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Today was another busy day. I had to go to the Vet's first thing this morning to get Danny Boy's medicine. Then I went to the Video store but it wasn't open yet so I put my movie in the slot and went across the way to WaWa to get a French Vanilla Cappuccino. When I got home, Danny was waiting to go out. The Cappuccino had to wait.
I installed one of Ted's water timers. I hope it works. I cleaned the fish tank and filled up the water. I realized my brother would be here soon so I had to get things out of the way so we could install the air conditioners. Don came at lunchtime so we went back to the WaWa and got some sandwiches and cherry pies. Everything reminds me of Ted. When Don picked up the cherry pie, I remember how much Ted liked them. He would have picked one up, too.
After we ate, we walked Danny and then went to Mainero's to look at their air conditioners. We threw one out last fall as it had slots in the top and the rain water would get in and the drain holes would get plugged up. It would over flow onto the sun porch. It cause mildew to grow in it and the air stunk of it. Any way, Mainero’s air conditioner all had slots in the top. The clerk said they were making all of them that way these days to be more energy efficient. I decided to look in Home Depot; they were having a sale. All the air conditioners at Home Depot had slots in the top. I had decided to get two 5000BTU instead of one large on. They would be easier to carry up and down to the cellar for storage in the winter. These were a different brand than the GE's I have and the installation was horrendous. They had a diagram of items (parts) and it wasn't clear what you were supposed to do with the items. It took us hours to figure it out. They don't quite fit like the GE's. I should have gotten the GE's from Mainero’s but we finally got them in the windows. The look nice and are quite. We still had to carry the bedroom air conditioners up from the basement and put them in the windows up there. Fortunately, they were ready to place right in and close the windows on them. It was almost 6:30 when we got done and Danny was eager to go out for his walk. We took him out and fed him when we got back.
My friend had given me a gift certificate to Red Lobster but there service is slow and it was almost 7PM. We decided to go to Larry's. We had a nice dinner there.
I had one more job for Don to help me with. I needed him to help me measure and mark my molding for the living room. It only took a couple minutes. Don then went on home. I had to do a little more work with the air conditioners. I had to drill some holes in the window pane so I could install an L shaped bracket. This prevents the window from being opened up.
I gave Danny his new eardrops. He was not happy. He hates getting his ears done.
Don lent me a movie, Casino Royal, but it's late so I'll watch it tomorrow.
News from the Vorlon Wife.
Aren't you just the neatest lady ever??? You just sound as natural as if you installed air conditioners everyday. When you were telling about having to drill a few more holes, I had to chuckle at how good you are at everything that you've had to take over. I just know (without any doubt) that Ted is watching over you and he's beaming with pride for the awesome woman that he knew you to be. You're good - very good.
And, now on to getting that moulding put up...
You're doing so beautifully even though it is never easy Karol. I just want you to know that I even begin to feel more empowered after reading your entries.
Everything I say is meant to be a high compliment to you Karol. You're stronger than you probably ever knew you were. I am loving to hear you tackle these big projects. And, I'm thankful that your brother Don helped you with the air conditioning project, and marked the wall for your moulding project. All of this will help when you get ready to sell someday.
Thinking of you and cheering you on. Ruth
Posted by: Ruth at April 29, 2007 7:31 PM