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I signed the papers on the house today. It’s been 65 days since I first saw the house and submitted the offer. I want to thank Carol Jackson, pricipal broker at Premier Properties for getting me through this. She has been downright amazing with this “foreclosure from Hell”. I couldn’t have done it without her! Now, to pack and move this crazy wool-filled household! Hand-me-downs are great when you need them. I’ve got a hexagonal table in my “dining” area that’s been plaguing me since we brought it home. Totally the wrong size and shape. For the new place, I want need a drop-leaf/gate-leg table. Not just any drop leaf, though. I want one, when compacted, is just wide enough to seat two - one at each end. The leaves would be long - nearly to the floor, so when extended the table would seat 6. No veneer! Ikea has one that’s close, but not quite. It’s solid birch, but too small since it only seats four when expanded. I like the idea of the storage drawers, though. This is probably one of those wild goose chases… I found this quiz over on Jenny Mac’s Lip Smack, and thought it was better than your run of the mill meme! Metal or non-stick? Metal. I avoid PTFE as much as possible - my egg pan is about the only non-stick pan that I’ll use. Cast iron or stainless? Cast iron, Le Creuset if I want to be picky about it. I have only have 3 pieces of L.C., and two of them are hand-me-downs. Cutting board: silicone or wood? Bamboo. Knife: carbon steel or stainless? Stainless, it’s hard to find good carbon steel these days. Kitchenaid or hand mixer? What the heck is wrong with a SPOON? Eh? Cooktop: gas, electric, induction? I currently use electric, but someday will have gas. Side-by-side, freezer on top, fridge on top? Idealey, side-by-side or freezer on bottom. I’m bloody sick and tired of bashing my head on the fridge stooping over to find something in there. Plus the whole freezer on top thing was just a Bad Idea gone too far. Apron or whoops? What’s an apron? Parchment or Silpat? Parchment. Mashed potatoes: by hand, ricer, or mixer? Usually by hand, but if I I had a ricer that’s what I’d use. Sandwich or wrap? Sandwich. PB & _________ ? Apples. Pancakes: syrup or applesauce? If there’s applebutter in the house, there’s no contest. Otherwise it’s Maple syrup. Cake: scratch or mix? Either. Chili: beans or no? I don’t honestly care one way or the other! Napkin: cloth or paper? We use what ever is handy. Usually it’s a tea towel. BBQ: takes the whole weekend to make or take out? Eh. True BBQ is rarer than hen’s teeth here, so this is a n/a. Chicken: white or dark? Wings. ‘Nuff said. Ice cream: cone or dish? Straight from the the Haagen Dazs carton. You’re joking about the cone thing, right? Check out the new food blog, Belly Garnish. My pal Julie started it this week, and we’re off to a great start. Ok, so Safeway put their ripstop nylon reusable shopping bags on clearance last month for $0.25 each. Naturally, I picked up a few. They fold up small and actually can hold 20+ lb worth of stuff, unlike the bags that most other places sell which aren’t woven nor very small. It saved me from spending $30 on Baggu bags. Fast forward to today, at Albertson’s. The bitch ringing up my FOOD actually had the nerve to say “You want me to use that? It’s from Safeway!”. It was all I could do to not say “F*ck you!” and walk out. Trust me, I was sorely tempted. I’m trying to save what’s left of humanity’s chance to survive for the next 100 years, so who the f*ck cares what word is stitched on my grocery bag?! I spent a portion of my childhood in the East end of town. From there I lived nearly exclusively west of Main street. Soon, it will be time to move a little East-ward. A wild hare took over me in the beginning of April, and decided it was time to buy a house. I’ve been renting this flat for 7.5 years and while its been a safe & quiet home during this time, I need more space. Space to create, cook, nest, and garden. This is what I’ve come up with. 4 bd, 2 ba, 1799 sq ft. Room for a garden.
I’m doing a lot of waiting and stressing over the waiting. Hopefully, I’ll live through it in time to move. Since I’ve had a few people ask about housewarming gifts and “the party”…gah. I’ve got an Amazon wish list going.
If its easier, cash, gift cards to Home Depot, Walmart, or Amazon are always welcome! Mom asked in a comment in the previous post what crab stitch is in crochet. Basically, it’s reverse single crochet. It’s worked from left to right instead of right to left. Here’s a good video tutorial. After seven (?!) attempts at a crocheted potholder pattern that I liked, I finally settled upon something. One thing about crocheted flat stuff, you’re going around, and around, and around….thus the dizzy spell. Anywho. Here’s the sorta-pattern, adapted from an old coaster I found lurking in the kitchen. No idea of the original source.
Make 2. Join the two layers with crab stitch. It’s strange what odd things one’s mind does when the body is trying to sleep. A short time ago, I found that the letter “s” has a strange ability to start words that relate to me. Astrological:
Occupational (as in Stuff I Do):
Personality:
Physical Traits:
So, what’s your letter? |
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