OT - Doing anything productive this weekend?

[Automattic]

This is how I feel everyday of my filthy, filthy, capitalistic life.....and I'm not even materialistic.....

Classic bit!!

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Im finally gonna finish tiling the laundry (actually i still gotta grout after that ... fracK its neverending) ... i had a hell of a time finding someone to clean edge cut 3 - 18 x 18 porcelein tiles that are right at a door threshhold butted up against carpet ... didnt want to rent a wet saw because the pieces of junk that cost $50 for 4 hours vibrate like hell and dont result in a clean cut ... walked in the loading area of the place i bought the tiles at and they said they wouldnt do it because of liability issues as I watched some dude slicing through a huge slab of granite while wearing shorts & flip flops (lol)

they told me about companies that do water-jet cutting which i knew nothing about ... almost makes me want to get one to put in the garage and start a small business ... niche market - lol

 

[dash]

I can only imagine how gorgeous the lakes are where you live...

It is pretty nice out here, there are some aspects of Calgary that I miss, but the scenery combined with the weather is tough to beat.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

my weekend looks very similar to yours.
loaded up on bookshelves and a desk for my kid (hurray for Ikea!), so we can set up an area for her to keep all of her crap. Hopefully that means we can regain some of the rest of the house for our crap.

PNE parade tonight at Stanley park ... they have 20 Macys sized balloons

 

[Automattic]

Would moving my baby sister into her dorm room count?

Anybody willing to help anybody else move is a miracle nowadays.

I think I owe everybody in this thread a beer now!! CHEERS!!!

 

[Jimmy_the_Tongue]

My wife bought this stupid thing at IKEA and I have to put it together this weekend...I can never understand their directions....

 

[Automattic]

Im finally gonna finish tiling the laundry (actually i still gotta grout after that ... fracK its neverending) ... i had a hell of a time finding someone to clean edge cut 3 - 18 x 18 porcelein tiles that are right at a door threshhold butted up against carpet ... didnt want to rent a wet saw because the pieces of junk that cost $50 for 4 hours vibrate like hell and dont result in a clean cut ... walked in the loading area of the place i bought the tiles at and they said they wouldnt do it because of liability issues as I watched some dude slicing through a huge slab of granite while wearing shorts & flip flops (lol)

they told me about companies that do water-jet cutting which i knew nothing about ... almost makes me want to get one to put in the garage and start a small business ... niche market - lol

I use a score cutter.(I have a wet saw too) It makes a cut with a wheel blade (like a copper pipe cutter) and has a big handle you pull down and it snaps it cleanly.
A lot of times I end up using a grinder with a diamond blade.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I use a score cutter.(I have a wet saw too) It makes a cut with a wheel blade (like a copper pipe cutter) and has a big handle you pull down and it snaps it cleanly.
A lot of times I end up using a grinder with a diamond blade.

yah i used a grinder with a diamond blade for all my outside cuts and it was perfect ... I didnt want to rent a wet saw for those because of the cost and also when i tiled our kitchen i hated the experience (getting drenched)

but i really had no alternatives for these 3 tiles that are gonna be right at the door threshhold ... I have a score cutter but it only does up to 16 inch tiles and you never really get a perfect edge

this water-jet machine will basically replicate what amounts to a factory edge using CAD software ... they usually are used for tile inlays and intricate shaped cuts ... keeping with the theme in this thread, i called the guy and he said he'd do these 3 straight cuts for a case of beer

 

[Destroydacre]

I might purchase a kayak tomorrow and take it out on the lake on Sunday...

That really sounds fun. I haven't been kayaking in probably 5 years now. Gotta do that again sometime soon.


In other news I have the backyard mowed. Got another hour or so to get the front done and it's off to the big game. And now one of my cats is in front of the monitor so if I have any typos I can't see them.

 

[Automattic]

yah i used a grinder with a diamond blade for all my outside cuts and it was perfect ... I didnt want to rent a wet saw for those because of the cost and also when i tiled our kitchen i hated the experience (getting drenched)

but i really had no alternatives for these 3 tiles that are gonna be right at the door threshhold ... I have a score cutter but it only does up to 16 inch tiles and you never really get a perfect edge

this water-jet machine will basically replicate what amounts to a factory edge using CAD software ... they usually are used for tile inlays and intricate shaped cuts ... keeping with the theme in this thread, i called the guy and he said he'd do these 3 straight cuts for a case of beer

Sounds like you got yourself a great plan!!

 

[BOSSMANPC]

That really sounds fun. I haven't been kayaking in probably 5 years now. Gotta do that again sometime soon.


In other news I have the backyard mowed. Got another hour or so to get the front done and it's off to the big game. And now one of my cats is in front of the monitor so if I have any typos I can't see them.

If you need someone to keep the kids off of that fresh cut lawn just give me a holla, I'm your man.

 

[The Q stache]

I'm going to drink until I pass out over and over again until monday.

 

[Destroydacre]

If you need someone to keep the kids off of that fresh cut lawn just give me a holla, I'm your man.

Much appreciated Boss, especially now that the front is finished.

I'm off for a bit. Hopefully everyone has pleasant evenings/nights.

 

[pixburgher66]

soccer.practice.again. wouldn't be too bad if i didn't have to wake up at 5 freaking AM. the ONE little bit of excitement that happened in the second practice (i have a warped sense of 'entertainment') was a kid passing out and the ambulance had to be called (firetruck came too)...and i was making ice baths and missed it. BOOOO! stupid kid hadn't eaten since 6am (it was 4pm), barely had any water, and was pushing it way too hard for the first day. i'm supposed to have sunday off however...but the coach is subject to changing the practice times multiple times a day. so we'll see how that goes. i'm whooped from today though. whew!

 

[dare2be]

my weekend looks very similar to yours.
loaded up on bookshelves and a desk for my kid (hurray for Ikea!), so we can set up an area for her to keep all of her crap. Hopefully that means we can regain some of the rest of the house for our crap.

And mine is even more similar to yours...can barely even walk in my daughter's room (and spillover to our living room). She's 7, almost 8, and still has toys that she had when she was a toddler. We are doing a marathon cleaning/organizing/convincing her to get rid of enough stuff to make room for it all and reclaim living/walking space

And I love Ikea too.

 

[Automattic]

And mine is even more similar to yours...can barely even walk in my daughter's room (and spillover to our living room). She's 7, almost 8, and still has toys that she had when she was a toddler. We are doing a marathon cleaning/organizing/convincing her to get rid of enough stuff to make room for it all and reclaim living/walking space

And I love Ikea too.

I am glad that y'all feel my pain...

 

[Comeds]

I like Ikea stuff but hate Ikea. Take me forever to get in and out of the one near me.

 

[naslundfan19]

I just got home from my big event.

 

[Automattic]

Ok, I lied. Got rained out yesterday, so I just HAVE TO play some goff this morning. I'll let you know how the coffee and whiskey is tasting...(and then I will be productive)

 

[juliansteed]

I went out and got drunk with some friends Friday night. Saturday night I actually attended my first pre-season QMJHL game of the season. Then got drunk afterwards.

I should have spent some time studying for an actuary exam next month but didn't open a book once. Oh well there is always tomorrow.