Up a Creek in Lower Slower Delaware

My Camera is Tired

frivolousfluffy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:19:36 +0000

It takes pictures. But it doesn’t give them back. I tried two different cords and two different computers. It taunts me by saying, “Yes, I’m connected”, then it says, “Fooled you” and turns itself off. Hyperventilate Mumble. Mumble.

I had some good pictures on that camera–like the animals enjoying the wonders of the Sacred Banana and my knitting and the ongoing saga that is my kitchen.

Frank has been doing a great job on re-purposing the old cabinets. And with the old stove gone, the floor can be finished.

We keep moving the chow, but the cats still manage to find it.

It’s All Sweetums’ Fault

frivolousfluffy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:42:10 +0000

For a good month now, I have managed to avoid Sweetums’ cold. But, it’s finally got me, right in the chest. This can’t be happening. I’ve got things to do. Everything is such an effort. Since it was raining, I took a shower this morning and washed my hair. Usually I feel great afterward. Today, I was exhausted by the time I was finished. I could just beat him.

New Stove

frivolousfluffy — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:20:15 +0000

It has gas burners and electric ovens. That’s all I really wanted. But we had a 42″ space to fill, so we bought a 40″. It has five burners with three different BTU. There is a small oven that my favorite baking dish fits into nicely. The main oven has more programing options than I will probably ever use, but I’ll have fun trying. What can I say? I like to bake. One thing I don’t like; it’s stainless steel. I think stainless steel is highly overrated. I’d be happier if it was white or almond or almost any other color–even blue, but that’s life. Anyway, I really do love it! Oh! I forgot to mention it’s also convection and self cleaning.

Why am I sitting here when I should be playing with my new toy?

I Still Can’t Find Anything

frivolousfluffy — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:11:36 +0000

We’ve been going out for supper the last three days and I’m hoping we won’t need to today. I thought about putting something in the microwave, but Sweetums said, “Let’s just get a burger.” I guess a microwave meal didn’t appeal to him either.

Frank cut off the peninsula next to the stove. It’s surprising how much that opened the room. The floor should be finished today. Well, it’s not really finished. Another section still needs work. The current stove goes and the new floor needs to be extended, hopefully, to the back door. I always thought carpeting there was stupid.

We are going to get a dual fuel range. I really miss cooking with gas and an electric oven cooks so evenly. I’m so glad we didn’t have a granite top on the side cabinets. It sawed in half very nicely to make room for the new range. Flo, as usual, has been helping.

Lurking Under the Floor

frivolousfluffy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:52:23 +0000

And I thought the pink floor was ugly.

And this was on the wall?

I found this is the dining room.

I Can’t Find ANYTHING!!

frivolousfluffy — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:49:22 +0000

Frank came yesterday and they started removing the wall between the kitchen and what’s left of the dining room. So, of course, stuff had to be moved. And, since I did not help in this process, I can’t find anything. Why didn’t I help. I had more important things to do. I got a pedicure and a haircut. You know–the necessities of life. It is so strange to get something out of a cupboard and the cupboard isn’t there. You just stand for a few seconds with this dumb look on your face. Then Sweetums says, “What do you want? I’ll get it for you.” See why I call him Sweetums.

Supper was a bit of a challenge.

Good-bye Suzette

frivolousfluffy — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:52:25 +0000

Look at that smile!

I’ll really miss it.

I like to imagine her and her buddy, Colette, having fun together again.

Waiting for Santa

frivolousfluffy — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:40:38 +0000

Vests for Christmas

frivolousfluffy — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:04:44 +0000

Sometimes, It takes a while for me to decide on what to make. For my son’s girlfriend, it was easy. Last summer, I came across a vest and hat kit that I had bought at a flea market at least ten years ago. I bought it because it was cheap and had high quality yarn. I wasn’t planning on making the vest. I just had to have the yarn. Then along comes little Sarah. So I dug out the kit and made it. I didn’t change a thing–which is good because I ran out of one of the yarns in the hat. If I had made it in a larger size, I would have been very unhappy. The directions said that the kit contained enough yarn for all sizes. The yarn was listed and everything was there. And I had leftovers from the other yarns.

Next was my daughter. Since her tastes are different from mine, it is best to present her with several ideas and see which ones cause her to light up. We came up with two, so I am making the one that I like the best. And, I must say, I am enjoying making it. The only problem being, I won’t get it finished in time. Fortunately, I know that she won’t mind. I’ll make the other vest, too, and a lacy sweater that she liked. They all have interesting patterns to keep me entertained.

Goose Watching

frivolousfluffy — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:19:58 +0000

The cards are in the mailbox. The gifts are wrapped. Time to relax.