Monthly Archives: January 2013
Mission Accomplished . . .
or Oops!
Well, I got our Splendide washer/dryer reinstalled this afternoon and so far it’s working fine.
I mentioned yesterday that I was going to put straps on the washer to help me get it out next time. And there will always be a next time.
The straps are fastened at the top rear of the washer and run down the back and then underneath and out to the front. I’ll then tuck them behind the retainer strip so it will look like this.
About 5:30 Jan and I headed to Chris and Linda’s for a meal of homemade gumbo. Chris did the cooking and did a great job, making it with shrimp, crabmeat, and Cajun sausage. Really, really good, served with rice and French bread.
And for dessert we had homemade bread pudding with rum sauce. Heavy of the rum, very heavy. And very, very good.
And even better, we got to see Piper and her boyfriend Casey since she wasn’t working tonight.
We finally headed home about 8pm after a long, busy day, and a delicious meal. And it looks like tomorrow will be busy too.
As far as the “Oops!”, it seems like in their hurry to ban magazines that hold more than 7 rounds, the New York State Legislature forgot to exempt police from the ban, and their pistols all hold 13 – 17 rounds. After being told by law enforcement that the law applied immediately to civilians, civilians are now trying to perform citizen’s arrests on police officers.
The Legislature says that they will fix problem in the next week or so. Several people have said that they plan to file lawsuits to force the police to obey the law.
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Thought for the Day:
The Second Amendment:
When they tell you you don’t need it, Is when you need it most.
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Completely Unexpected . . .
We woke up to something completely unexpected this morning, something we haven’t seen in almost two weeks.
A bright sunny morning. Even Mister wanted to go outside.
Still cold, at 39 degrees, but bright and sunny anyway. And it should stay that way for the next 10 days or so.
Of course the same people that are telling us that, originally told us that it would be cloudy and rainy for the next 3 days,
After a nice morning Jan and I headed out about 2pm for some errands and dinner. My first stop was at a client’s office to take care of some orders, and then I walked across the street to a friend’s Heating & Air Conditioning office. He only does HVAC now, but used to do appliance repair as well, and I thought he could give me lead on getting a replacement thermal fuse for our dryer.
My friend sent to another place that he thought might have it, and those people sent me to a third place who didn’t have it.
Well, they didn’t have the exact part, but I did find a substitute that I think will work.
The only difference is that it blows at a slightly lower temperature, which should work OK. We’ll see
Our dinner stop was at Jason’s Deli, our favorite soup and sandwich shop. We’ve eaten here for years and always enjoy it. Jan had a 1/4 Turkey Muffaletta and a cup of Broccoli Cheese soup, while I had my usual Southwest Chicken Chili. Always delicious.
Next was a stop at the house to pick up our mail and a couple of packages, and then it was on to Wal-Mart for a few things.
Finally getting home a little before 7, and after we got things put away, I installed the new part in the washer/dryer and put the top back on. I’ll install it tomorrow morning.
I did do something different this time that should help me get the washer out easier next time. I fastened two straps to the washer inside the top, one on each side.
I will pull them down the back and under the washer, and leave them out of sight underneath the front of the washer. Then the next time I have to pull it out of the cabinet, it should be a lot easier. Time will tell.
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Thought for the Day:
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Co-author of the Second Amendment
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