This news post it tinged with sadness, for in the past few days, the New York Yankees family has lost two of their legends.
The "Voice of God", Robert Leo "Bob" Sheppard. 20th October 1910 - 11th July 2010
"The Boss", George Michael Steinbrenner III 4th July 1930 - 13th July 2010.
Two very different personalities within the Yankees organisation, both sadly missed. The former PA announcer, who always conducted his duties with the minimum of fuss and maximum of effect. His voice will still be heard, announcing the presence of Yanks Captain Derek Jeter in the batters box at home games. The Boss rebuilt the Yankees from the doldrums of being worth about $8.7m back in the 70s to a powerhouse of a franchise that is worth billions today. Granted, he had some help along the way, but the Yankees did draw inspiration from his vision. So passes one of the most colourful owners in the history of Major League Baseball.
Rest in peace, gentlemen. You've done the organisation proud.
Right, down to business, where I've been to Ikea and bought some £300 worth of furniture for that project with my bedroom that I started last December. Yeah, I finally have the money and the inclination to get the furniture sorted. So, bundled off in mum's car, we headed to Ikea and I promptly picked up a wardrobe, chest of drawers, two bedside cabinets and a desk, before returning back to base.
10pm is probably a bad time to start thinking about putting together a bunch of flat pack furniture and I was right. Still, at about half 10, I started putting together the first bedside cabinet, much to the derision of the Stickam community at large.
Now however, I've been able to complete all of the parts which required some serious bashing with a hammer, as opposed to a few gentle taps from the handle of my screwdriver and I have unit 1 of 5 completed. Tonight, if I have no cricket, I should get the other bedside table done and might even consider having a bash at the desk, but that might be getting too far ahead of myself.
kreeslak
Rest in peace
And i also have that one in my bedroom.
Ikea is not that hard, but an electric screwdriver helps
GL with your furniture
Coop
Well, the first one is still in one piece as far as I'm aware - you don't need an electric screwdriver with Ikea, as it all fits together really fast. I did build the drawer units the wrong way around, with the sides having the groove on the outside, but I won't make that mistake tonight.
The main issue that stands is the tidying up of the crap that needs to go in these units.
At least I have somewhere for my porn now :3