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Category Archives: repair
A Bunch of Stuff
I’ve got a few things to write about. Somewhere in all of this, I should be able to find a Perfect Moment. Regarding yesterday’s post, the angle of my bike is definitely different on the trainer. It is higher at … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, cycling gear, exercise, music, New Year's Resolutions, repair, The Tragically Hip, zwift
Tagged answers, chili, cycling, cycling questions, delicious, exercise, London underground, shoulder pain, The Tragically Hip, zwift
6 Comments
Scenes from the Past Few Days (part one)
So this morning, I painted my ceiling pink. Did that catch your attention? It probably shouldn’t have. It really isn’t shocking in 2020. Also, I should add that I thought I was painting my ceiling purple–at least that is what … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, cleaning, hardware, home maintenance, home repair, organization, painting, perfect moment, preparation, repair, tasks, work, working from home
Tagged ceiling, good paint, hardware store, Home hardware, painting, pink, primer, purple, reorganization, stuff from home, turbo trainer, working from home
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Battling the Machines
I should be writing about how I prepared a decent meal for my girlfriend on the weekend. Too often, I have relied on takeout rather than my culinary skills. While one is certainly easier, it really is a little on … Continue reading
A Chance to Use my Tools
There’s is nothing like a home repair done well to make you feel accomplished. Okay, there are lots of things that make you feel accomplished. However, since I am not a particularly handy man….or handy handyman…..whenever I get something done … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, DIY, hardware, home repair, perfect moment, preparation, repair, tools
Tagged Amazon, DIY, do it yourself, door, door closer, drill, hardware, hardware delivery, home project, home repair, maintenance, sandpaper, screen door, screwdriver, tools
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Break Out the Toolbox
When it comes to home repair, I don’t think of myself as a superstar. At key moments, I lose confidence and that is frustrating. Sometimes, I rush it and don’t do a good enough job. I want to be able … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, home repair, perfect moment, repair, tools
Tagged confidence, easy job, home repair, ignitor, lacking confidence, maytag, oven, replacement part, screwdriver, toolbox, wrench
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Oooops of a Saturday
Whenever I go out on a Friday night, I know that I am decreasing the likelihood that I will make Saturday’s group ride. Either I will get home too late and be too tired to wake up, or I will … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, cycling, cycling gear, cycling shoes, group rides, Newmarket Eagles, repair, Saturday morning
Tagged bicycles, cleats, clipless pedals, cycling, gear, group ride, mistakees, morning, Newmarket Eagles, oops, pedals, repairs, replacing, Saturday
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A Tech Win
I am not a luddite. I have a blog, an Instagram, even Facebook. At work, I use a smart board and we have interactive textbooks. I use tech pretty much every day. The thing is, I am not great at … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, fixing, repair, smart phone, technology
Tagged cell phone, easy, empty, fix, format, free, full, joy, reformat, repair, sd card, smart phone, technology
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Confidence Building
I am not a total butterfingers, but I have very little belief in my ability to do certain things. This doesn’t stop me from doing them, but it does make me pause before starting them and it usually means things … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, confidence, cycling, cycling gear, repair, tools
Tagged bicycle, confidence, cycling, equipment, inner tube, Park Tool, tire, tire levers
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The Best Laid Plans….
So after writing about my plans and optimism, and doing some grocery shopping, I realized that the day was too good to waste and I decided to go out for a bike ride. I didn’t want to get all … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, bike shop, Canadian Tire, cycling, cycling gear, repair, shopping
Tagged flat tire, mountain bike, old school, repairs, ride, Spring, tire, tube
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Getting Physical
Yesterday’s Perfect Moment was a conversation I had with a friend and colleague. Since many of these discussions focus on teaching ESL, or exasperation with students, or work issues, they rarely qualify as Perfect Moments; usually never. In this case, … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, DIY, preparation, repair
Tagged bicycles, do it yourself, finding, fixing, repairs, working
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