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03:39 pm: another entry about things I own. Setting up house from scratch=BIG DEAL
I HAVE A LAMP!


PHEAR MY MAD LAMP MADLY!





My MAD LAMP was delivered on a motorcycle. I have this fantasy that it
was swung overhead/used to bash SUVs and even one Hummer.

Because my MAD LAMP is DANGEROUS, DANGEROUS TO SUVs AND HUMMERS.

I also bought two of these copper-painted tin mirror frames-- without mirrors.
I will not put mirrors in them, but something else, and will probably sand/paint on the
frames as well.



I bartered down the asking price on the frames a whole 14.3%!!!!! PHEAR MY MAD
BARGAINING SKILZ ALSO!!!!!!!!10101



I am some kind of tired and need a nap. I went out again today (on foot), walked
past four construction sites on purpose (to toughen me up), bought fabric so
I can get some proper clothes made.

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From:[info]exterra
Date:January 24th, 2008 11:41 am (UTC)
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wow, what a wild lamp! where DID you find it? also, love the furniture, looks super classy, will have to get lowdown on prices later... the place looks lovely!!!
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 26th, 2008 10:12 am (UTC)
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At this place that was over a juice shop and a shoe store and next to a Salt and Pepper restaurant and maybe closer to the old city. They had their own parking lot in back. But this was the ONLY lamp like this in the whole building. They had many other lamps too.
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From:[info]kailyn25
Date:January 24th, 2008 12:04 pm (UTC)
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that lamp kicks ass!
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 26th, 2008 10:14 am (UTC)
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I did not know lamps could, but evidently yes.
From:[info]memeselfi
Date:January 24th, 2008 12:13 pm (UTC)

heefy

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maybe i shoud say put a dog in it or a cat.

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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 26th, 2008 10:17 am (UTC)

Re: heefy

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Maybe on the lampshade. I like it as-is, but will probably end up painting on it, cuz that's how I roll.
From:(Anonymous)
Date:January 24th, 2008 01:02 pm (UTC)
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That is one dangerous lamp, lady. (I love it). Your place does look cozy and homey with all this fantastic finds. I love that you have craftsmen build your bookshelves! and the plants look so happy and healthy. Yay!
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 26th, 2008 10:26 am (UTC)
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It is cool to have people make things in their own actual workshops? And not buy from Box Stores R Us.
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From:[info]niyabinghi
Date:January 24th, 2008 01:17 pm (UTC)
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Yow-- I am phearing your lamp, alright! lol!
(But it's soooooo cooooool....)
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 26th, 2008 10:31 am (UTC)
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:D
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From:[info]fasterpussycat
Date:January 24th, 2008 01:57 pm (UTC)
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you're adorable
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 26th, 2008 10:36 am (UTC)
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Internet magic!
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From:[info]kits_meow
Date:January 24th, 2008 02:21 pm (UTC)
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I love the frames, and your thoughts on the lamp's actions as it made it's way to you. :D

Loving these "I'm here" posts of yours. :)
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 26th, 2008 11:00 am (UTC)
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Thank you. I'm ready to get in some painting though!
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From:[info]lotusoxide
Date:January 24th, 2008 02:21 pm (UTC)
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That's a pretty intense lamp.
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 30th, 2008 04:07 pm (UTC)
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I'm getting into steampunk lately and was very happy to find it.
From:[info]follansbee
Date:January 24th, 2008 02:32 pm (UTC)
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Prickly! Your house looks amazing, by the way.
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 30th, 2008 04:09 pm (UTC)
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I'm tempted to knock some of the copper paint off the nail heads to show what lies beneath!

The house has amazing storage and we don't have much stuff. So anything I don't want to look at just goes away. I LOVE this.
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From:[info]greyweirdo
Date:January 24th, 2008 03:09 pm (UTC)
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That is a great lamp.
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 30th, 2008 04:10 pm (UTC)
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Thank you. Right now it is the first thing anyone sees when they walk in. :)
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From:[info]kitschycoo
Date:January 24th, 2008 03:30 pm (UTC)
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i love that you're giving us these glimpses into your life. i love your lamp. i love the fact that it was delivered on a motorcycle...

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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 30th, 2008 04:12 pm (UTC)
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Thank you for reading! It isn't easy for me to share so much about my life except in paintings but it is worth it to stretch a bit.
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From:[info]kitschycoo
Date:January 30th, 2008 04:34 pm (UTC)
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I think so too. I'd be happy as a clam if all you ever did was post paintings...but I love it when you write too. Lots of humor & insight & unique experiences. And it helps to put your paintings in context a little bit. I think, anyway. :)
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From:[info]joygibat
Date:January 24th, 2008 04:16 pm (UTC)
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Thank you so for sharing your life and adventures. Love the lamp and shade, the frame has all kinds of possibilities. My best wishes.
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 30th, 2008 04:13 pm (UTC)
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Got started on the frame-- since I bought two I can do a diptych. Thank you for reading. I feel connected. :)
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From:[info]purejuice
Date:January 24th, 2008 04:50 pm (UTC)
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i'm digging copper because i'm dreaming of a pink living room. how beautiful and pink and BUTCH your lamp is. rawr.
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 30th, 2008 04:14 pm (UTC)
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Lately all I want are reds and pinks! No idea what that is about.
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From:[info]linda_erzinger
Date:January 24th, 2008 06:54 pm (UTC)
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That lamp is very steam punk. Love it and your new digs. Beautiful details in the place. Sounds like good bargaining too! That is always fun (in my opinion).

So are things more or less expensive, dollar wise over there?
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 30th, 2008 04:20 pm (UTC)
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There is a fun steampunk lj community-- did I find it through you in the first place?

I am starting to get bargaining but if an item has an actual price tag I never think to do it. I do always ask if I buy multiples.

Both more and less expensive. I paid $45 for a big bag of Purina dog chow last night, and promptly resolved to start cooking for Heathcliff. Because I could get THREE pairs of shoes for that!

I also paid $5.50 for a box of Kraft Mac and Cheese. It was family size but still. In my defense I had not really learned to convert rupees to dollars when I bought it.

What is less expensive is the time of craftspeople. Tailors, carpenters, etc.
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From:[info]linda_erzinger
Date:January 30th, 2008 05:36 pm (UTC)
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A few months ago I was looking at making dog food. Very contradictory information out there, some say only raw meat others say only cooked. Both make good arguments. Either way it must be much more economical.

I don't think it was me with the steam punk site although I love the stuff. Which lj are you referring to, I just searched and found a bunch?

That's both good and bad news about the craftspeople. Good for the consumer but with the seemingly higher rate on goods, do they make a decent living?
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 31st, 2008 05:09 am (UTC)
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I am worried about finding him hard stuff to gnaw on to protect his teeth. I may end up baking hard biscuits or something. I really didn't want to "go here."

"steamfashion"

I don't know if the craftspeople are making a living or not. Thus far I pay what they ask without trying to barter, which makes me some species of fool by certain standards.

Thus far all men. I think word of mouth is everything. One has to be able to deal with routine high-handed peremptory treatment from clients. I wouldn't make it even if I had the plumbing, as I cannot keep scorn from showing on my face.
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From:[info]singingnettle
Date:January 24th, 2008 07:32 pm (UTC)
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You are mighty!
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 30th, 2008 04:21 pm (UTC)
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I just type big. :)
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From:[info]nine_ah
Date:January 24th, 2008 10:09 pm (UTC)
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Wow you so scored!!!! How are you going to get that stuff back in the states when you come back? You can't leave those items there...
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 30th, 2008 04:23 pm (UTC)
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It's a challenge. It took five months and multiple unexpected payments to get our books, but I have been told going the other way is easier.
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From:[info]unluckymonkey
Date:January 25th, 2008 12:04 am (UTC)
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This is probably the funniest entry I have EVER seen you make. Just so you know.
And I had NO idea that pinhead was designing lamps. Not a lot of work for him in the horror genre anymore. So sad. But a SEXY lamp none the less!
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 30th, 2008 04:27 pm (UTC)
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I stole the 'tude from [info]considerphlebas. But he has some to spare.
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From:[info]voodoukween
Date:January 25th, 2008 03:03 am (UTC)
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that lamp is fabulous! and fearful. i wonder if they'll let you back in the country with it?
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From:[info]angiereedgarner
Date:January 30th, 2008 04:28 pm (UTC)
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I could get all crafty on it and wind yarn around the nails until it looks cuddly.
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From:[info]voodoukween
Date:January 30th, 2008 05:28 pm (UTC)
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yeah, until they pass it under some x-ray machine, eeeeeek!

:)
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