gutterman

I got a new bicycle. It's so rad. Today I'm taking it to the bike shop to have a new rear wheel made and fitted. I'm converting the old one speed to a 3-speed with an internally geared rear wheel. It'll look like a one speed still. But it'll be a 3 speed.

It's a near-mint 1972 folding bike made in the Czech Republic. The...
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Yeah. I moved. And I finally got the computer set up.

I missed you guys/gals.

"...Take my advice on a dark and stormy night when the lightnings crashing, and the thunders rolling, and the rain is coming down in sheets thick as lead.

Just remember what old Jack Burton does when the earth quakes, the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big old storm right square in the...
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Well, it's that time of the year again. It's her birthday. No, not my girlfriend. But this chick I know.

Happy birthday to you, if you are reading this. And even if you aren't... I still hope you have a happy birthday. And I'll see you in a week or so.

And to anyone else, who is not having a birthday today... I hope you...
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I've begun work on the chopper bigwheel.

Yes. It's a bigwheel. Yes. It's a chopper.

I'll post pics when it is picworthy.

I fixed my favorite flashlight.
$2.99 for the switch
Random wire, solder, etc. I already had.
1 medium LEGO tire and hub.

Yeah. Good for me. Now I am almost finished with the stuff I am working on. And I am applying for jobs locally.

And selling assorted works of art. Anyone need a crazy-looking fried chicken? It took "Best In Show" the one time...
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Man, it's hot outside.

I interviewed for a teaching job. The interview went really well. It's just one class once a week, so it isn't a full-time thing. But I'm hopeful and excited.

Other than that, everything else is pretty much the same. Busy busy busy. Back and forth between working on my house and freelance carpentry. I'm so glad it's almost the weekend.

Happy birthday yesterday to my...
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Thanks everyone.

I'll be painting the roof tomorrow. Hopefully I won't fall off. We'll see.