Mushrooms and coffee

My idea of a relaxing Saturday morning includes mushrooms and coffee. Picked up a copy of Texas Mushrooms by Metzler and Metzler from the library. Trying to understand mycology and learn to identify mushrooms. It's daunting to think there are thousands of species in Texas alone, and only 200 are described in this book.

Purchase: fiberglass, ripstop nylon, book

On a whim, I typed 'kite' in Austin's Craigslist search box and found what could be the purchase of the year:

• 1- spool of black 100% polyester thread
• 1- yard of bright green ripstop nylon (40" wide)
• 1- yard of white ripstop nylon (40" wide)
• 1- yard of royal blue ripstop nylon (40" wide)
• 1- 3/4" diameter metal ring for attaching a bridle
• 2- 4 ft. long flexible white fiberglass rods
• 1- 4 1/2 ft. long 3/8" diameter fiberglass tube
• 5- 40" long 1/4" diameter fiberglass tubes
• 20- 11 1/2" long 3/16" diameter fiberglass tubes
• "The Ultimate Kite Book," by Paul and Helen Morgan (retail $19.95)

I paid $20. WOOT!