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Home Depo did not have my Dewalt in stock. I want the package deal with the stand.

Since I have access to very wide lumber from Craig I need a saw that can cut a 12 inch plank.

I’m going to check the Lowes by Trader Joe’s. If they don’t have it then I’ll be forced to order it and have it delivered.

Oh-well.

Cal
 
The saw and the stand I want are in stock at Lowes by Trader Joe’s. 5 saws in stock and 2 stands.

At my local Home Depo there was only one saw and no stand. This says something about the volume.

The saw happens to be on sale at both HD and Lowes for $499.00. Normally the price is $649.00. The stand sold separately is $229.00.

With inflation they say that buying hard assets, real estate or infrastructure is a way to preserve wealth. I guess tools could fall into infrastructure, and my spin is things that speed up work or lead to either saving money or making it.

In the past the wood moldings throughout the Baby-Victorian have been painted white. Understand that in craftsman style homes that stained raw wood was the style, as well as earthy tones. Stripping moldings is a labor of love, and pretty much like prison work.

Since the kitchen and powder room have new moldings, it makes sense to continue that look on the first floor. The sliding compound miter saw will be used for at least those moldings.

Then there is the attic floor where I will have the need to cut the 12 inch wide planks made of fir that I’m getting from Craig.

In the future I can see me making my own frames to save money. Building out infrastructure makes sense to both save money and make money.

I guess some of my bike building could be considered infrastructure but also a hard asset. I speculated on rarity and collectibility to a limited extent, but owning a bike means I don’t need a gym membership and I can save money by promoting good health over the long-long run. In a ways I get a payback and a reward.

Of course having a professional carpenter replace moldings costs a bundle.

Cal
 
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Of course having a professional carpenter replace moldings costs a bundle.
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Cal,
Around here those guys will not have interest in the job unless it is north of a couple of grand. Then there is waiting for them to show up, if they ever do at all. Like you, I have my own tools. Unless it is something you need a licensed contractor for to get it city inspected, it's DIY !
 
Austin,

The only thing is that the woman gets impatient. A guy like me takes his time to do a good job. Theses pro’s do the down and dirty to get the job done in the least amount of time. They are not the homeowner. I end up cleaning up the work they did.

Fitting the saw and stand in the Audi A4 was not so easy. A guy parked next to me helped. No way it would fit in the trunk, and turned sideways the saw fit in the back seat, but I had to move the driver’s seat forward to get it in.

Luckily the stand fit in the remaining space. Good thing “Maggie” was not with me, because the seat had to be moved forward and there would of been no room for her.

Anyways I like taking my time doing these tasks because I find them relaxing. Maggie uses the collective “we” but really who does all this work is “me.”

I forgot also the garage doors. 12 inch wide fir planks rough sawn should look awesome as carriage doors on my garage. This kinda lumber is not so easy to find, yet I found it for $1.00 a square foot. Full four-quarer, meaning one inch thick. Will make an awesome floor in my attic also.

There is an $800.00 outstanding on the bathroom upstairs. The parts finally arrived about a month ago, We were waiting for a manifold, and because it was gold instead of chrome it was a long back order. The contractor is in no hurry to collect his balance. I have a shower without the hand held that is temporary. I guesss the contractor has better things to do…

Oh-well. I don’t get upset about these things, but Maggie does. Oh-well to that…

Cal
 
I was thinking of Phil’s new bike. Pretty much a durable good that will last him decades, but also a hard asset that is rare and a very lucky find. Also fits the definition of “infrastructure.”

No need to pay for a gym membership. Bonus is promoting good health and lowering healthcare costs.

I would say a great investment that will pay dividends.

Cal
 
The only investment in bicycles anyone has is for their own health and personal edification. Yesterday afternoon, I saw a few mint condition bikes that could sell for a couple thousand to the right person, but they are sitting in a barn, hoping to earn their owner a few hundred on a lot-sale at an auction. As for my Clubman, in spite of its scarcity, especially in this condition (never had a kickstand mounted), it is only worth what another nerd is willing to pay. In that sense, it has no value. Most of my investment was into elbow grease, research, and patience. There is virtually no resale value in the Clubman nor any other bike of mine, simply because a true investment has real break-even value now, not just speculative future value that someone may want it one day. I look at all of my bike projects as this; the Mercedes was the thing which really taught me the lesson. I had gone a good 30 years of “horse trading” and always at least breaking even on a vehicle, but usually making a profit. That old Benz of mine had $2000 worth in brand new parts, but I still gave it away due to zero interest. The need for more space was worth more to me than the car itself; it was listed for sale since 2018, starting at $4000 then decreasing all the way down to $600, which no one bit on for a whole year. These things of ours are not investments nor do they have any value other than to ourselves for personal enjoyment and health. Same goes with the typewriters, motion picture and still cameras I have. I put accumulated years of work into restoring these items to as-close-to-new look with near perfect functionality, but if I died today, Bethanne would get maybe $1000 from bikes, typewriters, and cameras combined. Doesn’t matter that I have some rare, professional gear, it’s old and really has value only to me. So enjoy your stuff but remember, it’s just stuff; don’t let the stuff you own, own you.

Phil
 
Phil,

I bought the Ti Basso known as the ”Newsboy” for around $2K in perhaps 1990 dollars. Pretty much it was a demo model for a trade show. I bought my steel IBIS for $500.00 discounted because it was a floor model that languished. Many riders did not love the 24 inch wheel. This was 1987, maybe 1988. Shimano 6-speed on the rear (Freewheel). My Ti Basso road was a frame up custom build that I used the $3K my rich brother gifted me one Christmas.

So over my 65 years I only bought 3 new bikes, and I’m glad I kept them. You are right they are more valuable to me, and I have an identity and my personality invested in them. From just use they more than paid for themselves and enriched my life many-manny times their initial cost.

In a ways it is like still owning your first car times three.

My first car would either be a 1967 Mustang convertible that my sister gave me, or a 1967 Volvo 122S that I bought as my first car. Out of the two I would want the Volvo more because it is more valuable to me. Blood, sweat and tears…

My used bikes perhaps might be collectible, but likely to only the right buyer. Not really appreciating. What you say is true. I think though money well spent, perhaps for other reasons. I am mucho glad I have them.

Anyways likely more valuable to me than anyone else…

Cal
 
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The Dewalt compound sliding radial arm saw (Dws-780) ends up being too big to get down my narrow basement staircase. Basically I have to use the Bilco door to get it into my basement.

It is even difficult to negotiate getting a bicycle up the stairs. The Yo Betty gets stored in the hallway, and the IBIS SS in the living room.

This is an interesting tool allowing all kinds of complicated cutting. Basically I’m on a learning curve, but I have a really good tool.

The cheap blade that came with the saw had a loose carbide tip. I had bought a better quality blade, but I will see about getting at least a free replacement for a clearly defective part. Upon turn on a piece of carbide would have spun up to 3,800 RPM and become a projectile for sure. The blade is obviously new, and the only marks are from having been mounted on the saw.

When I pitch my bitch I’ll indicate how serious an injury it could cause.

Online they spoke of the low quality of the supplied blade, so I upgraded it when I made the purchase.

The stand is mighty cool and well integrated to the saw. It can hold 500 pounds and is a great design.

I took my time and enjoyed the exploration of my new toy. Glad I discovered the faulty blade though.

Cal
 
Today I go back 13 years or so to look at some of my stuff I left with my friend Cris on Long Island. I’m sure I will be surprised by some things, and how my life has changed.

My friend Dave is itching for another Santa Cruz. He already owns 2, so I’ll bring out the 2 new ones that he has only heard about that I acquired during the Pandemic.

I’ll also bring out the Victoria Regal 2 amp for Dave to check out. It likely will get played loud and at a stage volume, and it will really be interesting o hear this amp opened up. The speaker has an efficiency of 103db which is really high. I figure with the lower voltage rectifier I’m using that my combination of a 6V6 and a 6L6 is likely about maybe 12 watts, and the speaker is rated for 75 watts with mucho overkill as far as headroom.

I bought this amp to do the clean vintage Fender sound with the modern updates of vibrato and reverb, but I’m sure Dave will test it for smooth breakup. Also know that this amp is no skinny puppy and weighs 58 pounds. It is a porker for basically a small amp, and the 15 inch speaker adds to it’s size.

Not for everyone, but for recording or for home practice pretty much maybe none better. Also because the output tubes can be mixed around and don’t have to be matched pairs this is not a one trick pony.

Always good to see my musician/guitar playing friends. Towards the end of October someone we know is getting inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Don is a very old geezer and a lap steel player who basically has played and recorded with everyone famous. Don is 86 I believe.

I also will be retrieving a 50’s style Telecastor that Cris has had from before the pandemic. I played my the 2 Santa Cruz Model “F” guitars last night. My playing has gotten a lot smoother, and my tone and technic is wonderful. I am pleased and impressed with my progress even though I still do not practice regularly like I want to.

Seems like “Maggie’s” book comes first, then there are the kids, meaning also Maggie’s daughter as well as the grandkids. Then there is the house, but I know I will eventually get back into the arts to fully express myself in both photography and guitar.

I’m also thinking of how I can set up my studio in the attic to be a soundproof room and a recording studio. I also own 4 vintage bass guitars and a 200 watt tube bass amp, plus an electric upright bass. Upright bass because of scale length requires a different technic than a fretted bass guitar, so really it would be or could be considered a third instrument.

My ambition is to play guitar like a piano which has a greater range of pitch than just a guitar, but if you add in a bass guitar pretty much I would be where I want to be.

So I have a universe and a bubble I can live in.

Cal
 
Devil Cal,
One of my sub-interests is micro machining, so a Lil Machine Shop Electric Band Saw gets a lot of use around here. Great for sawing up cameras. Do you have Harbor Freights in your neck of the woods? Good for some things, they have a clearance section. Bought a portable drill body for $7 no box to throw away. Planning to build out my workshop.

I'm using the machinists saw to cut hardened solid steel blocks with ease. Not bad for $300
 
Devil Dan,

They do have a Harbor Freight over here. I have a friend Brian who is a welder, and I already have a 100 amp service in my garage. He told me he could teach me to weld.

When I build out the attic pretty much most of the stuff I have stored right now in my basement will get relocated: tube stereo, CD racks; printer know as the Jersey Barrier; printing supplies; prints; art tools; some of my paintings from the 70’s and 80’s; and my digital printing station which includes a 27 inch EIZO calibrated monitor.

Then I have mucho ELFA modular shelves and work stations to fully utilize. My guitars and amps would also go in the attic so the room upstairs would be kinda full like a big toy box. Happy-happy.

The basement will kinda open up and then a darkroom could be built. Nothing crazy like yours though.

A thought comes to mind that pretty much the basement could be set up as a workshop area. I have mucho projects and supplies to expend. I would use my wood working tools outside to try and keep the basement free of dust. Good thing I have Bilco doors and dead end to exploit as a large clear workspace.

Our bikes would be stored in the basement. My Concept 2 rowing machine set up in a space. The rest will kinda be a warehouse and staging area. I can also park the truck and Audi in the street and use the detached two car garage as a workshop.

The future is near but not here yet. At this point I don’t want my house to be so cluttered like my friend Craig’s house who is a hoader. I expect a lot will happen next year.

Cal
 
My friend Dave is a great blues player who also does finger style. Hearing him play the Victoria amp certified the great touch sensitivity. Dave also stressed the point that it would be a great amp to use with effects.

Then my friend Bobby a rocker metal guy cranked up the breakup and distortion to show that the amp was not a one trick pony.

The reverb was deemed as being not mild, but I know that I could tone it down by replacing the reverb pan for $26.00 from Antique Electronics.

For me it is a great Fender clean amp and that is why I bought it.

Bobby demo’ed an amp he is involved with that I think I remember is called “The Sun Dragon” that is a recreation of an amp Jimmy Page had to record some early Yardbird stuff and Led Zepplin 1. A story goes that a Valco amp fell off a truck and was gathered up and reassembled by a TV repairman. The result was some raw amp that had a rude sound when heavily overdriven.

Not my style, I play clean, but very impressive. Somehow a legend named Mitch Colby is affiliated with the recreation and design.

My custom built Santa Cruz Model “F” deeply impressed anyone who played the guitar. The sound was not only well balanced and lively, but the acoustic guitar really sang as if it had a built in reverb. Hearing it get played by some great players was very rewarding.

Pretty much still a new guitar that is just breaking in.

The Model “F” know as “Hog” is older guitar that was custom ordered that went unloved and sat in its case for over a decade. Basically a brand new guitar that was not played in that I bought at a bargain price. Anyways my custom ordered Model ”F” kinda crushed the Hog, even though the Hog is a great guitar, the sound is still boxy, muffled a bit, and still has to be broken in.

Cris was amazed by the newer Model “F” I custom ordered made of wood harvested in the 1930’s. He said that this guitar is likely the best flat top he has ever played. Wow. In particular what blew him away is the openness that comes from the old wood and the tonal balance of the build.

IMHO the select wood allowed this non production/non-factory built guitar to have its tonal quality to be custom tailored and matched to the innate tonal qualities of the individual qualities of the older wood to fully exploit its character. Also this wood was kinda select to be light in weight so that energy is not wasted, and to promote the open sound.

The custom Model “F” was specifically built to utilize a light set gauge of strings and has been optimized for maximum sensitivity.

Anyways Cris stressed that getting old premium wood is getting harder to secure, and it is getting mucho costly.

The first built 18 inch Mirabella guitar is now finished that was made for a guy named Jim. This guitar will be shown at the Woodstock Guitar Festival next week. My 18 inch Mirabella will be the second one built, but be labeled as the prototype. Cris expects the guitar to be finished maybe by the end of the year or at the latest January or February.

I started paying for this guitar in 2005 and paid it off sometime around 2007. The result is if completed in early 2024 I waited 19 years for my guitar to be built. This project was more like a patronage from Medieval times. “Maggie” hates the deal that I made because she is impatient, but again time is my friend.

My friend Dave has said “The longer you wait the better the guitar you will get.” So I deemed this wise and patiently waited. Cris repeatedly mention how with Jim’s 18 inch how pretty much it eclipsed everything that he made before and set a new standard.

So the second 18 inch guitar is coming soon, and it will actually be the prototype.

Cris also brought two necks for me to feel: one was styled like a Gibson, but it was too small; and I liked the bigger neck with the wider nut. Then he mentioned how the neck on my Custom Santa Cruz built to 1934 spec built from wood that was harvested in the 1930’s has a wonderful neck. As a third choice he could replicate that neck profile on my 18 inch arch top. Perfect…

Cris returned a tote full of mil-spec teflon insulated wire I had “rescued” from the Grumman downsizing that happened at the end of the Cold War. Pretty much I might have enough wire to make a wiring harness to rewire the 1966 C-10.

Included was the return of a blue lab coat with ATDC embroidered patch, which is short for Advanced Technology Development Center. I have a bunch of old lab coats I can wear that basically are vintage. I forgot about the bass cases I left with Cris. I suspect the pair of vintage speakers that are missing are likely buried in my basement. Treasure yet to be found and a bit of forensic history.

In one bass case was some paperwork that documents some postings in a thread about early Music Man Stingray basses from the Dude Pit, a bass guitar forum. Pretty much documents a very unusual 1980 Stingray bass I own that highly likely was an experimental prototype. Know that early Stingray basses had slab bodies like a Fender Telecaster without body contours.

My 1980 has a sunburst finish but the body is made of Alder where Stingray basses were all made of Swamp Ash. So this is one oddity, then it features a fretted Rosewood fingerboard. Pretty much in the Dude Pit Registry I have the first fretted rosewood neck Stingray bass ever made. Truely rare on two counts.

What is really cool is I own a white maple neck Stingray B00 bass. BOO signifies the first early production that happened in 1976-1977. These basses are a lot different from later versions because of the larger magnet pickups and the “potted” pre amps. Yesterday Stingray basses had “active” electronics.

I also own two G&L basses that basically a Leo Fender basses that Leo was able to produce after the no-competive agreement ran out. The have the “Lawsuit” headstock that infringes upon the Fender trademarked headstock. These are also interesting basses. Kinda like a Fender Precision bass on steroids. I have a red one and a blue one that have the see-though finish that utilizes select swamp ash to show off the gain in a translucent manner.

So I still have some missing gear, but it might still be located in Cris’s storage room, or might be somewhere packed away in my basement. Forensics and treasure hunting will continue. I kinda live on the edge of chaos of my own making. Read the above post of the disaster I kinda created that needs to be uncluttered and sorted out. I have a messy life, but I like it. I just don’t want to be another Craig with piles of stuff littering a 3/4 acre yard.

Anyways it is always rewarding sharing gear and hearing someone else play and voice your instrument or amp in their own way. These are my old friends that I have not seen in years.

BTW the neck shave and refinish on my Tele was no charge. Cris made a custom guitar better. Pretty much my favorite Tele.

Cal
 
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I intercepted a 4x8 sheet of 3/4 inch birch plywood my neighbor was going to return. Very timely because I need a flat surface to build and assemble a 5 shelf cabinet with doors for the upstairs bath. I gave him the cash and I got free delivery, no tax, so I even saved money.

When I told him I needed the plywood as a work surface he gifted me a white piece of Corian that measures 5 foot by 26 inches.

Mucho cool if its free it is for me.

I used my new radial arm saw, but I discovered that I have to trim the width of three pieces because dimensionally they are about an eigth of an inch wider than the other 3 boards. Good thing I have a table saw.

Last night I restrung the Tele that I picked up from Cris. I now use a gauge 12-52 with a plain “G” which is mucho heavy for blues and rock players. I only bend a whole step the most, and this way my electrics have a string gauge and action like an acoustic guitar. The heavier gauge also tames some treble since Teles are inherently bright guitars.

Today I adjusted the truss rod for the increased load. I guess I’m becoming more of a Jazzer. The Tele I just got back I realize is a mucho great guitar. Glad it is back.

I forgot that I also own a JUKI commercial sewing machine. I bought it new and it was one of the last one’s that were still made in Japan. I purposely avoided buying a Chinese JUKI.

”Maggie” shared with me an idea to convert the tower room from her office into a sewing room. This is mighty cool because the space is a nice size and it has mucho windows for great light to work under. It is one of the nicest rooms in the house.

In the least I can make my own clothes and learn tailoring. A Korean friend who is a designer told me the best way to learn is to disassemble garments and put them back together again. Since I’m so skinny pretty much I could buy a man’s suit, take it apart, and cut it down to my size.

Sewing is very technical and sculptural. Most of all I find it relaxing. It actually takes a lot of skill and is a craft that I’m already pretty good at. Since I’m a size 38 and men’s sizes begin at 40, I have to go either Prada or Paul Smith, and this gets expensive real fast. BTW I’m a big fan of Paul Smith.

Did you know that Paul Smith was an avid cyclist, had an accident, and kinda during his recovery became a designer.

I love well tailored clothing. Don’t tell anyone, but when I wore these grey Paul Smith light wool pants with a Paul Smith Blue Blazer to FIT to a class I could feel the cool breeze through my pants, and it was as if I was walking in Madhattan naked.

In my class this young girl who had Smokey eyes told me, “You look like an Asian version of James Bond.” Don’t tel Maggie, but this girl was smoking hot and perhaps young enough to be my daughter. How crazy is that?

Anyways I can see me doing very well sewing my own clothes.

Cal
 
I did a Google search: “New York Times ancient white oak in Peekskill.”

This led me to a February 9, 1986 article: “Combing The County for its Most Notable Trees”

Craig’s white oak tree was estimated to be 400-500 years old.

Also read some trickles about another white oak tree that was located by the Peekskill High School know as the ”Hanging Tree.” This tree was diseased and was taken down. An accused traitor was executed there on this tree.

Cal
 
Another oh-well with a bike sizing misrepresentation. Bike sizing is really pretty straight forward where you either use the measurement center-to center, or center-to-top between the center of the bottom bracket where the cranks mount to the top tube. Pretty much the only tool needed is a tape measure or a long ruler.

Are Americans that dumb that they do not know how to measure a distance? Not complicated at all, but very dumb to mess up a simple measurement.

So the IBIS Alibi I dug in and discovered that the frame size is an X-small, meaning a 15.5 frame measured Center-to-Top. The top tube is a short 21.75 inch Center-to-Center. The head tube angle is 71 degrees, and the seat tube angle is 73 degrees, the same geometry as a 17 inch frame measured Center-to-Top.

Know that a 17 inch frame is slightly small for me and is gauged as a size “small,” but because I’m 5’10” my frame size should be an 18 inch frame, but know that Asians have long torso’s and stubby legs. Debatable if an 17 or 18 inch frame is a better fit for me because on one hand my legs are shorter than an average man my height, so the 17 inch fits my legs better, but because I have a long torso the longer top tube of the 18 inch frame suits me better for my upper body.

Anyways the 15 1/2 inch frame certainly is sized small for my body, but for a Dirt-Jump bike you want a short fork, quick steering, along with steep angles on the geometry to promote agility and a nimble ride. Pretty much a BMX bike built for responsiveness.

So given this bike is small, but I doubt it will have the short wheelbase of ”Maggie’s” Yo Betty of 39 1/2 inches perhaps/maybe 40 inches or 40 1/2 inches. Certainly if I use a non suspension corrected fork the angles will steepen by about one degree, but that can also be tuned down about a quarter of a degree by using my White Industries elliptical hub where I can lower the rear axel by a quarter inch to shave a quarter degree of the one degree gain.

So now as a single speed this becomes a very interesting bike. I could always utilize the tricked out and overhauled Rock Shox Judy XC to have a full blown DJ or pump track bike, or I can have a very hyper BMX like single speed.

Know that on a Pump-Track bike you want a top tube that is about an inch shorter than what you would ride on a regular cross country mountain bike. Also the smaller triangles allow you to move around and pump the bike deeper for more acceleration. The too small a frame actually is an asset.

So another reckless “Oh-Well” bike that kinda evolved on its own. Accidents become opportunities.

My friend and co-worker at Grumman one said, “I can step in shit and the next thing you know is I open a fertilizer factory.”

BTW I am known for my acceleration. In a race my sprint was called a “hole-shot” like in a drag race. This should be a fun bike.

That chromed Tange Big Fork looks like it will be pretty on the Alibi.

Also I am looking forward to getting my 18 inch guitar from my friend Cris. I ordered this guitar in 2005 and in January or February of 2024 a 19 year wait will be over. That’s a lot of patience. Only a few more month’s of waiting…

Cal
 
Hans,

Good stuff.

The oldest bike in my stable is a 1977 tricycle that was made in Pennsylvania. Know that I have a 1 year old grandson.

Even though Snarky Joe says I’m stuck in the past, for me it has been great.

Cal
 
Spent the day doing a freestyle bathroom cabinet that will be a built in. The clear pine from Lowes is wonderful and I spent a lot of time laying things out, and then drilled mucho holes that will be doweled after everything is screwed together.

Right now I have an 80 inch tall cabinet that only 29 1/2 inches wide that is 10 1/4 inch deep. I started with just five shelves to match the 5 panel door. Now it looks like I should add 3-4 more shelves.

Understand that our bathroom has no storage under the sink, and no medicine chest. Pretty much the cabinet I’m building is our storage and it is equivalent to the usual storage in a bathroom or even greater except bathrooms that feature a closet for linens and towels.

Right now I have an assembled armature with top, bottom and open sides. I dadoed in a channel to enclose the sides with thin plywood. A pair of doors still have to be made, and some other details.

I took the assembly upstairs, and tried to fit it in the bathroom, but it was a no go. Pretty much I have to disassemble the top to fit it in the doorway. The hallway is too narrow for me to negotiate a thin 24 inch doorway. Oh-well. Guess it will really be a “built-in.”

Doing this work I remember my days at Grumman where my creative skills and problem solving were noticed and rewarded. Pretty much I’m building all this out of my head with no plans, and it really kinda looks period correct arts and crafts. Basically a simple but elegant design.

Tomorrow back to Lowes for more clear pine. I have some brass hinges from Home Depo, but only two pair that were the last in stock. I think I will need another set to really do the job. I’ll see if Lowes has them or something maybe better. The pair of doors are kinda tall.

The woodworking tools are stored in my basement, but I work in my driveway to keep the sawdust outside. The small drill press I clamped a board to the table to accommodate my lengthy pieces of lumber. I kinda miss the industrial quality I enjoyed at Grumman.

Anyways this cabinet is a work in progress and it is looking mighty fine. It is actually kinda big and not so small a job. Kinda important.

Meanwhile “Maggie” is cleaning up the messes she made upstairs. Piles of clothes and total chaos. Her closet room which is the smallest bedroom in now half empty. It use to be full capacity and it was a place where it was booby trapped where you could get buried alive by woman’s clothing, handbags, and shoes.

Next week someone from the Real Real will come by to pick up a load of clothes to consign. Happy-happy.

Progress is being made to set up a sewing room. All these messes were put off by Maggie, and I have had to live in basically a disaster zone. Last week I dropped off a shopping cart worth of books as a donation to our Public Library. These books once littered the floor in her office. What a mess.

I forgot also the spillover into our spare bedroom, another mess…

Cal
 
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