Ugh, vacuuming sucks, even when it goes right, but especially when it goes wrong. I have always wanted a Dyson, but I can’t really justify spending $400 on a vacuum cleaner just to do something I loathe? Sorry to hear about the death of your vacuum. My last one was a Kenmore and amazingly lasted a good 3-4 years (I don’t think they make them to last longer anymore). We trashed it when we moved because the dog peed on it and we couldn’t get the smell out of it. You only smelled it when it was running, but heated up dog pee does not enhance the idea of cleanliness. Can you return this one or have it repaired? Seems kind of expensive to just write it off.
Jury’s still out on fish meatloaf, but I’m willing to give it a shot again if it doesn’t come in a jar. Maybe I’ll try to find a good recipe. Whitefish is pretty inexpensive and the kids will find something to complain no matter what I try. I don’t cook for the kids anymore because there is simply no winning. If I like it, that’s all that matters.
No, you don’t keep smoking while you take it. That’s why I hold out more hope for you and your willingness to quit cold turkey than my turkey of a SO. Who is taking it and STILL SMOKING. :rolleyes:
Wow, rigs, that sucks about the vacuum. No pun intended. I’ve had my Dyson Animal around three or four years now, and I’m still loving it. We have lots of pet hair thanks to the incredible shedding machine we call Cap’n.
I lazed out and ordered pizza for dinner. It should be here in around 30 minutes or so. Mr. Taters is still at our friend’s house participating in Superbowl activities, so it’s just me and the kids for dinner anyway. I didn’t get to order the type of pizza I wanted, though. I never get the pizza I want, what’s up with that?
Time to toss a load of clothes in the dryer. Yup, it’s laundry day here too. Truthfully, it’s laundry day here EVERYDAY.
Ugh, isn’t that really, really bad for him? I don’t know about Chantix, but I know with the other stop smoking stuff you’re not supposed to smoke because it can make you sick or cause heart attacks or something.
No, it’s alright to continue smoking. But the plan is that you’re supposed to designate a quitting date about 1 week after you start the medicine. And, if you occasionally slip up, it’s ok.
Oh, well, I guess that’s okay then, Pie. See? I told you I didn’t know about Chantix.
Honestly, as far as quitting smoking goes, you have really want to quit. Most people I know that have successfully quit for good, quit because they just couldn’t stand it anymore. They were more than willing. None of them slipped either.
I, on the other hand, have not found the impetus to quit. I keep saying I’m going to quit when a pack of smokes costs me “such and such”. Yet, I’m still smoking. I’ve tried a couple, few times, but always found myself sneaking smokes. The only time I was successful was when I found out I was pregnant with each of my kids. I quit the day I knew and didn’t pick up a smoke until I was at work again, six weeks after the kids were born. That’s sad isn’t it?
I don’t smoke a bunch, in fact most days I’d say I smoke about 10 cigarettes tops. However, when I’m camping, I tend to smoke more. I also seem to smoke more if the hubby is around. If he isn’t around the house, I rarely smoke. It’s weird. He wants to quit too, but feels he can’t do it if I’m smoking. So, he continues to smoke, while I selfishly continue to smoke. It’s a vicious circle.
I have 4 large garbage bags stuffed to the gills to give to goodwill along with a TV, some bookshelves, CD player & some books. That will be next weekend chore.
Libby the crazy kitty was in the clothes, on the clothes, in the storage boxes I was putting purses in, on the shelves, in the dresser drawers, on the bed.
She is exhausted now and is stretched out taking a well earned kitty nap.
I am going to make my bed then start dinner. Busy day for a supposed lazy day.
I have had the Superbowl on int he background and been watching the commercials. I haven’t been that impressed - one of the Doritos ads did make me laugh though. The one where the guy puts a cheesey Dorito on a mouse trap and sits down to wait for the mouse - the wall busts open and a guy in a mouse suit runs him over and starts kicking the crap outta him. Juvenile moi? Noooooo
Heffalump, I believe you’re right. Given his usage, I’d say Independence Day is the reference. We went back too far. But who’d have thunk you could find that scene from SLIH on youtube?
Pie, well, I’m crossing my fingers for your husband anyway. Tater is right: you really do have to want it. I’m kinda tossed. I really do want to for many very good reasons, but part of me is stubborn. I like it (but then I don’t). I’m not sure I can express the feeling well. More than anything, I haven’t willed up the courage to struggle with it. I’m still trying, though. I despise the panicky, loss-of-control feeling of wanting to give in to have a cigarette, so I just cop out and end the struggle prematurely. I’m weak. I know this. But I’m holding out hope that something snaps and I make it. Unlike Tater, though, I smoke like a train (the old coal ones, of course). It’s really bad and it’s taking its toll on my health. I really do need to stop. Bah! That’s enough of that for now.
eleanorigby, ah, I see. Frozen, melted metal. Not good. Here’s hoping you find the vacuum cleaner of your dreams. I suppose that would be someone else vacuuming, in my dreams? Haha. The fact that all you people keep talking about doing housework is making me feel a tad out of place. Are there any fellow slobs around here? I haven’t done a damn thing all day and I have no idea what I’m gonna wear to work tomorrow. :smack:
I haven’t been watching the SB at all this year, except for the last few minutes of it. I’m just waiting for House to come on, so I can go to bed. It’s tonight, right? After the Bowl? At least they’ll be preempting the network spews.
YES-House is on IF this stupid game and coverage will EVER end. Grrrrr.
I am knitting off and didn’t save enough yarn to do so–so what now? This “scarf” of mine sure is weird looking (but I am loathe to unravel it and start over. I find I have little patience for knitting. And yet, I find it strangely compelling and enjoyable while watching TV…)
We are not usually so domestic around here. Slow weekend, I imagine.
Gah-Superbowl shit STILL on. And I’m sure we’ll have the Pats side of things after this… I am usually neutral on football, but now I hate it. MOVE ON ALREADY. TV has the attention span of gnats–unless it’s football or Britney or OJ. I will start frothing at the mouth soon. Oh, look, some dude is dead–wait, he died like in 2005. Who cares? (no sound on).
My mom watched the end of the Superbowl and just informed me that the Giants won. That’s all I needed to know. I’ve never been a follower of pro football (I follow just enough college football to not feel disoriented when it comes up in conversation).
I had a really lazy day and didn’t really accomplish much except getting some recycling put in a bag. And I looked at some old pictures. (I was feeling homesick for Berlin.)
Guess I should think about crawling into bed and then facing another work week. Can someone tell me again why I’m not independently wealthy?
rigs, glad to hear your house is still intact! I PMed you back. :: giggle ::
The Giants won! The game was actually pretty boring until the last five minutes, when the Giants scored a touchdown with a ridiculous pass. I’ve decided I only like watching football with a big group, preferably all drunk.
Not to worry, not-Dobby – I’m a diehard slob; the only reason I’ve been so busy doing laundry today is because I didn’t do a lick for the last 3 weeks or so and was about out of everything. And we won’t discuss the rest of my housecleaning. I keep having good intentions of improving it, but I never seem to make good on those intentions after an initial burst of energy. Sigh.
I quit smoking out of spite. Hubby said, “We keep saying we should quit smoking – let’s go ahead and do it.” And then the rat turned around and did it. I tried and lasted about 12 hours, but I got so PO’d at him for never picking up a cigarette again that I started cutting back, and a couple months later went cold turkey. (This was pre-any kind of medication support.) I screamed and threw things for about three days, but I was by Og going to show HIM! Hey, it worked. And the withdrawal part was just unpleasant enough to convince me I never, ever want to go through that again. Hang in there, you can do it!
Back to work. I just took a quick dessert break, but now it’s time to be a Good Girl again. I love my exciting life.
Rebo - for some bizarre reason you’re still in the beta version of the SDMBs that they used several months ago when testing out the editing feature and PMs. Get yourself back in the real (Dope) world here.
I never get the pizza I want, what’s up with that?
