So, as I mentioned. I built a coatrack. Nothing fancy, just something to
hold coats off the floor.

The Problem:

The Solution:

Success:

Uh, yeah. So it’s a coatrack. Isn’t that exciting? Okay, probably
not.

Friday went to see the Edward Tufte
seminar in Durham. Pretty cool. badger and jason0x21
amongst others were there. A lot of others actually, several hundred in fact.

Saturday went over to badgers and played a bit. We made an attempt at
actually composing something instead of improvising, since I haven’t
really written anything in years. Got at least one nice part down, and
ideas for the rest.

Then drove to winston-salem to see Dig Shovel Dig,
Cars Will Fly, Disband,
and All Astronauts for there
cd release party. Excellent show. Had never seen Disband before, and
they were great. Unfortunately, they are apparently moving. Dig Shovel
Dig was cool (a two piece with a drummer and a guy singing, playing
bass, and playing keyboards with his big toe. Really) and very
energetic. All Astronauts are playing this thursday at the Nightlight
with des ark and Cantwell, Gomez, and Jordan. You should go. If
for no other reason than to check out the drumming storm that is
Fred Mann of all Astronauts.

Sunday drove home to finish up the coatrack I started a few weeks
ago. Also watched a football game. Took Monday off work to
finish the coat rack. This time I decided to give a try at stick welding.
It’s definately more difficult that mig/wire welding, but I think the welds
turn out better. Did a little more work with the torch as well to cut out the
shapes for the “hooks” at the top. Since the legs and the top are made
out of 1/4 inch thick steel and stick welded, it should be pretty stable ;->

Today, a little bit of progress on the latest insane project.