![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
Wrapped in a cold deep blanket...
Jan. 23rd, 2005 12:12 pmWell, we have 14 inches in Brooklyn. That's over a foot of snow, I think.
Also bitterly cold. Snow drifts piled high on the fire-escape and in the window sills, even though I live on the fourth floor of a brown-stone. Yesterday, I got to show my resourcefulness - I packed a plastic rain-poncho, and two towels - tapping them to the window - to insulate the area around my window airconditioner - which had snow leaking in through it. (YEs, I know it should probably have been taken out for winter, but I can't - it's screwed in and I will need it in the summer.) The other bit of resourcefulness - was when I managed to unclog my shower stall/tub drain. Sat it took 30 minutes to drain, so somewhat desperate last night - I took out a handy screw-driver. Unscrewed the hair catcher/drain cover - reached down into the drain and pulled out all the hair and other twisted gunk. Not as hard or rigorous at it sounds - I have an odd drain - it is shallow (2 inches) and slants to wall and down the pipes. Hard to describe in words. The important thing? I fixed it.
And tub is no longer clogged. So now - I have to tell the landlord, he does not need to call a plumber to snake my drain after all.
Did enjoy myself last night in the blizzard - watched two classic musicals on
TCM (Turner Classic Movie Channel - which has two benefits, 1) no commercials or interruptions, 2) great commentary before the film by an expert and usually in letterbox when appropriate. This is one of the reasons I'll never cancel my cable subscription - if I can help it. I also made brownies - which I'll eat shortly.
1. Singing in the Rain (such a happy musical, funny, entertaining - perfect for a snowy day.)
2. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (which I first saw on the stage at the age of 13 with Jane Powell and Howard Keel no less. So it's a nice nostalgic trip for me. Also one of Russ Tamblyn's first musicals.)
Then Adult Swim on Cartoon Network - which I taped. Full Metal Alchemist.
Ghost in the Shell. Iyushya (sp?). and Cowboy Bebop. Yes - I love anime, just haven't had the time to see a lot of it in recent years.
Short meme - for those reading this: Name your top five favorite anime
films or tv shows that are available on DVD.
Prior to watching Singing in the Rain, Syndney Pollack (director of Tootsie and other films) came on screen to introduce the film and explain why it was an essential movie. Stating it was probably the best film musical ever made.
That got me to thinking what are my favorite film musicals.
( Top five favorite movie musicals )
Okay off to call landlord and maybe have lunch. Ah the sun has come out and the sky is a dappled blue with floating clouds. Still cold though.
Also bitterly cold. Snow drifts piled high on the fire-escape and in the window sills, even though I live on the fourth floor of a brown-stone. Yesterday, I got to show my resourcefulness - I packed a plastic rain-poncho, and two towels - tapping them to the window - to insulate the area around my window airconditioner - which had snow leaking in through it. (YEs, I know it should probably have been taken out for winter, but I can't - it's screwed in and I will need it in the summer.) The other bit of resourcefulness - was when I managed to unclog my shower stall/tub drain. Sat it took 30 minutes to drain, so somewhat desperate last night - I took out a handy screw-driver. Unscrewed the hair catcher/drain cover - reached down into the drain and pulled out all the hair and other twisted gunk. Not as hard or rigorous at it sounds - I have an odd drain - it is shallow (2 inches) and slants to wall and down the pipes. Hard to describe in words. The important thing? I fixed it.
And tub is no longer clogged. So now - I have to tell the landlord, he does not need to call a plumber to snake my drain after all.
Did enjoy myself last night in the blizzard - watched two classic musicals on
TCM (Turner Classic Movie Channel - which has two benefits, 1) no commercials or interruptions, 2) great commentary before the film by an expert and usually in letterbox when appropriate. This is one of the reasons I'll never cancel my cable subscription - if I can help it. I also made brownies - which I'll eat shortly.
1. Singing in the Rain (such a happy musical, funny, entertaining - perfect for a snowy day.)
2. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (which I first saw on the stage at the age of 13 with Jane Powell and Howard Keel no less. So it's a nice nostalgic trip for me. Also one of Russ Tamblyn's first musicals.)
Then Adult Swim on Cartoon Network - which I taped. Full Metal Alchemist.
Ghost in the Shell. Iyushya (sp?). and Cowboy Bebop. Yes - I love anime, just haven't had the time to see a lot of it in recent years.
Short meme - for those reading this: Name your top five favorite anime
films or tv shows that are available on DVD.
Prior to watching Singing in the Rain, Syndney Pollack (director of Tootsie and other films) came on screen to introduce the film and explain why it was an essential movie. Stating it was probably the best film musical ever made.
That got me to thinking what are my favorite film musicals.
( Top five favorite movie musicals )
Okay off to call landlord and maybe have lunch. Ah the sun has come out and the sky is a dappled blue with floating clouds. Still cold though.