10/14/2012: Grim Reaper

Got the Grim Reaper up in front this weekend in preparation for Halloween. Really he's just a foam head, plastic hands and some billowing cloth, stands 8 or 9 feet tall. The first year I put it up the dog barked incessantly out the front window at it. I decided that was a good thing. After all, if the house is ever attacked by evil 9 foot tall skeletons, I'd like a little heads up before they reach the front door. Of course now he's used to it and doesn't give the Grim Reaper a second thought. Which leaves me vulnerable to skeleton attacks.

See Also: Jeep

10/13/2012: Verona Bookcase

Got this Verona bookcase recently as a replacement for the cheaper shelves that were once in this spot in the living room. (Those shelves are in the basement now.) Got two actually, once is next to my bed acting as a nightstand.

See also: Gear, Wooden Turtle

10/12/2012: Dog Brush

As much fur as this dog brush takes out of Darwin's coat I'm shocked that he isn't bald when I'm done.

10/11/2012: Safari Wall Art

Previously I had these pictures "decoratively" leaning in the corner of the dining room. In reality, there was nothing decorative about it, I'd just never got around to hanging them. From the time I moved into the house. Four years ago. Yes, things take me a while to get to. But after getting the coat hooks hung last weekend I went ahead and hung this safari wall art. Since I already had the cordless drill out already and wouldn't have to go all the way down to the basement to get it.

10/10/2012: Shorts

Bought these shorts at Target this evening. Why would I buy an article of clothing that I likely won't get a chance to wear for 5 or 6 months? Two words... well, one number, one symbol and two words: 70% off clearance. The few pair of gym shorts I have are pretty ragged so these will come in handy. Not for going to the gym of course.

10/9/2012: Brady Bunch Shelves

This is the story of these bookshelves, or as I refer to them my Brady Bunch shelves. Imagine Alice in the center and you'll get the why. Another relegated to the basement item. They used to be where I kept my clothes, once folded and stacked, since I'm not a dresser person. That was back when I had an apartment with a walk-in closet. People in the 40s (when my house was built) must not have had clothes. Or they were much much smaller and could walk into what I have for closets.

10/8/2012: Big Green Chair

My big green chair is ugly and faded now and even though it's been relegated to the basement it may be the world's most comfortable chair. Let's see The Tick get out of this one.