wish I had room to keep it.
My dad and I picked it up at a Goodwill for $20. It was sitting next to a Schwinn priced at $30, but I do believe the Takara was a higher quality bike. I didn't have money for it, but I was pretty sure the frame was worth at *least* $20, and expected I could get $100 or so for the bike. So he bought it, I'm going to do a little work and sell it, and we'll split the proceeds minus parts. I figured inner tubes woudl be first, but amazingly enough, the tires and tubes held air when I pumped them up last week. It needs some cable adjustments and lubrication, but everything seems to work just fine.
But it will wait for a warmer day.
My brothers Tim and James got me stuck on Stellaris. James even bought a copy for me; I was touched. It's a great game, and I may have gotten Danae stuck on it now. I hope we all get to play together!
