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If the Sky fall we shall have Larks.

James Howell (c. 1594–1666) Welsh historian and writer
Paroimiographia [Παροιμιογραφία]: Proverbs, or, Old Sayed Sawes & Adages, “English Proverbs” (1659)
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If the Sky fall we shall have Larks. See also Heywood (1546). The same page contains a variant: When the Sky falls we shall catch Larks.

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Alan Bucknam Nov 2, 2025

And just so you don’t think I’m a real go-getter: these rested on the floor in the hallway for probably four months before I got up the energy to mount them.
#ReUse #MakeDo #UseWhatYouGot

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Alan Bucknam Nov 2, 2025

They were bought at the Container Store probably 20 years ago and were used for most of that time to store all the things a family with three toddlers and tweens and teens needs to have handy in a bathroom but wants very much not to show off. They probably cost $100 or so for the bunch, and I am sure would cost more today or be hard to find in material that could get abused like this without falling apart. #ReUse #MakeDo #UseWhatYouGot

Alan Bucknam Nov 2, 2025

Always trying to use-it-up-or-wear-it-out around here so my Project for today was rescuing some galvanized metal cube storage things, which we had ripped out of the bathroom we were remodeling, cleaning the ever-loving crap out of them, and mounting them in the hall near our washer and dryer. Left cube-shaped holes for artsy stuff, or just more storage. These will likely see a lot of use for towels and laundry junk.
#ReUse #MakeDo #UseWhatYouGot

Silver Eagle Stable Sep 23, 2025

Taylor's got our TOT since Britches decided not to play along!

#SES #SilverEagleStable #TOT #TongueOutTuesday #HorseLife #Horses #BarnLife #MakeDo #SpoiledBratsNeverWantToHelpOut #SillinessAbounds

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MaxiKi May 13, 2025

@MsPhelps @jeroenbosman @Jeroenson @upstream

A must-read! Thanks so much for this structured overview on the current developments and challenges 🙏🏻Frightening, rousing and motivating at the same time #openscience #makedo

Wm.son Apr 19, 2025

#Composting #Chores #Useful #MakeDo #YardWork

Compost bin chore done today. Whew. That big wheelbarrow was nearly full of "black gold."

I don't have a proper screen, but three layers of chicken wire catches most of the big stuff. Use what ya got, I say!

Next year, those wood pellet pallets will need replacing, though.

#WillSmith has to #MakeDo with 49m-#Views over 14-years...

#PoorPoorWillSmith...

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BrambleBearGrrrauling Feb 18, 2025

Water jug in car,
13 degrees through iced snow.
Snow coffee today.

#haiku
#makedo
#fuckwinter

Danny 👾Oct 29, 2024

🚴‍♂️💡 When life gives you scraps, make a motorcycle! 🤯 Two men, one Me-109 engine, and a whole lot of ingenuity. #MacGyverMode #WarTimeIngenuity #MakeDo