1st Gen. Lunch Table - General Discussion

Sad part is, I'm 100% sober tonight too. I haven't had a beer in like a week. Another week and I'll probably be in the ER with a kidney stone.

 

I quote myself all of the time to provide context, and avoid these moments of "wtf is he going on about?" lol

 

And without knowing, you nailed it.

 

Hand this man a drink!!!

 

How far away is that from where you are? Looks amazing.

 

It's 90 minutes from my place and there are similar spots closer to an hour. It's one of my favorite parts of the state.

 

Not just your whip, your 'Cool Whip' eh?

so fucking awesome. okay Alaska. You can stay

yeah, quite a few others. Thats cool you actually know of Captain Beefheart. Not many do.

This is one that's equally as good as the original lyrics

 

Almost seems like he's from another planet when compared to others in the list, except maybe Dr. John? If you mixed Dr. John and Zappa you may get something Beefheart-ish, I think.

I'm sure I missed a couple in that list too, Charley Daniels comes to mind. Just seems like a lot of the musicians that are 'pivotal' or locked in my brain from listening before reaching the age of 25 kicked the bucket in the last 5 years.

 

You mean Don Van Vliet? He died in 2010...

 

I've gotta admit, I really don't know much about him at all. I was in a record store somewhere up near Tacoma Wa. about 11 years ago, and the owner of the shop played a record. Captain Beefheart was blasting thru this little shop's way overkilt sound setup, speaker cabinets hanging from the ceiling from chains in all corners. After a few minutes of trippin out on it, I had to ask "what the hell am i listening to right now?" i was so confused and intrigued and interested. It was the type of shop that was more for the owner than the customers if that makes sense. For instance, he had records up on the wall that werent for sale, his personal collection. Those type of dudes and the level of passion they have for music, makes everything they have to say, worth listening to, and their preference in music is always top notch.
In short; music junkies have the best playlists

haha i just had to check that this was the lunch table thread.

 

Crap. You're right. For some reason, I had it stuck in my head he died more recently.

Maybe it's because Meatloaf died. Meatloaf, Beefheart, that'd be about how my brain works, but I omitted Meatloaf on purpose, can't stand him.

Forgot Kenny Rogers died too. And Taylor Hawkins. And Bill Rieflin, holy crap that's a HUGE one. And one of the ZZ Top brothers.

 

Baseboard 80%, wife unimpressed, all is well.

 

Well, damn.

 

ftfy

 

Nearly done but can’t get the right side secured. Wife wanted it centered on the light so now it’s right in no man’s land on the wall. 0-3 on finding anything to bite, tried up high and down low. Grrr



left side is all set though. Just the right.

 

Right about the time I would jam a drywall toggle anchor in there. Then get on the couch.

 

Yep

 

I just don’t want to decouple the supply and drain again.

 

Do you not have a trim nailer, brad nailer, or narrow crown stapler?

This is one of those times when having the right tool for the job makes this a 5 minute job start-to-finish, rather than 30 spent trying to get one fastener in.

The three pneumatic nailers I mentioned can be had super cheap. Bostich units are sold at every big box store. I assume you have a pancake already

 

Of course, we would all shim the front of the vanity at the floor if there was a gap.

 

You don't have to if you drill one hole just big enough for the anchor, but use a larger washer on the screw head side.

 

I’ll buy more tools once I have a shop. So packed right now and bleeding money on storage too.

 

That’s an idea too, caveman, but the nailer is a 1x2 so that could split it.

going to try one more down low as attempt #6 to hit beef.

 

Got it on the 50th try. Guess I earned dinner. Then crimping.


^^ 0-3 there



^^ 1-2 on the low side. Man I just got completely screwed on this placement.

 

What I'd do as well. Get some snap toggles, drill a 5/8 hole all the way through, put a fender washer on the bolt, and you're done.

 

It might cost a bunch in therapy though.

 

Yew - well done!!!

 

Just self medicate. It's only expensive in the long run.

 

Ok, Easa out on pointless home improvement finish work part 672 and heading for grub w mans best friend. Then late night wires because they corporate. Dual battery is not looking too likely any time soon.