I just saw your catapult models... pretty cool! I should send a link to my best friend Rally. He's really into military history and used to be a gamer. His brother Milton was editor of a gaming magazine called Savage and Soldier. Have you ever heard of it?
Yes I think I've heard of Savage and Soldier although I don't think I've ever had the pleasure of reading any of the issues.
I haven't finalised what to make with the wood yet. I just took a saw and started cutting them into shorted pieces. Hammer and nails next. Eventually, something will emerge... just not sure what yet. I did consider building a large catapult but then again... we live in a small apartment in the sky... where would I find the space for it? So... it unfortunately won't be anything as exciting as a catapult.
Perhaps something utilitarian... Baobei has been bugging me for a dresser chair but I'm entertaining thoughts of either building a small chest to keep pillows in, or a low bench for people to sit outside the main door with, or maybe even building a small tea table and 2 stools for the balcony. We'll see...
Hmmm.... yeah, I'm leaning towards a tea table + chairs myself. Maybe I can build it for multiple use. Build the chair high enough for baobei to use at her dresser and yet usable for storage when turned on it's side, and when combined with the other chair and the table, it'll become a low bench for the main door! kakakakakaka... it'll be a transformer... just in time for the new transformer movie coming out this year! kekeke
Hey! That's a great idea! I maybe could build a wooden sword case! I'll need to re-measure to see what kind of lengths of wood I have left. Might not be long enough for my sword now that I think about it.
It was a sideboard extension for the coffee table I bought and it's perfect as a writing desk. I use it in my study. It's just the right height and size too. I'll take a photo tonight and post it here to show you.
You might want to consider getting something similar... or alternatively, if you can source me the wood for it, I'll make one for you F.O.C.
Gosh, JM. Thanks for the thought.. I have been sourcing around for a good writing zen-style desk, my current one's drawers and shelves are so worn off (thought the legs are still strong). Come to think about it, if I just hack off the drawers and shelves, and paint the table a bit, I may still be able to use it. Hmmm just a thought.
But then again, I still love a zen-style table.. ;-)
yes pal, and thats what I like about Zen-style furniture - clean cut and the dark colors of Zen.. I like the ideal of sitting crosslegged while calligraphy-ing.. Those that are selling in the stores are much too hugh..takes up too much space because it is meant for my room - my personal table.. ;-)
I am just relunctant to discard my old table since it has been with me for so many years.
Moon. I've posted a picture of my Chan-style writing table. Take a look. Is that what you mean? If it is, I'm serious. You get me the wood, I'll make you one.
Kekeke ok. I still have quite a ways to go to finish the tea table and stools but unfortunately, it'll use up all the wood I have since I measured it exactly to not have any wastage.
There are wood suppliers out at Sungai Kadut or at the Paya Lebar flatted factories next to the central post office but truth be told, the wood I have was gotten from IKEA. It was originally meant for the bottom frame of a bed. Bed frames are a pretty decent source for wood actually. I hammered together a simple platform outside of my main door (you can see a photo in the other album), using mainly wooden planks from an old bed and some spare laminate flooring I got from one of my contractors.
Yes I checked out your other album, nice house, all done up now. The wooden planks are not only neat but also practical, it is also a hiding place for your valuables? ;-) okie, I will buck ET when he is back to go Ikea and SK to look out..
I donno if IKEA would be the best place for wood. They don't sell raw wood except for shelves and that's all been predrilled (predrilling wastes the wood if you asked me), or it'll be expensive since you'll be buying some piece of furniture only to turn it into raw wood. The wood I'm using is left over bed planks which costs me nothing. ;)
Wow you are indeed good with your hands, JM. Ben flopped his D & T in school, haha!
Noted with thanks, but no hurry. ET has another overseas trip right away, so meantime I will make-do with the current old table or my dinning table for writing first. My dinning table looks like a zen table, but only with longer legs.. XD!
Design & Technology. He grumbled that I should not have chosen that subject for him because hard to score. So I told him that the reason kids go to school is to learn and pick up a new skill, not just for the scores.
I hope I am right on this one. Anyway Ben is never artistic. ;-)
Yes true. Neither my time too.. Today schools make it compulsory for students to attend a 3-day OBS Teambuilding programmes, with fees at $380 after subsidy. And thats only for local at Pulau Ubin. Ben is going for this 3-day camp in May. There is Malaysia and Thailand, of course with higher fees. Jon is going to a $175, 3-day Interactive Camp next month, yes compulsory too. I am just thinking of the families who cannot afford the course. But then, because our boys never stay out of our home a single day before, so it should be a good learning experience for them. But I had no such luxuries then. Times have changed.
Aiya we didnt need consultants and team leaders.. the reason why the course is so expensive is because the fees go to them. But in a way, you are definitely right. I dont need pushing to go outdoors. I used to love to soak in the sun, I played everything under the sun - police catch thieves, catching, insects hunting, zero-point.. etc. I used to look so tanned and dark people dont believe I am a Chinese. ;-P
yeah... me too. I would get so tanned people called me a Malay boy. Staying indoors was for wimps. We would go outdoors in any weather. When it rainned, even better... mud-soccer!
Nowadays homes have everything, and some parents over protect their children so much that they are not allowed out.. I tell my boys to Get Out - go watch a movie - I have free movie-and-pop-corn passes! Go ice-skating - I sponsor 20 bucks! Nope, they prefer stay at home play on-line games with friends and classmates. Luckily Ben told me the other day, he will definitely quit internet games by end of this year, after the long school holidays. He wants to concentrate on his 'O' levels. Yes I was so dark, people used to stare at me when I speak cantonese to them. ;-)
Ooo i dont mind.. yeah i used to roller blade and ice skate, but that was so many years ago. I think I can still skate, but may need some getting used to again.. hmm i dont know how to play hockey - too rough for a lady yah?
Hmm yes true...forgot. i think the max time for skating is only one hour or so. Then there are bars for beginners to hold on to. Or we can do something else, like watch a movie - she sure like it. ;-)
creative minds.... something up the sleeves again? ;-)
ReplyDeleteHmm....
ReplyDeleteI just saw your catapult models... pretty cool! I should send a link to my best friend Rally. He's really into military history and used to be a gamer. His brother Milton was editor of a gaming magazine called Savage and Soldier. Have you ever heard of it?
ReplyDeleteYes I think I've heard of Savage and Soldier although I don't think I've ever had the pleasure of reading any of the issues.
ReplyDeleteI haven't finalised what to make with the wood yet. I just took a saw and started cutting them into shorted pieces. Hammer and nails next. Eventually, something will emerge... just not sure what yet. I did consider building a large catapult but then again... we live in a small apartment in the sky... where would I find the space for it? So... it unfortunately won't be anything as exciting as a catapult.
Perhaps something utilitarian... Baobei has been bugging me for a dresser chair but I'm entertaining thoughts of either building a small chest to keep pillows in, or a low bench for people to sit outside the main door with, or maybe even building a small tea table and 2 stools for the balcony. We'll see...
Tea table sounds awesome. Or maybe a tea stand display for my teaset collection? :P
ReplyDeleteHmmm.... yeah, I'm leaning towards a tea table + chairs myself. Maybe I can build it for multiple use. Build the chair high enough for baobei to use at her dresser and yet usable for storage when turned on it's side, and when combined with the other chair and the table, it'll become a low bench for the main door! kakakakakaka... it'll be a transformer... just in time for the new transformer movie coming out this year! kekeke
ReplyDeleteShucks, I was gonna bet it would turn out to be another "that pointy thing" again ...
ReplyDeletewell i do need a table for writing - zen style... ;-P
ReplyDeletehehe...you've got your work cut out for you, Mon Cher.
ReplyDeleteHey! That's a great idea! I maybe could build a wooden sword case! I'll need to re-measure to see what kind of lengths of wood I have left. Might not be long enough for my sword now that I think about it.
ReplyDeleteI got just the thing!
ReplyDeleteIt was a sideboard extension for the coffee table I bought and it's perfect as a writing desk. I use it in my study. It's just the right height and size too. I'll take a photo tonight and post it here to show you.
You might want to consider getting something similar... or alternatively, if you can source me the wood for it, I'll make one for you F.O.C.
Gosh, JM. Thanks for the thought.. I have been sourcing around for a good writing zen-style desk, my current one's drawers and shelves are so worn off (thought the legs are still strong). Come to think about it, if I just hack off the drawers and shelves, and paint the table a bit, I may still be able to use it. Hmmm just a thought.
ReplyDeleteBut then again, I still love a zen-style table.. ;-)
Zen style... ie. no drawers... no shelves... just a simple wooden frame low on the ground for writing while sitting crosslegged...
ReplyDeleteyes pal, and thats what I like about Zen-style furniture - clean cut and the dark colors of Zen..
ReplyDeleteI like the ideal of sitting crosslegged while calligraphy-ing.. Those that are selling in the stores are much too hugh..takes up too much space because it is meant for my room - my personal table.. ;-)
I am just relunctant to discard my old table since it has been with me for so many years.
Moon. I've posted a picture of my Chan-style writing table. Take a look. Is that what you mean? If it is, I'm serious. You get me the wood, I'll make you one.
ReplyDeletehttp://kmleong.multiply.com/photos/photo/38/35
very very neat. cool! this will fit in nicely in my room... ;-) i love it!
ReplyDeleteKekeke ok. I still have quite a ways to go to finish the tea table and stools but unfortunately, it'll use up all the wood I have since I measured it exactly to not have any wastage.
ReplyDeleteThere are wood suppliers out at Sungai Kadut or at the Paya Lebar flatted factories next to the central post office but truth be told, the wood I have was gotten from IKEA. It was originally meant for the bottom frame of a bed. Bed frames are a pretty decent source for wood actually. I hammered together a simple platform outside of my main door (you can see a photo in the other album), using mainly wooden planks from an old bed and some spare laminate flooring I got from one of my contractors.
Yes I checked out your other album, nice house, all done up now. The wooden planks are not only neat but also practical, it is also a hiding place for your valuables? ;-) okie, I will buck ET when he is back to go Ikea and SK to look out..
ReplyDeleteI donno if IKEA would be the best place for wood. They don't sell raw wood except for shelves and that's all been predrilled (predrilling wastes the wood if you asked me), or it'll be expensive since you'll be buying some piece of furniture only to turn it into raw wood. The wood I'm using is left over bed planks which costs me nothing. ;)
ReplyDeleteSungai Kadut would be better.
Wow you are indeed good with your hands, JM. Ben flopped his D & T in school, haha!
ReplyDeleteNoted with thanks, but no hurry. ET has another overseas trip right away, so meantime I will make-do with the current old table or my dinning table for writing first. My dinning table looks like a zen table, but only with longer legs.. XD!
And dear friend, many thanks for the offer! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat is D&T?
ReplyDeleteDesign & Technology. He grumbled that I should not have chosen that subject for him because hard to score. So I told him that the reason kids go to school is to learn and pick up a new skill, not just for the scores.
ReplyDeleteI hope I am right on this one. Anyway Ben is never artistic. ;-)
Hmmm... lucky Ben. My middle school never even offered such courses.
ReplyDeleteYes true. Neither my time too.. Today schools make it compulsory for students to attend a 3-day OBS Teambuilding programmes, with fees at $380 after subsidy. And thats only for local at Pulau Ubin. Ben is going for this 3-day camp in May. There is Malaysia and Thailand, of course with higher fees. Jon is going to a $175, 3-day Interactive Camp next month, yes compulsory too. I am just thinking of the families who cannot afford the course. But then, because our boys never stay out of our home a single day before, so it should be a good learning experience for them. But I had no such luxuries then. Times have changed.
ReplyDeleteyes but in your time... and mine apparently, we didn't need to be forced to go outdoors (or pay to go out and play for that matter. :p )
ReplyDeleteAiya we didnt need consultants and team leaders.. the reason why the course is so expensive is because the fees go to them.
ReplyDeleteBut in a way, you are definitely right. I dont need pushing to go outdoors. I used to love to soak in the sun, I played everything under the sun - police catch thieves, catching, insects hunting, zero-point.. etc. I used to look so tanned and dark people dont believe I am a Chinese. ;-P
yeah... me too. I would get so tanned people called me a Malay boy. Staying indoors was for wimps. We would go outdoors in any weather. When it rainned, even better... mud-soccer!
ReplyDeleteNowadays homes have everything, and some parents over protect their children so much that they are not allowed out.. I tell my boys to Get Out - go watch a movie - I have free movie-and-pop-corn passes! Go ice-skating - I sponsor 20 bucks!
ReplyDeleteNope, they prefer stay at home play on-line games with friends and classmates.
Luckily Ben told me the other day, he will definitely quit internet games by end of this year, after the long school holidays. He wants to concentrate on his 'O' levels.
Yes I was so dark, people used to stare at me when I speak cantonese to them. ;-)
Ooo... ice-skating. You skate? Wanna organise a group and go skating... or even play some hockey?
ReplyDeleteOoo i dont mind.. yeah i used to roller blade and ice skate, but that was so many years ago. I think I can still skate, but may need some getting used to again.. hmm i dont know how to play hockey - too rough for a lady yah?
ReplyDeleteOn lah!
ReplyDeleteWe wait for the nun to come back from Xian. Then I organise a makan at my place. Maybe can go skating or something later.
okie great idea! lets make sure nun doesnt give any excuses like back pain.. XD! oops talking behind her back again.. ;-P
ReplyDeleteActually, might not be a good idea for her to skate with her weak back.
ReplyDeleteHmm yes true...forgot. i think the max time for skating is only one hour or so. Then there are bars for beginners to hold on to. Or we can do something else, like watch a movie - she sure like it. ;-)
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