today the handyman spent an hour & a bit fixing the following:

lid on wooden trunk (broken for many many years!)

3 kitchen cabinet doors hinges - 2 recently started getting loose, 1 door was removed years ago (before 1999) cos I couldn't tighten the hinge.

broken hinge on 1920's dresser (only broken for a month or so!!)

moving kitchen venetian blind so it better covers the glass area.

advised me on a couple of things I can do myself & suggesting a cabinetmaker for a big job that (replace sagging particaleboard bookcases). Suggested a nearer supplier of materials I will need for the stuff I can do.

and all this for $80 ($50 per hour & nothing for materials).

Yesterday I did quite a bit of work on my latest craft project (patchwork cushion cover/panel with fans in Japanese fabrics) & I'll get back to it this afternoon, so I expect another productive day.

Liz, I recently decided to frame an elegant cross stitch lace fan & posy that I finished at least 20 years ago. I'll visit the framer today or romorrow. (dunno where it will fit, tho, but I'll make a space)

Maybe one day I'll finish the cross stitch garden & crewel work bouquet I did not finish about 20 years ago! And all the other stuff.

sandra