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It's a small and crazy world! Many of you know that I've semi-retired as a Carpenter, and am working at a Lumber Yard/Hardware store here in Fairfax, CA. I help a lot of Contractors locally, and being a small town, many have heard of my work, because of Jack Irving, who I worked with on Al's house years back. Some that I'm close to have seen pics of many of my past projects. Today I got a call from an older, local Contractor/Musician (there are many in the area). He was at Linda Ronstadt's house in San Francisco yesterday. He's been her Contractor and her friend for decades. She was telling him about some bookshelves that she saw at a bookstore in the Sunset district. She wanted to know if he could build some like them? So they went to look them over. Upon arriving, the store owner recognized Linda and struck up a conversation. Linda explained how she loved the custom shelving. The owner told her about the man that built them, but that he wasn't working with the same Contractor anymore. She showed Linda more of his work at the bookstore, and then invited them to her house a few blocks away for lunch, and to see all of the custom work he'd done there. During lunch she informed her that she still had his phone number and said she'd call to see if it was OK to give it out. In doing so she mentioned his full name. Her Contractor and friend Andy Giddings said "wait, I know him, he works at the lumber counter of my local lumber yard". Today Andy Giddings got my number from my employers after explaining the story, and he called me to tell me that Linda Rondstadt would love to have me build her some bookshelves, and maybe more. He told me that I was going to love her, and she me. We talked about possibly working together on that project. He was also impressed with my work. It's a funny world. I'm not actively seeking weekend projects, but who's going to turn down Linda Ronstadt?

All hail Philodox Nerd Master.🤴

I too know nothing about the game (although I have a slight bit of experience with dungeons), but can come to the same conclusion as DOTU.

My reward for getting up and getting my laundry done early. A scramble of orange bell pepper, shallot, tomato, avocado and eggs. Bacon, biscuits and fried potatoes with shallots. Iced coffee with Irish Cream Liqueur.

Last I remember you had recently separated from your wife, and had just met 'Keylime Pie'. Is Keylime Pie Mommy, or has another dessert stolen your heart?

OK, just gloss over the whole "I'm a Dad now" thing?

What in the ever loving hell was that?

Wait, what? Canada? Don't you mean the 51st state? 😝

Inkjet printing? How very 2005! I print everything on a 3D printer now. Gay porn on a 3D printer is especially mind altering.

Don't feel bad Jay, most of us just have a mental image of a leprechaun in our heads when we think of Dinny. Happy Birthday Mothersfucker!

Happy Birthday!

Alaska King = 1 TICE + 3 twinks.

I don't know that I find much honor in his memory, however I find honor in his daughter. I don't agree with many of her policy ideas, but she stood up to Trump when he trampled the constitution. One of the very few that did. I find that very honorable!

How many lemons were slaughtered to fulfill your epicurian desires? It leaves a sour taste in my mouth Sir!

Finished it last night. Pretty good.

Can someone check on Grahame? He obviously hasn't eaten in 3 days!

Happy Birthday Marc!

Have the best day!

Today I dropped my Prop 50 ballot in the mail. It's just one little vote, but it made me feel so good.

There are numerous things this jig can do. It allows for different clamping options, it makes raised panel door blanks much safer and easier. It has a splining attachment for reinforcing metered corners. It is also a tenoning jig, and the L fence attachment is pretty amazing. Lots of options in one jig. We need to order some specific T bolts and knobs still, but will do that shortly. L fence not shown, as we needed longer bolts to attach.

Today Al and I pretty much finished up the table saw jig that I started a while back. This is basically where I left off... Today we mortised for the tracks, made the arched dados for the tenoning portion of the jig and fitted the L fence and splining accessories that Al made on Friday.