Random Comments/Stream of Consciousness Thread

**herbertwest** · 03-23-2015 01:19 AM

Congratulations on the completion !

**herbertwest** · 03-23-2015 05:05 AM

Here is the sort of bookshelf that me and my gf are considering whenever we'll have some time in our new flat.

As agreed with her, i'll have 2 walls of our living room for my books + i'll probably arrange some space in our ~25-30m² garage, which isnt wet. We plan on transforming it in an atelier / bookroom (for valueless books) + storage.

**bdwyer19** · 03-23-2015 06:16 AM

Thanks everyone for the support last week after my brother-in-law passed away. It really meant a lot.

**Mr. Rabbit Trick** · 03-23-2015 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by herbertwest

Here is the sort of bookshelf that me and my gf are considering whenever we'll have some time in our new flat.

Just make sure they are not in sunlight, or all your books will fade in a couple of months.

**herbertwest** · 03-23-2015 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Rabbit Trick

Originally Posted by herbertwest

Here is the sort of bookshelf that me and my gf are considering whenever we'll have some time in our new flat.

Just make sure they are not in sunlight, or all your books will fade in a couple of months.

I already have thought of that. We have a big wall in front of a window (which has the sun in the morning), and I already told her that in no way my books will go on this wall. So we agreed to put the sofa there in the corner, and my books will be on the other corner walls, with no sun going directly to them

**jhanic** · 03-23-2015 09:01 AM

I've always been hesitant to put books in ANY room with windows that allow the sun in. If they are in such a room, I make sure the drapes are always drawn.

John

**Theli** · 03-23-2015 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by jhanic

I've always been hesitant to put books in ANY room with windows that allow the sun in. If they are in such a room, I make sure the drapes are always drawn.

John

I'd kept my collectible books in my closet for this specific reason, but I just ran out of space so now there on a bookshelf out in the open, but like you said I keep my shutters closed!

**killjoy72** · 03-23-2015 12:27 PM

When I woke up this morning, I noticed that I left the blinds open in the book room since yesterday. Now the sun only hits in there in the morning, but I'd rather have left the front door unlocked than ever let direct sunlight in there!

**zelig** · 03-23-2015 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by killjoy72

When I woke up this morning, I noticed that I left the blinds open in the book room since yesterday. Now the sun only hits in there in the morning, but I'd rather have left the front door unlocked than ever let direct sunlight in there!

Ouch... hopefully no damage was done... I don't know how long it takes for direct sunlight to start fading the spines... but sounds like it wasn't too long and you corrected it pretty soon after.

**killjoy72** · 03-24-2015 11:39 AM

So I found this on top of our mail box this morning at the apartment...

Should I be concerned?

**herbertwest** · 03-26-2015 04:41 AM

I recently discovered, on twitter, a french artist that creates figurines/statues, and her artwork is absolutely stunning!
Shall I was able to afford anything, I think that I would love to commission some pieces, but... probbably outside of my price range. Especially now

Some exemples of the incredible art

Her portfolio : http://stefcomics.blogspot.fr/
Her email : comicsstef@rocketmail.com

**Randall Flagg** · 03-26-2015 06:06 AM

Impressive.

**Ari_Racing** · 03-26-2015 07:42 AM

Nice!

**zelig** · 03-26-2015 07:59 AM

Really nice! I'd love to commission something.... will have to check into the pricing.

**Patrick** · 03-26-2015 08:26 AM

Brian, so sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. He sounds like a great guy, it sucks to lose him so young.

Bob, congrats on completing that marching marathon. With a pack and the desert heat? Brutal.

John, I don't know what happened, but I am so glad you are recovering!

Herbertwest, I feel your pain. I just moved earlier this month as well. Packing the book collection felt like it took forever. I only moved 1.3 miles and handled the books myself, so I didn't pack them with the over abundance of wrap like I normally would. For now, like you, my collection remains in my garage. I need to level and secure my bookcases and then I need to deal with the sunlight issue. I expect that to have a local company come out and install the high end UV blocking transparent film on the glass doors of my bookcases. Then, because I am paranoid, I will likely have them install the film on the nearby window for extra protection. Then, of course, I will not allow direct sunlight on the bookcases. An important issue to remember is that sunlight bounces and reflects off walls, so while direct exposure is the worst, indirect exposure in a brightly sunlit room is not good either.

**Ben Staad** · 03-30-2015 10:10 AM

Apparently my browser is outdated and cannot be upgraded...I'm so tired of all the electronics bs. This computer is only about 4-5 years old and is already not being supported fully by Apple.

**zelig** · 03-30-2015 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Ben Staad

Apparently my browser is outdated and cannot be upgraded...I'm so tired of all the electronics bs. This computer is only about 4-5 years old and is already not being supported fully by Apple.

What computer is it, and what browser are you trying to upgrade?

**Ben Staad** · 03-30-2015 11:09 AM

Macbook Pro with OS X version 10.6.8 and trying to update Safari. From what I can tell my Macbook operating system cannot be updated to a version that allows for the update to Safari. The easiest thing is to switch browsers however it is just irritating because I think I will lose all my bookmarks and I will certainly lose all my passwords.

**zelig** · 03-30-2015 11:31 AM

You could try upgrade to the latest OS... but not sure if the Mac you have will be compatible with it. Switching browsers was going to be my suggestion, and I'm pretty sure with Firefox or Chrome there's a way to import the bookmarks as part of the install. Not sure about passwords though... Try install one of those and see if it prompts you to import from Safari.

**wolfehr** · 03-30-2015 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Ben Staad

Macbook Pro with OS X version 10.6.8 and trying to update Safari. From what I can tell my Macbook operating system cannot be updated to a version that allows for the update to Safari. The easiest thing is to switch browsers however it is just irritating because I think I will lose all my bookmarks and I will certainly lose all my passwords.

For what it's worth, chrome shares the apple keychain with safari, so it should see all your passwords automatically. Firefox doesn't by default, but there are add-ons that allow you to (i.e., keychain service integration).

That being said, I highly recommend singing up for something like LastPass, 1Password, XMarks, etc. I use LastPass and XMarks and could not recommend them highly enough. Won't help now obviously, but I don't know what I'd do without them.

**Ben Staad** · 03-30-2015 12:16 PM

Thanks for the info. I just don't enjoy dealing with computers that much and get highly agitated by them. I use computers on a daily basis but only for light lifting and it seems like they are only getting more challenging to deal with.

**wolfehr** · 03-30-2015 12:54 PM

No problem. I used to work in technical support, and now R&D operations at a software company. I tend to fight with computers a lot

Happy to help a follow DT member if I can.

**Randall Flagg** · 03-31-2015 04:55 AM

Just returned from 2 days off the site. Spent a couple of days in Napa/Calistoga doing wine and beer tasting as well as spa treatments. Weather was perfect. Crisp in the morning. 80 degrees during the day. I feel great.
Also picked up 2 cases of Pliny the Elder (very difficult beer to obtain).

**Iwritecode** · 03-31-2015 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by Ben Staad

Apparently my browser is outdated and cannot be upgraded...I'm so tired of all the electronics bs. This computer is only about 4-5 years old and is already not being supported fully by Apple.

4-5 years is an eternity in IT. Things that are 4-5 MONTHS old are already out-dated.

**herbertwest** · 03-31-2015 05:19 AM

Americans Try Nutella For The First Time

https://youtu.be/IN5lXF1vgIM

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