Our bedroom set arrived in crates. It was built-to-order in a workshop on Chicago’s Southside. I’ve posted earlier about our visit to 57st. Design in Feathering the Nest. The crates were shipped to the Twin Cities by truck, then transferred to a pickup.
Category: Home Living
Old-Fashioned Hardware Store
Walked to an old-fashioned hardware store where I spent 60 cents + tax.
Too Cold
Woke up to “off-the-chart” cold weather. Schools, universities, and many businesses were closed. The furthest I got was the trash room, a few feet from our door. There’s two chutes: one for material destined for the city’s trash burner, and the other for recycling.
Staying Inside
Looked out the window at this scene. “Steam” rises off St. Anthony Falls in the bitter cold, and power poles recede into the distance from a hydroelectric plant. With the air temperature descending to -27°F (-34°C), I will not be going outside until Thursday.
Moving the Final Load
Moved the final load from our former apartment: mainly cleaning materials. The apartment is squeaky clean for the next occupants.
Smart Lighting Controls
Installed smart lighting controls I’d bought on Cyber Monday.
Sitting on Recycled Plastic Milk Jugs
Prepared for warm weather: assembled chairs for our balcony. They’re based on a design by Minneapolis architect, Ralph Rapson, and manufactured in Duluth, Minnesota. They’re made from recycled plastic milk jugs, and weigh about 40 pounds apiece. They will
Neckties
Realized we still have a few ties. I have not worn one any time in the entire 21st century.
Hello Toto
Today, I have one less reason to visit Japan: installed washlets. They’re ubiquitous in Japan.
First Night, New Home
First night in our new home. Tried to keep track of a movie featuring Marvel Comics characters.