thingism: (skull)
2012-12-06 06:56 am

101/1001 (take 1) wrap-up

If this were a test I'd be given a D-. But being my first time I'm not too concerned.

Final Stats:

Things completed: 62
Things in progress: 17
Things never even started: 20

Topic breakdown [complete/in progress/total]

Personal: [7/1/10]
Home: [8/0/12]
Reading: [2/2/7]
Arts and Crafts: [8/4/16]
Other Hobbies: [7/7/15]
Travel: [14/0/17]
Local: [7/0/9]
Misc.: [9/3/15]

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The next 1001 days begins tomorrow with a shiny new list. Stay tuned!
thingism: (home)
2010-11-01 08:56 am
Entry tags:

Thing 17 - complete

17. Take down satellite dish

Completed 30 October 2010


The foe lies vanquished.


This thing has been here since before we moved in. The only reason I haven't brained myself on it more than once is because I'm hardly ever in the backyard. But the fact remains that the thing is a hazard and an eyesore - and we don't even have (or want) DirecTV anyway. It's one of those things that I've wanted to do for a long time but knew I'd never get around to unless I forced myself. Just like the flower pots and the bird feeder. Sure, it didn't take long, but now it's done and I am happy.


The offending bracket mount.


There were actually two mounts for it, and we removed them both. Then we caulked the nail holes and washed the wood underneath.


Post-wash and pre-caulk, but I assure you it was gorgeous afterward.


As an added bonus, my parents also pulled down the miles of coaxial cable and the rusty staples that held them in place. Awesome.
thingism: (home)
2010-11-01 08:56 am
Entry tags:

Thing 17 - complete

17. Take down satellite dish

Completed 30 October 2010


The foe lies vanquished.


This thing has been here since before we moved in. The only reason I haven't brained myself on it more than once is because I'm hardly ever in the backyard. But the fact remains that the thing is a hazard and an eyesore - and we don't even have (or want) DirecTV anyway. It's one of those things that I've wanted to do for a long time but knew I'd never get around to unless I forced myself. Just like the flower pots and the bird feeder. Sure, it didn't take long, but now it's done and I am happy.


The offending bracket mount.


There were actually two mounts for it, and we removed them both. Then we caulked the nail holes and washed the wood underneath.


Post-wash and pre-caulk, but I assure you it was gorgeous afterward.


As an added bonus, my parents also pulled down the miles of coaxial cable and the rusty staples that held them in place. Awesome.