Banging head against the wall!!!!!!

You know what? I HATE when a small chore turns into a HUGE ONE!!!!

This year, as part of my spring cleaning, I decided that the dryer vent should be vacuumed out. Small job, sure, everyone who has any kind of brains at all will do that every few years, or risk a fire..... right????

Well, sure, that's why 4 years after buying the house, I decided I should do it. DUHHHHHH!!!!!!


My dryer is in a small space attached to the kitchen, behind doors. So to start the project I had to remove the doors to get at the dryer. No problem.

Then I had to scooch the dryer out from the space, slowly. No problem

Then I had to climb BEHIND the dyer, small space, enough to work in, but that's about it. No problem.

Once back there the problems started. Shit!!!! the dryer hose to the outside is one of those stupid plastic ones that aren't used anymore..... why because they RIP! And let bugs and animals in the house. Well this one was ripped in a few places...... no problem

Then I decided to check even further. Removing the hose, revealed MAJOR PROBLEMS!!!!!!!!!!

The hose wasn't installed right, and inside the dryer..... inside where the electric is, was COATED WITH A HUGE AMOUNT OF LINT!!!!! THE WHOLE INSIDE. No problem

Got the vacuum out, and vacuumed the inside of the dryer, reaching in with my hands to grab stuff, and bring it out.

When I'm telling you I had a whole garbage bag of lint when I was done.... I'm NOT exaggerating!!!!!

Not a problem to do, but if I hadn't done it, one day, something would have ignited it, a spark, or just the heat from the dryer, and FIRE!!!!!!!!

So, off I go to Home Depot. Got a new METAL hose, one that doesn't rip, got pipe clamps (there weren't any used in the install!!!!!! What fucking idiots installed that dryer!!!!! Plus, a HUGE ROLL OF DUCT TAPE!!!!


Took off everything!!!! Cleaned out all the lint. Then attached the new hose to the outside vent..... duct taped it, and then clamped it. Then did the same to the dryer part..... duct taped it, and clamped it.

Now I'm leaving out the cleaning, and the part where I had to pull out the whole dryer and tip it over so that I could get all the stuff out, and have access to the hose. That took a while, let me tell you.

Then cleaning behind the dryer, the floor and walls, and then pushing the dryer upright, and placing it back in the nook it came from. SIGH

Then of course, putting the doors back on, and sweeping all the escaped lint up off the floor, and vacuuming the rest.

I'm bushed!!!!!!!!

Small project, BIG WORK!!!! WHEN WILL I EVER LEARN!!!!!!

The Catccubus Comes!!!!!!

Many of you don't know what a succubus is. Well, its a demon that uses your sexual energy to maintain and feed itself.

In the cat world it works different. Cats feed on HEAT! A Catccubus, is a cat the feeds off your heat. GIGGLE. That's my Merlin.

I go take a nice hot bath, and who's waiting out side the door, just waiting to jump on my lap, and suck all the heat out of my nice warmed body...... but Merlin, the Catccubus!!!!

Made up word, and picture, but it sure fits!!!!! He just loves a nice warm body to feed off of. He climbs up, gets comfy, and sucks all the heat right out of you..... purrrrrrrrring all the way. GIGGLE

Now I'm pissed

Well, I'm not pissed at anyone, but myself, but I'm still pissed.

Can't go to Chiller this weekend. Seems I over did Easter a bit, and I don't have enough to go...... but then, my fault.... I actually need to keep better track of my money "(

Oh well, next time, I'm sure. Giggle And I yelled at myself for not keeping track of the money, and hopefully I actually heard to myself!!! Giggle

Easter with the grandkids

sinus infections

If your sinuses are giving you a hard time with the changing seasons, these are some practical guidelines to relieving them.

Coping with AllergiesRecurrent sinus infections are commonly due to persistent allergies or if it is seasonal, hay fever. Also, many people who are affected by chronic fatigue syndrome have been found to have sinus disease.


Treat the hay fever first and once the allergies subside, the sinus condition will get a break from the incessant inflammation caused by allergic reactions and should improve.

You may want to focus on strengthening your immune system, as well, to prevent infections. Here are some tips for clearing up allergies:


Irrigate your nose with saline (warm salt water) twice daily.


Reduce allergy-load on your body by avoiding mucus-producing foods like dairy, wheat, and sugar.


Take bee pollen supplement and the herb stinging nettle.


Use an air purifier in your home, as well as in your workspace, if possible.


Exercise indoors with filtered air.


Drink eight to 12 glasses of water daily.


Humming for Sinus Health Sinus disease is an impairment of normal gas exchange through the sinuses. Recent evidence indicates that you can help prevent or remedy your sinus problems by humming along to the radio or singing your favorite songs.

Studies have shown that humming improves the output of nitric oxide, an indicator of effective sinus function. Additionally, humming is similar to the traditional practice of chanting, by which sound waves draw out positive responses from your body and spirit.

For improved airflow and an improved mood, humming is one healthy habit.

Clear Up a Sinus Flare Up Easing congestion is beneficial for our longevity odds; we don't want to short the body of oxygen for even a momentary period of time. Utilizing the science of reflexology, we can treat conditions by stimulating certain points on the feet and hands that are linked with internal organs.

Reflexology can help you keep your nasal passages clear during a sinus flare up. Try this: Hold your left hand in front of you with the palm facing up. Using your right hand, squeeze the base of your little finger and "walk" the thumb and forefinger up to the end of the finger, giving a little squeeze at each step.

Repeat for each of the other three fingers. For the thumb, start at the tip and move toward the base. Now repeat with your other hand.

Sneezing Strategies

Sneezing is a localized reaction of the sinuses to environmental irritants. If you are suffering from severe sneezing, review your surroundings to see if you have specific sensitivities to environmental triggers. Look at these:

Do you have pets, and are they allowed in the bedroom?
If you are experiencing an allergic reaction to pet dander, they should be kept away from the bedroom.

For 30 minutes before going to bed, open all windows and doors to the bedroom, and aerate the room.

You may also want to avoid down pillows and comforters and switch to a hypoallergenic detergent to wash your bedding and clothes.

Drink lots of ginger tea.

Told you so!!!!! Nah nah nah nah

A recent study found that the bacteria Mycobacterium accae, commonly found in soil,
increased serotonin levels in the brains of mice.

A lack of serotonin is thought to cause depression in humans. Researchers became interested in the bacteria after cancer patients being treated with it began unexpectedly reporting lifted moods and better quality of life.

The study was small, but researchers hope to look into the connection between the bacteria, healthy immune systems and depression to find out if there would be benefit from developing treatment options from this or other kinds of bacteria.

Gardeners already know that digging in the dirt and soaking up the springtime sunshine make them feel happy and rejuvenated, but as Dr. Chris Lowry -- lead author of this study -- says, "They (these studies) leave us wondering if we all shouldn't be spending more time playing in the dirt."

Rainy Days!

You know on days like today, I want to make a hot cup of tea, stay in my P.J.'s, curl up on the sofa with a really good book, and chill.

So comfortable, and warm, and I sit there reading with the soothing sound of the rain on the roof, and a good book to keep me company. SIGH

All I need is a crackling fire place, and a good foot rub...... and I'm in HEAVEN!

But, don't fool yourself, instead I scrubbed BOTH BATHROOMS!!!!! And I mean SCRUBBED!! Men have no idea how dirty their bathrooms get!!!! YUCK!!!!!!!

DIDN'T I TELL YOU!!!!

Tomorrow it's supposed to rain all day, and then get cold and chilly for the rest of the week. AND I KNEW THE REST OF MY GURNEYS ORDER WOULD SHOW UP!!!!

But, I fooled them. I was actually sitting outside when the mail man came, since it's such a nice warm day, and I was actually able to get my plants in the GROUND, BEFORE the bad weather started. FIRST TIME IN YEARS!!!!

Usually they come just as it snows, or pours for days or is totally yucky to go out side. I think it's part of their customer service plan!!!

But, I beat them this time, let it rain, and snow and get cold..... MY PLANTS ARE IN!!!!!!!

Pleasent surprise!!!

What a pleasent surprise! I was sitting outside on my swing, when this sweetie decided to fly right over my house!!!! Except for a low thrummmming, you couldn't hear a thing!

If you left click on the picture, it should bring a big one up in a seperate window, and you can get a good look. Totaly COOL!

Pantry Cleaning!

When I first moved in here, I looked at the coat closet in the living room, and decided that it wasn't needed............ so I put in a pantry. Some nice white wire shelving, and there you go, a good BIG pantry!

I've gotten a lot of use from it. It stores all my canned goods, boxed goods, and at the very bottom huge bags of toilet paper, cat food, and all the plastic bags I've collected over the weeks and months. (great for using as disposal of used kitty litter!!!!)

Today I did a little cleaning, getting rid of envelops of seasoning that I'll never use, like meat rubs...... Who's idea was that??? They make the meat dry and unappetizing!!! Also boxes of pasta that were opened, and never used. Plus the big culprit......... boxes of cereal with just a half a bowl of cereal left in them!!!!! (that, thanks to Matt who never finishes anything!)

Now it's nice and clean, and I can see what I'm running out of, and what I need to pick up at the store.

Gotta get some more canned veggies, and pasta, and that's about it. Oh, some soups! Always need soups, and all I have left is one can of chicken noodle. (and I'm allergic to chicken!)

So, my next shopping is for the pantry. Plus I checked out the freezer (both of them) and I could use some more meats. We are almost out of stakes and such. So, I'm going shopping and fill up everything.

Now, you have to know, the last time I did this was over 2 years ago!!!! So, it has lasted a long time!!!! And thanks to my gift, from Jamie, of a seal a meal, the meat is still fresh and cookable!!!!

I guess I take after my Mother that way. She had a huge pantry in the basement. But one thing I've learned, is that its WORTH IT!!! For times when your running low on money, and food, I never have to worry. There's always something in the pantry or the freezer to use!!!!

Been a long time since I haven't worried about food...... and believe me, before this, there were times I ran out of food, and money at the same time. And had to borrow food from friends and family!!!!!!!

Now, never a problem, always something there to eat!!!!