Well they are here, my new washer and dryer have arrived but they are not useable. Why you ask? Well even if you didn't I'm going to tell you. Cuz the manufacturer doesn't realize that when they change the dimensions of their machines they may not necessarily fit into the space that the old ones did.
So here we have a 6' x 4 ' laundry closet on the main floor. Ideal place for it, and my old machines fit perfectly, 30" wide and the perfect depth. So I noticed when I bought the new ones that they were only 27" wide and thought that would be a great space saver. Little did I know they took that 3 inches off the width and added it to the depth. So now in order to get my machines to fit into the laundry room hubby has to do some fanagling with hoses and venting and whatever else it takes to make it work. So I have no laundry service till probably late tomorrow or the next day. Crap!!!
On a brighter note it was +8C here today, water running everywhere and what little bit of snow we did have is almost gone. Weather forecast is pretty much the same for the next couple of weeks. Wondering when we will get hit with our normal Alberta winter weather.
New neighbors moved in today. In the driveway so far they have a Corvette, Ford supercab and a fancy SUV. Obviously lots of money there so think I'll just stick to my side of the fence for now. They are probably very nice people or maybe not ........ time will tell. We have so many people coming and going from our block that you never want to really get to know anyone cuz most likely they'll be moving in the near future. We've been here 10 years and the house on the one side of us has been bought and sold 7 times. Hmmm maybe it's us.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Are You Missing a Cat?
Well after spending two hours cleaning out my 6 x 4 laundry room I have come to the conclusion that someone needs to invent washers and dryers that have a build in vacuum system to clean around the bottom and behind them. I will admit that I probably should clean the laundry room more than once every ten years but it is quite a difficult project and definitely not high on my list of priorities.
We got the old set out (it is waiting patiently to be picked up in the morning and taken to that big appliance warehouse in the sky), and low and behold there were the missing socks that I knew I had seen as well as at least two inches of dust bunnies.
Hubby decided he would vacuum out the vent hose and I'm pretty sure that he found a missing cat. When the vaccum hit the end of the hose out came a dust bunny the size of a football.
But on the positive side the laundry room is clean, the dust bunnies have been collected in the vaccum and I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my new washer and dryer tomorrow.
Will it be another 10 years before the next cleaning? I'm not sure but if it is you can bet it isn't me that is going to be doing it.........I'll be much to old and frail.
We got the old set out (it is waiting patiently to be picked up in the morning and taken to that big appliance warehouse in the sky), and low and behold there were the missing socks that I knew I had seen as well as at least two inches of dust bunnies.
Hubby decided he would vacuum out the vent hose and I'm pretty sure that he found a missing cat. When the vaccum hit the end of the hose out came a dust bunny the size of a football.
But on the positive side the laundry room is clean, the dust bunnies have been collected in the vaccum and I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my new washer and dryer tomorrow.
Will it be another 10 years before the next cleaning? I'm not sure but if it is you can bet it isn't me that is going to be doing it.........I'll be much to old and frail.
Monday, January 2, 2012
First Weigh In of the New Year ......
Well tonight was my first TOPS weigh in of the new year, I was up one pound but am so thankful that it was only 1 pound .... weigh in saw me at 285.4 lbs. That means in the last month I have managed to gain back 7.4 pounds. Ouch, but with the holidays and all I will take my lumps and get back on track immediately.
Today was productive as I cleaned out the laundry room getting ready for delivery of my new washer and dryer on Wednesday. I really could not convince the old pair that they should keep going for another 6 months. They are old and tired and deserve a rest. I was trying to figure out how many loads of clothes I have washed in the last 10 years since I got them new and didn't have a clue where to start. On the average I do 6 loads per week x 52 weeks/year = 312 laods/year x 10 years = 3120 loads of laundry. When I look at it like that no wonder they are tired, that's a heap lot if clothes to clean.
I did splurge a little and got a top end pair as my dad always said that if you cheap out on necessary items you will regret it. I couldn't believe that there are so many fancy features on the new machines. They are all push button and now have steam cleaning and .... well the list goes on and on. I'm still trying to figure out all the bells and whistles on my Lexus, now I have another challenge. Isn't life wonderful!
Today was productive as I cleaned out the laundry room getting ready for delivery of my new washer and dryer on Wednesday. I really could not convince the old pair that they should keep going for another 6 months. They are old and tired and deserve a rest. I was trying to figure out how many loads of clothes I have washed in the last 10 years since I got them new and didn't have a clue where to start. On the average I do 6 loads per week x 52 weeks/year = 312 laods/year x 10 years = 3120 loads of laundry. When I look at it like that no wonder they are tired, that's a heap lot if clothes to clean.
I did splurge a little and got a top end pair as my dad always said that if you cheap out on necessary items you will regret it. I couldn't believe that there are so many fancy features on the new machines. They are all push button and now have steam cleaning and .... well the list goes on and on. I'm still trying to figure out all the bells and whistles on my Lexus, now I have another challenge. Isn't life wonderful!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR
HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone. Normally I don't make resolutions because I have a really bad habit of breaking them. I want this year to be different. I resolve to find only positive things to fill my days and banish negative thoughts. I resolve to find more time for fun things, family and friends. And last but not least I resolve to take more "me time" and look forward to 2012 being the best year ever!!
It's been a great day and a positive one. I didn't realize how negative I had become with life till I stopped today to look at each moment in a positive light. Wow, it was great not to be concerned about what others would think or do and to realize how a lot of situations you cannot change so there is no need to be angry.
We had a tenant move out this week and when we had stopped by earlier this week we were really concerned about what kind of mess would be left behind as it was total confusion at the time. We arrived at noon and other than some strong cleaning and garbage removal it didn't look too, too bad. I looked at everything and turned to my hubby and said, well time to roll up the shirt sleeves and get to work not that bad after all.
It's been a great day and a positive one. I didn't realize how negative I had become with life till I stopped today to look at each moment in a positive light. Wow, it was great not to be concerned about what others would think or do and to realize how a lot of situations you cannot change so there is no need to be angry.
We had a tenant move out this week and when we had stopped by earlier this week we were really concerned about what kind of mess would be left behind as it was total confusion at the time. We arrived at noon and other than some strong cleaning and garbage removal it didn't look too, too bad. I looked at everything and turned to my hubby and said, well time to roll up the shirt sleeves and get to work not that bad after all.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
MERRY CHRISTMAS
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all those in blog land. A special thank you to those that stay with me no matter what! As we celebrate the birth of JESUS, may the time you have with family and friends be a beautiful memory forever.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
She stood beside the window watching the soft snowflakes attempting to drift to the ground. Sudden gusts of wind would pick them up, swirl them around and carry them off beyond sight. The winter weather like her thoughts were hectic one moment and calm the next.
Today was December 4th, three weeks till Christmas Day. Christmas ........ her favorite holiday. A time for family and friends. A time for giving so others could have a wonderful holiday. Wait a minute that was years past, this year nothing, not even a twinge of holiday spirit.
She avoided the stores and crowds. Even the few small gifts that she had decided to purchase had not yet been bought. The bright lights and Christmas carols only made her sadder. All the shoppers were in a hurry and didn't have a clue to the pain in her heart.
Outwardly she smiled and returned the Merry Christmases that were directed at her. Memories of better years and happier times crowded her mind and brought tears to her eyes. No one suspected how bad things were for her and her husband, she put on a brave front and to others everything appeared normal.
They had finally managed to get some refinancing completed and that helped to ease the burden somewhat. It was a harsh reality that in doing so the bank had forced them to close some of their major credit card accounts. It was a necessary evil, "You have to get your debt load down before we can assist you." was what they had said. How embarassing to have total stangers in charge of your life and placing conditions on it.
Gazing out the window across the wind swept yard she remembered better times. Times when her husband had been healthy and Christmas was the most wonderful time of the year. She had enjoyed picking a family that could use some assistance and shopping for food and presents for them. The look of joy on the faces of the little ones as they opened the gifts and a mom with tears of thanks glistening in her eyes. And now she found herself thinking back to a time when she was that single mom and someone did for her what she had so proudly paid forward.
So many things to be thankful for and yet her heart was broken. They still had their home, she had a good job, they could still pay the utility bills and buy groceries. So what was missing .........her pride, her self-esteem ........
Today was December 4th, three weeks till Christmas Day. Christmas ........ her favorite holiday. A time for family and friends. A time for giving so others could have a wonderful holiday. Wait a minute that was years past, this year nothing, not even a twinge of holiday spirit.
She avoided the stores and crowds. Even the few small gifts that she had decided to purchase had not yet been bought. The bright lights and Christmas carols only made her sadder. All the shoppers were in a hurry and didn't have a clue to the pain in her heart.
Outwardly she smiled and returned the Merry Christmases that were directed at her. Memories of better years and happier times crowded her mind and brought tears to her eyes. No one suspected how bad things were for her and her husband, she put on a brave front and to others everything appeared normal.
They had finally managed to get some refinancing completed and that helped to ease the burden somewhat. It was a harsh reality that in doing so the bank had forced them to close some of their major credit card accounts. It was a necessary evil, "You have to get your debt load down before we can assist you." was what they had said. How embarassing to have total stangers in charge of your life and placing conditions on it.
Gazing out the window across the wind swept yard she remembered better times. Times when her husband had been healthy and Christmas was the most wonderful time of the year. She had enjoyed picking a family that could use some assistance and shopping for food and presents for them. The look of joy on the faces of the little ones as they opened the gifts and a mom with tears of thanks glistening in her eyes. And now she found herself thinking back to a time when she was that single mom and someone did for her what she had so proudly paid forward.
So many things to be thankful for and yet her heart was broken. They still had their home, she had a good job, they could still pay the utility bills and buy groceries. So what was missing .........her pride, her self-esteem ........
Saturday, November 12, 2011
How do I realize what is killing me?
Things have gotten better and worse for us. Hubby is getting worse and still no relief in site. Doctor wanted another specialist opinion but they say since he has already seen one they don't want to see him. Now his doctor is saying it is not what he thought but he has no idea what it is. So back to the square one only difference between now and 4 years ago is that back then he could walk for more than five minutes. Now five minutes of walking is almost impossible.
We got some finances straightened out so that we are good for another year and a half or so. Hopefully by then there will be something happening with the insurance company. Means we have to watch every penny and stretch them as far as possible but at least we will have the pennies to stretch.
As for me and my weight problem, well it is still a problem. Some days more than others. Lately all I want to do is cook and eat. I want to make all the things I know I shouldn't and then eat every bite of it. For instance I made a slow cooker of beef stew today with lots and lots of vegetables. Had two helpings, not really so bad till I add the 4 homemade dinner rolls I had to go with it,
Not sure why I made the rolls just needed to cook something and it seemed like the right thing to go with the stew. Am I concious of what I am doing? You bet. Do I want to do it? No, but that doesn't seem to matter to my brain.
Each day I wake up and think ok today is the day, I can do this. Eat sensibly, small portions, no junk food, no extra breads.........well that lasts about as long as it takes me to get the thought into my head. I can make it through breakfast and lunch but then comes dinner time and I am a pig. Doesn't matter if I had a snack in the afternoon or not, I still fill up till I can't breath and then wonder what the hell I am doing.
I'm on a fast train to no where and haven't a clue how to apply the brakes. Anyone got any suggestions?
We got some finances straightened out so that we are good for another year and a half or so. Hopefully by then there will be something happening with the insurance company. Means we have to watch every penny and stretch them as far as possible but at least we will have the pennies to stretch.
As for me and my weight problem, well it is still a problem. Some days more than others. Lately all I want to do is cook and eat. I want to make all the things I know I shouldn't and then eat every bite of it. For instance I made a slow cooker of beef stew today with lots and lots of vegetables. Had two helpings, not really so bad till I add the 4 homemade dinner rolls I had to go with it,
Not sure why I made the rolls just needed to cook something and it seemed like the right thing to go with the stew. Am I concious of what I am doing? You bet. Do I want to do it? No, but that doesn't seem to matter to my brain.
Each day I wake up and think ok today is the day, I can do this. Eat sensibly, small portions, no junk food, no extra breads.........well that lasts about as long as it takes me to get the thought into my head. I can make it through breakfast and lunch but then comes dinner time and I am a pig. Doesn't matter if I had a snack in the afternoon or not, I still fill up till I can't breath and then wonder what the hell I am doing.
I'm on a fast train to no where and haven't a clue how to apply the brakes. Anyone got any suggestions?
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