It's no fun being a grown up, I tell ya. Painting a house is all fun and games for those 21 year olds, but for us old timers it can be a near-death experience. I thought my back was pulled out yesterday as I attempted to lift a 15+ ft scaffold, but the momentary twinge seemed to pass. Then this morning I awoke to a strange pulled-ness in my left leg, feels like a hernia maybe (I've never had one before so I can only imagine). So now my back is quite tender and I'm half limping. Then today my hand kept cramping about once every ten minutes holding the damn brush, and I'm very afraid of how my shoulder is going to feel when I wake tomorrow, since I spent about an hour reaching way out to one side or the other trying to reach the places the scaffold can't be rolled to.
On the upside, the house is stargint to look very nice. Almost finished the back, just a couple more of the sticking-out thingies on the top and the spaces between them, and then one final section where a giant hole prevents the scaffold from approaching. Now that I'm gainfully unemployed once again, that task belongs to me I suppose...
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09/30/2007 19:58 #41424
I am an old manCategory: aging
08/31/2007 00:55 #40846
mad sex...just might be had at the party on Saturday.
Or, at least you might get to see something like that, just make sure to peep in all the right windows.
Everyone's invited! Bring yer friends too!
(e:Mike) and (e:Terry) 's B-day Bash
Sat. 09/01/07
8:00 - ?:??
24 Linwood Ave.
BYOB and/or snackalicious item
Or, at least you might get to see something like that, just make sure to peep in all the right windows.
Everyone's invited! Bring yer friends too!
(e:Mike) and (e:Terry) 's B-day Bash
Sat. 09/01/07
8:00 - ?:??
24 Linwood Ave.
BYOB and/or snackalicious item
metalpeter - 08/31/07 17:17
That picture is crazy I like don't get what is going on is he pissing and coming into that thing that leads to the toilet or is it attached to a something else and why would it be on his head? The other question is what does the upside down cross mean? I do know that it is a symbol for something I just can't remember.
I will be there with Bose and the camera. I admit It will be a little different with out (e:lilho), (e:ladycroft) and (e:theecarey) but it will still be a great time. I doubt I will be the one to step up If plans go how they are supposed to I will be full with wings from earlier in the day I hope.
That picture is crazy I like don't get what is going on is he pissing and coming into that thing that leads to the toilet or is it attached to a something else and why would it be on his head? The other question is what does the upside down cross mean? I do know that it is a symbol for something I just can't remember.
I will be there with Bose and the camera. I admit It will be a little different with out (e:lilho), (e:ladycroft) and (e:theecarey) but it will still be a great time. I doubt I will be the one to step up If plans go how they are supposed to I will be full with wings from earlier in the day I hope.
jason - 08/31/07 15:45
Hey Terry, happy birthday. What do you mean by snackalicious item?
Hey Terry, happy birthday. What do you mean by snackalicious item?
ladycroft - 08/31/07 07:43
well, i'm really going to miss out on this one aren't i. boo!
well, i'm really going to miss out on this one aren't i. boo!
lilho - 08/31/07 02:10
umm, i wont be there so, someone has to step up to the plate, k?
umm, i wont be there so, someone has to step up to the plate, k?
08/17/2007 20:23 #40599
a day of paintingCategory: friday painting
...and still half a ceiling to go...ugh
Our new tenant is moving in shortly and expressed a desire for a not dirty-red wall. (e:Matthew) and I spent the day making the red go away. We went through about 3 gallons of whitish paint. This is the first time we've ever made a dark color lighter, as we generally prefer pretty saturated colors, and I now appreciate what all this priming nonsense is all about. Dark colors don't like to go away.
We ran out of the first 2-gallon tub with splotches galore and a dark line at top and bottom. We opened up another gallon, which naturally didn't quite match, though both clearly said WHITE. We figure that doesn't matter since this is just primer anyways, right? Then we started the ceiling...then we finished with starting the ceiling. Yeah, you know what, that ceiling looks just fine the way it is. Except now it is kinda a different WHITE in some sections. I'm sure the new guy won't mind...
So anywho, anyone know of any relaxing things goin on tonight? Or just wanna hang out and chill a bit? My place or yours, or any other place for that matter. I do happen to have a nice big empty WHITE room...
Our new tenant is moving in shortly and expressed a desire for a not dirty-red wall. (e:Matthew) and I spent the day making the red go away. We went through about 3 gallons of whitish paint. This is the first time we've ever made a dark color lighter, as we generally prefer pretty saturated colors, and I now appreciate what all this priming nonsense is all about. Dark colors don't like to go away.
We ran out of the first 2-gallon tub with splotches galore and a dark line at top and bottom. We opened up another gallon, which naturally didn't quite match, though both clearly said WHITE. We figure that doesn't matter since this is just primer anyways, right? Then we started the ceiling...then we finished with starting the ceiling. Yeah, you know what, that ceiling looks just fine the way it is. Except now it is kinda a different WHITE in some sections. I'm sure the new guy won't mind...
So anywho, anyone know of any relaxing things goin on tonight? Or just wanna hang out and chill a bit? My place or yours, or any other place for that matter. I do happen to have a nice big empty WHITE room...
museumchick - 08/28/07 08:32
Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great day for you.
Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great day for you.
brit - 08/18/07 15:57
mr terry!!!!!! did you get my email?
mr terry!!!!!! did you get my email?
lauren - 08/18/07 11:30
your tenants are spoiled.
your tenants are spoiled.
mike - 08/18/07 10:52
you have a new tenant? I have not seen you guys in forever!
you have a new tenant? I have not seen you guys in forever!
fellyconnelly - 08/18/07 01:00
oh sorry... i didn't exactly know where we were going myself....
we went to niechetzeessess? some place on allen street...
with the neighbor fella...
i would love to have ventured further, but i think that i should probably hit one bar at a time as to avoid drunken stupid felly behavior.
oh sorry... i didn't exactly know where we were going myself....
we went to niechetzeessess? some place on allen street...
with the neighbor fella...
i would love to have ventured further, but i think that i should probably hit one bar at a time as to avoid drunken stupid felly behavior.
terry - 08/17/07 22:19
well, chillin' is relative. I didn't necessarily mean 'night on the couch' just something more entertaining than painting. :)
Where ya'll at?
well, chillin' is relative. I didn't necessarily mean 'night on the couch' just something more entertaining than painting. :)
Where ya'll at?
fellyconnelly - 08/17/07 22:12
i am attempting my first evening out past 10. i guess thats not so chillin.
i am attempting my first evening out past 10. i guess thats not so chillin.
james - 08/17/07 21:28
I am on Martini #2, I am way ahead of you on the chilling thing.
I am on Martini #2, I am way ahead of you on the chilling thing.
08/15/2007 23:09 #40570
MomCategory: motherly type things
Sorry my phone is a piece of crap. I love you. Sorry I am such a wretched son who doesn't call his mother nearly as much as he ought to. I hope the dance show and cutie Neal have taught you the value of Buffalo, and how much fun it would be to visit me. I am excited for your upcoming event, drive-thru or otherwise. I miss you all so much and wish I could manage to get over there more. I am sorry (for you) that my sister seems just as smart(ass?) as I am. Tell her I love her, please. My B-day is coming up so I will probably talk to you again within 2 weeks, which just might be a first. And lastly, Maui has nohin' on da B-lo!
(except beautiful white beaches... crystal clear waters... hot bare-chested servers with coconut-shelled parasol-topped frozen delights...)
well at least invite me?!
(except beautiful white beaches... crystal clear waters... hot bare-chested servers with coconut-shelled parasol-topped frozen delights...)
well at least invite me?!
06/30/2007 11:44 #39858
Lookin' for a swim holeCategory: summer
Just wondering if anyone knows a good place to swim. I'm looking for something unchlorinated. Such as a non-mucky pond, or a filled-in quarry. A rushing stream would be okay too. I need to swim! Anywhere within about an hour of Buffalo is fine. I'll even cross the border if I have to.
Any suggestions? Anyone wanna lead us through a secret backwoods trail to that perfect hidden pond you've been sojourning to every summer?
Please, help me get wet!
Any suggestions? Anyone wanna lead us through a secret backwoods trail to that perfect hidden pond you've been sojourning to every summer?
Please, help me get wet!
mmtornow - 07/02/07 18:26
Wow- I'm loving this. I also love to swim, and am frustrated with the lack of options around here.
One place I've been going (which mind you, is Lake Erie) is Gallagher Beach in south buffalo, at the end of Tifft St, accross from Tifft Farms. It's next to an old grain elevator, and it can look a little post-industrial at times, but it has been cleaned up a lot in recent years. There's even a nice boardwalk. The beach is gravel, but in the water, it is actually pretty sandy.
I'm excited to hear about a pool in my area too. Mike, you mentioned the "pool club" at Holiday Inn on Delaware. You mean the one closest to North St? Is it an outdoor pool? How much is the pass?
Wow- I'm loving this. I also love to swim, and am frustrated with the lack of options around here.
One place I've been going (which mind you, is Lake Erie) is Gallagher Beach in south buffalo, at the end of Tifft St, accross from Tifft Farms. It's next to an old grain elevator, and it can look a little post-industrial at times, but it has been cleaned up a lot in recent years. There's even a nice boardwalk. The beach is gravel, but in the water, it is actually pretty sandy.
I'm excited to hear about a pool in my area too. Mike, you mentioned the "pool club" at Holiday Inn on Delaware. You mean the one closest to North St? Is it an outdoor pool? How much is the pass?
theecarey - 06/30/07 21:23
I hit up Beaver Island State Park for a non chlorinated swim. Located on South end of Grand Island (exit 18), the water source is upper portion of Niagara River. Lots of sand! Would be about 15 min drive from B-Lo?
:::link:::
and there is a hidden lake/pond that is located in Wheatfield area. I'd have to show you, as its not soemthing I can exactly give directions to. "drive along river road, find train tracks, look closely for dirt bike/ATV trails. Park on side of road. Follow foot path till find lake. Jump in"
For chlorination, Fort Niagara. Wade pool, 4ft olympic size pool and deep pool w/ slide. Could jump into Lake Ontario, but as with Lake Erie, ik dont recommend it. :)
I hit up Beaver Island State Park for a non chlorinated swim. Located on South end of Grand Island (exit 18), the water source is upper portion of Niagara River. Lots of sand! Would be about 15 min drive from B-Lo?
:::link:::
and there is a hidden lake/pond that is located in Wheatfield area. I'd have to show you, as its not soemthing I can exactly give directions to. "drive along river road, find train tracks, look closely for dirt bike/ATV trails. Park on side of road. Follow foot path till find lake. Jump in"
For chlorination, Fort Niagara. Wade pool, 4ft olympic size pool and deep pool w/ slide. Could jump into Lake Ontario, but as with Lake Erie, ik dont recommend it. :)
james - 06/30/07 20:30
If you do find out let me know too. Diving into a pond from a boat is the very stuff summer is made of.
Too bad that one of the largest lakes on the planet is feet away from us but so poluted your toenails turn into toucans upon contact.
If you do find out let me know too. Diving into a pond from a boat is the very stuff summer is made of.
Too bad that one of the largest lakes on the planet is feet away from us but so poluted your toenails turn into toucans upon contact.
lilho - 06/30/07 12:36
come here, my auntie and uncle have a salt water pool!!!!
come here, my auntie and uncle have a salt water pool!!!!
mike - 06/30/07 12:22
I want to swim!!!
I want to swim!!!
mrmike - 06/30/07 12:01
Thunder bay beach cross the border is good. It's Lake Erie but it is removed from the industrial crap on our side. There is a hidden beach along Garrison Road in Ft Erie that works out pretty well. No Amenities of anyy kind other than clean sand and water for said wettness.
On the chlorinated front, I belong to the pool club at the Holiday Inn on Delaware. Pay one price swim as much as you want between Memorial Day and Labor Day
Thunder bay beach cross the border is good. It's Lake Erie but it is removed from the industrial crap on our side. There is a hidden beach along Garrison Road in Ft Erie that works out pretty well. No Amenities of anyy kind other than clean sand and water for said wettness.
On the chlorinated front, I belong to the pool club at the Holiday Inn on Delaware. Pay one price swim as much as you want between Memorial Day and Labor Day
leetee - 06/30/07 11:47
no chlorine and no lake erie? hmm... when someone tells you, can i tag along? i adore swimming... and getting wet in general. ;)
no chlorine and no lake erie? hmm... when someone tells you, can i tag along? i adore swimming... and getting wet in general. ;)
Exactly what you are complaining about is why we will be hiring someone to paint our house. That and i am not sure (e:Uncutsaniflush) could handle all the bits that are above my arm's reach from standing on the ground. I am waaaaaay too clumsy to be up a ladder or on any sort of scafolding. And too scared.
Good luck. Perhaps being tired and sore means you can get a massage from some hotties?
I'm getting flashbacks from this summer. I don't miss the inevitable soreness that awaited me every morning whilst doing construction. I also don't miss installing duct work and having the feeling of being tarred and feathered.
How are we going to have fun if you & I both are broken? Is there a Dr. In the House?? or better yet - "Roger the Massager" of WNY!!! He will heal us.