September 21, 2010

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

I took my car to get inspected today. I also had the oil changed and got a new light bulb put in my gear shift box. I passed the inspection and now have to change my insurance and go to the DMV to register my car.

I put the cord on the dryer but had a problem with the vent hose. There is not enough room for both the cord and the vent hose. For a while, I couldn’t get the back door open because I didn’t have enough clearance for the dryer. I moved the utility sink and the washer over. The sink had not been fully installed so I was able to move it. The water lines are flexible and the drain is a plastic snap on system. I was able to move it and turn it at the proper angle. I can now get the door open but there is about an eighth of an inch clearance. I had to climb up and hang over the back and was unable to get the vent hose in. I was hanging upside and had a difficult time getting back up. My feet were kicking out in the air. I finally got myself out and gave up. The vent hose was too short and all bent up.

I went to mow the grass and found the cable to the choke had gotten broken when I moved. I tried to move it manually but could not get the mower started. I cut the grass with the weed wacker. On the east side it was 8 or 10 inches high in some spots. It’s mostly crab grass. The west side and the back have been dormant from the heat and drought.

I walked Danny and talked to my neighbor, Rex. He had the same problems with installing his washer and dryer. When I got back, I looked in the shed for the flexible dryer vent hose and found it. I’ll try again tomorrow to get that thing installed. This hose is more flexible and I think I can go up and over the outlet. I hope I can get it in. I need to do some wash. I can get a clothes line but the park rules are that it has to be the umbrella kind. I’ll need to install that and put some Quick Krete in the hole. Then if I am able to do that, it will have to set up for a couple days. This stuff is unreal.

I unpacked some more boxes and threw the empty one out the back door. I have a little more room in my kitchen. Some things I just move from one room to the other. When I get things set up I can put them away. I have to fix the bottom cabinets so the mice can’t get in. When the weather turns cold, they will try to find a small opening to get in. Rex told me of a product he uses for crickets, ants and mice. It’s called Bayer. It’s safe for kids and pets. I’ll have to get some and spread it around the mobile home and the shed. I hope it cures my problem. He also said he uses steel wool to fill the gaps. I have done that, too. I just bought some new steel wool for in back of the oven.

I can’t wait to get these things done and out of the way.

News from the Vorlon Wife.

Posted by tedkarol at September 21, 2010 10:57 PM
Comments

Dear Karol,

You used the word "Unreal" in your blog and that is so appropriate. You have tried and succeeded on so many levels, but, stuff like the dryer hose you tried to connect falls into the category of "UNREAL". How awful that must have felt for you to be hanging upside down and then have to wonder how you could get your feet back on the floor. I'm really glad you're nice and slim and as agile as you are. That allows you to do some pretty impossible feats!. Anymore weight and you might have been in that upside down position until the next time your friends or family came for a visit and found you!! Ha! Ha! I'm not laughing at you Karol because what you're having to go through makes me feel really bad for you. Remember, I am a prayer warrior and you are at the top of my list. As my father used to say "this too shall pass". And, it will. When all things are in place, your life will indeed be more manageable. I have a saying that I keep right next to my easy chair, and it says "For This I Have Jesus". The "this" can be whatever your needs are, we know that Jesus is our Savior, and he is with you right now Karol.

I'm praying that your tomorrow will be easier and the next day and the next day and the next day until one fine day, everything will be pretty much settled and you can rest and sigh a big "AHHHH"

I really wish I was able to be with you and help you, but barring that happening, remember you are in my prayers and all will be well one fine day! Love and caring, Ruth

Posted by: Ruth at September 22, 2010 10:41 AM

Your thoughts and prayers are a big help, Ruth. Your support is greatly appreciated. I say to myself many times, "This too shall pass."

Posted by: Karol at September 22, 2010 7:54 PM