Chris Kay's father's LPs end up in my care thanks to Leigh's rummage sale | Dogs come with me to visit David & Julia at mom's
Highlights: Relatively early rise and stop at Leigh's rummage sale. Found a few LPs of interest, including the Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley 1961 release, on my wishlist. All owned and even inscribed by Chris Kay's father, Stephen. I told Chris and his wife. I'll have them over to have wine and a listening party. I went to Branham and found a handful of things, including far superior copies of ONJ and JCSS, also on my list. I also snagged a few B-level extras and fun stuff for Jen (including the 1st Go Go's LP). I returned home and played and organized the new records a bit before heading to visit my brother and Julia, who were in town visiting my mom. I decided I'd take Scottie since he's a basket case lately and the ", please take me too" look on Lucky's face was powerful enough that even while trying to say no, I knew the answer would be YES. They came along for the ride, including a stop for gas and a visit to pick up the USB LP conversation turntable I found on CL. I wanted to get it as a backup and convert the "console" selections to digital copies complete with the pops/clicks so I can put it on for atmosphere and have a backup option in case the player goes belly up. It's working well, and I have some additional refinements that should make it operate even smoother. However, it's still just a matter of time before something takes it out of commission, and I don't want to be without options after putting the time into gathering this collection. I visited with David, Julia, Lindsey and Ryan before heading out with the dogs, who managed well enough. Lucky did get a dramatic face-slap from my mom's Cat "Starsky," but sans claws. Just a "paw to the jaw" as a warning shot to back TF up. I started working on the garage late in the afternoon and got most of the tool bench cleared, so I'll put more time into it tomorrow. The plan is now to remove it, use it for a potting table on the side alley, and put shelves in their place. I want no 'flat surfaces in the garage to be used for dumping spots. A place for everything and everything in its place is my goal. I don't have any other plans tomorrow other than that and picking up Jen when she returns from WA around 6 pm. I and the dogs and even Tommy will be glad to have her home. She has been missed and will be again next week when she leaves for Italy.