Les mowed and did yard work yesterday. I had been out and did a little cleanup in the mulched areas and a bit of pruning the day before. We have bags back behind the shed for our bulk pickup next week. 😊
He's playing golf today. I'm doing things around the house and did a couple errands. I think we're supposed to have some storms later today, but right now it's nice and sunny.
Take care and stay safe. Life is good! And remember....God Bless America!
😊We are now up to nine ice balls! 😊
Take care of yourselves people, and remember to smile.
God Bless America!
I was reading the paper and heard a loud thunk noise. I determined it was not either of the furry boys or Les making the noise so I started looking around. Since the whole refrigerator issue has been stressful, of course, I started there.
The noise was our "craft ice" dropping into the bin! Large round balls of ice. I got the book out and found that the freezer will make three of these every twenty-four hours. There is a regular ice maker and dispenser in the door. That bin of regular ice cubes can easily be taken out and that ice put into the container, too, if we want to.
Life is good! Take care and stay safe. God Bless America!
Today is lovely, heading to 70 and sunny. Yesterday we set a heat record and it was 84 humid degrees.
Les is playing golf. I went to the Commissary this morning to stock up the new fridge/freezer. That was what was on my to-do list for today. I am still rearranging and deciding what to put where in the new appliance. There are more choices than I'm used to. 😊
My hand continues to heal and I'm doing well.
I hope you are all well. Take care and stay safe. Life is good. And God Bless America!
Family will understand this. 😊
Refrigerator stress is coming to an end.
Stay safe and take care of yourselves. God Bless America! And life is good!
After almost four months of stress and frustrations, we have a new refrigerator. It will be lovingly called "Dammit".
Dammit had soooooo much protective wrap and tape on for safe shipment we didn't think we would ever get it all off. And there might still be some in there that we missed. In the process of removing it all from the freezer part, one of the shelves came out and we could not get it back in place. No help in the manual or online. We ended up going up to Home Depot and talking with a salesperson. Eventually it was figured out, but it wasn't easy. So now it is up and running but not making any ice yet. I have drained the water line like we were told. Cleaning has been done.
I finally got to take the bandage off my hand and take a nice long shower and wash my hair. Ahhhhh!
Yesterday the two new tables we bought for the living room were delivered. We like them and are getting used to them. They are nice solid wood from the Amish Furniture store.
So life is good! Take care of yourselves and stay safe. God Bless America!
I hope you are all continuing to stay safe.
My surgery went well. I was told that as soon as the nerve block wore off I could use my hand lightly. The nerve block lasted until about 3:30 after the surgery. Each day is a little better. The big bandage has to stay dry until it comes off tomorrow. The tingly feeling and numbness I had had before the surgery is all gone. I see the doctor again in two weeks. Life is good!
Les and I went to First Watch for breakfast this morning. He's been doing a great job taking care of me.
We are getting two new side tables for beside our chairs and they are coming this afternoon from the Amish furniture store near us.
Hopefully our new refrigerator will arrive tomorrow. Different store but same delivery company. Keep your fingers crossed. 😊
The yard is really greening up and there are buds and leaves coming out on everything. Looks pretty with the new mulch. We're having some rain today. In a couple days it is supposed to be 80.
Take care and stay safe. God Bless America!
I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. And I hope that pretty soon everyone will have had the Covid vaccine.
Les and I are doing okay here. I've been keeping up with things and today I've been doing some odds and ends that needed attention. The surgery on my left hand is tomorrow morning. I will probably be a little limited for a couple days. I'm hoping it goes as well as the surgery on my right hand did.
The sun is out today, there is a breeze, and it is in the upper 50's.
Our yard is looking pretty good at the moment. The azalea bushes are greening up. There are leaves and leaf buds coming out on the hydrangeas. The day lilies are shooting up green leaves, too. the trees are getting leaf buds, too. The guys did a good job cleaning up across the back of our yard and cleaning out the rocks and mulch areas back there. The new cedar mulch is pretty and smells great, too.
I will get a picture of the front later.
Take care of yourselves and stay safe. Life is good. And God Bless America!
Angus and Finnigan are nine years old today!
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| When they first came to join our family |
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| Always curious :) |
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| They love to look out this window. They can see everything in the back yard. In this picture they are watching snow come down. |
We love these guys!
Have a safe day and take care of yourselves! Life is great! And God Bless America!
FYI, I have just about had enough of being on the phone.
After the previous post, I got on the phone. First I talked with people at Lowe's several times. They did finally confirm that two refunds had been processed. As of this writing, they have NOT shown up on our credit account. But I do understand that that takes time to work through the system and I am keeping an eye on it.
Then it was a call to the Extended Warranty division. After being on hold for an extremely long time, I gave up and got on the schedule for a call back. Of course that came just as we were eating supper, but at that point I just didn't care. It was a friendly voice and the man was helpful, even if it did take a long time to explain everything and then for him to look up everything. There is another frustration though. Even though we paid by credit card for the warranty, they can not just issue a credit to us. They will send us a check for the full amount we paid. Keep the Post Office in your thoughts. Mail delivery has been a bit iffy lately.
By the end of all that, it was time to shower and get ready to rest under my quilt.
This morning Les had a doctor's appointment. When he returned home we went to Home Depot armed with paperwork for the refrigerator we had picked out online. A very nice female employee (not that that makes any difference at all) helped us. The gist of talking with her is that the appliance we want is in stock, and it should be delivered on the 25th. We could have actually had it a little sooner but I am having surgery on the 22nd and wanted a couple days to recuperate a little.
So, as of right now, I think the refrigerator issues might be coming to a close. Of course, the delivery people still have to get it here, moved inside, and installed without breaking it.
Life is great! Take care and stay safe. God Bless America!
Last December Les and I decided to upgrade several of our appliances. This decision started with our washing machine dying. One thing led to another as they do, and we decided to get a new stove and new refrigerator at the same time.
Because of the Covid pandemic we knew we weren't going to be spending our "travel money" any time soon, so off we went to Lowe's. On December 3, 2020, we bought and paid for all three appliances. The washing machine and the stove were delivered in a timely manner and installed. The refrigerator was on back order and we were told to expect delivery the first week of January.
Then we were told delivery would be in March; then it was in April. The date was moved all over the calendar. Then it was back to March on the 6th. Nope! Then we got a call saying for sure on the 13th.
Alright!! Everyone involved passed all the Covid questions and we all took precautions. We emptied the current refrigerator. We were ready! The delivery men showed up and got the appliance off the truck. It was not long before one of them came to us and said "we have a problem". The doors and drawers on the refrigerator are made to be taken off if necessary for moving it and installation. In trying to remove the first drawer, they broke the wiring, thus making it unusable.
We were all standing out there on the street around the refrigerator with them explaining everything. While Les had gone inside to look up the instructions in the manual, the delivery men told me there was no way that they could get that model of refrigerator into our home and installed without damaging it.
Obviously we did not want this broken one anyway. They loaded it back on the truck and said they would explain to Lowe's and we would be getting a call. We did not get a call. So on Sunday morning we geared up and went to Lowe's to see what was going on. The refrigerator had not been returned yet and was not in their system. We were told to call back in the afternoon; still nothing. We were told weekend returns are not processed until Mondays.
So, on Monday afternoon I called again. The return was in the processing stage, but no confirmation yet. This return amount is to be for the refrigerator, a connector, and the maintenance agreement/extended warranty.
To make this whole disturbing, disappointing, frustrating, ordeal even "better", I was told it was past the thirty day cancellation date for that warranty. WTH!!#@%&**!! (I did not say that out loud) I told them that I was not paying for an extended warranty for time that I did not even have the appliance. I was told they understood, but I would have to call the extended warranty company.
To sum this all up, we are back to "square one" and looking at refrigerators and researching online. We think we have found one we like but whether it is even available or not is a question. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on a lot of companies, and a lot of businesses. As soon as we have the refund confirmed, we can get serious about buying another one.
And FYI..some interesting information we found out during all this. Because of all the shortages in stores, if something is on display in the store, it is probably out of stock. We were told this is because people buy what they can see. But other models or appliances not on display are in the back warehouse. So if you need to get something, look online and see what is listed. You might not see it in the store on display, but it could be in the back.
I am going back to the phone now. If you hear any loud shouting, just ignore. I intend to start out polite and nice as usual, but I am not going to accept any more nonsense with this.
Take care and stay safe!
Just some updates and thoughts getting posted today.
Our weather here has been beautiful for a few days; sunny and in the 70's. Shorts weather for Les playing golf! Tomorrow is supposed to be a bit cooler, but still nice I think. Neighbors' daffodils are blooming. The pink bud trees out on the road medians are blooming. Pollen is in the air!
I got out and did bit of yard work. So nice to get out and get it done.
I had postponed the surgery on my left hand for carpal tunnel relief because of Covid concerns. There are still Covid concerns, but Les and I are fully vaccinated now. I called to talk to my doctor's scheduler and she said the 22nd of this month or else the end of April. So there is a slight rush to get things all done and ready. But so far, so good. I have to say, it will be nice to have all the feeling back in my hand and have full use. I do have to go up to the hospital and have a Covid test (requirement) next Friday. I don't expect any problems since we have been being so careful and plan to continue doing so.
We got a call this morning telling us that our refrigerator is finally in Lowe's warehouse and should be delivered tomorrow. Not holding my breath, but the man did sound pretty positive about it. We'll get a call this evening with a time frame.
Another large limb fell down in our back yard. I think it's from our neighbor's tree. I dragged it back behind our shed and started another pile. I am hoping the guys come sometime soon to finish cleanup in the back and put down the new mulch.
As far as I know our girls and families are okay. We have friends getting vaccines and having after effects, one has had surgery, family in Ohio are recovered from Covid. All are doing okay right now.
Our taxes are done!
So, life remains great! Take care of yourselves and stay safe! God Bless America!
I took this picture last evening when I was dragging the limb back behind the shed. I love pretty sky pictures!
Take care of yourselves and stay safe. Life is good, and God Bless America!
Les and I received our second doses of Covid vaccine on Friday. We had a few minor side effects but nothing too awful. We are feeling better today and Les is playing golf. I am catching up on things.
We have ongoing drama with the new refrigerator that we purchased and paid for in December...... and STILL have not gotten. Last Thursday evening we got a call that it was being delivered on Friday afternoon. At the same time as our vaccine appointments! I had to call and change the delivery and was told it would be on Saturday. Except we did not receive the calls we were told would be happening. I called Lowe's and spent what seemed like an eternity on the phone with several people. First one told me it was out of stock. Next one tried to help but said it showed it was a special order..... and on it went. The gist of it is, Lowe's doesn't know when - and in my mind I suspect "IF" - it will be coming. Someone is supposed to be calling us. I'm not holding my breath on that.
I've been taking care of things and getting the usual stuff done. There is always something that needs attention. One of those things is cleaning the windows. I've decided that can wait until the power washing is done next month. 😊
Les got all our tax paperwork done and turned in. We'll get a call when our "guy" is finished.
Take care of yourselves and stay safe. God Bless America!
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| Just one of our Easter decorations that makes me smile. |
I don't care what the calendar says, or what the weather is. We have to respect tradition and it is Spring now!
We watched the first "Major League" movie this morning. It's a tradition!
Other Spring indicators are the buds on the trees, the daffodils coming up in the road medians, and the pollen counts on the news.
Stay safe and take care of yourselves. God Bless America!
First off, I admit that I am worried about the future of our country. I am worried about what kind of country our grandchildren will have when they are older. I am worried about ALL our futures. I am worried about our health. I am worried about our financial futures. I worry about the idiot politicians.
As you see, I am just plain worried.
The "cancel culture" is taking over. History has been getting erased all over the country. Statues destroyed, names changed, and worse. Subjects in schools are being changed. And on it all goes.
The latest targets are some of the Dr. Seuss books. Please, let's keep in mind that these are children's FICTION books. He did not set out to offend anyone. He wrote and the artist drew fictional characters. But...... Dr. Seuss is not the only author being targeted. I do not like where this is heading.
If books are being banned, let's remember what we should have learned in history classes when we were in school. The banning of books and the burning of books was NOT a good thing.
There are many different people in the world. I have always believed that God made everyone and however they are and whoever they are, that's fine. We ALL have a right to be here and live safe lives. I might not agree with your beliefs or how you live, but you have a right to do so. Just as I have a right to my beliefs and live my life how I choose. You do not have the right to destroy things I care about.
Take care of yourselves and stay safe. And God Bless America!
(we need it)
