So what's new here at the resort? Well, Dan's downstairs doing some plumbing in preparation for a new water softener system. He hates plumbing; it's always fraught with peril--so many places for leaks. And how long can we go with the water turned off? I'm praying it goes well. We really need a new system, so it has to be done. He's also going to put a reverse osmosis faucet in the kitchen which will give us good drinking water. I'm so blessed to have such a handy hubby!
We made a trip to Costco Friday and a new little toy for me came home with us. I've had a TV in the kitchen for years, and even though it was a small one, it took up loads of space on the counter, space I could have used in other ways. I spotted a small flat screen for a very reasonable price and Dan tossed one in our cart. I can't believe how it opened up the kitchen!!
Now there's space beside the sink, which is oh so fabulous! It's taken me a couple of days to get used the blackness of it (the other TV was white and kind of disappeared) and seeing the cords (who says I don't have OCD??), but I'm thinking it's okay.
Meanwhile, the sun is shining and it's a gorgeous day. There's a carpet of gold leaves covering the backyard, Buddy is laying in the sunshine on the living room floor, and I'm heading down to do some stitching. Happy Pumpkin Day!
A nice casual mention of Buddy. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's great that you got a kitchen tv. We just got a new tv--a plasma for the wall. Since our place is so small, it's kind of like a giant kitchen AND living room TV. Dual purpose!
Sounds like your new tv is just perfect for your house! I like to watch something while I'm cooking--HGTV, old NCIS's, movies I've seen a hundred times (well, it seems like it). Just a little background noise that's interesting. Our big tv is in the family room in the basement.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I did sneak Buddy in there, didn't I? It's getting a little cold outside for him and so he likes to follow the sun as it comes in the big windows on the south side of the house.
I really miss having a tv in the kitchen. I had a Sony Walkman for years that just picked up the local channel, but that was enough. Of course, when we went digital, my reception went away, and that was that.
ReplyDeleteKathy, yes, having a tv in the kitchen is good companionship while waiting for pots to boil or cookies to come out of the oven. Maybe it's time for you to find a little one to keep you company again.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it is -- but then I'd have to connect to the dish, right?
ReplyDeleteForgot to say that I like Pumpkin Day. Halloween ends at Halloween, but Pumpkin Day can last all of November. I'll put away my Halloween stuff tomorrow but keep my ceramic pumpkins out.
Kathy, we have cable and I know nothing about the dish. Is it possible to connect more than one tv? The only way we can get high speed internet where we live is through the cable, so cable it is for us, and we have outlets all through the house, which is nice.
ReplyDeleteAnd you're correct--pumpkins last all through November and they're such happy things. Big and round and orange, they always make me smile. :-)