A little #thisOldClownHouse update:

Yesterday was doing fiddly cutting of baseboards (skirting boards for my UK folks). In fact, I've been working on that (and door trim) between things for most of the month.

Today was finally saying "Enough is enough" with how cold the rooms are upstairs, and at least *starting* to put some insulation in the attic. We've been putting it on hold till the electrical work is all done, but as the electrical to the bedrooms is done, we can go ahead and put in insulation above the rooms at least.

So I measured how much depth we have to work with between the boards, and have gone out and bought as much mineral wool as will fit in the car.

I suppose tomorrow I'll have a go at installing the stuff!

A little #thisOldClownHouse update:

Yesterday was doing fiddly cutting of baseboards (skirting boards for my UK folks). In fact, I've been working on that (and door trim) between things for most of the month.

Today was finally saying "Enough is enough" with how cold the rooms are upstairs, and at least *starting* to put some insulation in the attic. We've been putting it on hold till the electrical work is all done, but as the electrical to the bedrooms is done, we can go ahead and put in insulation above the rooms at least.

So I measured how much depth we have to work with between the boards, and have gone out and bought as much mineral wool as will fit in the car.

I suppose tomorrow I'll have a go at installing the stuff!

Hey Fedi!

We at #thisOldClownHouse have been working on getting baseboards cut for the library. But looking into installing them, it's probably time to invest in a new tool.

I'm trying to get a clearer idea whether what we need is a brad nailer, or a finish nailer.

Opinions?
#askfedi #diy

Hey Fedi!

We at #thisOldClownHouse have been working on getting baseboards cut for the library. But looking into installing them, it's probably time to invest in a new tool.

I'm trying to get a clearer idea whether what we need is a brad nailer, or a finish nailer.

Opinions?
#askfedi #diy

I was unpacking and reorganizing in the theater, and came across a silly bit of personal history. This was made by a friend who was spending time with me while I was learning to contact juggle.

It's an atrociously balanced object, and I love it dearly.

#FoundObjectFunTime
#ThisOldClownHouse

The now.

#DelritaReadingRoom
#ThisOldClownHouse

Late night unpacking in #ThisOldClownHouse

(No longer contains dynamite, but the box is legit)

Today we encouraged a confused ladybug back outside.

#ThisOldClownHouse
#SmallStories

I've been traveling with a small, multipurpose toolkit for years of my theater and circus life.

Slowly built up over time, it held almost exactly what was needed for a variably bizarre set of needs.

We called it the "Roustabout Toolbag" or "Roustie Kit" for short.

When we got to #ThisOldClownHouse, the kit continued to do its job: Just enough tools to solve problems, start projects, and make the impossible happen.

Tonight, I unpacked the last of the kit…to organize into a larger toolbox. :)

After unpacking all of the velocipedes here at #ThisOldClownHouse, I rewarded our hard work by opening an incredible gift sent to us by @yantor3d

It's a set of wirelessly controlled LED lights, specifically designed to bolt onto our unicycles and trick bikes!

Here's a quick video of them in action:

https://share.tube/w/pz7WcCgNBJKJbyYGGFWL57

Thank you so much!

Today's moment of pure and simple joy:

Unpacking and "test riding" a kick scooter through the entire downstairs of #ThisOldClownHouse

The kitchen was a little tricky to take at speed. ;)

Once again I'm reminded that, with little or no warning, #ThisOldClownHouse gets incredible surprise gifts by mail.

Amongst yesterday's envelopes was this amazing wood vase, made by @davepolaschek's talented hands.

Thank you! <3

@deathkitten @SocialGaff

We keep a mallet for 'smart' emergencies.

One of the creature comforts of #ThisOldClownHouse has been finally getting some control over our network infrastructure.

For now, back in a box.

Eventually they'll be framed and displayed here in #ThisOldClownHouse.

One other glorious find...

During our initial explorations of #tokipona and clown, we made a bunch of 'gift tags' for a show. They were inscribed with the 'jan nasa pona' glyph we created.

The best of the bunch was scanned, vectorised, and became the glyph on the footer of our website.

I found the tag we used! It's going in a curio cabinet for a bit, so I can see it in the lounge while resting.

In happier news, the library now has some books on the shelves.

Now, we organize!

#ThisOldClownHouse

I am glad I listened to the friend who told me that, "Right angles scare children."

It has kept me from being completely surprised as our local infrastructure has become more and more dependent on weirdly cut, hastily painted shims.

#ThisOldClownHouse
#LevelFloorsAreALie

Today years of acrobatics training, pratfall practice, and standing on one foot while brushing my teeth came together to save me from falling down a flight of stairs.

Keep playing, and watch your step!

#ThisOldClownHouse

Today we'll be reassembling one room and continuing to assemble another.

It's like we're doing a dance move with #ThisOldClownHouse.

Today I'm reminded of one of the first nonessential creative objects I threw together in #ThisOldClownHouse

There was a cheap clock on the wall with a pushy religious phrase.

I tore it apart. I destroyed it. Broke it. Remade it. It isn't even a clock anymore.

It now has a glyphtic phrase in #tokipona on it:

'Ijo wan lon tenpo wan'

(One thing in one time)

The word lon also means present, here, and truth.

An arrow points directly at it, as if to say, "You're not too late, it's still now."