@vickyday We didn't get any of the broken figures or snow globes replaced. The ones that were just chipped or missing an ear or tail are still in the cabinet. It was crazy too, not one of the shelves broke. There was something wrong with the way the "clips" were made that held the shelves into place so when the first one fell, it brought the next one with it. And so on. Gary replaced all of the clips before we put anything back inside. We looked into getting our homeowner's insurance to cover the cost of replacing but it would have raised the insurance rate and it was just collectibles, not anything necessary.
The kids still talk about how traumatized they were seeing me crying on the floor surrounded by headless Disney characters.
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Day clothes PJs are my favorite type of clothes.
I hope the 2 weeks go by quickly so you can get back to knitting soon.
@bcgal00 Poor D, I hope the swelling goes down quickly. Are you all able to get new Drs picked before you move? Oh, I see you are looking for a new eye dr, good luck! Isn't it the truth, that we always have good advice but it's so darn hard to take it ourselves?
Yes, get that to-do list going, take one thing at a time, and enjoy crossing things off when it's done. (that's the best part!)
@BrightEyes your lo for Veterans' Day was very special ♥
See what I mean about the Christmas ads? Who is even ready to think about Christmas let alone shop?
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*shudders* You went to *two* WM's. On the same day. Voluntarily??? I am glad that you were able to get some sweats on sale.
Excellent finds at the Book/DVD store too.
Whew, that had to be a relief that your taxes only increased by $100.
@taxed4ever The trees must look so nice, especially in the sunshine! Did you get to finish the calendar page? Do you use layer masks for your extractions or the eraser?
I loved the last junk journal you showed us, was that last year already? Can't wait to see this one.
I hope that the prices come down so you and your Gary can go somewhere warm!
I had offered to have the family here for my dad's b-day but thank goodness my brother is hosting. Even so, I had the birthday bash in Oct, Thanksgiving in Nov, and Christmas Day in Dec. I think I liked Covid-time better when I didn't have to talk to anyone for a year.
@Cherylndesigns I wish I knew how to get to an actual person re: the rebate. Someone posted on FB that they hadn't gotten theirs but their account status was "processing." Since my status says approved and a direct deposit was issued, I hope that it's not in someone else account. Obviously, the State will have to fix it but I don't have time for this chaos LOL
Awwww, my poor Daisy, give her some more belly rubs from Aunt Chris and tell her she did a great job keeping Bailee in line.
@pachimac I am going to have to read your blog post this afternoon. Verbose--- in case you haven't noticed (as if!) I am the same way. I type the same way I think so it must be an adventure for all of you to make sense out of what I am writing. When I proofread my posts (rarely), I see shades of college papers with word or page requirements in them. Hehe.
Verbose is good.
Thinking good job thoughts for Meli. Is there anything seasonal she can get in the meantime?
@joyfulheartdesigns Pop in any time you like here. No one expects you to keep up with everything, or anything at all. We just love seeing everyone's faces, especially if it is a dragon in a hat
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The plastic I use on the windows is just for drafts, not sound. It's shrink wrap and it will help on the old uninsulated windows. When we had the addition put on, we couldn't afford to replace all of the old windows so we only did the ones on the front of the house, thinking we would update the old ones when we could save up for that. Gary got sick the following year so "saving up" isn't in our vocabulary anymore LOL
I have used Duck brand and Frost King kits. $14.99 for 5 windows. The Duck brand is thinner but clearer so that might be better for rooms that are used for "company" whatever that is to you. LOL The Frost King is much thicker so it has a slight haze to it but it's still clear.
I grew up in a house where I could hear the trains and highways all day/night long. Never bothered me until I moved into the "country." The times I sleep over at my parents now-- the noise makes me bonkers!