Guess who went to Doug's Fish Fry today? That's right, me!!!
The Onion Dinner...it might take a few years off your life, but still soooooo enjoyable!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Updates
I feel like I haven't been very good about keeping updated on our progress at the new house, so here goes!
FLOORING
The flooring for upstairs (laminate in living room, kitchen, bedrooms and hall, and vinyl in bathroom and laundry room) will be installed on Monday. As in four days from now. Prior to installation, the kitchen cupboards have to be installed, since laminate has to 'float' so cupboards can't be installed on top of it. The cupboards are still in their boxes in my garage. And I have to work 11-9 on Friday, and 9-6 on Saturday and Sunday. So my mother and brother are going to have a very exciting weekend installing my kitchen for me! Fortunately, they only have to set the lower cupboards into place, so the flooring people can work around them. So I think it will go well! At least I hope so, because once the flooring is in, I can move in, and sell my old house...so I'm really hoping it gets done soon!
PAINTING
I have seriously been painting my butt off...I've lost about 20 pounds, but I've also been running as practice for the Bolder Boulder, so it could be due to that and not the painting. But either way, I've gone through about 10 gallons of paint so far, and still haven't finished the upstairs! I have two of the three upstairs bedrooms done, as well as the hallway and the entryway, and all the ceilings. And let me tell you, I will NEVER paint another entryway as long as I have money to pay someone else to do it. The kitchen and living room are 'half' done, as in I've done around the ceilings and the trim, but have to paint the walls still. And the laundry room, bathroom, and third bedroom are still waiting to really be started. So far, I have used light and dark blue, light green, purple, and yellow. Still have green and taupe to go. I really do love to paint...I can't wait to start finishing off the basement, so I can get some new colors. I found some really pretty orangey colors at Lowe's today!
MOVING
The moving part of all this business is not going well at all. I have decided that I really need to simplify my life. I own over three closets full of clothing, some of which I can't remember buying. I packed away 5 huge crates of knick knacks, and my house is still fully decorated. So my new plan is to pack up all my crap, shove it into my new basement, and then sort. I'm talking some serious sorting! And then I am going to have a ginormous garage sale next summer. You're all invited!
FLOORING
The flooring for upstairs (laminate in living room, kitchen, bedrooms and hall, and vinyl in bathroom and laundry room) will be installed on Monday. As in four days from now. Prior to installation, the kitchen cupboards have to be installed, since laminate has to 'float' so cupboards can't be installed on top of it. The cupboards are still in their boxes in my garage. And I have to work 11-9 on Friday, and 9-6 on Saturday and Sunday. So my mother and brother are going to have a very exciting weekend installing my kitchen for me! Fortunately, they only have to set the lower cupboards into place, so the flooring people can work around them. So I think it will go well! At least I hope so, because once the flooring is in, I can move in, and sell my old house...so I'm really hoping it gets done soon!
PAINTING
I have seriously been painting my butt off...I've lost about 20 pounds, but I've also been running as practice for the Bolder Boulder, so it could be due to that and not the painting. But either way, I've gone through about 10 gallons of paint so far, and still haven't finished the upstairs! I have two of the three upstairs bedrooms done, as well as the hallway and the entryway, and all the ceilings. And let me tell you, I will NEVER paint another entryway as long as I have money to pay someone else to do it. The kitchen and living room are 'half' done, as in I've done around the ceilings and the trim, but have to paint the walls still. And the laundry room, bathroom, and third bedroom are still waiting to really be started. So far, I have used light and dark blue, light green, purple, and yellow. Still have green and taupe to go. I really do love to paint...I can't wait to start finishing off the basement, so I can get some new colors. I found some really pretty orangey colors at Lowe's today!
MOVING
The moving part of all this business is not going well at all. I have decided that I really need to simplify my life. I own over three closets full of clothing, some of which I can't remember buying. I packed away 5 huge crates of knick knacks, and my house is still fully decorated. So my new plan is to pack up all my crap, shove it into my new basement, and then sort. I'm talking some serious sorting! And then I am going to have a ginormous garage sale next summer. You're all invited!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Ruthie Being Inappropriate
Ruthie has a very hard time understanding that sleeping on the counter is inappropriate. Not quite as inappropriate as eating plastic bags and pooping in the craft room, but still not good.
Even better than eating plastic bags is napping on one!
I often turn to books for comfort, but not the physical type...but Ruthie can't read (as far as I know), so I guess sleeping on them is the next best thing!
Despite the naughtiness, she's pretty cute. And awfully sweet. So I guess I'll keep her. For now.
Movie Night: Happy-Go-Lucky
When I added this movie to my Instant Netflix queue, I assumed that it would be a straightforward romance. I guess I didn't notice that it was a British film, because those don't tend to turn out the way I expect...I always enjoy the movie, but afterward can't figure out what the point was. Maybe I'm not intellectual enough for British features. Or just can't find a meaning unless it's thrown directly at my head. Then again, my usual fare (Transformers, Star Trek, etc) is really more about blowing stuff up than any sort of commentary on life. And I'm okay with that.
I really enjoy movies made in other countries, because I like to see all the little quirks that make our countries unique, and compare all the little things that make us the same. I found Happy-Go-Lucky to be perfect for that. Everyone and every place just seemed so real. And now I desperately want to travel to Britain...
For those who want a synopsis, Happy-Go-Lucky centers on Poppy, who at the age of 30 decides she needs to learn to drive. Poppy is the happiest person I have ever witnessed in a movie. Personally, I found her intensely annoying, and would have had to shut the movie off if it hadn't been for Poppy's friends and sisters, who were all rather entertaining. Poppy hires Scott, who might be the angriest person I've ever encountered in a movie, to teach her how to drive. Then, we follow Poppy at work, going out with friends, and on her weekly driving lessons. I enjoyed it, although I am not sure exactly what I spent two hours watching. However, even if I knew, I wouldn't tell, so I guess I'm not too concerned! If you watch it, clue me in on the deeper meaning...in the meantime, I think I'm going to go watch Star Trek again!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Demo Doggies
No, the girls were not present for the actual demolition of Ugly Kitchen Wall, or construction of the new wall, but they did come to visit shortly after:
Casey (aka K.C. Masterpiece, ChubChub, or Squirrel)
Izzy and Emma (aka The Perps, Eejits, or Black and Brown)
I love my puppies!!!
Casey (aka K.C. Masterpiece, ChubChub, or Squirrel)
Izzy and Emma (aka The Perps, Eejits, or Black and Brown)
I love my puppies!!!
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