Me and MR. BEER ....

I enjoy finding a new craft beer for sale.

I enjoy drinking beer.

I enjoy touring breweries.

Well, DUH, I bought a MR. BEER home brew kit for $50.

Two gallons of beer later I am ready to share the experience. For $20 you can be the master Mixer.

Meister of your own (beer) domain.

The original package also came with the powders and yeast you need to mix your first batch.

Buy this Beer Barrel Bargain (and 8 liter bottles) and decide what kind of brew you want to make.


Of course you can pour your brew into any other container you wish. An ice cold glass would be a good choice!

Excellent way to delve into the beery world of sipping pleasure.

Call me at 747-9902 to arrange to get started.

Look up Mr. Beer online to see what the replacable supplies cost and the variety of beer out there.

This keg and bottles will get you started!

Let There Be Light(s)....

Do you need an 8-foot long light for your shop or garage? I found four very old ones and they're $10 each. As is.

I've cleaned them up a bit but you probably will want to spray a coat of white paint on before you wire them up.

The two 75watt bulbs are NOT included.

Hey...$10 each to light up your life.

My dad probably brought these back to his shop in the 1970s when he was remodeling and retro-fitting drug stores. He installed a string of them to light his own workspace.

These four he stashed in a corner, out of sight, behind something. I just spotted them, stacked neatly.

Somebody called and asked if they had reflectors (no), if they were wired with a plug-in (no)and were they ready to use (no).

I reminded him these things sell for $80 or $90 online at Tru-Value and Amazon.com. And the bulbs are not included there either.

Another guy said a friend had told him about these. Wanted to know if the red, green and yellow still worked?? Seems he was looking for STOP lights.

Phone: Cordless with 3 handsets!

What a great deal for a small business...an expandable phone system.

Or, it's good for your home.

Only $30 with batteries, chargers, everything - ready to go.

I had the base at my desk, a handset in its charger in the kitchen and a third handset on my bedside table. Now I have an Android "Smart Phone" and don't need these. Call me at 747-9902.

Crystal clear reception 5.8HHz avoids any conflict with other devices; is an answering machine, with call waiting and caller ID; an intercom and a pager.

All-in-one. A terrific design.

Picnic time!

It's Summertime and the livin' is easy....with this great picnic basket. $20.00.

Service for four, all plastic plates, cups and spiffy utensils.

Just add napkins and LOTS of food.

$20.00

Call if you have any questions. 747-9902.

I already sold the patio table, umbrella and weighted stand but you STILL can have a great time outdoors with this classic basket.

Philippine items..

Looking around in the downstairs shop, I came across a "Lazy Susan" made from Monkey pod wood.

Huh?

What material?

It was carved and sold in the Philippines and my folks have had it for at least 30 years. Maybe longer.

As far as I know, they never traveled there so it must have been a present.

Online, I found that these are/were very popular souvenirs.

As you can see, the two bottom trays have lift-out bowls.




On the internet, I saw a person asking $200 and another scoffing and saying "you can get this for $5 in Manila."

Ah, but we're not in Manila.

If you're interested, please make me an offer.

Another item I am told is a traditional keepsake from that part of the world is the large (30") wooden spoon and fork set.

These hang on the wall and proclaim you appreciate carvings from the Philippines.




Here's a close up view showing carved details on the bottom shelf of the Lazy Susan.

Please let me know the value you place on these items. I'm sure we can agree on something. Call me at 843- 747-9902. Thank you.


[Click on the pictures - twice - to see amazing detail. Isn't digital awesome?!]

Build a Dollhouse Replica of YOUR house...

I have put together a step-by-step folder that shows how to turn a piece of plywood into a miniature copy of your house.

Of course it's simple ...I was able to do it.

My 8-year old daughter wanted a dollhouse. But, when I shopped around, I found these things weren't cheap.

Maybe I could make one for her?

Hmmm..why not do a copy of the great looking house we had in Jefferson City, Missouri?

I am no craftsman but I can do OK with a sheet of plywood, a drill and a saw.

Plus, I would be using the actual house as my model.


I also discovered that wood putty is very helpful to cover small mistakes.

Avoid the errors I made by following all my steps outlined in the illustrated brochure.

Call me at (843)747-9902 and I'll give you directions to my house. Then come by and hand me $10 and I give you the pamphlet. Simple and no stamps needed.

Or, E-mail a request and I'll send you my address so you can send me a check.

You'll be a hero to your little girl.

Maybe even to your wife. Hey, THAT'S worth ten bucks!(Doll house replica link.)