u/son_of_yacketycat

...I kinda love this. FOR THE KIDS! Sorry, Falcons.

Now what? No way they're gonna let me on the observation deck after that.

I decided on a different brand of goof-azz post. Who let Deshaun out to do this? Who tipped that waiter?

(To the tune of the 1960s Nancy Sinatra song)

These boots were made for walkin

Back when I was young

These boots have walked so many places

One just lost its tongue

On a related note... anybody know of affordable boot repair in Houston, intown? I still wear these almost on the daily. Still good, that tongue just finally gave up the ghost lol.

They've seen so much cool stuff in 30 years! Hiking in the Appalachians; 35+ concerts; the 2006 March on Washington; walking all over Atlanta, Houston, Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, Austin; and several more marches I was probably too old to be doing. Also a couple milestone birthdays.

I hope to be buried (cremated) in these, because I don't have kids to pass them down to so they can enjoy how freaking comfortable they are at this point. Maybe they should take them off before they cremate me though, the '90s soles are so freaking indestructible I might burn for a week.

I was called an "alcoholic" last time I posted this, but I'm a former bartender that worked in New Orleans, and entertain a lot most days of the week because Houston people are lovely. I'm sorry that I have a lot of friends and neighbors that come by almost nightly. (I'm not actually sorry, it's a full life full of love.) I have so much backup alcohol because I entertain SO MUCH. And I can't refill the carafes weekly while working my current job.

Half of this is mixers, btw!

Can anyone recommend an under-bar storage situation that is less than 18 inches in height? And will satisfy this group's delicate sensibilities? I tried covering it with a lovely brocade cloth, but it looked like there was a body under my bar. I'm also a medium woodworker, so creativity is welcome. I just don't have the physical ability to make a large box right now that might be needed.

... The Guild Shop is always so full of GVC, Whimsicraft, and general '90s great stuff.

I would've taken more photos, but there are 70 people in there on any given day.

I'm ruined forever by that sketch. It's burned into my psyche.

Thought I'd share some great dad moments in NFL History in honor of the occasion.

Never forget our sacrifice, Painthers

I've been a renter for 12 years, and have done as much as I can (within reason) to make my place a home in that time, because I'm not trying to leave for a long time. Recently finished the brick wallpaper in my bedroom, and put up the red wallpaper in my New Orleans bar a couple years ago. I finally dug out my original lease, and there's nothing in there that says I can't paint - i just need to paint it back before I move out, which I'm hoping won't be for at least a decade.

What color would you paint that living room wall behind the sofa? It's just way too much to try to wallpaper at this point.

P.S. My living room inspiration is Pee-wee's Playhouse, and I'm middle-aged and love it, so any hate will be ignored.

Last time every team had a 4+ rushing TD game.

I tried to just crosspost but Reddit reminded me I had to put at least a little effort into it, so I left the attribution

Trust me this is not a complaint

Hi all - I promise I'll have a better post soon since I'm also carefully working on a very cool MCM desk, and will just have a question about the finish. I may also show up regarding a 1956 Drexel dining chair that needs a genius. Anyway...

I love this sofa, and don't want to give it up. It's not vintage or anything like that, but it's perfect for my living room and super comfortable. Unfortunately, two of the faux leather cushions have gone straight to hell. It's from the Todd Oldham La-Z-Boy line from several years ago.

My questions are:

1. Can anyone recommend some cushion covers that aren't super-cheap Amazon/Walmart/Temu stuff? I've been searching online, but it's just pages and pages of that.

2. I do have a sewing machine I haven't used in 25 years - might still work? Dunno - but where would you find faux leather in this kind of color? All the places for that have closed in Houston. Willing to buy online.

3. Do you have some bananas way that I can patch this up, even terribly? I've repaired stuff with leather glue and "leather putty" (which apparently exists and did the job on other stuff). This is way more intense than that, but I'm willing to spend a crapton of time if that's an option.

I'm generally good with furniture repair and restoration, but this one is beyond me. Thanks, y'all, and congrats to the many people in this sub that have rescued really good stuff, because your posts make me smile.