Interim measures

[unixronin]

Well, I managed to uncover my old diningroom chairs from the basement, sorted out the best of the four, and brought it upstairs ....

• The good news:  It doesn't have protruding nails and doesn't hurt to sit on.
• The bad news:  It's about four inches too short to be comfortable as a desk chair.  Right now, I'm actually amazed I ever found them comfortable as dining chairs, but I have to temper that with the recognition that I have about two inches¹ of orthotic insoles in my sneakers that I didn't need when I bought them.

Still, it's a small improvement for now.  I think.  I think we may end up getting rid of these chairs in the end rather than replacing the seat upholstery foam, though.  Which is a shame, because I really love the fabric ... it reminds me of one of the more luxurious Japanese haori I have, the one with the embroidered clouds in gold, silver and shakudo.²

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¹  Yes, I said about two inches.  No, it wasn't a typo.  That's how much heel lift it takes to make it possible for me to walk in a manner approaching normal with my screwed-up left foot.

²  Shakudo is a distinctively-colored alloy of gold and copper.  Yes, we're talking conspicuous consumption here.  Only the Samurai class were permitted to use it.

Comments

[likefinewine.livejournal.com]

one of the more luxurious Japanese haori I have, the one with the embroidered clouds in gold, silver and shakudo.

Shakudo is a distinctively-colored alloy of gold and copper. Yes, we're talking conspicuous consumption here. Only the Samurai class were permitted to use it.

Would you please elaborate on this? It sounds wonderful and beautiful.

[likefinewine.livejournal.com]

Yes, I looked up the garment. Would you please describe yours, I mean?

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

I can't very effectively. But when we find it, I'll post photos.