Archive: 2025-11
Week 254: Bridge-building
I spent Monday making and fitting a bridge to the mandolin I’ve been repairing. I’d originally intended to use the laser cutter for the outline, but there were no times free so I did it by hand with a coping saw and carving knife. It probably didn’t take much longer, because the part that takes ages is setting the height. If it’s too tall, it’s difficult to play. But if it’s too short, it won’t even make a clear note. And once you’ve made it shorter, you can’t make it taller again.
Week 253: We’ve won by mistake
In my dreams, I met a crow who could talk. I don’t remember what they said, but they were friendly.
Week 252: Poltergeistgärtner
On three successive mornings we woke up to find that someone or something had moved the waterlilies out of their tub and into the middle of the back garden.