It's January and its the first snow we've seen all winter. In like a lamb, out like a lion.
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It's January and its the first snow we've seen all winter. In like a lamb, out like a lion.
In our "very cold" Russia in this year at the beginning of 20s days of December we had weather and view of streets like in autumn: sun, grass, plus temp. Stable snow have appeared since ~24 December.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaein
Its on my bucket list to experience a full Russian winter. :) while wearing Ohio weather gearQuote:
Originally Posted by Sol
Typical winter in main/central part is not very cold. Only on a short time it may become such (-25-40 C). Extreme weather is more common for Siberian regions, in cities like Tomsk, Yakutsk. If you'll want to look at Russia, the most interesting is historical part of Golden Ring. Also it may be interesting to look at Kiev and Belarus region wich since 1991 are kind of other states.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaein
@Sol
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Kiev looks amazing
I think I want to go to Europe so bad because of the history and distinctly different cultures. America is amazing but its a melting pot so everything is somewhat blurred,which is beautiful, but I like a little contrast.
1st Russian capital, ancient city. There is much of history, but the city is mostly modern.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaein
I'd visit Rome, at first.Quote:
I think I want to go to Europe so bad because of the history and distinctly different cultures.
Do you travel a lot?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sol
I tried to put up a rack in the kitchen and used a level to do it and somehow it didn't come out leveled :cry:
It's so frustrating. I feel like I should never have attempted to do it. I wanted it to come out perfect now it's in drywall and how will I be able to repair it since I drilled one inch holes in this crappy and delicate material.
https://i.imgur.com/bYFvCtT.jpg
I'll just fix it tonight
No. It's just basic info.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaein
Lol, I know I was just wondering.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sol
@Maritsa is it lopsided?
YesQuote:
Originally Posted by jaein
I dont really read things all the way through lol. Theres paste or something you can use to fill holes in your drywall. Then just sand it down and paint it over to match the rest of the wall.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maritsa
I'm not going to do that. I'm going to leave the holes from one side, raise it and remount it. Use the old screen holes for a new fixtures. It's will look nice that wayQuote:
Originally Posted by jaein
yepQuote:
Originally Posted by jaein
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spackling_paste
in different colors
@Maritsa supposed to determine height wanted and horizontal center, mark a dot there with a pencil, get level and place bottom above the dot, make sure it is level, mark two dots under the level at each end, you're done with the level, get a straight edge and draw a line through the 3 dots with it, measure where the brackets are going to be horizontally and mark those on the line, use an L ruler/straight edge to measure down the correct distance for the screws from the line (it will be at 90 degrees due to the L's right angle), mark both screw locations, then screw/mount.
Pencil, level, L straight edge/ruler. Those are the basic tools you need for this.
Architects have amazing minds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy8419
How do you know this?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy8419
I looked up tallest statues one day, and that's one of them on the list. There's a GIANT Buddha statue somewhere. The Russia one was the prettiest and most impressive, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaein
My dad built our house and knows how to do tons of stuff. He showed me those principles while helping him. If you watch HGTV stuff, you'll notice they do the same sort of thing with everything they do. Can probably YouTube or view on their regular website.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maritsa
http://m.lowes.com/pl/Chalk-reels-li...ng-tools-Tools is for lines that are longer than a ruler can go, but you need someone to hold the other end. Also, I don't know if they clean off as easily. Pencils you can just erase off drywall paint, as long as you didn't press really hard when drawing.
My dad normally does two lines like this /\ instead of an actual dot though, with the angle being where the dot would be. Maybe it helps determining the center or makes it easier to see or something. Never thought to ask.
:) thank youQuote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy8419
I don't want to use spackle because it is hard to match the color and even then I don't want to paint the wall.
I'm no craftsman by a stretch
Yes, I like it a lotQuote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy8419
LSE made pretty aesthetic remarks
http://i.imgur.com/Fa7NBA0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/A8KEcAP.jpg
I think normally they just use some kinda putty, push it in the hole, then wipe over it with a damp cloth to make it smooth and get rid of the excess. It's white, so it sticks out less than the black hole.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maritsa
Planned: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_UnityQuote:
Originally Posted by jaein
Existing: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Temple_Buddha
Lol I feel like everyone is always trying to one up eachother. I figure the taller the statue the less detail you can work in right?I personally would like to see a more detailed structure than one I have to break my neck to look up at.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy8419
Alternatively, Maritsa could also just punch a few more holes in her wall to match! It would make me laugh if every time I used my stove top, I could see a bunch of little holes above it in the shape of a smiley face :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy8419
:) heheheheQuote:
Originally Posted by rien
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DrA4G48Jr0Quote:
Originally Posted by rien
My dad's nurse is a Russian lady. My parents are brushing up on their Russian and she's going to take my dad on a day trip. First he's had in over four years since his leg went into trouble. She's funny and nice.
Went to an art museum recently and wished I were artistically inclined. A lady we toured with told me about this program they had for teens (14-19) they can come in and make absolutely whatever they want . I think im gonna do it. I turn 20 in April and I dont want to regret not doing it.
Did you ever get your shelf straightened, Maritsa? Poor you. I have little patience for those things, too. I did fit my all the closets in my parents house with a big long additional shelf in each long wide closet when my son and I moved in after my Dad died. It was a major operation for me. I still don't like remembering it, a job that seemed to go on and on, but had to be done. The house needed sorting and it had not ever been done well. But before I could start I needed all those many feet of shelf space. I had to learn to use the level and the stud-finder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maritsa
One thing I could not live without for big jobs like that and for every little small job is my driver drill. Do you have one? Every household needs one, Maritisa! It makes these jobs go better.
I have a big old DeWalt driver drill.I asked for one from my ex's huge collection of tools when we divorced, because he had 3 or 4 DeWalt driver drills, all the same, and I knew how useful one is. So mine works great, but its big and heavy. Even with the heft, it makes jobs go quick an easy. If you do not have strong hands and wrists, you need the assistance of a driver drill. (Even a too-big one!). But what I would like to splurge for someday one of the newer driver drills, which use Lithium batteries, so they are very compact and light! Probably half the size and less than half the weight. But the SAME power! Those new, light ones look like this:
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That one is $79 at Home Depot. I really recommend that because you really don't ever get done needing one.
Are you in a new apartment, Maritsa? It looks nice how you have arranged it.
I couldn't straighten them Eliza without moving them.higher because they are only off a tiny bit and then new hole would be too close to the old one and would put a huge hole in the drywall. My bf said to leave it alone. I was kinda down that he didn't help me with the project. He was very tired and busy though. I'm just going to live with it :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Eliza Thomason
Exasperating! I know. Its the LITTLE things that can drive you NUTS..Quote:
Originally Posted by Maritsa
Oh - he is still in the picture?:stroke:Quote:
Originally Posted by Maritsa
Of course! :reallymad:Quote:
Originally Posted by Maritsa
:mad:Don't buy the excuse! Would he be "too tired and busy" if his Mom needed help putting up a shelf? I don't think so!*Quote:
Originally Posted by Maritsa
He is a TOOL. Someone needs to show him where the door is!
(That $79 one at Home Depot for $79 is a much better deal for you! :biggrin:)
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*P.S. He is only going to get WORSE Maritsa. The shelf matters to you, so there is NO WAY its going to matter to him. He made his boundaries perfectly clear, "I will only stick around if I can treat you like crap when I want, since you don't matter". And since he has a green light from you on that, he WILL take advantage...
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I love creepypastas
Wtf is a creepypasta? LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by jaein
Lol its a creepy story basically. Sort of surreal. For example "Shut That Damned Door!" Creepypasta: https://youtu.be/4hfq71g0MtQ (I havent seen this one so..)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy8419
Noooooope nope nope nope nope. Trauma me once, shame on you. Trauma me twice, shame on me.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaein