So I haven't been posting much, but I have been continuing my search for a sensible, intuitive graphics program I can run on my Mac. Thus far I've tried LiveQuartz, Inkscape, Seashore, and Lineform. I won't review them here, save to say that I've spent a lot of time shouting at the computer. I spent 10 years using Micrografx Picture Publisher (which, admittedly, had its own share of issues) and I've yet to find anything else that combines versatility with straightforward, easy-to-find controls in the same way.
At any rate, Lineform and LiveQuartz were adequate enough together that I finally made a header for the blog. I'm not entirely sure I like it, but I don't entirely like the house, either, so there you go. The muddy, retro look is ugly, but ultimately what I was aiming for.
In other news: a plumber showed up last week (yes! really!) and we now have a working washing machine. We can wash clothes in our own house.
More remiss (and ultimately insignificant in the face of the giant mess that is our house) updates to come.
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Have you tried taking a look at Intaglio for your Mac drawing software? http://www.purgatorydesign.com/Intaglio/
I'm not sure exactly what you want, but I've been happy with it.
JC in Illinois
I haven't encountered that one before. Looks like it's worth trying -- thanks!
Hello,
I just read your blog from beginning to end, and, while I'm sure it sucks for you, it's pretty damn hilarious. I feel your pain though. Our first house was just as bad: the carport was carved out of the "family room" with a chainsaw; the second bedroom was modified to accomidate a pre-teen girl with no arms; the house was was built without a foundation.
I bought the house because I thought it would be a great starter home and that I could make some money by fixing it up. I was wrong on both counts.
This brings me to my question for you: why did you decide to buy this particular house? I'd love to know.
In any case, I wish you the best of luck. Cheers.
- John
John,
This amuses me because your blog is one of the few I've read the whole way through (actually, it became read-out-loud material in our house sometimes).
Why this house: we're near enough to Philadelphia that finding something affordable that isn't falling down, a garage in disguise, and/or otherwise unacceptable is difficult, to say the least. This house is the right size for us, actually has a yard, and is in a fairly quiet neighborhood within easy walking distance of a nature park we like.
My preference would have been for M to move to my area rather than vice versa, as we could have gotten something in good repair with a lot more land for the same price there, but that's another issue altogether.
Everyone who's visited seems to think it will be a 'nice house' when we're done...er. I *think* they mean it...
Thanks for the answer, and I am glad you enjoyed the blog enough to read it all of the way through.
For what it may be worth, I think your house will look very nice once finished. And, while I'm sure doing all of the work does suck, it seems like a managable project. Then again, that is coming from someone who cut a house in half for kicks, so that might not mean too much.
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