Salt Peanuts Posted July 2, 2015 Report Posted July 2, 2015 Started out the day getting stuff at Home Depot to replace the screens on house windows and door to our deck. Since I'm an idiot, I bought the wrong spline size for the door screen, which I can't return since I didn't realize it until I opened it up and tried to use it. Went out Lowes (closer than Home Depot, but I like it less) this time only to find they don't have the size I need in stock. Three hours into my day, I've gotten nothing done.
shellylh Posted July 2, 2015 Report Posted July 2, 2015 Sounds exactly what happens when I do house projects.
skullguise Posted July 2, 2015 Report Posted July 2, 2015 Sorry to hear Haj. That's why I do house projects I KNOW I can do right....but even then I manage to fuck some things up, too.....
ironbut Posted July 2, 2015 Report Posted July 2, 2015 Hey Haj, did you try to return the screen? I'm surprised at what Home Depot will take back. If you have the receipt, it's certainly worth a shot. 1
ironbut Posted July 2, 2015 Report Posted July 2, 2015 Here's a good "returning stuff to HD story. A carpenter I worked with was at the local flea market and a guy was selling boxes of marble tiles. Some homeowner project gone wrong so he was selling them for half price. Al (the carpenter) bought them all and put them in his pickup. He drove them to the nearest HD and returned them for a full refund. No receipt, no HD sticker, just the bar code on the box. 1
Salt Peanuts Posted July 2, 2015 Report Posted July 2, 2015 It wasn't the screen, but the spline for the screen. It was cheap enough that I didn't bother. In any case, I've (semi) successfully replaced the screen on my door. Now I need to do the same for ~20 windows. Joy.
Absorbine_Sr Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 Stained the deck. There were finally enough days to come with no rain that we could do it. The railings? Those will be done another day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 7
Voltron Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 Looking good Mike. Wish we were having drinks out there together. 1
MexicanDragon Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Over at a friend's. We're smoking Swineapples. **BRENT** Edited July 3, 2015 by MexicanDragon 3
Voltron Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 What setting are you using on the Traeger and for how long? 1
MexicanDragon Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 What setting are you using on the Traeger and for how long? Camp Chef version. High smoke, ~225* for 4-5 hours. That's all I have. **BRENT** 1
MexicanDragon Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 That final one is full of brats instead of being full of boneless pork. Seems we had extra brats and bacon, so... **BRENT** 2
Dusty Chalk Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 Stained the deck. There were finally enough days to come with no rain that we could do it. The railings? Those will be done another day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That looks great, Mike, almost purpleheart. 1
MexicanDragon Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 Since I wasn't cooking, staying here with the pix. **BRENT** 1
Dusty Chalk Posted July 4, 2015 Report Posted July 4, 2015 One of the people putting up my sister is having a birthday today, so I'm hanging out with a bunch of fit, well groomed, well dressed, dare I say cute guys, and a couple shlubs and their wives and me and my sister. Just thought I'd make Steve jealous. Edit: Apparently, some of the cute guys are straight. Who knew? 2
ironbut Posted July 4, 2015 Report Posted July 4, 2015 Awesome job Mike! Your summer chores are done so plant your ass on the couch!
bhjazz Posted July 5, 2015 Report Posted July 5, 2015 I just burned my finger (big time) with my solder iron. Respect for iron reset. Happy 4th.
Absorbine_Sr Posted July 5, 2015 Report Posted July 5, 2015 And with most of the plants and furniture back in place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5
agile_one Posted July 5, 2015 Report Posted July 5, 2015 Beautiful, Mike! Put a keg in one of the corners instead of the potted plant, and it will be perfect. Nice work. 1
Augsburger Posted July 7, 2015 Report Posted July 7, 2015 Question. What do you do on the July 4th weekend with 900 of your closest friends? We are not in this picture but it gives you some perspective of the venue. Very impressive and at times surreal. I am glad I had wine to decompress with after the event. 3
swt61 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Posted July 9, 2015 Walked into a homophobic discussion with gay slurs, and idiotic statements about how the new gay marriage ruling is a slap in the face to Christians and their beliefs. It got very, very quiet when I walked into the room. But for the first time I can remember, I remained calm. I stated my case without malice and without raising my voice. I have no idea if I changed anyone's mind in any way, but I don't really care. I was so happy with myself for not flying off the handle. I have to attribute recent events and my experiences at this years Gay Pride Parade in San Francisco, for my new found patience. I now think of all my great friends who wouldn't want me any other way than what I am, and I gather much strength from that. NFLO! 17
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