Random Comments/Stream of Consciousness Thread

[webstar1000]

This ain't his first rodeo.

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[T-Dogz_AK47]

Is he coming back on?

Is it just me, or are several members in a very cranky mood today? It's like "the Ides of August" today.

Is this why Bill has been blocked from the forum?

Bill was banned (timed out) for 24 hours for violations of site policy.

You will have to ask him.

I asked him and he said he was still unable to login to the forum...

[Randall Flagg]

He should contact an administrator.

[Jimimck]

Can you please let me know if Bill should be able to access the group again? It’s been more than 24 hours so if there is a technical problem, I’ll be happy to try and help him through it.

[herbertwest]

I hate it when you get an email saying that a (french) obscure publication printed in supposedly 5 copies which I thought i'd never see, is now available for sale at a reasonnable price... but link says that the product is not available.
After discussing with the seller, I found out that it was a glitch in the matrix and the item was sold a couple of years ago... :-(

Oh well, I guess, i'll never add it to my collection

[Father Cody]

I’m moving and trying to figure out how to protect my collection during transport. Has anyone here moved their collection from one house to another? Got any tips?

I’m looking at ordering a couple rolls of 9”x12” and storing the bubble wrapped books in plastic bins for extra protection.

https://m.uline.com/h5/r/www.uline.c...Bags-on-a-Roll

[Ben Staad]

I think there is a thread here that discusses this. I've moved multiple times and used a combination of plastic bins, bubble wrap, and cardboard to sandwich more important books. The one thing I would do differently is to use higher quality bins. I had a move which one bin became crimped which concerned me. I also wrapped and packed my own collection. When we used movers they only moved the boxes.

I’m moving and trying to figure out how to protect my collection during transport. Has anyone here moved their collection from one house to another? Got any tips?

I’m looking at ordering a couple rolls of 9”x12” and storing the bubble wrapped books in plastic bins for extra protection.

https://m.uline.com/h5/r/www.uline.c...Bags-on-a-Roll

[Br!an]

I’m moving and trying to figure out how to protect my collection during transport. Has anyone here moved their collection from one house to another? Got any tips?

I’m looking at ordering a couple rolls of 9”x12” and storing the bubble wrapped books in plastic bins for extra protection.

https://m.uline.com/h5/r/www.uline.c...Bags-on-a-Roll

I like the bubble wrap and plastic bins idea.

That size will hold most trade editions. It might be too small for thicker books.

Personally I'd probably buy rolls of small bubble wrap and cut it to the length I want, using tape to seal it. You'd be able to cover larger books that way.

[Ben Staad]

I also used plenty of packing peanuts, bubblewrap, and/or PB's (readers only) to fill in the voids in the bins.

[Father Cody]

I like the bubble wrap and plastic bins idea.

That size will hold most trade editions. It might be too small for thicker books.

Personally I'd probably buy rolls of small bubble wrap and cut it to the length I want, using tape to seal it. You'd be able to cover larger books that way.

Thanks, Brian. I’m relieved to hear you think it’s a good strategy. I’m debating the roll of standard bubble wrap idea too. The bags idea is probably me just being lazy. I must have somewhere around 250-300 books now (hell, that’s a guess too...could be 500 for all I know) so I was thinking with bags I could easily maintain a uniform wrapping job for each book. Screw it I might just order a roll of each and see how it goes. Collectors can never have enough bubble wrap anyway!

I also used plenty of packing peanuts, bubblewrap, and/or PB's (readers only) to fill in the voids in the bins.

Thanks, Tim. Oh good call! I almost forgot the damn peanuts. I’m thinking I’ll line the inside of each bin with a layer of bubble wrap and then peanuts (or PB readers- great idea) for any space in the middle.

Hey thanks a lot, guys! Much appreciated.

[Ben Staad]

I would also make sure and label bins against a spreadsheet or checklist. It made is easier for me to unpack and check on the more important items.

[Randall Flagg]

Due to compilations from my surgery 10 weeks ago, I go into the hospital tomorrow for additional surgery.

[bdwyer19]

Due to compilations from my surgery 10 weeks ago, I go into the hospital tomorrow for additional surgery.

Sorry to hear, Jerome. Hope this surgery puts you back in the right direction.

[webstar1000]

Due to compilations from my surgery 10 weeks ago, I go into the hospital tomorrow for additional surgery.

Sorry to hear this RF...

[jhanic]

RF, you are in my prayers.

John

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Sorry to hear that, man. Get better soon!

[lotuz]

Due to compilations from my surgery 10 weeks ago, I go into the hospital tomorrow for additional surgery.

sorry man

rest up - good luck

[wizardsrainbow]

Due to compilations from my surgery 10 weeks ago, I go into the hospital tomorrow for additional surgery.

Sorry to hear, Jerome. Hope this surgery puts you back in the right direction.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jeffingoff]

Due to compilations from my surgery 10 weeks ago, I go into the hospital tomorrow for additional surgery.

Sorry to hear that. Wishing you health and a quick recovery.

[lotuz]

I have moved twice, and here is my method:

I purchase (or re-use) cardboard "banker's boxes". I sort the books by size, and for the medium to small books, I put them in the boxes as if I were putting them on my shelves. Snug, but not tight, all upright with the spine in the middle of the box. Sometimes just one row, sometimes two, depending on weight. Having heavy boxes is bad. In the voids I put packing peanuts or crumpled acid-free tissue paper or old bubblewrap. I lay the larger books down, and limit them to only a few per box. Any really expensive books I pack as if I am going to ship them - individual bubble wrap, lots of packing peanuts. So far I have not lost any books in a move.

That said, I don't think the bubble wrap and plastic bins is a bad idea at all - just sharing my experience.

The biggest thing I would caution is the weight - heavy containers are more likely to cause damage and to get damaged

[mae]

Due to compilations from my surgery 10 weeks ago, I go into the hospital tomorrow for additional surgery.

Be well, Jerome!

[ladysai]

Goodmind to you & your family, RF.

[Br!an]

Get well. Good luck.

[Ari_Racing]

Get well soon, Jerome!

[vincent]

Best wishes for tomorrow and a speedy recovery RF


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