Open Thread

biff, are you looking at a Swift folder? I know a woman who is selling a used one.

Dona, like DeLepp, I recently bought an HP laptop for around $550 and I’m very happy with it. You can get a decent model for under $500. Unless you’re gaming or doing complex functions with it, it should suit you fine.

Regarding the bike I’m looking at, it’s a folding bike, so I’m not sure much assembly is required. Although, if there is any assembly whatsoever, I think I should reconsider. It’ll cost me more than what I save going to the bricks and mortar store by the time I put it together and then pay a bike shop to correct everything that I’ll screw up during my assembly.

denton,

all kidding aside,
that sounds like a tough project.

how long does it take you
and are there issues with parts
compatibility?

hi everyone. wasder, are you here? I took Arkady’s advice and hired a freelance skilled laborer to do the backyard– excavating (i know, bad for mother earth) and laying some stone. the stone is 3/4″ think, 2′ x 3′. cheaper than natural shape stone. today is day 2- so far, so good.

also, can’t remember if i ever updated on the front yard situation, but our old-fashioned traps killed 2 rats, one was HUGE, possibly preggers? and the rest of the house voted to tear down our wooden trash container we commissioned 2 years ago, in favor and bare cans, even though i’m not convinced it caused the rat problem. Since then, we’ve seen a rat scurry under our garden apt gate door. hubby tried to put a dorr sweep up but it came off. the struggle continues. we can’t be the only ones with this problem. i should wander over to the forum.

hope everyone had a lovely weekend.