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People-Eating Couch

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:46:56 GMT

In Boston, Melebeth was kind enough to lend me a cheap portable couch that folded out into something resembling a bed. It became semi-legendary as the people-eating couch, as it had no real structure and just sort of collapsed around you.

Today, I dropped by my new place to pick up the keys and make sure all was copacetic. It turns out the old tenant left some things. One of them appears to be the people-eating couch, which I thought I had left on the curb in Boston for people to take.

It's a good thing I am not the type to read messages and stories into things...

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Iron Workers needed.

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:43:40 GMT

OK, not really iron workers, but certainly someone with a good sense of how metal bits fit together. Now that I have my mattress, I should set up my bed, and I suspect the amount of ratcheting involved will annoy me if I find I am not sure what bit goes where.

Mattress and bookshelves were moved in today, so the place is almost looking like it is inhabited now. (I got to unpack a bunch of boxes now I have somewhere to put them.)

Still need to get the computer desk shipped.

Also, some kind of coffee table or small end tables are in order, I think. I'd love ones that also serve as storage chests, but I'm not sure I can find that.

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A Job, a Ride, and a Van.

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:20:26 GMT

So yes, it's official, I have a contract in hand for a medical writer position. (This might move towards an editing position fairly quickly, depending on how things go.)

This is a good thing, although I will still be cash strapped for the next month or so until I get an actual paycheque.

In other news, I am still looking for a ride to KG, as I would particularly like to go.

Finally, I am still looking for someone with a van or truck, as I would like to collect a mattress, a desk, and some bookshelves.

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[Move] - Ongoing

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:42:16 GMT

Cable disconnected, mail forwarding set. Time to start shifting stuff to the curb.

I think the thing I am most upset about is all the wasted food this will result in.

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[Move] - Last Day

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:21 GMT

The place looks much worse than it is, since things just need to be carted out for the most part.

Still.
Need coffee.

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[Move] - To the curb!

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:32:59 GMT

I do believe that everything I intend to take is actually in a box or otherwise put aside.
Everybody who has expressed interest in getting stuff from me, I will put your things aside. The rest is headed to the curb for the students to pick over. (Hopefully some people need paper shredders and wireless routers and the like.)

Anyone know a good place canned food and the like can be donated? I figure the leftovers should feed people, since no one I know wanted staples.

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[Move] - So much stuff

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:10:22 GMT

At least the lights found a happy home.

Everything that's going is almost packed. I need to do a little re-arranging for space if I can.

After that, hopefully everything people have claimed can go into orderly piles for them to get, and the rest can start making its way to the street for the students to descend upon like vultures.

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[Move] - Party Scavenge

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:54:55 GMT

The rain does not mean people aren't still invited to come over, claim knives and food processors and baking goods and nicknacks, etc, this afternoon. Help and company still warmly accepted.

Plus, there is wine to drink.

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Picnic Fail

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:45:12 GMT

aerynne and I attempted a picnic as a farewell dinner. Sadly, the sun had already set (and quite lovely it was, too).

The result? Bugs.

After she smacked me twice in the head in a vain attempt to help me, we gave up and went somewhere indoors, which is vastly less picnic-y.

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[Move] - Recycling stuff into the world

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:52:08 GMT

In addition to all the other things, I have a kitchen table for those who might want it.

Work gloves, an iPod arm band, etc.

I have three floor lamps that are in need of a good home.

I may also be in need of someone willing to hold a box or two for awhile after I move. I would pay for them to be media-mailed to me later.

I have too much wine I need to drink before I go.

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The Farewell Party

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:07:48 GMT

Some recommended an event so that people could RSVP.

Done.

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[Move] - Still more things you might want

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:30:12 GMT

Going through my room has unloaded a new round of things people might want.

Also, anyone willing to act as broker for coraline's books?

Previous lists of stuff here.

cane

CD/DVD reader/burner (not sure if it works)

headlamp flashlight

glowy-blinky EL wire thing. (For the Burners)

christmas lights

assorted bags

KVM switch (for 4 machines)

laptop bag

assorted papers and notepads

organizers

many pens

light bulbs

water pistols

old laptop (for cannibalizing)

MORE BOOKS:

Once Upon a More Enlightened Time - James Finn Garner

Politically Correct Bedtime Stories - James Finn Garner

Like Water for Chocolate - Laura Esquirel

The Samurai's Garden - Gail Tsukiyama

Hannibal - Thomas Harris

When the Emperor was Divine - Julie Otsuka

Dreaming in Cuban - Christina Garcia

The J.R.R. Tolkien Trivia Quiz Book - William C. MacKay

A Midsummer Night's Dream - William Shakespeare

Much Ado About Nothing - William Shakespeare

Othello - William Shakespeare

Life of Pi - Yann Martel

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[Move] - Assorted and Farewell Party

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:01:47 GMT

Just collecting links to the previous "stuff" posts, with updates of what has been taken/claimed.

Still more likely to be put up at some point.

I intend to have a "grab the last dregs and possibly drink the last alcohol" farewell party the 29th, if anyone cares to show up.

Food.
Books.
Stuff.
More Stuff.
Furniture.

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[Move] - Foodies!

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:26:41 GMT

Foodie friends of mine (and yes, I might be looking at sparkymonster in particular) might want to note that in addition to all kinds of random kitchen things I am getting rid of, I have to eat my way though my pantry, which I doubt I'll accomplish. While things that remain sealed might go with me, things that are opened but unfinished should probably go to a good home. (The kind of home that likes spices and herbs and salts and such.)

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[Move] - More Stuff

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:07:04 GMT

(See the earlier post.)

Jump rope

Three rulers: Great Women Rulers, Great Women Rulers of Art, Great Women Rulers of Literature

~~A number of free weights~~ -- motive_nuance

A number of temporary tattoos for geeks

Picture hangers

Laser level

~~Stud finder~~ -- mytheria

Toolkit

~~Extra tools that don't fit in the tool kit~~ -- mytheria

~~Bookends~~ -- _wolfling_

Printing paper

Astrolabe-like thing

Superhooks (the kind that go deep in the wall to support extra weight)

~~Some framed pictures (frames might be worth it even if you don't want the pictures)~~ -- shadesong

Synthetic flower

Push up handles

~~Guitar~~ -- shadesong

1000-watt craftsman worklight on tripod (Good as improvised lighting for photoshoots)

Car window reflectors (designed to keep out the sun, also good as improvised reflectors for photoshoots)

A number of candles

A Canadian flag (small)

Paper shredder

Food processor

~~Blender~~ -- _wolfling_

~~5-quart crock pot~~ -- shadesong

~~A number of glass bottles an containers of various sizes.~~ -- mytheria

Linksys wireless router (separate from the other router mentioned earlier)

A veritable cornucopia of cables, adapters, power sources and suchlike.

Chess set

A bunch of printing paper

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[Move] - Books (update)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:57:21 GMT

More books, as my roommate has added to the pile.
Anyone who can act as a holder for coraline's books would be a great help.
(smacaski, you already have experience in this area if you're willing to make it a profession. I'd give you a cut this time. *smile*)

~~House of Leaves - Mark Z. Danielewski~~ -- coraline

A Kick in the Seat of the Pants - Roger von Oech

~~A Cook's Tour - Anthony Bourdain~~ -- coraline

Human Technology - Ilchi Lee

~~Anansi Boys - Neil Gaiman~~ -- dpolicar

~~American Gods - Neil Gaiman~~ -- dpolicar

A Walk on the Nightsade - Simon R. Green

Spanking Shakespeare - Jake Wizner

~~The Innkeeper's Song - Peter S. Beagle~~ -- coraline

~~The Last Witchfinder - James Morrow~~ -- coraline

~~Changeling - Delia Sherman~~ -- mellybean71

Fractions - Ken Macleod

Lat's Talk Hebrew - Jonathan Samuel Forman

~~Lirael - Garth Nix~~ -- coraline

~~Abhorsen - Garth Nix~~ -- coraline

Rhythm Guitar: The Complete Guide - Hal Leonard

Xenocide - Orson Scott Card

The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to our Favorite Family - Ray Richmond

Anthem - Ayn Rand

The Fountainhead - Ayn Rand

Guilty Pleasures - Laurell K Hamilton

Dorasai - Gordon R. Dickson

Interview with the Vampite - Anne Rice

Beat Voices: An Anthology of Beat Poetry - David Kherdian

Starting From Scratch: A For Better or For Worse Collection - Lynn Johnston

If This is a Lecture, How Long Will it Be?: A For Better or For Worse Collection - Lynn Johnston

Escaflowne 2 - (Can't replicate the author's name as it is in Japanese)

Emily the Strange - Cosmic Debris

Star Wars: Episode I manga - Kia Asamiya

Myst: The Official Strategy Guide - Rick Barba and Rusel DeMaria

Evil Geniuses in a Nutshell: A User Friendly Guide to World Domination - Iliad

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[Move] - Stuff

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:40:01 GMT

Still more things people could make offers for.

A Linksys router.

A cordless telephone.

A VCR

A DVD player

A TV

~~A portable DVD player~~ -- mellybean71?

Some mice and cables.

A 3-CD stereo system

Epson Photo printer

A chin-up bar.

Two nightstands (don't match)

An old phone table.

~~A wicker trunk.~~ -- mytheria

Two wicker storage baskets that slide under a bed.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30039586 (one of each size)
-- mytheria

Small kitchen table with 4 chairs

Pretty cherry-red microwave. (Almost brand new)

Hanging kitchen wall shelf

Some pillows

Wall clock

Two floor lamps.

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[Move] - Books

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:50:20 GMT

Here are books I am not taking with me. Offers for them would be appreciated, as I am poor.

I might end up getting rid of others, depending on how fiercely I must strip down what I own.

House of Leaves - Mark Z. Danielewski

A Kick in the Seat of the Pants - Roger von Oech

A Cook's Tour - Anthony Bourdain

Human Technology - Ilchi Lee

Anansi Boys - Neil Gaiman

American Gods - Neil Gaiman

A Walk on the Nightsade - Simon R. Green

Spanking Shakespeare - Jake Wizner

The Innkeeper's Song - Peter S. Beagle

The Last Witchfinder - James Morrow

Changeling - Delia Sherman

Fractions - Ken Macleod

Lat's Talk Hebrew - Jonathan Samuel Forman

Lirael - Garth Nix

Abhorsen - Garth Nix

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