Good News

I have good news for all Dyson vacuum owners out there. The company really stands by thier product, and the customer service is excellant. When Dave called last week to order our new hose, they were very helpful and knowledgable. Not only that, they told him the replacement hose is free since this is our first time to use thier service. Today our new part arrived in the mail. Wow, that was fast! I have to say this is the best experience I've had with a company in a very long time. For anyone out there thinking of buying a Dyson but you're just not sure, my advice, if it's in your budget at all, is to get it. I know it's pricey, but it's a superior product and the company is a pleasure to deal with.

Topsy Turvy Tomatoes!

The Topsy Turvy we bought this year yielded these beautiful tomatoes. We normally have more than this by now, but I've thought it over, and the planter may not be to blame. First of all, there is the shade factor. Even though the sun shines more in front of the shed, the overhang of the roof shades our topsy turvy more than I thought it would. I'm hoping this will not be an issue as the plant grows, and hangs down farther. Secondly, this is the only tomato bush we planted this year, where normally we plant three. One can't expect to yield as much fruit with less plants, can one? Lastly, and most importantly, we still have plenty of summer left for these babies to grow, so the experiment isn't over yet. I can't make a final judgement until the experiment is over. Until that time, I'm going to enjoy these tomatoes and all the others, however many that may be, we harvest.

Eye Grow

Sometimes, we Oddball Pet Snuggle knitters like to include a little gift when we send our blankets to the next knitter. Tuesday, I got this cute little eye grow. I've never even heard of them, much less seen one, but I'm fascinated by it. You simply saturate the "head" fill the cup with water, and wait for the grass to grow. As you can see, mine is beginning to sprout. I'm sure my cats will eventually discover it and decide to eat the grass, but for now, It's mine. :)
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Insomnia

Well, it looks like my days and nights are mixed up again. It's been over a week of staying up and sleeping late. I've been told I'd feel better if my sleeping patterns were normal, and that's probably true, but I just can't help it. Like my mother, I've always prefered the peace and quiet of the nighttime hours. I read until Dave falls asleep, which takes all of two seconds. Sometimes I keep reading, while other times I'm in a knitting mood. Sometimes, like last night, I like to sit and just look through my craft books and magazines. One time I reorganized my sock yarn. I'm often still awake when Dave leaves for work at 4:30am. Yes, it bothers me that I'm turned around but, I've learned that it does no good to brood. These sleepless nights don't last forever, and since I don't work outside the home, I'll just enjoy my quiet time until they pass.

Romans 8:1

"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit."

Thank you, Jesus. Help me to live in your Spirit, where there is no condemnation or guilt.

Inflation

I found the cutest pair of flip flops yesterday while Dave and I were at The Shoe Dept. They were brown with pink, purple, and off-white polka dots on them. I was thinking of buying them, when I noticed they were 20 dollars. Wow! I remember when my Mom could buy all of her girls a pair of flip flops for that much. I know they’re cute, and probably a better constructed than the ones from the grocery store, but they are just flip flops. Arent they? Maybe if they had the jewels added, or the comfort soles like some, but they didn't. They were just flip flops.

Oh, no!

My Dyson vacuum cleaner is busted. Yesterday, I was vacuuming the cat hair off the couch and chair as I do every week, when I realized I wasn't getting much suction. Those of you who are fortunate enough to have a Dyson, know how unusual this is. I mean, I've almost sucked up an area rug with this thing. I looked down to discover a big, gaping hole in the hose. My heart sank, but I'm pleased to discover we can order a new hose. Whew!
We got this vacuum cleaner a few months after we married. We had already owned two that lost suction, and no longer picked up cat hair. It's important for a vacuum I own to pick up cat hair. We were at Home Depot, when we saw this Dyson on clearance. I think it was about the time they were changing to the ball models or something, so we got a great deal on it. I've never regretted it, except for the fact that I'm spoiled now. I'm not sure I could ever be satisfied with anything else. Luckily, I doesn't look like I have to.