The most important thing to do was to give B a bath and his summer haircut, so he doesn’t get too hot, plus so he’ll be presentable to the friends and family we’ll be visiting. The haircut takes about an hour, hub cutting and me helping. B definitely doesn’t like the whole process, and he’s not very cooperative. By the time we’re done, there’s hair everywhere and everyone is emotionally exhausted.
Then “we” had to clean the roof. We have a big cedar tree which constantly drops needles and tiny cones which clog up our gutters and mess up our decks, and the roof needs frequent cleaning. I say “we” had to clean the roof, because hub is
deathly afraid of heights. I’m not, so I’m always the one who gets to go up there with the leaf blower. We have cathedral ceilings so it’s a fairly steeply pitched shake roof, and a lo-o-ng ways down. Sometimes, especially when it’s been raining a lot, the roof can be very slippery. So while I’m working, hub nervously watches me from the ground. (Like, what is he going to do…catch me if I fall?) I forgot to mention that for our anniversary this year, one of the gifts I got were these strappy cleated shoe thingies to keep me from slipping. They weigh about 5 lbs each foot and make me walk around on the roof like Frankenstein’s monster. Oh,now don't be jealous that I've got such a romantic fella! (lol) Sometimes just for kicks, since I know he's watching my every move, I'll kind of act like I'm losing my balance (ha ha). I figure it never hurts to remind him that I'm risking my life, right?This week I still need to find something to wear to hub’s class reunion. It’s always a dressy affair so hub said I should go buy something new. Of course if I do that, I’ll probably also need to get some new shoes and a purse and maybe a wrap if the outfit is sleeveless? Since I don’t really like shopping for clothes, this won’t be much fun. I keep thinking I should just root around in my closet for something, but I don’t know what it would be. Bleh.
Of course I’ve got a bunch of other details to take care of, in addition to working my normal 4-10’s this week. Therapy session, laundry, water house plants... I’ve got my list so I guess I’ll just start ticking things off.
The lead up to leaving on vacation is always stressful, but once we get on the road it will be fun. I just need to keep telling myself that.
Those things look BADASS! Holy cow...you could conquer anything with those things on! Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteI want a pair! I'm really serious, where did you hubby get them? We also have a cathedral ceiling and I put up Christmas lights last winter, when we had the snow and ice. I almost fell off the roof more than once.
ReplyDeleteI hear you about getting ready for vacations. A big old pain in the ass. But you're right, it's so worth it. Have a fabulous vacation!
That is so funny, and slightly evil that you mess with hub like that! I am afraid of heights too, and the way you describe your roof...not a chance in hell I would get on it!
ReplyDeleteI have to get my mind set right to go clothes shopping. But I hope you can have fun with it--it is a rare thing, and you deserve to have a beautiful outfit to wear!
Those shoes look mean!! lol When the men put our new roof on they all wore those "reef" shoes....like rubber slippers that people buy to wear while swimming and snorkelling while on sharp coral and beaches etc. That might be a good idea for Diana who asked. They would be much lighter and easier to manouvere in I think?
ReplyDeleteI wish you luck with the clothes shopping.....buy everything....all the accessories and new shoes. Make a big day out of it and go for lunch and latte while you are at it! :)
You will have a great time. I always hate the getting me and the house ready for vacation. However, I love coming home to a clean house.
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