As Pergo is not waterproof, we decided against it.

Also, we need everything done by Oct 22nd, when we are getting company, so that put the kibosh on doing anything ourselves as I am working 12 hour days this month teaching some extra classes.

Good outcome~ma for Burrell's MIL!

Seconding the boring day wishes for Steph.

Job~ma for Shir.

We are replacing the floor in the basement after the Friday's flood. HappyBirthdayandMerryChristmas2010&2011tome!

UGH. Darnitall. I'm so sorry Sparky.

that will look like hardwood from the top of the stairs

It will look gorgeous. Do you need a child's play table and chairs to go on top of the new floor?

after the ice storms (for which my DH was also out of town - I take it back, what I said about 2 occurrences not being a pattern, because this is clearly a pattern)

I am suspicious. Please tell DH we're watching his every weather-relevant move. And that I can't wait to see him and K soonest.

Also, we need everything done by Oct 22nd, when we are getting company, so that put the kibosh on doing anything ourselves as I am working 12 hour days this month teaching some extra classes.

They can do a day trip! They don't _need_ to leave the cozy free lodgings of Philly... they can stay nearby...

Ok I'm arguing with one of the best hostesses in my family. That's dumb.

Sox, it occurs to me that you are living classic stress dreams in real life. You sat for a math test after not having been to math class for like 10 years, then your teeth fell out (OK, one crown).

huh. yah. Plus explody-head. Starting now, I'd prefer another kind of waking-state.

Please don't really drive from the back seat of the car.

No promises. I'll do what it takes.

October 4, the day that shall live in history as the Day When Nothing Happened.

How about "Nothing BAD Happened Day?" Because someone needs to call me with an interview, or a status update, or something.

I have cleaned almost all of the things, read many of the books, watched much of the TV, and since we can pay for insurance for my car right now, have stayed too much in the house.

I am starting to get seriously grumpy.

So, it turns out that the special in-home delivery for West Elm is actually only between 11 and 3 every other Tuesday, because the work day for the deliver guys is 8 to 5, and they start out in New Brunswick.

They really could have told me this before letting me order something that can only be delivered through this method. I'm having them leave it on the porch, and I'll hope it doesn't get too wet.

My phone has been shut off, and might not be coming back on. S changed the password on the phone web page, which is where I pay my half of the bill. She may have also had my phone shut off.

I think I will not be getting my phone number back. The one I've had for over five years.

So, it turns out that the special in-home delivery for West Elm is actually only between 11 and 3 every other Tuesday, because the work day for the deliver guys is 8 to 5, and they start out in New Brunswick.

I see. Customer service based solely on the convenience of their employees.

Oh Sean, fuck! Is there any way you can call the carrier (from another line) and get the accounts split up??

Possibly, though I'm not in a position to afford any charges that might come from that. We'll see.

argh, Sean. What a hassle.

I wanted to go back to sleep but there is a child in the house who does not have an inside voice.

Uggh, Sean.

Sparky, I wish you a rapid, under-budget, and trouble-free floor installation.