Running Bear's October 2026 Coffee Shop

[Marlin39]

My new "safe and to code" steps are done. 1 guy did all them by himself except for the first 6 at the bottom. The blocks are just over 60# each.

Nicki and I won't have to worry about slipping and falling down...hopefully.

Before

After

 

[Marlin39]

I saw this on another forum. The ad is from 1996.

 

[AirbrushNo5]

Nice steps…!

 

[AirbrushNo5]

Stuff that keeps me away from hobbies…

Painted a dollar store Alien Skeleton?

3 colours used… my 4BO green mix, red, chrome silver…and a heavy coat of Future

 

[DeaconKC]

@Marlin39 he did very nice work. Those steps are really nice!
Well 2 of the 4 rolling drawer things showed up today along with the desk. I will finish organizing stuff and loading them up so we will then have room to assemble and get the desk in there. Taking it slow as my back is complaining loudly.
You guys have a good day.

 

[RhB Michael]

Those steps look great. The old ones looked like a tripping hazard waiting to happen.

 

[santafewillie]

David -

My new "safe and to code" steps are done. 1 guy did all them by himself except for the first 6 at the bottom. The blocks are just over 60# each.

Looks great. I suggest a handrail to go with them.

 

[Marlin39]

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David -

Looks great. I suggest a handrail to go with them.

Thanks, a custom handrail and installation would have almost doubled the cost of the project.

 

[bnsf971]

Thanks, a custom handrail and installation would have almost doubled the cost of the project.

If you feel like messing with it, you could install a series of fence posts next to the steps so the tops are between waist and chest high, and secure a chain along the tops of the fence posts. It's cheaper than a handrailing, and is not something your neighbors would have--as well as being useful to grab if someone stumbles.

 

[troyphoto]

Well howdy there you cheesy internet peeps

It's Troy again... Enjoying a glass of wine, and Rush's "Fly By Night" album. One of their earlier ones, but Geddy isn't screaming on it so far.

I liked the instrumental side of 2112, but Geddy's first vocal track was too much screaming.

In other news, Wife wanted to make a pasta casserole... and since she's trying to get her sourdough starter ready to bake with, she found a discard-recipe for Cheesy-Garlic bread.

It smelled really good while baking...

and tasted even better.

Time for some red blend Apothic wine, and Rush. "Permanent Waves" is next up in the CD changer. With "Moving Pictures" and "Signals" right after.

 

[troyphoto]

I spoke too soon... Geddy is screaming on FBN... I might have to look at some of their live albums instead of just getting the remasters of the old ones.