Bureau de change
Oddly, this is the right answer in my head. Even for English. ....huh. I guess I figure if I'm changing money, it should be in a strange language too. ;)
Stop means no. And no means no. So . . . stop.
Xander ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Natter 66: Get Your Kicks.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, pandas, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
meara - Aug 11, 2010 3:07:56 pm PDT #17546 of 30001
Spidra Webster - Aug 11, 2010 3:27:53 pm PDT #17547 of 30001
I wish I could just go somewhere to get flensed but none of the whaling ships near me take Medicare.
That's great, Tom! First smile I've had on my face all day.
megan walker - Aug 11, 2010 3:42:31 pm PDT #17548 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
These days, the actual answer is ATM.
Which in Italian, sadly, is Bancomat. It takes me to a Mixed-Up Files place.
msbelle - Aug 11, 2010 4:09:01 pm PDT #17549 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I got a large standing electric grill off Craigslist today. This one: [link] for $30. I just cooked two giant chicken breasts for meals tomorrow.
sarameg - Aug 11, 2010 4:30:50 pm PDT #17550 of 30001
I soaked through my shirt working on the banister tonight. But progress! [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] I have to use the camera to see the places that still need work. I literally can't get my head up there, so will have to work blind.
I may need another shower.
sarameg - Aug 11, 2010 5:06:43 pm PDT #17551 of 30001
beth, can I just say, it is so nice to have Matt cheering me on and offering advice (which has been invaluable)? It's extra sooper nice to get pats on the head from someone who know how this goes as I make wee steps...
beth b - Aug 11, 2010 5:08:30 pm PDT #17552 of 30001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
of course you can say that. I always like praise for Matt. and he is helpful. and interested in all the details
Zenkitty - Aug 11, 2010 5:11:25 pm PDT #17553 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I have to use the camera to see the places that still need work. I literally can't get my head up there, so will have to work blind.
Get a Super-Soaker and fill it with paint stripper?
Amy - Aug 11, 2010 5:13:33 pm PDT #17554 of 30001
Because books.
Matt's AWESOME. Walking through the Arts and Crafts exhibit with him in SF was fascinating, because he knew so much about the wood in all the furniture, and the craftsmanship. I learned so much that day.
sarameg - Aug 11, 2010 5:19:41 pm PDT #17555 of 30001
Get a Super-Soaker and fill it with paint stripper?
Hah! Actually, the stripper I use is thicker than paint, almost gel-like. And I can get it up there, just can't get much leverage to get it out. To scrape the back of the spindles, I fit hands on either side of the spindle (vertically, not wide enough to turn my wrists,) hold the scraper with two hands almost parallel to the spindle and push up. I predict wrist pain tomorrow. And fingers.
Matt suggested rope, which is on the list for the weekend. I'm already using a damp rag for the banister, but I can't get it down there.
Now know why that section of banister had just the original varnish, no paint. It was probably varnished before it was installed.