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The Only One For Me

I have been referred to as "persistent with clear notions."  I must admit that is probably a fair assessment. Here is an example of  why someone might draw that conclusion. On the day we started the kitchen project I published a post  about what I was looking for in a faucet.  At that time I had not found anything that really spoke to me. About one month later I saw this and knew it was the one for me. There was one caveat.  Below the words: Ships in seven days  were the words, BACK ORDERED.  I decided I better speak to someone about the length of the delay.  Turns out that would depend on who I talked to.  The first person said it meant seven days because normal shipping would be immediate.  I called again and found someone willing to call the manufacturer.  I later received an email telling me it would be 90 days.  I pondered that for awhile but when I could not find one I liked as well, I decided to endure the wait. However, when I tried to place my order, that fau

From Point A to Point B

I have been stalling a little hoping one thing or another would come together for a post.  That has not exactly happened as of yet.  Not for lack of trying, mind you!  So, let's talk about that.  On high priority right now is the island.  Since I talked about it in this previous post , I have hopped all over the place with possibilities.  Dan suggested using one of the large tool boxes.  I liked the smooth gliding drawers and the ability to separate all those kitchen utensils in such an organized fashion.  I scoped them out on line and everywhere else that carries them from Harbor Freight to Mennard's. This was actually my favorite.  One problem is that I wanted to add a counter top and they were already a little taller than I would have liked.  Removing the casters was an option, but that took away some of the charm.  OK, maybe charm is a bit of a reach for this item.  How about quirkiness? FYI:  The color selection is a little unusual for a kitchen.  There is

It's raining, It's pouring.

The past several days we have gotten some pretty heavy downpours.  Those spring rains are necessary and generally welcomed, but the peonies, oh, how they suffer. Those tightly packed buds on the end of some very long stems just can't remain upright.  And the blossoms that have unfurled soak up so much water, they too bend and droop until the thin stems crease at the bend. These pictures were taken before the rain hit.  This dark pink bush always flowers first so the lighter pink one was still in the bud stage when the rain hit. It's nice to have the "before" shots.  I didn't take pictures during the rain, but I did go out during the rain and rescue some of these beauties.  I prefer to enjoy my flowers uncut, but when that doesn't pan out, I will take them inside.  I And on a rainy day they do add cheer to the indoors.  I have one gladiola in this color. It hit the ground during the second round of heavy rain