I need a day with 36 hours...
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greatbear...or perhaps more. My return to work has the unfortunate circumstance of taking a large chunk out of the day that I had grown accustomed to, and unfortunately had been squandering. Granted, there were a lot of things I was physically unable to do especially from the outset, but I had become apathetic and complacent in the last couple months and spent a lot of time simply moping. The lack of a paycheck contributed largely to this, of course. The lack of routine and productivity, however, probably played the biggest role. The ongoing pain that sometimes reared it's ugly head didn't help either.
But, at least judging by the last few days, the times they are a-changing. Thaat's a good thing.
The return of steady work prompted me to do something I had been waiting to do for the past month and a half or so - I bought a service manual for my Mini Cooper. Nice, comprehensive and detailed book by Bentley Publishing, it is more than twice as thick as the typical Haynes manual. I know that book will be sitting in the library (read: bathroom) for a while. Yeah, II am a huge gearhead geek, and I make no apologies for it.
My lack of time, at least for a while, has also cut into my LJ posting and especially following my friends entries. So if I seem a bit scarce, that's why. I also might come across as the last one making comments in your entries long after the crowd has figuratively dispersed. I am often guilty of being 'oh so five minutes ago', but this is not the case during this time. Well, maybe not totally. lol
But, at least judging by the last few days, the times they are a-changing. Thaat's a good thing.
The return of steady work prompted me to do something I had been waiting to do for the past month and a half or so - I bought a service manual for my Mini Cooper. Nice, comprehensive and detailed book by Bentley Publishing, it is more than twice as thick as the typical Haynes manual. I know that book will be sitting in the library (read: bathroom) for a while. Yeah, II am a huge gearhead geek, and I make no apologies for it.
My lack of time, at least for a while, has also cut into my LJ posting and especially following my friends entries. So if I seem a bit scarce, that's why. I also might come across as the last one making comments in your entries long after the crowd has figuratively dispersed. I am often guilty of being 'oh so five minutes ago', but this is not the case during this time. Well, maybe not totally. lol
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Date: 2004-10-20 08:04 am (UTC)and you cna be as late as you want baby
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Date: 2004-10-20 08:17 am (UTC)Materials required:
1. Remove the cellophane wrapper from your Haynes® manual and discard wrapper in accordance with prevailing environmental regulations. As with all plastics, cellophane must not be disposed of in fire.
2. Open manual so that inside front cover is visible. Apply rubber cement or white glue to inside front cover and facing page.
3. Turn page and apply pressure so that inside front cover adheres to first page. Apply rubber cement or white glue to facing pages; adhere. Repeat for every set of two facing pages, including inside back cover. It may be helpful occasionally to close the manual and stand upon it to ensure a good and durable bond between pages.
4. Apply rubber cement or white glue to edges of manual (excluding spine); permit to dry.
5. Using ink marker, write one or more of the following words in block letters on the front cover, the rear cover, the spine and all three remaining edges: DANGER PELIGRO GEVAAR GEFAHR PERICOLO PERIGO . Select the words from this list that reflect the languages you use, starting with the language you use most frequently.
6. Place prepared manual on work surface. Pour prepared coffee into mug. Place mug atop prepared manual to prevent coffee stains from marring work surface. In this manner, coffee may even be spilled without long-term detection.
6a. IF YOU DO NOT DRINK COFFEE: Disregard step 6. Instead, place prepared manual in gap between trailing edge of workspace door and door frame. In this manner, door may be held open even in the presence of wind, closing-assist springs, etc.
6b. IF YOU DO NOT DRINK COFFEE OR HAVE A DOOR: Disregard steps 6 and 6a. Instead, place prepared manual in a suitable firepit or fireplace. Ensure adequate ventillation, and set fire to prepared manual, prodding as necessary to assure complete combustion. (CAUTION: Burning manual is hot and emits noxious fumes.)
Thank you for purchasing a Haynes® manual. We hope it serves you well in its function as a suitable coffee coaster, a useful doorstop, or at least 6 minutes of heat.
Do Not Under Any Circumstances Attempt To Repair Any Vehicle, Regardless of Make, Model or Year, Using your Haynes® Manual! Severe Personal Injury, Property Damage and/or Funds Depletion Can Result!
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Date: 2004-10-20 08:43 am (UTC)I heart Minis!!!! I would LOVE a convertible one...you can be my mechanic. I'm sure we can work out some kind of payment arrangement (grrrrrr)...
Post when ya can handsome!!!