Let's see. Cheerful things. I got a haircut, something badly overdue. I looked like a frowsy mess all the time. I made up my mind to get something that just made me look 'kempt'. She did a good job, and I'm happy with the results. I don't think Tim is.
I've got bloodwork tomorrow. It was supposed to be last week, but they realized there was an insurance issue. If I had gotten it last week, it would not have been covered by insurance, and so everything has changed to this week. So...I'm just anxious about that. Please, just let my blood sugar be under 6 so that we are not banging on about this for another six months.
My knee is also much, much worse, and that is getting to be a problem.
A three year old washer has gone out in a rental, so that has been a bit of a distraction. It is an apartment sized washer/dryer combo:
It wasn't cheap by any means, but the thing is, it is tucked into a small closet. It is a tight fit. It just seemed simpler to pull it, put a new unit in, and then, when things slow down, trouble shoot the old unit to see if it can be fixed. We have a bit of a suspicion that the washer was being overloaded on a regular basis, so best for her to have a full size washer.
We went with a All in One, a washer that also dries the clothes. It will fit in the space. It will arrive on Monday, so we'll spend the day installing that, no doubt.
Tim is repairing a hot water tank for his daughter. It is something very expensive and worth it, according to him. Powerflex hot water tanks are a big deal. Don't ask me why. He knows. I trust his judgement on it.
So that's it really. I'll be headed east after Easter, and I'm looking forward to that very much. I'll get to see my granddaughter compete, which will be exciting.
Thank you for the e-mail to check in, Judith.
I suppose it is good that this happened before the effects of the tariffs hit.
Or the tariffs don't hit, depending on how long ago you wrote the post.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a combined washer dryer unit like that one.
Thanks for the post. It's good to know things are ok.
ReplyDeleteThat knee doesn't sound very cheerful. Gosh I'm so sorry Debby, keeping my fingers and everything else crossed that's over soon. Er...I wish we could see your haircut! 💈😉
ReplyDeleteI hope your blood sugar is down and your knee is better. A painful knee is not a nice thing I'm starting to find out.
ReplyDeleteAppliances these days. They seem like they are almost throw away items, except for the price!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your knee and I will be double crossing everything that you are under 6! You have been working so hard and have had such dedication to your eating habits, etc. I hope you are done with hearing about this!
I am thinking about a haircut, too. My husband is not thrilled with the idea. Still contemplating.
It’s good of you to check in. If I didn’t have my photos, I would probably be an irregular blogger.
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting this out there, we were wondering how you are doing. Hope you blood sugar is good tomorrow, you sure have been working at it!
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DeleteHope your results will be ok....and that the old appliance...still quite young..can be overhauled not scrapped, and used elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteInspiration doesn't always come easy. And you can reassure Tim that
your hair will grow!!
I am envious of the top loading washing machines you have over there. We can only get front loaders which are not so practical.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your blood test results.
With reference to your knee, I also have a very arthritis knee and in the UK the wait for surgery is up to 2 years. A physiotherapist recommended I get a cheap exercise bike and just do 10 minutes a day. I’ve been doing this for over a year, it’s built up the leg muscles which in turn are supporting the knee joint and no more pain . I love your blog. Helen
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your blood test. Surely it will be more than satisfactory, should be excellent. I sympathise with your knee problem. Barry had years of pain and then had both knees replaced eight years ago - it changed his life.
ReplyDeleteI had both knees replaced I can’t even remember how many years ago and I do remember how bad they were before. I had to wait several months for the surgery. I was so happy to have universal health care. I know you are getting close to surgery date and hope you will have a great result like I did. Just remember to do the exercises after the operation, no matter how painful. My washer and dryer are over 40 years old and working well. I would like prettier ones but was told they break down in less than six years. I have never had a problem with my top load washer and only one call several years ago for my dryer. I missed you the last few days and am glad that it was only a haircut. The orange one has maybe dropped some of the tariffs but as usual no one can figure him out. He says all the countries are lining uo to kiss his ass and to make deals. He wishes! Gigi
ReplyDeleteJust a lot of piddly stuff going on. Low spirits. Computer frustrations. Watching a good series on television: The Pacific. But the tiling is done, and the stove hood is installed. The paint color is picked out for the kitchen. Step by step.
DeleteIt can be a fine thing to have a spell of time where the biggest things are haircuts and laundry appliances. I've often wondered how well those combo washing and drying machines work. What a terrific invention!
ReplyDeleteI had never seen one before, but they are very common in the UK. New here though. Like homes in the UK, this rental is small and if we can conserve space, it is a good thing.
DeleteHope the blood test goes well today and you get a good result. I'm glad you have a trip to look forward to. Every little happy thing helps these days.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you around was getting worried that you had disappeared off the net.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear from you, Debby! I wondered where you'd been. We have an all-in-one washer, and it's mostly fine. We don't try to completely dry our clothes, as I realized early on that it wears them out terribly. We just dry them until they're damp and let them air-dry the rest of the way.
ReplyDeleteI was getting a little concerned so glad to see this!
ReplyDeleteI have everything crossed that your levels are good and are we on countdown for the knee yet?
ReplyDeleteHope things get smoother. Now, if hubbies could just fix body parts like they do appliances and household repairs, it would be a lovely world. My son says I will be a robot soon with my different rebuilt and added parts. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteWill we get to see this new haircut? I got my usual cut -- long overdue-- yesterday, but don't know if I'll have the nerve to post it. My face has changed so much in recent years that I barely recognize myself.
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