I like to talk bout fix'n stuff, so that's what we gonna talk bout this morn'n. Well I could mention this damn crookit back I waked up with.....but later.
I was sit'n here think'n bout that damn uncomfortable couch over there. I did me up a bunch of Google and come to the conclusion....I'm in trouble. Fount me a upholstery sell'n place over in Mississippi that will cut to size an' ship me the foam pieces I need. We talk'n $200 here. I can handle that if'n it makes me sit comfortable. *think'n me an' one the boys can fix that in no time* I ain't never did no upholstery work ya know. What could possibly go wrong?
Further Google searches did not find a couch I would be happy with. Nor the costs. Can you believe $400 for ship'n? Camping World. I see in my very near future, a trip to town to look at "household" couches and do'n what modifications necessary to fit in "da house". I can deal with that as long as it's comfortable.
Anyhows....I git up out my chair, go over there to the couch an' attempt to open it up. It's a sofa bed ya know. Half way....that's it, hung up on something. Holy crap, who broke all them support thingys under there??? This couch needs to make a trip to the nearest dumpster.....burried underground with that dad gum bulldozer.
Oh wait....I can fix that. *think'n...."how the hell can you fix that Billy Bob"?* Well, I was borned at night, but it weren't last night....hardware cloth an' a piece of 1/4 inches plywood. That would make for one firm solid sit'n couch, an' maybe even be comfortable. I'll keep this in mind as I look through a hunnert furniture stores. Sure would be nice to have a brand spank'n new couch sit'n over there....sigh. But then again, it would be nice to have this one all fixed up. It fits in the opening ya know. An' it's purdy when ya wash it up with a good degreaser detergent an' a couple gallons of water. Dang, that sounds like a bunch of work.
I ran slap out of water. Just enough to brew me up a pot this morn'n. This means a trip to Walmart to buy up a couple water hoses. I'm bout 70 feet from the water spigot an' I only got 25 feet of hose. In case ya didn't know, RV'ers use drink'n water safe hoses. They ain't got no contamination or that nasty taste ya get from a regular watering hose.
As far as think'n bout adventures an' all that good stuff, it's on hold. I said that yesterday didn't I? I mention it again today 'cause it pisses me off. This depression crap is kill'n me. That's all I think bout.
There's a back fix'n place just up the road a piece, not far from "Yo Mama's". They do micro surgery. I'm at a point that I may even do that. *more Google research* I mean like...."my god, I got to do something".
Excuses....look'n for excuses. I'm skeered to death.....pick'n up a set of knit'n needles.
On the positive side, I cain't wait to go outside an' run a mile. Feel no pain. Go out west an' dig me some dirt (prospecting). Play a round of tackle football. Go danc'n with the young wimmins. Paddle the "bubba boat" plumb across a lake. "Dream on Billy Bob, ain't never gonna happen". Damn, old age sucks.
I'm think'n that's bout it for today. "Look out Walmart, here come the old Billy Bob".
I was sit'n here think'n bout that damn uncomfortable couch over there. I did me up a bunch of Google and come to the conclusion....I'm in trouble. Fount me a upholstery sell'n place over in Mississippi that will cut to size an' ship me the foam pieces I need. We talk'n $200 here. I can handle that if'n it makes me sit comfortable. *think'n me an' one the boys can fix that in no time* I ain't never did no upholstery work ya know. What could possibly go wrong?
Further Google searches did not find a couch I would be happy with. Nor the costs. Can you believe $400 for ship'n? Camping World. I see in my very near future, a trip to town to look at "household" couches and do'n what modifications necessary to fit in "da house". I can deal with that as long as it's comfortable.
Anyhows....I git up out my chair, go over there to the couch an' attempt to open it up. It's a sofa bed ya know. Half way....that's it, hung up on something. Holy crap, who broke all them support thingys under there??? This couch needs to make a trip to the nearest dumpster.....burried underground with that dad gum bulldozer.
I ran slap out of water. Just enough to brew me up a pot this morn'n. This means a trip to Walmart to buy up a couple water hoses. I'm bout 70 feet from the water spigot an' I only got 25 feet of hose. In case ya didn't know, RV'ers use drink'n water safe hoses. They ain't got no contamination or that nasty taste ya get from a regular watering hose.
As far as think'n bout adventures an' all that good stuff, it's on hold. I said that yesterday didn't I? I mention it again today 'cause it pisses me off. This depression crap is kill'n me. That's all I think bout.
There's a back fix'n place just up the road a piece, not far from "Yo Mama's". They do micro surgery. I'm at a point that I may even do that. *more Google research* I mean like...."my god, I got to do something".
Excuses....look'n for excuses. I'm skeered to death.....pick'n up a set of knit'n needles.
On the positive side, I cain't wait to go outside an' run a mile. Feel no pain. Go out west an' dig me some dirt (prospecting). Play a round of tackle football. Go danc'n with the young wimmins. Paddle the "bubba boat" plumb across a lake. "Dream on Billy Bob, ain't never gonna happen". Damn, old age sucks.
I'm think'n that's bout it for today. "Look out Walmart, here come the old Billy Bob".
Just looking at the picture, I'd say that you and your helpers might be able to do a fair job of fixing the couch. Of course, new is always good, providing it's comfortable!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'm think'n too Jim. My boys listen to me tell 'em what to do an' the job will be done right. But then again....what do I know bout fix'n couches?
DeleteNew would be nice, but then I would have to get used to the color an' stuff like that.
Most "regular" home type couches are too big to fit through a RV's door. Take measurements Billy Bob, take measurements again and don't forget to measure the door. I sure wouldn't want to try to bring a couch into my RV, especially by myself.
ReplyDeleteYou know who you talk'n to Dizzy??? This is Billy Bob the "fix it man"....he knows all that kind of stuff. "Dang, it don't fit through the door"!!!!
DeleteWhen I was a kid every kid drank water from the garden hose. That's because we were always outside playing and didn't want to come indoors to get a drink of water because our Mama's might catch us and give us work to do. No plastic in those old hoses, though.
ReplyDeleteMicro surgery sounds like it could be a good choice, but you are right to research it. I hear a lot about it these days - there is an RV'n woman out there who had micro surgery on her back and she recovered quickly and completely.
Back in the day.....the bestest drink'n water was out of a hose. Little did we know bout all them bugs, mud, algae an' dirt what live in old water hoses lay'n on the ground.
DeleteDidn't get to do much research today on the micro, but I did kind of sorta check out that clinic not far from here. Will go give 'em a visit here shortly.....few days or so. And....they cover Medicare an' my secondary insurance.
Hmmmmm....what's that ladies name. Would like to talk to her. Quickly and completely got my attention.
I will try to find out and let you know as soon as I can.
DeleteShucks, Billy Bob. I just found the correspondence from that woman - but she had minnimally invasive total hip replacement. Was up walking shortly after, out of the hospital the next day, and shoveling snow 19 days later. Surely they can do that for backs. Have you googled "minimally invasive back surgery"? Sorry to ask because I'm sure you have. I know there is something out there that would help you and let you get back to a full life.
DeleteFred from Fred and Wilma had successful back surgery a month or two ago.Check him out..As kids we built up bad ass immune systems from all the stuff we played with outside. Good times,good times..Vada
ReplyDeletehey bb , you solved your uncomfortable couch problem for under 20 bucks , home depot sells 3/4 inch plywood 2 feet by 2 feet or 2 feet by 4 feet , just put it between your old foam and the springs that keep it up , now you got a very comfortable couch once again , man your a true genius . but wait for wonderful son robert to fix it .
ReplyDeletehey bb i think i meet your daughter and wonderful son robert and what other son did i meet when i visited you in the las crusas new mexico hospital after your big heart surgery ? what year and date was that ? my guess is 2008 around september . am i close ?
ReplyDeleteGood luck with getting things fixed up.
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