Ripping Times.

So, I've just been given a large number of reel-to-reel magnetic tapes containing such things as recordings of me as a kid and voice-mail letters from my grandparents when they were alive. I would like to go through the reels and make .mp3 files of all the stuff worth keeping. The trouble is, I think my parent's reel-to-reel player died years ago. Does anyone know where I could borrow one? I know there are places that will do the ripping for you, but I'm on a budget here, so I'd far rather do it myself.

That Damned Catch-22

Right now its too hot in my office to think or do anything. We just went out and bought two air-conditioners at Reno Depot, and it would be cool in here if I installed one and turned it on, but right now that would take far more effort than I can generate.

So, there's my catch-22. If I had air conditioning, I would have the energy to install my air conditioner. Without it, I don't. But if I had it, I wouldn't have to install it.

I'm hoping I can gain enough energy to do it tomorrow, although I don't know how long I'll be home. There are a couple of things going on tomorrow downtown that I'm thinking of going to, but if I do, I won't be around when its cool enough to install the A/C.

Bleah. I can't decide. Its way too hot to think in here. I guess I'll go into the bedroom, the only air-conditioned room in the house, and I'll see if I can decide something once my brains have congealed somewhat.