The Coffee House

[Gary A.]

I thought about getting drunk today. I can't believe how people act for a visitation and memorial service. It is amazing to me because it comes from people I recently respected. I am so bummed by people's attitude and entitlement. I can see why people leave the church after today's event. Where is the Love? I guess it's on Facebook.... I was so frustrated that I checked my K1000 up against a wall. My wife wasn't supporting my frustration because she wasn't there to witness it. She had no problem identifying my short comings, so I chucked a camera into pieces. She retreated from that. I just wanted to vent and not get yelled at. Geez, WTF.

Yep ... Mary Lou doesn't understand Gary's desire just to yell and get it over with. In public, Gary can keep it in. But in private, some loud words a minute of solitude and I'm good. Nothin' wrong with being polar.

 

[benhasajeep46 44]

Hell week crammed into 2-1/2 days. My son suckered me into wiring a room in his basement (outlets, can lights, internet) no big deal, all open studs, easy path to the panel. 5-6 hrs and I was done. Then, since we had time, yesterday morning started hanging sheet rock. Finished the last today and back at home nursing the aching body. Definitely to old for this.

What, didn't finish? Hanging is only 1/2 the job!

Actually we have a project that's beeing going on for a while. Been putting off installing the drywall up on it. And finishing it.

 

[JonA_CT]

Hell week crammed into 2-1/2 days. My son suckered me into wiring a room in his basement (outlets, can lights, internet) no big deal, all open studs, easy path to the panel. 5-6 hrs and I was done. Then, since we had time, yesterday morning started hanging sheet rock. Finished the last today and back at home nursing the aching body. Definitely to old for this.

What, didn't finish? Hanging is only 1/2 the job!

Actually we have a project that's beeing going on for a while. Been putting off installing the drywall up on it. And finishing it.

I might grab a buddy and hang drywall, but even then, I’ll pay someone to come tape and mud.

 

[smoke665]

What, didn't finish? Hanging is only 1/2 the job!

I don't mind the finishing, but the dust from sanding tears me up. I've learned to a better job mudding over the years to cut down on the sanding, but still it's inevitable.

 

[benhasajeep46 44]

What, didn't finish? Hanging is only 1/2 the job!

I don't mind the finishing, but the dust from sanding tears me up. I've learned to a better job mudding over the years to cut down on the sanding, but still it's inevitable.

I have a vacuum sander head and can connect it to a water trap. Works pretty good for being a cheaper version.

 

[Gary A.]

What, didn't finish? Hanging is only 1/2 the job!

I don't mind the finishing, but the dust from sanding tears me up. I've learned to a better job mudding over the years to cut down on the sanding, but still it's inevitable.

A GOOD respirator would do a number on the dust (see below). Keep it on until you hit a shower.

 

[JonA_CT]

What, didn't finish? Hanging is only 1/2 the job!

I don't mind the finishing, but the dust from sanding tears me up. I've learned to a better job mudding over the years to cut down on the sanding, but still it's inevitable.

I have a vacuum sander head and can connect it to a water trap. Works pretty good for being a cheaper version.

Admittedly, I’m not a craftsman of any sort, but I’d definitely be hearing back to the mud bucket a few times if I tried using a power sander, haha.

(I’d still love to have drywall over my plaster walls!)

 

[smoke665]

I have a vacuum sander head and can connect it to a water trap. Works pretty good for being a cheaper version.

I have that as well as a large dust collector on wheels, that I can hook up and run a hose outside, but still for those with respiratory issues, even a little is to much.

 

[benhasajeep46 44]

I thought about getting drunk today. I can't believe how people act for a visitation and memorial service. It is amazing to me because it comes from people I recently respected. I am so bummed by people's attitude and entitlement. I can see why people leave the church after today's event. Where is the Love? I guess it's on Facebook.... I was so frustrated that I checked my K1000 up against a wall. My wife wasn't supporting my frustration because she wasn't there to witness it. She had no problem identifying my short comings, so I chucked a camera into pieces. She retreated from that. I just wanted to vent and not get yelled at. Geez, WTF.

Not sure what went on. But I can imagine it. I have seen a few that makes you go WTF ALREADY! Some won't even wait 1 sec before opening their mouthes.

 

[smoke665]

@Gary A. yup got one of those, that my wife makes me wear. By the way, how are you feeling????

 

[Gary A.]

Buenas Dias Coffee Hosers. Gary is on the mend, nearly 100% (At least a 100% for him.) Yesterday Gary had to rush down to San Diego. Driving back was bumper to bumper nearly all the way back. Gary is tired of traffic. It is an overcast, gray and cool morning. Thanksgiving was served on the patio, quite comfortable for short sleeve shirts well into the evening. Gary has concerns about Miss Maggie. Mary Lou and Gary have been walking her twice a day, (five to seven miles), in an attempt to walk/run out all her puppy energy ... but he fears that the long walks are just building her up. Gary is changing her name from Miss Maggie to Mad Maggie. Fortunately, after Mad Maggie completely wears out her humans, she is quite comfortable with entertaining herself. Last night she played fetch with herself for maybe an hour.

 

[benhasajeep46 44]

What, didn't finish? Hanging is only 1/2 the job!

I don't mind the finishing, but the dust from sanding tears me up. I've learned to a better job mudding over the years to cut down on the sanding, but still it's inevitable.

I have a vacuum sander head and can connect it to a water trap. Works pretty good for being a cheaper version.

Admittedly, I’m not a craftsman of any sort, but I’d definitely be hearing back to the mud bucket a few times if I tried using a power sander, haha.

(I’d still love to have drywall over my plaster walls!)

Yea, we have plaster as well. Where part of the area we are working (well waiting better term now). The plaster is now cracking from being disturbed from the new work. So, have to tear more out and replace with drywall. House is over 100.

 

[Gary A.]

Friday, during couch potato time, Mary Lou, Maggie and Gary watched "Mudbound". A long and very interesting movie set in Mississippi during the '30's and 40's. Five Stars.

 

[JonA_CT]

What, didn't finish? Hanging is only 1/2 the job!

I don't mind the finishing, but the dust from sanding tears me up. I've learned to a better job mudding over the years to cut down on the sanding, but still it's inevitable.

I have a vacuum sander head and can connect it to a water trap. Works pretty good for being a cheaper version.

Admittedly, I’m not a craftsman of any sort, but I’d definitely be hearing back to the mud bucket a few times if I tried using a power sander, haha.

(I’d still love to have drywall over my plaster walls!)

Yea, we have plaster as well. Where part of the area we are working (well waiting better term now). The plaster is now cracking from being disturbed from the new work. So, have to tear more out and replace with drywall. House is over 100.

Gross. Yeah, our house is 105. The plaster is in pretty good shape as long as we don’t mess with things. The last time I painted, I pulled on a scrap of wall paper and ended up having to repair a giant crack.





I guess the good news is that I couldn’t have told you where the crack had been now until I looked at the pictures.

 

[Gary A.]

What, didn't finish? Hanging is only 1/2 the job!

I don't mind the finishing, but the dust from sanding tears me up. I've learned to a better job mudding over the years to cut down on the sanding, but still it's inevitable.

I have a vacuum sander head and can connect it to a water trap. Works pretty good for being a cheaper version.

Admittedly, I’m not a craftsman of any sort, but I’d definitely be hearing back to the mud bucket a few times if I tried using a power sander, haha.

(I’d still love to have drywall over my plaster walls!)

Yea, we have plaster as well. Where part of the area we are working (well waiting better term now). The plaster is now cracking from being disturbed from the new work. So, have to tear more out and replace with drywall. House is over 100.

Gary had an old house ... at least by Los Angeles standards. In was in the harbor area, plaster walls, each room had a different finish texture. Due to earthquakes and settling (house was built resting on piers), lots of cracks at the joints.