I finally got a hold of some Sugru a few days ago. I had pre-ordered a sample pack (12 small sachets) and it arrived at last.
First off, when they say that a sachet is small, they mean it. However, this stuff goes a long way.
Sachet Size
My first fix was my beloved flip flops. I’ve had these for 5+ years and they are the most comfortable things ever. Darcy would tell you that I only hang on to them because she hates them BUT THATS A LIE! (mostly)
The Sandals (Post-Op)
These sandals had major issues. Before I repaired them there was a rip all the way through (depth wise) and almost all the way across (width wise). Previously I had closed that gap with long nails, which worked for most of a summer, but they were not a long term solution.
Underside Repair
But Sugru was just the ticket, it worked great. I followed the instructions and washed up then opened a packet and got to work. I found that it stuck to me more than the shoe in my case, but with some push and quick pull-back I managed to get it where I wanted it.
I used two sachets on this, but looking back I could have done the job with one. The first packet I put up top and I rushed a bit and got sloppy. Later I put the bottom packet on and I think that’s what actually did the job.
Foot Area Repair
All in all a nice experience. My only issue with Sugru is that is stained my hands for a while, but that’s a pretty minor complaint. My sandal is comfy, solid and ready for years more action.
My Inspiration
I wrote this song quite a while ago. We recorded it for Nikolai but we broke up before it made it to a disc.
I really like this song, and I thought I’d share it again.
Here’s the music.
And here’s the lyrics.
At the edge of the bell curve, I'd hoped there was one for me.
At the edge of the bell curve, I knew I'd love you, statistically.
I've got your number, you've got mine, so call me baby.
We're just two big old primes, together live unfactorably.
You'll never find another like me.
I solve your equation so elegantly.
At the edge of the bell curve, I'd hoped there was one for me.
At the edge of the bell curve, I knew I'd love you, statistically.
Unlike the number pi, you are so rational.
And with you, baby, I always know my set is full.
You'll never find an angle on me.
'Cause baby, oh baby, we're complimentary.
At the edge of the bell curve, I'd hoped there was one for me.
At the edge of the bell curve, I knew I'd love you, statistically.
You'll never find a number like me.
And, baby this love's not imaginary.
At the edge of the bell curve, I'd hoped there was one for me.
At the edge of the bell curve, I knew I'd love you, statistically.
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At the edge of the bell curve, I found you waiting for me.
At the edge of the bell curve, I'll always love you, infinitely.
At the edge of the bell curve, I'd hoped there was one for me.
At the edge of the bell curve, I knew I'd love you, statistically.
At the edge of the bell curve, I'd hoped there was one for me.
At the edge of the bell curve, I knew I'd love you, statistically.
So last night I hacked up possibly my favorite project either. The Konami Unicorn Blitz.
This sprang out of a post I saw on Boing Boing about their new keyboard shortcuts.
“Reminder! You can now jump between posts on the front door of Boing Boing by hitting J and K. It should work on most browsers. Any similar UI requests? Under consideration: L to go to the next 30 posts; and the Konami Code to trigger a unicorn invasion.“
So I implemented it, it wasn’t hard just a matter of finding all the pieces and gluing them together.
You can try it on this site, right now.
Just hit UP – UP – DOWN – DOWN – LEFT – RIGHT – LEFT – RIGHT – B – A
Before The Konami Code
After The Konami Code
Fantastic!
