I am starting new projects. I am getting back into typewriters. I did this back when Jeffrey was alive. I even finished NaNoWriMo on my Silent Super. But I fell away from it and Lon was never interested in them. Last year, I found the You Tube channel Just My Typewriter. And it seemed that there was still lots of interest in typewriters. I picked up a 60s Galaxie and an electric Coronet. They work well but all the typewriters I had were Smith Coronas. People kept telling me I needed an Olympia, so I got this:
It’s a gorgeous machine and just needed minir cleaning and a ribbon. But then I learned there was an Everest typewriter. I was binge reading mountaineering books and I found an Everest K2:
And then I found another:
These are Italian machines. If you read the forums, some people don’t like the feel of the action. It’s a bit soft and I do enjoy using them. Then I found an AMC:
This is a French machine and the one that does need work. They are simple machines and I think I can get it sorted out. I bought some tools to use, which can also be used with sewing machines. My treadles are another project waiting for me. And lastly, for now, I bought this Remington 5. This is the oldest machine I have. It’s from 1948. The others are from the late 50s.
This machine is really fun to use. I take a different machine out every day and type one page. I expect at some point, that I may decide something is not a keeper. I am starting to do TypePals. It’s a group of folks looking for penpals and you type letters. It’s a fun way to use your machines.
Next project will be putting in a garden. I am determined to do this. I am forcing myself to do a small one, although I will be putting in some berry bushes and strawberries. I had a guy do some yard cleanup and he thinks he will have time to work on this. I am just waiting to make sure the ground is softened up. I am trying to use my rowing machine to get in better shape. I also want to take the trailer out again.
Animals are all doing well. Mr Troubles has adjusted to being in the house part time. Jake and Fanny are fine. I have a stray cat I call Hank that comes over for food. He looks pretty rough. I set up a warm shelter for him and he seems to like it. I am trying to get more done around the house but still have stuff everywhere. It’s retirement procrastination. Nothing has to be done today.
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