It's taking me far longer than I imagined. I suppose these projects always do. It just takes time to measure and drill pilot holes and glue and sew all the straps together and position everything and then try it out and then modify plans when it doesn't quite work the way you intended. ;)

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I've never transported my canoe on this car before so I was inspecting the car for attachment points and the like... There are virtually NO decent attachment points!!! Gah. Thanks GM.

So. I've made my own. I found some really great little d-rings at Princess Auto, pretty much my most favourite store in the whole world!

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"Me? Nooo... I was just checking for dust bunnies."


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...but that may be redundant.


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I need to select a shingle colour.


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...awful.

I just vomited blood for no apparent reason. I'm pretty sure that's not right.

Yesterday, that is.

I finally got around to fixing up an old rusty sun dial. It was originally painted a verdis gris tone but I think the copper dry brushing looks good too. I could probably keep layering the paint to replicate the verdis gris finish but I think I like this for now.

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My barbecue is up and running. I grilled my own veggie burgers for the first time in two years. The old burner and all the other misc. parts were almost rusted out beyond recognition.

The burner is all new and works like a charm. I still need to paint the barbecue and frame. The stand is rusting out and I need to disassemble the whole thing and give ( Read more... )

and hello homemade veggie burgers


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Probably not entirely successful, but it's an attempt.


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