Retail therapy cures many things

Well, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. We went to the re-enactors fair yesterday, and a few other places ( Read more... )

Today I'm feeling happy, moderately bouncy (slight backache) and ready to start Doing Things again. Last night I managed a fun post to a Glorantha list in which I may have solved an interesting puzzle, and also blamed Argrath for it. Today I'm back to planning three things while doing two others and cooking an experimental breakfast (toasted sarnie with bacon and mushrooms and brie - yum!) A Numbers Job that seemed impossible last week, I think I just solved in my head.

But I am not allowed to play with the new toys I bought yesterday until I've done some more tidying. Well, I can't. I can't get the sewing machine out while the table's still covered in books.

Yes, I can Do Things!

New Ikea stepstool. Assembled. OK, this may not seem like much of an accomplishment, but when you think that the reason for getting a step-stool at all was that earlier this week I didn't have the strength to climb up onto a chair....

As usual for Ikea, it all went together nicely, all lined up, all parts were present, all tools included, detailed instructions work perfectly and don't assume anything is obvious. And they have a New Gadget: not only is there a allen key, there's a plastic thing that acts as a universal handle and gives that bit more leverage when you're doing the final tightening up. Yes, they do tell you to leave this much loose play in the main screws and tighten up afterwards. As I say, good instructions.

Spring?

tattercoats, did you nick it? This morning we had sunshine, daffodils, hyacinths smelling gorgeous. We planned on mowing the lawn. Now? It's snowing!