Hang ups

 Sorting things in the garage sometimes means throwing things away, sometimes means putting things into boxes or into places in the house or onto shelves. But sometimes it also means building new places to put things. I constructed the shelf (lower right) to put the panorama stage. The puppet theatre box is simply on a hook (it doubles as a frame). The chairs have been installed there since the end of William's BFA show. 

"electric" chair

I purchased this chair back in 2004 (see my 2007 blog post discussing it) and moved it home earlier this month. Today I put protective oil on the otherwise untreated wood, and spayed a coating onto the metal and plastic parts. It will be outside until it degrades (unless it has an interested buyer). I now notice the signature and title on the back, but still cannot identify the creator ("Mayday" by Shawn M.). 

Saskatoon berry picking

 Went to a you pick place that Geremy recommended near Moose Jaw today. Berries are a bit smaller but very flavourful. Very hot out. Got three buckets on our own and Margaret purchased another bucket of frozen berries. 

Bird People songs

 I would like to simulate a handful of 100+ year old songs to be referenced within the bird people radio play I'm updating. I found a few things and William is working at constructing midi files from them, but doesn't seem to have them right yet. 

On campus

 On campus for a couple of hours. Had coffee with Lee and dropped off a computer. Met with Erika and Mike to practice her defence. Parked off campus and walked in. Weather is hot but felt good. 

Matt visits

 Matt came by and picked up the super 8 films and also bought a couple rolls of super 8 colour film from me. We talked at length about the screening and I told him hos exhilarated I felt by keeping on top of all the problems (which admittedly, some I caused myself). 

Geremy was also over. We did a read through of my first solo radio show. They picked it apart, but I think due to my current state of rest, I didn't feel myself getting upset. Instead, at least by an hour after the reading, I'm fairly game to do the work and make it better. 

Fish toys?

 I think the catfish moves stuff around in the fish tank when we aren't watching. Today I placed three marbles in there to see if he'll move them. 

Ron Mein was over at the house. William and Ron talked about their idea for about 3 hours.