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Post by beccaelizabeth on Jul 3, 2010 8:47:13 GMT -5
#wavey#
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Post by Sue on Jul 3, 2010 10:28:37 GMT -5
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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on Jul 3, 2010 10:54:39 GMT -5
Good aftermorning! Julia, or Sisyphus of the lawn
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Post by Sue on Jul 3, 2010 12:06:54 GMT -5
Boring post about renovations, but it helps me vent and organize my thoughts and deal with the "no progress for 3 days" part.
Well, the bed/bath project is "done."
Except for installing the shower doors (the guy's daughter had a baby Friday) and mirror (was on back order).
Oh, yeah and the list of about 20 small, but still need to be fixed, issues (probably less than half a day):
Pencil marks on freshly painted walls (around where towel racks, etc were placed) and a few smudges.
Need a transition piece between bathroom and bedroom floors.
Did not re-hook up cable to TV (hey, I'm not gonna do it!)
Left a phone plug hanging off the wall.
Stuff like that: but a dozen or more adds up.
Oh and the big one: paint job on windows was entirely unacceptable. Somebody needs to spend some time there. AND re-install the storm and screens.
So, I'll clean today and we'll move closet stuff back in. I pick up headboard on Tuesday and hopefully we will buy mattresses this weekend to be delivered then. We really must be sleeping in that room as of Friday, as my sister needs the guest room. Can't put her in the kids' rooms because they are slated to be painted in the next week or two.
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Jul 3, 2010 12:15:14 GMT -5
I think my mood rollercoaster is on the downhill portion of the ride today... Yesterday when the power went out, I almost started apologizing to everybody because obviously it was All My Fault for not forseeing the event and stopping it - and then I caught myself, and didn't. Today while I was out, I started panicking over not-real problems. My internal dialogue needs to STFU. What a difference twelve hours makes... Meh. Time for more Dr Who and bead embroidery. I think Dr Who and bead embroidery are very good mood assistors. I once felt I had to apologize to everyone because a hurricane struck the city. REALLY had to work to get over that one. At least you're re-thinking the pattern, whch means you're on your way to redirecting it.
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Jul 3, 2010 12:18:41 GMT -5
Watching more Doctor Whoseses. Derek Jacobi! Good grief, the slashy subtext isn't exactly subtle, is it? Geoffrey Palmer and Clive Swift? It's a veritable Britcom Who's Who, isn't it? And I'm sure there are others I missed, but I know these two from the shows on PBS. And that explains the bit with Captain Jack in that last Tennant episode, as well. Also, not that I'm not enjoying this, but seriously, does everybody fall in unrequited love with The Doctor? No, I think Rose and Martha are the only ones who actually fell in love with him. Donna just saw him as a "mate" (Britspeak for 'Buddy'). I don't know what's going on with Amy. She's just lost a fiance. Doctorlove is a little premature. Can't answer for past companions. Never saw much of the 'old' Doctors.
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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on Jul 3, 2010 12:19:23 GMT -5
I think my mood rollercoaster is on the downhill portion of the ride today... Yesterday when the power went out, I almost started apologizing to everybody because obviously it was All My Fault for not forseeing the event and stopping it - and then I caught myself, and didn't. Today while I was out, I started panicking over not-real problems. My internal dialogue needs to STFU. What a difference twelve hours makes... Meh. Time for more Dr Who and bead embroidery. I think Dr Who and bead embroidery are very good mood assistors. I once felt I had to apologize to everyone because a hurricane struck the city. REALLY had to work to get over that one. At least you're re-thinking the pattern, whch means you're on your way to redirecting it. I'm prone to biennial apologies for my mere existance, but the only time I apologize for bad weather is when I leave towels on the line overnight. Julia, wishing the grass fairies would visit and pull what's in the flowerbeds and cut the lawn.
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Jul 3, 2010 12:21:48 GMT -5
If possible be someplace that's else. Getting out of town is a big help. If you want, you can road trip down here for the weekend and stay with me. We can hit the beach at Galveston. Oh, I've always wanted to see Galveston, so raincheck on that! I have plans to go see my mother-in-law. It is out of town - near Dayton, about a 3hr drive away. I am taking that Friday (the 23rd) off for a long weekend so we can spend time together, go to the cemetery and such. Thanks for the offer, though. It is appreciated. Raincheck it is. The Seawall and I will be here.
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Jul 3, 2010 12:24:52 GMT -5
I think my mood rollercoaster is on the downhill portion of the ride today... Yesterday when the power went out, I almost started apologizing to everybody because obviously it was All My Fault for not forseeing the event and stopping it - and then I caught myself, and didn't. Today while I was out, I started panicking over not-real problems. My internal dialogue needs to STFU. What a difference twelve hours makes... Meh. Time for more Dr Who and bead embroidery. I think Dr Who and bead embroidery are very good mood assistors. I once felt I had to apologize to everyone because a hurricane struck the city. REALLY had to work to get over that one. At least you're re-thinking the pattern, whch means you're on your way to redirecting it. Good grief. I'm beginning to think we were separated at birth. *whispers* Rather have you for a sister than Ratbag anyway.I think I'm done with the beadwork on the block itself. I still need some sort of hanger apparatus; I'm going to put three banner tabs on the top edge, probably with a bit of bead embroidery on them, then run a pomegranate stick through the tabs, or maybe a paintbrush, if we have one long enough lying around. I'm even going to test bead embroidery designs on the sampler block. This is going to save a lot of time, tears and effort in the long run; what a great idea. I'm having fun again, and that's of the good. The vacuuming can wait. It's been waiting for weeks, what's a few days more? I may even get started on the new class this weekend, cutting 1x12" strips of assorted fabrics.
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Jul 3, 2010 12:27:16 GMT -5
Wow! Talk about being in the catbird seat! The chicory is the best, I think. So delicate!
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Jul 3, 2010 12:33:51 GMT -5
I think Dr Who and bead embroidery are very good mood assistors. I once felt I had to apologize to everyone because a hurricane struck the city. REALLY had to work to get over that one. At least you're re-thinking the pattern, whch means you're on your way to redirecting it. Good grief. I'm beginning to think we were separated at birth. *whispers* Rather have you for a sister than Ratbag anyway.I think I'm done with the beadwork on the block itself. I still need some sort of hanger apparatus; I'm going to put three banner tabs on the top edge, probably with a bit of bead embroidery on them, then run a pomegranate stick through the tabs, or maybe a paintbrush, if we have one long enough lying around. I'm even going to test bead embroidery designs on the sampler block. This is going to save a lot of time, tears and effort in the long run; what a great idea. I'm having fun again, and that's of the good. The vacuuming can wait. It's been waiting for weeks, what's a few days more? I may even get started on the new class this weekend, cutting 1x12" strips of assorted fabrics. Cut out the sleeves for my new costume yesterday. Electric scissors are . Fraychecked them and left them to dry. Going to lunch with friend and will begin embroidery when I get back. Day with kidz planned tomorrow. Must call to see if it's still on. Hey, if you want to adopt me, I'm available! I'd rather be your sister than Ratbag's too!
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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on Jul 3, 2010 18:37:42 GMT -5
Julia,
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Post by beccaelizabeth on Jul 3, 2010 20:40:54 GMT -5
It is 0240 I am still awake I am very, very, very bored and not sleepy
also it is hot around here
I tried watering my hair to combat the hot but it is dry already half an hour later.
I need to get my air cooling devices working again. Or buy new ones that work proper.
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Post by Sara on Jul 3, 2010 22:51:14 GMT -5
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Jul 3, 2010 23:29:12 GMT -5
Good grief. I'm beginning to think we were separated at birth. *whispers* Rather have you for a sister than Ratbag anyway.I think I'm done with the beadwork on the block itself. I still need some sort of hanger apparatus; I'm going to put three banner tabs on the top edge, probably with a bit of bead embroidery on them, then run a pomegranate stick through the tabs, or maybe a paintbrush, if we have one long enough lying around. I'm even going to test bead embroidery designs on the sampler block. This is going to save a lot of time, tears and effort in the long run; what a great idea. I'm having fun again, and that's of the good. The vacuuming can wait. It's been waiting for weeks, what's a few days more? I may even get started on the new class this weekend, cutting 1x12" strips of assorted fabrics. Cut out the sleeves for my new costume yesterday. Electric scissors are . Fraychecked them and left them to dry. Going to lunch with friend and will begin embroidery when I get back. Day with kidz planned tomorrow. Must call to see if it's still on. Hey, if you want to adopt me, I'm available! I'd rather be your sister than Ratbag's too! Can I be little sister this time? Because I've been thinking, it'd be really nice to be the one who gets taken care of instead of the one who does all the care-taking of everybody else, just for a bit anyway. But you're already taking care of everybody around you. Maybe we could hire somebody to take care of both of us. I think my fiber collage thingy is done. I'm going to let it sit and take another look tomorrow. I still need a hanger; the pomegranate stick will do for now, but it isn't quite right. Maybe it'll look better in the morning. Also I am very, very tired of the asshats who are setting off fireworks around my neighborhood. This has been going on since Thursday night and will probably continue for several more days. Shadow has decided that the safest place to hide from the bangs is in my little room, behind the door. I have to wedge a rubber doorstop under the door, so she won't get shut in by mistake. At least she doesn't expect me to join her. I've spent some July 4th evenings in the bathroom at the back of the house, on the floor, comforting a cat who's hiding behind the toilet. Gah. And there goes a police helicopter overhead, making the whole house shake. I really, really loathe this time of year.
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