Update to yesterday's MBTA post

[cintyber.livejournal.com]

It seems that a tamping machine much like this ( tamper )

Become stuck on the tracks after some overnight work.

reminder

[anomie666.livejournal.com]

Hey guys,

Meetup is tomorrow (Thursday) the 17th starting at 7pm at PJ Ryans in Teele Square (on Holland). I hope you can make it. I'll try to get there early to hold a couple of the back tables. We will have more info about the extremely cool community yard sale for charity taking place later this month.

Looking for input, developing bookshelves for sale

[jwatriss.livejournal.com]

Hi all.

I've been working on putting myself out there as a furniture builder. One thing I keep hearing in here is that there's a sustained need for GOOD bookshelves/ bookcases.

You guys are my current target market... I'm trying to stay local for now. I know there are a lot of academics and bibliophiles in the area, so I wanted to put this in the Davis board to see what you all had for ideas and requests.

So far, I have the following things that I think should be incorporated somehow.

-Solid wood, no plywood, particle board, or MDF. It costs a little more, but it's more durable, looks nicer, and the shelves are much stronger, meaning less sag over time.

-No drywall screws. I know that the unfinished furniture shops have plenty of quickly bolted together shelves from who knows where. I'm going for something a little nicer than what I used to have in my college bedroom.

-Modular. I've seen plenty of tall bookcases, and my one gripe is that they really don't move very well. I think that most of my friends move at least every few years, and I'd like to put out something out that is readily movable, and will work with all the old spiral staircases we have to deal with around here.

-Some fixed, some adjustable shelves. I know adjustability is always a desired feature, but a few fixed shelves in there will help make for a much sturdier, durable bookcase.

-I've been bouncing around the idea of a separate pedestal base, with adjustable casters/feet, and a built in level...because who in here actually has level floors? This way the base can be put in and leveled out, before putting up a huge heavy pile of books.


Pricewise, I've been told that the primary choices right now are either $60 target garbage, or super high end $2500-ish custom stuff. I don't think that I'll be anywhere near the $60 mark. I need to make a living. But I think it's possible to build solid, lasting bookcases for less than $500.

So, ignoring pricing for the moment, what are you all looking for in a bookcase/ bookshelves?

Stuff for sale

[justjess.livejournal.com]

X-posted from b0st0n.

20 gallon tank or terrarium.

Also, the TV with VHS and DVD players is still available.

Not quite Davis, but it's within a half-hour drive and I can possibly deliver (contact for details).

entomophagy

[ex-nohesita.livejournal.com]

Hey everyone!

Does anyone know of anywhere in the area I can buy bugs for cooking? I know that I can eat some delicious cricket appetizers at the Mexican restaurant in Powder House square, but they are very expensive.

Thanks!

new drive-through

[bikergeek.livejournal.com]

Someone just told me that an errant minivan driver tried to turn the Supreme Kitchen on Highland into a drive-through around 1:00pm today. Fortunately nobody in the restaurant was hurt. Google News doesn't have anything, but there are some photos of the destruction here.

Hope they re-open soon.

No Attack on Iran - vigil, music and march

[redcolumbine.livejournal.com]

(Crossposted from Somerville Voices blog)

July 19, 2008
10:00 am	to	12:30 pm

NO ATTACK on IRAN
Saturday July 19th
Arlington Center (near Starbucks, Mass. Ave and Medford St.) at 10 AM

10am: Begin with a vigil and music in Arlington Center.
Bring signs and banners focused on Iran

11am: Brass Band leads us on a march from Arlington Center to Porter Square in Cambridge. Bring drums, kazoos, etc., for the march.

Noon: Gathering and speaker at Porter Square (near T-station).( Background )

Bedroom furniture for sale

[hence-the-name.livejournal.com]

Hi all,

I'm moving out of state at the end of this month and am selling all my furniture. I have a full size bed, desk, dresser, armchair, nightstand, and a window a/c unit for sale. Photos and prices are behind the cut.

( click here for photos )

I'm willing to negotiate on prices so if there's something you're interested in please feel free to contact me with a counter-offer. sfsahn AT gmail

Mods, if this isn't allowed, just let me know... Thanks!