I Wonder Where I Can Bring My Bike For Repair...

Two summers ago, I bought a pre-owned bike for $30. It was posted at Kijiji and the photo of the bike looked nice. So I e-mailed the seller and made an appointment. I went to the sellers location right away because to me it was a good deal. Then a very funny thing happened next. The person who answered the door was wearing a very short shorts. I guess I paid more attention to her legs than the bike I was going to buy (LOL). I was told that I can test ride it but I said it looks okay. I paid for the bike and brought it home. When I was riding the bike, I heard a noise near the rear wheel. Only then that I realized that there were some spoke that were broken and the rim was not aligned. In effect the tire is hitting the frame. I have googled for a bike repair shop near our place in Etobicoke but could only find stores more than 40 kilometers away. They are also charging $25 at least which is almost the price I paid for the bike. I may be better off buying another pre-owned bike and hopefully I would not get distracted by a lady seller wearing shorts. Lesson learned.

Lito's House Project List - Item 20

Number 20 on the list - Tool Shed - completed. 

Although the tool shed is near the end of the list, it was one of the things we decided to purchase first so that we can store some of our tools and equipment that would otherwise make the house crowded.

Project details:

Cost: CAD 799 plus tax at Home Depot

Duration: 2 Days

Installation fee: Priceless

Purchase date: July 2012

Lito's House Project List - Item 3

Number 3 on the list - Stone edging maple - completed.

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Project details:

Duration: 1 Day

Completion date: 08 June 2014

Cost of Materials (stones, soil, Hosta plant) between CAD 100-150

Labor cost: Priceless!

Alexus Learns How to Ride A Bicycle

I thought that Alexus is ready to ride a bike with just two wheels. After a year of riding a bike with training wheels, he seems ready. I removed the training wheels and called him to try the bike. In less than 10 minutes he was doing it on his own. See video by clicking on this link -> Alexus riding a bike with 2 wheels.

Aloysius' Strawberry Plant/Tree

Upon returning home from their field  trip, Aloysius planted a small strawberry tree given to him after a couple of weeks, it already had small red strawberries.

Lito's House Project List - Item 1

Number 1 on the list - Shingles Replacement - completed. 

After delaying the shingle replacement for more than a year, we finally decided to go ahead and do it. Thanks to Canadian tire's 36 months equal instalment and no interest scheme. Now I no longer worry whenever it rains.

Project details:

Duration: 1 Day
Labor and materials: between CAD 5,000 and 10,000
Completion date: 17 April 2014

Pros: 50 year transferrable warranty, free inspection on the 5th and 10 year which includes fixing of issues for free, 36 months to pay via Canadian Tire Financial, 10 percent Cash back in terms of Canadian Tire money

Cons:a little bit pricey compared to smaller contractors quote. It always make you cry when you get the monthly Canadian Tire statement (LOL)

Where To Dispose Sony 29" Flat Screen Television...

I had a hard time moving our old 29 inch Sony flat screen television from the basement to the main floor and from main floor to the van. I even got some black and blue marks or bruises on my arms and legs from lifting it. Drove to Goodwill to donate it and found out that they do not accept electonic equipment that are over 5 years old. I was told to check womens shelter to find out if they are in need of the item I am trying to donate. Reason for disposing is to free up some space in the basement. It still work 100%. It just needs a converter box because it can only accept analog signals and not the current digital signals. Since garbage day is on Friday, I might just leave it on the curb and hopefully someone will pick it up. I just hope it does not rain.