Saturday, May 12, 2012
Mother's Day Wishes!
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Out with the old, in with the new....
My 'original' Eureka vacuum cleaner purchased in late '67, early '68. Three of the four wheels have been replaced over the years as well as many belt changes.
I tend to wrap the cord too tightly, so the connection on the handle has been fixed numerous times. Notice the electrical tape on the handle.
Ta Da!
A Bissell HEALTHYhome vacuum; with a 15 inch 'wide path,' 12 amps and with all the attachments necessary! Vacuums on carpets of various heights as well as wood floors!
The best part: it just fits into the small closet where the smaller Eureka was stored!
Lucky me!
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Camping and a Birthday
Noah's Boy Scout Troop is planning a camping trip.
Measuring the poles; the longest pole goes in the center.
The middle pole is in; next, one of the ends.
The pole on the other end goes in.
Success!
Of course, the fly needs to be added. But we are inside, practicing!
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Noah and his mom arrived at the camp-out Saturday evening, just in time for dinner; grilled burgers and dogs, the trimmings. They put up the tent - unassisted!
I am so proud of them!
After the bonfire activities, Noah was ready to crawl into the tent... it had already started to drizzle.
About 10:00 p.m., our phone rang.
"Grandma! How do you get the bugs out of the tent?"
About 6:00 a.m., Noah woke. There was still a drizzle.
His mom promised him breakfast at McDonald's if he would help take down the tent... better than donuts, any day!
Success!
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Camping update:
I am so proud of them!
After the bonfire activities, Noah was ready to crawl into the tent... it had already started to drizzle.
About 10:00 p.m., our phone rang.
"Grandma! How do you get the bugs out of the tent?"
About 6:00 a.m., Noah woke. There was still a drizzle.
His mom promised him breakfast at McDonald's if he would help take down the tent... better than donuts, any day!
Success!
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Birthday presents....
for the birthday girl.
Drawing paper, gel pens and a dozen roses from Dad!
Followed by an all-you-care-to-eat birthday dinner at Golden Corral!
What could be better?
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More birthday presents the next day....
Mommy's shoes? No! An i-Pod!
What do you do with it?!?
Let me see!
Happy Birthday, K.K.!
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Rain
And I wondered why we had water in the basement....
Good grief!
There's enough water in the garden to swim!
The sweet peas seem to be doing well. Plenty of water there, too!
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There's enough water in the garden to swim!
The sweet peas seem to be doing well. Plenty of water there, too!
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