So I haven't written in a month. I have been busy busy busy shopping shopping shopping.
EBay is my new best friend right along with paypal. You know how you have an idea in your head of something you really want and you JUST CAN'T FIND IT !! I have been to every antique store at least a dozen times searching for "STUFF" for my little Jimmy. My biggest search is for lighting fixtures. Finally found the perfect sweetest little vintage glass box light on EBay. Waited for 6 days to bid at the very last minute. It was 10:32 on a Wednesday night. I sat precariously alone in the dark. Staring at my computer screen like a wolf watchin' a herd of sheep. Licking the Cabernet slowly off my bottom lip as I watched other wolves attack too soon. 1 minute, wait for it ... 45 seconds ... wait for it .. 30 seconds BAM . PLACE MY BID ! " you have been outbid WHAAAAT . I typed faster than you can say FUUUUDGE . With 3 seconds left I WON I WON .
Exactly 5 days later the little parcel sat on my porch awaiting my arrival. Of course I have purchased so much stupid crap on line I had no idea what surprise was in the box . I shook it.. :) It rattled :(
opened slowly with camera in hand... (not my first rodeo) pealed back the bubble wrap and the sweetest little vintage glass box light was in a million pieces. I almost cried but hate watered down drinks. Took a photo and received a full refund. Still sad, dreaming and searching for THE ONE.. Kind of like Sleepless In Seattle but without Tom Hanks whining in the background.
I have purchased several and returned several light fixtures from Lowes, Home Depot &Wal-Mart and just have not found the one I want. I guess the fun is in the find.
On a brighter note fresh coat of paint done. Started to paint cabinet but ended up ripping off front veneer and replacing it all by myself NOTE: I ruined 3 sheets of veneer and wasted money on a new reciprocating saw that not even a brain surgeon could control with a steady hand. I am gonna have a shit load of useless tools when I am finished with Jimmy.
Yea my Tin Can Tourist membership and sticker came in the mail today .
I'M SOMEBODY NOW
What great Facebook pages I have found. So many great people with great ideas.
There is NO STUPID question. (if there is they just delete it LOL) Helping me find parts and repair tips. I don't know what I would do without all their fantastic advice. I would probably have to ask my husband and receive a 15 minute play by play on different types of glues and why I shouldn't sniff them.
More to come when there is actual progress. Enjoy your Dirty day !
