I got home around 5 and fell straight asleep. I’m one of those people that needs 9 hours, not 8, to be truly rested. Don’t get it very often, but a few nights of 7 hours of sleep in a row result in a very tired Baku
We built the couch, but it’s not that comfy. Apparently I paid so little attention to it I didn’t even realize it turns into a bed. Kinda neat, but sacrifices do come with that. Like the armrest on one side just not existing, and the mattress thing (which is kinda more like a comforter) also being one of the cushions. It’s okay
Also I didn’t measure the table, and was forced to order it online and in a hurry so I’ve realized it’s too short for the chairs I got. I think I should be able to find little feet somewhere I could drill into the bottom to give it a few extra cm, which’d make it better. Table is almost but not quite done. Few more things to put on it. Dryer guys rocked up 2 hours later, but apparently their van broke down and they got a flat tyre. But they brought it inside, plugged it in, and took all the rubbish so that’s good
Picked up the 3 parcels from Kmart that we’re chilling at the post office for a week. The one from NBN is still in the process of moving from Dandenong South to somewhere else. And that fake Australian stock thing I ordered has finally shipped and should arrive today or tomorrow
Just about wraps everything up in a neat little bow. Just need to really get into the packing so I have less to do on moving day
Bunnings sell spin up levelling feet. But you may need to get an insert. Is it easier to just replace the legs entirely, or do they H shape with the rest of table?
Kind of, they’re glued on with little wooden peg things, secured with nuts and bolts, and then screwed together with little metal bracket thingies. It could be easier to just get new legs, but I don’t mind the idea of improvising something myself
Aww man, the Nitty gritty of moving… when I was younger it was kind of an adventure, then at some point it became a pain in the arse! I’d love to know what couch/bed thing you bought as I actually kinda need one of those
Yeah, there’s something about it. It’s nice as a change of scenery and forced mental reset. I had the same thing when I moved into this house, everything was so novel and new, and there were such luxuries I hadn’t had in over 6 years, like access to knives etc. I did so much better, but as everything crumbled, so did I, and I’ve never been able to recover and reset my routines no matter how hard I try. My theory is that it’s all to do with how subconscious memories work, and how the emotions and feelings you’ve experienced in rooms or spaces very much influences your conscious brain, even if you don’t know why or even notice it at all
The move will certainly help with that. I can attach new happier memories to the new space, and I can get a pet, which will most certainly help with the loneliness too
I have zero frame of reference for couch pricing, my initial reaction is that it was really really fucking expensive, but then a few people have told me that’s actually very cheap for a couch like that brand new. I dunno. I actually had my heart set on this one but they had a 10 week lead time on it, so I chose this one. I super wanted a blue one, but they were out of stock, so in the interests of getting something happening, I went with “SKITIFEBO DARK GREY”
We have this same couch!! It’s so good! It’s in its third house - it is so versatile, being able to change the ends of the L shape. We had it in the above orientation in the last house, but when we moved to the present place, we flipped the L to the other side because it works better in the new room.
The only complaint about it is it’s not easy to wash. You need to hire something (You can use the Bunnings carpet cleaner with upholstery attachment) to clean it. You have a while before you need to worry about that though.
And if you could afford adjustable ones that would give you different height options along with the wheels. Just make sure they’re lockable.
It’s a bummer about the couch. You can get a blue cover maybe but if it’s really uncomfortable it’s not set in stone. Use it while you save up and shop around for one you really like. Op shops are usually pretty good
Honestly even just for moving houses, or rearranging furniture it would be good! I reckon I could get it into a ute or trailer solo if I had to, as long as it’s on wheels. Without wheels probably a bit trickier. I could do it, but it’s probably gonna end up upside down and missing half of it
I got home around 5 and fell straight asleep. I’m one of those people that needs 9 hours, not 8, to be truly rested. Don’t get it very often, but a few nights of 7 hours of sleep in a row result in a very tired Baku
We built the couch, but it’s not that comfy. Apparently I paid so little attention to it I didn’t even realize it turns into a bed. Kinda neat, but sacrifices do come with that. Like the armrest on one side just not existing, and the mattress thing (which is kinda more like a comforter) also being one of the cushions. It’s okay
Also I didn’t measure the table, and was forced to order it online and in a hurry so I’ve realized it’s too short for the chairs I got. I think I should be able to find little feet somewhere I could drill into the bottom to give it a few extra cm, which’d make it better. Table is almost but not quite done. Few more things to put on it. Dryer guys rocked up 2 hours later, but apparently their van broke down and they got a flat tyre. But they brought it inside, plugged it in, and took all the rubbish so that’s good
Picked up the 3 parcels from Kmart that we’re chilling at the post office for a week. The one from NBN is still in the process of moving from Dandenong South to somewhere else. And that fake Australian stock thing I ordered has finally shipped and should arrive today or tomorrow
Just about wraps everything up in a neat little bow. Just need to really get into the packing so I have less to do on moving day
Bunnings sell spin up levelling feet. But you may need to get an insert. Is it easier to just replace the legs entirely, or do they H shape with the rest of table?
Kind of, they’re glued on with little wooden peg things, secured with nuts and bolts, and then screwed together with little metal bracket thingies. It could be easier to just get new legs, but I don’t mind the idea of improvising something myself
Aww man, the Nitty gritty of moving… when I was younger it was kind of an adventure, then at some point it became a pain in the arse! I’d love to know what couch/bed thing you bought as I actually kinda need one of those
Yeah, there’s something about it. It’s nice as a change of scenery and forced mental reset. I had the same thing when I moved into this house, everything was so novel and new, and there were such luxuries I hadn’t had in over 6 years, like access to knives etc. I did so much better, but as everything crumbled, so did I, and I’ve never been able to recover and reset my routines no matter how hard I try. My theory is that it’s all to do with how subconscious memories work, and how the emotions and feelings you’ve experienced in rooms or spaces very much influences your conscious brain, even if you don’t know why or even notice it at all
The move will certainly help with that. I can attach new happier memories to the new space, and I can get a pet, which will most certainly help with the loneliness too
Here’s the couch: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/friheten-klagshamn-corner-sofa-bed-with-storage-skiftebo-dark-grey-s49444331
I have zero frame of reference for couch pricing, my initial reaction is that it was really really fucking expensive, but then a few people have told me that’s actually very cheap for a couch like that brand new. I dunno. I actually had my heart set on this one but they had a 10 week lead time on it, so I chose this one. I super wanted a blue one, but they were out of stock, so in the interests of getting something happening, I went with “SKITIFEBO DARK GREY”
We have this same couch!! It’s so good! It’s in its third house - it is so versatile, being able to change the ends of the L shape. We had it in the above orientation in the last house, but when we moved to the present place, we flipped the L to the other side because it works better in the new room.
The only complaint about it is it’s not easy to wash. You need to hire something (You can use the Bunnings carpet cleaner with upholstery attachment) to clean it. You have a while before you need to worry about that though.
Get yourself to the op shop for some cushions and a throw blanket. Should help both comfort and colour.
🫡 fish yes fish
I will go this afternoon
You could use castors? Link
And if you could afford adjustable ones that would give you different height options along with the wheels. Just make sure they’re lockable.
It’s a bummer about the couch. You can get a blue cover maybe but if it’s really uncomfortable it’s not set in stone. Use it while you save up and shop around for one you really like. Op shops are usually pretty good
Thanks, yeah I reckon castors would do the job. Make it easier to move, too
Yeah, for when you want to sweep or vacuum
Honestly even just for moving houses, or rearranging furniture it would be good! I reckon I could get it into a ute or trailer solo if I had to, as long as it’s on wheels. Without wheels probably a bit trickier. I could do it, but it’s probably gonna end up upside down and missing half of it