Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Watch Those Dryer Sheets!!!!

Well, I don't usually blog twice in one day, but I'm making an exception to make a public service announcement.  Watch where those rogue dryer sheets end up!!!
This pile was pulled out from under our dryer!  This afternoon, Bob and I were both smelling something like diesel or gas odor.  We thought it was coming from the construction site next door, but it just kept hanging on and not going away! Finally, we checked the dryer.  I always clean my lint screen and wash it every six months or so to get rid of the dryer sheet build up.  But we were thinking we had a leak in the dryer hook-up or something.  So Bob climbed on the dryer and looked behind it with a flashlight.  He pulled out a couple of dryer sheets and a sock or two, but nothing major. Then he looked UNDER the dryer with the flashlight.  OH MY!! We used one of those 'grabbers' that old folks have to reach something on a high shelf. (It was my dad's). He just kept pulling out dryer sheets and giant dust bunnies...YUCK!  I guess about 7 years worth.

Our washer and dryer are in a rather tight space, so thorough cleaning under and all around isn't a common occurrence.  But, I think its time we start, don't you? Evidently, the sheets and dust bunnies finally piled up and blocked some kind of air exchange...Yikes!!

You're welcome.

Getting Ready.....

Here's my living room these days!!  Its waiting for new hardwood flooring.  We had hoped for it to begin April 21, but its been pushed back to May 1.  Oh well, we are ready!!  We have moved our 'living room' to the lower level.  We also had the Salvation Army take away the big entertainment piece (actually 4 pieces!), the china hutch (now, where to put everything!!), and two couches that were downstairs.  And, as we continue to move stuff around, we keep finding more things that don't need to be here.  I'm guessing we will be calling the Salvation Army soon.

Of course, now that everything is out, I want to paint (Bob wants to shake his head).  I'm thinking grays, but can't decide.
So many choices!!  And, of course, if I paint the living room then I have to paint the entryway and the kitchen (don't tell Bob!).  Oh, and don't forget our bedroom because we are putting in new floor in there, also.  Makes me tired just thinking about it....

Speaking of painting, I have been working on the buffet that is in the entryway.  I used the color Graphite by Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.  Looks pretty good, if I do say so myself.  It used to be white.  I left the top and knobs alone.  The lower picture is the before.  Who knows where it will end up?  Perhaps it will be our TV cabinet in the living room.

Needless to say, there will be some new furniture in the living room, just don't know what yet.  Just waiting for those floors to get done....

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Margaritaville!

Well, here I am with good friend ,Deb and a giant margarita! We were at Casa Azul in Coralville. The drink must have been 32 ounces! Just enough for two!  We were out for the evening with our hubbies.

It was a nice change of pace for Bob and I. We are in the throws of getting ready for new hardwood flooring in our living room and bedroom. Lots of sorting and giving stuff to Goodwill and Salvation Army. I tried listing stuff on Craig's List, but not a lot of takers. The floor guys come on the 21st of April to start the process. Tomorrow, the Salvation Army comes with truck to take several large items. I'll try to put on some pictures, soon.