A new "project" for The Horse! Boredom be damned!

@TheHorse (218878)
Walnut Creek, California
September 14, 2020 3:07pm CST
I just got a pair of Altec "Bolero" speakers in to restore. They are from around 1970. I have already fixed some damaged corners, and will work on them slowly and steadily for about two weeks. They should look good when I'm done. They weigh only about 45 lbs each, so I may give them a listen. Internet reading suggests they're really good vintage loudspeakers. I'll charge $150 for the restoration. What "projects" are you working on these days?
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Sep 20
Those should be real beauties when you finish. I'm working on Vendetta, my current project.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep 20
@just4him I should give myself a "deadline" for the book I'm working on.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep 20
A novel?
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Sep 20
@TheHorse Yes. I've been working on it most of the year. I'm hoping to be finished by the end of the year. It's coming up fast now.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Sep 20
I did laundry, filled a box with clothes to donate, and now working on my photos. I have tons on my computer and I delete some every day, duplicates, etc. I know these speakers would look great when you are done.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Sep 20
I think they'll look really good. I did my laundry too (mostly sheets, for Vanny), but was it yesterday or the day before? I cant remember.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Sep 20
@CarolDM one of my pillow cases still looks a bit "oily." I will NOT send a picture to @Vandana7.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Sep 20
@TheHorse I am sure the finished product will be just right.
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (119627)
• United States
14 Sep 20
No projects here. Just work.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Sep 20
Work is good. What kinds of work are you doing?
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (119627)
• United States
14 Sep 20
@TheHorse teaching biology virtually
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Sep 20
@NJChicaa Are you comfortable with it? My teacher friends are gagging about having to teach "virtually."
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
15 Sep 20
I know you will do a fabulous job with these speakers. I'm working on a jigsaw puzzle, decluttering and trying not to catch the virus! Stay safe and healthy!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep 20
Ohhhhhhh. How many pieces in the puzzle?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Sep 20
@LindaOHio Sounds like fun. Do you have any "assistants"? I love doing puzzles with kids.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
16 Sep 20
@TheHorse 500. This one is a doozy. Lots of snow and white pieces.
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April
@thislittlepennyearns (62517)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
14 Sep 20
You want new child laborers? I'll ship you two of them for the week. They are out of school because of the hurricane.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Sep 20
How old are they? Should I buy a cattle prod?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep 20
@thislittlepennyearns I'll get a prod with variable voltage. I wonder if a little switch goes off in 12-year-olds' brains that tells them "Everything your parents know is wrong."
April
@thislittlepennyearns (62517)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
15 Sep 20
@TheHorse 12 and 7. Maybe for the 12 year old. The seven year will literally help do anything, most of the time without being asked.
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agus ariyanto
@agusariyanto (420)
• Indonesia
15 Sep 20
@TheHorse you are very creative can improve those vintage speakers.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep 20
They should look really nice when done. They have some damaged corners, but very few scratches.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Sep 20
@agusariyanto I'm not sure, as I mostly deal with stereo gear. Some stereo gear that cost maybe $200 in 1968 can command $2000 now.
agus ariyanto
@agusariyanto (420)
• Indonesia
16 Sep 20
@TheHorse old and old stuff is very expensive here for collectors. Is it like that there too?
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47313)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
14 Sep 20
I'll be starting another large cross-stitch picture, just as soon as I frame up the last one.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47313)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
15 Sep 20
@TheHorse It's too big to fit in the scanner but here's part of it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep 20
@BarBaraPrz Nice! Hey, that looks a lot like my kitty. Her stripes are less distinct, though.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Sep 20
Sounds good to me. Do you have a picture of the last one?
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Happy Lady and Freya the Catblog Cat
@Jackalyn (7558)
• Oxford, England
19 Sep 20
I have not restored anything for a long time and had plans to make a coffee table out of a tree trunk. However I put a clay dish of candles on it and it looks so good in the garden like that I am not going to do that any more. Yours looks like a good project and I hope we get to see the speakers when they are finished.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Sep 20
I'll try to remember to take a picture when they're done!
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (68032)
• United States
15 Sep 20
I’m finishing up the post-vacation project known as “do eight days’ Worth of laundry.” Not nearly as exciting or profitable as your project.....
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (68032)
• United States
15 Sep 20
@TheHorse — and the air immediately cleared up! And here we thought it was smoke from the wildfires.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep 20
I actually laundered my sheets, at Vanny's request, the other day.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Sep 20
@FourWalls Yes, I let them get a tad dirty and dusty.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
15 Sep 20
Right now I am only taking care of the garden. Soon cold days will be here, there is a lot do to outside.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
16 Sep 20
@TheHorse The air is cold early in the morning and during night, but the days are still warm. As soon as I pick up the ripe tomatoes and peppers I remove the plants, the cold can come any day in October.
The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep 20
That sounds satisfying, though.I can feel the cool air on my feet as I type. I hope we get an "Indian Summer" so I can get a few more swims in.
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Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
17 Sep 20
l imagine once you have used your magic touch on those they will look fantastic!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Sep 20
Yeppers, these should look nice when I'm done. There are some damaged corners, but not too many scratches.
Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (44537)
• Staten Island, New York
17 Sep 20
I am focused on binge watching Chicago PD and constantly checking when episodes I've not seen are on TV so I can record them.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Sep 20
Must be a catchy show. Is it filmed in Chicago? That's where I'm from.
sima sima
@jassmine (1460)
• Morocco
15 Sep 20
I am busy with work for the moment...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep 20
Work is good. I'm a "non-essential" worker, so I'm stuck at home.
my words
@gryabicara (44)
• Indonesia
15 Sep 20
online class everyday
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep 20
What are you taking?
my words
@gryabicara (44)
• Indonesia
15 Sep 20
@myklj999 thank's for the information
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (106298)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Sep 20
Starting to get ready for colder weather now.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep 20
I can feel it on my feet as I type.
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rakski
@rakski (123095)
• Philippines
14 Sep 20
No b projects here. Those are cool speakers
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Sep 20
They are. I'm working on a "bottom" now and look forward to listening to them. I'll do that when they're almost done.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Sep 20
That's good you have a new project. We have a repair to make to the caravan sink and a new aerial to put on the Toyota. And I'm burning leaf litter trying to make the place safer for summer. Other than that - nothing much. lol
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep 20
Busy is good.
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