–Went to a metal shop on Pyrites, got a 3/8″ copper rod. They thought it was steel at first, then charged me for brass. A metal shop. I broke a drill bit in the rod on my first attempt, but managed to thread another successfully on the second.
–Soaked the Osprey backpack in a stronger vinegar solution. It’s drying now, and this seventh attempt may have done the trick (ozone generator in the Beemer trunk didn’t do much).
–Picked up a nice Simpsons vintage Chubby 2, which I can actually imagine has a rose tint to it.
–Picked up Dr. Bronner’s Hemp Rose and Hemp Citrus scents (adding to the Peppermint that came in a couple days ago). His scents are interesting, more subtle on the hands than in the bottle.
–Got the Specialized down from the wall and pumped up the tires for a possible ride tomorrow. I’ve tried three of my rebuilt Silca pumps recently, and–surprisingly to me–only one works well. Risky business, rebuilding these things.
–The near-NOS Olympia Maximatic/Coffex continues to make no-fuss good espresso. Another wedding gift abandoned, I imagine.