Chez Larsson is one of my favourite blogs. Benita is the organisation queen. I can only aspire to her heights. I’m having a Tupperware party in a few weeks and so my already shambolic tupperware storage will become even more so. I emailed Benita for some ideas which she’s addressed in today’s post. *blush*
Posted on July 4th, 2008 by muser
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It’s been a windy few days. We built our house on a hill to take advantage of the lovely views. Unfortunately, that spot couldn’t be any windier. Our patio has been tested and survived. The trampoline, not so much.
It was pegged down with two enormous pegs and yet still took off and landed up against the water tank. Two of the curved steel segments have bent. We’ll ask our welder-neighour if it can be repaired, but I think it’s more likely that we’ll have to try and find replacement segments or get a new trampoline altogether.
Whenever it’s windy like this, usually the month of September, all the old trees come down. It pays to keep a chainsaw in the back of the car. Coming back from swimming lessons on Tuesday I had to pullover and drag a huge gumtree branch from across the road, and then a few minutes from home I stopped at an enormous stringybark that had keeled over. No way I could move that one. So I tried to get around it, off-road style. No dice. I got stuck on the embankment and the property manager who was right behind me had to winch me off. How embarassment.
The weather is calmer today. That’s good news for Lincoln. The poor chop is still harbouring respiratory illness. He seems fine in the morning but then goes downhill rapidly. I keep taking him to daycare thinking he’s recovered only to have them call me back to collect him again. Apart from looking like a dodgy parent, I’ve had two and a half days out of five off work so Matt is at home with him today. I hope he kicks it this week for the rest of the season. Though with two months of winter left, I doubt it.
Posted on July 3rd, 2008 by muser
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So I made my skirt. Looks good if you don’t turn the hem up to have a look.
And now I have about a metre of leftover corduroy. I was thinking of making a cot quilt for Lincoln with the leftover plus various scraps. It sounds easier to me than attempting to make little boy clothes. Not to mention I have the quilt batting that someone gave me ages ago. But really, first things first. I should finish bastardising my formal wear for the work function which is on in two weeks.
Lincoln has been recovering from a bout of tonsilitis. I picked him up early on Thursday morning from daycare and took him to the doctor. He was 40.2 degrees! Antibiotics and panadol regimen saw him fit as a fiddle the next morning. Also, he’d slept through 12 full hours without a peep.
I’m a bit tired and strung out after so many child-illnesses and Matt’s recent extended absences. However, he’s home now and no more long departures are on the horizon. My upcoming work function will recharge the batteries somewhat, I’m sure.
Posted on June 25th, 2008 by muser
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I was driving home this evening, listening to the radio, when the announcer began a talkback topic on what things people are anal about. There were a couple of amusing ones and if I had some mobile phone reception I would have called about mine. There is one thing I absolutely cannot handle. People that make themselves something to eat and leave the margarine, vegemite or whatever out on the bench with the lids off!! I don’t care if stuff is left out, but seriously, put the lids back on!
So.. what are you anal about?
Posted on June 19th, 2008 by muser
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I remembered last week that I had a couple of metres of navy corduroy that I’d bought ages ago with the intention of making a skirt to wear to work. I never got around to doing it. Lately, I’ve become a little enamoured with the long (at least knee-length) skirt and long boots look. So I dug out the cord and found the pattern I’d bought at the same time. I ended up altering the pattern so the skirt is longer and instead of a twill tape tie I made an elastic waist. At this point it’s unfinished. I need to try the skirt on before I stitch up the elastic and decide where to hem. An opportunity to procrastinate! How could I refuse? I hope to get back to it before Saturday so I can wear it to a kids party at the neighbours’ house.
I have two other sewing projects looming on the horizon. The first requires cobbling together a formal outfit for the work awards night in July. I need to stitch together a skirt and short dress and make them look like they belong together, finished off with some bedazzling. It’s a Black & White theme. I’m dubious that this plan will work. But at least I have the new black shoes and a white fluffy wrap. If worse comes to worst I can just buy a simple black dress I suppose.
The other sewing project will involve a trip to IKEA. I hope to duplicate this storage solution in our living room by buying three white LACK side tables. I already have 2 red baskets to go underneath and hopefully will find a third at the same store. I had initially planned to build in some window seating and storage but am starting to wonder if that may be too hasty. Who knows what I might need from that space in years to come? So I think I’ll abandon the built-in idea for now and do this cheaper option. As for the sewing.. I still have the red and gold striped upholstery fabric I was saving for the window seat cushions. Now I think I will make one long cushion to go along the top of the three LACK side tables. The tables can then double as a play surface as well as impromptu seating.
Matt leaves tomorrow for a week in Sydney and elsewhere for various nerd things. I’ve heard of mining widows and even World of Warcraft widows, but Software development widows? If I started a club, would I be the only one?
My work has OK’d some training for me. Two training courses in the next financial year in either Sydney or Canberra - accommodation provided. I’m excited. Not so much by the training but by the paid accommodation, uninterrupted meals and sleep, no crying or screaming, other people cooking for me and other people tidying up after me.
Posted on June 18th, 2008 by muser
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