Saturday

[lagilman]

Anyone out there either a professional map-maker or gifted amateur willing to work for a small fee and loads of glory (aka Your Name In the Credits)? Please contact me off-list via e-mail. It's actually a pretty simple job, I suspect, but I need it done both Right and Well... (being a Professional means acknowledging that there are things you don't have time/energy/talent to do yourself and finding someone who does!)

And under the heading of: You're Always A Kid to your Parents...

My folks arrived at the apartment this morning, not entirely unannounced (they asked yesterday if they could stop by). My dad immediately went hands-on with the cranky a/c unit. My mom [who had brought a book she claimed she was going to read while my dad worked] immediately starting doing all the sorting-and-putting-away I haven't gotten to in the past few days of heavy writing. They both paid much attention to Boomerang, who was feeling Needy. I was told in no uncertain terms to keep writing. And then they fed me Chinese food, wished me bon voyage, and left me to my work.

Not at Goal yet. But progressing, yes....

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[nycdeb.livejournal.com]

and did Dad sort the air conditioner out?

Parents are good for stuff like that, aren't they?

[lagilman]

He sorted out that former owner needs to be taken out and whapped with a cluestick, because she either hired someone incompetent to rewire the outlet, or did it herself, and then covered up her oopsie rather than fixing it. *sighs* But all shall be well, and the fact that I -- short of having an electrician in beforehand -- could not have known about the problem (all the other outlets work just fine).

Ah, the joys of home ownership.

Having someone with basic level stuff electrical knowledge (and knowing when to call in the pros) is a blessing, right up there with the computer-guy. Now, if we only had a plumber in the family...

[difrancis.livejournal.com]

I had someone do a map for me for The Black Ship. He did a good job, on time and he took direction. May or may not be more expensive than you want. Email me if you want to know more.

Di

[lagilman]

I need to pick your brain on ships at some point, so will do so (looking for good basic stuff on caravels, if you've got any pointers...)

Re: friending...

[lagilman]

always welcome new folk! Pull up a comfy chair, order a drink, grab something to eat, and be welcome!

[ellen-datlow.livejournal.com]

Just emailed you with the name of someone.

[lagilman]

Got it thanks! (I wonder if this is the same guy KarenM was going to suggest...)

[ellen-datlow.livejournal.com]

Dunno. Let me know though. Now I'm curious.