Parents move...

Memorial Day weekend was madness I moved on Monday, only took one load everything else was already there. All I had to take was my bed, dresser and some odds and ends. and just like that I was moved... What a strange feeling. After 26 years in the same house I was on to a new adventure. Mom cried as she should but really she did good. I think she was so distracted by their move the next day that she was able to keep her mind off it.
Tuesday morning comes and its raining... oh no!!
So we push the movers back a few hours which turned out to be a blessing as it gave everyone time to pack a few more boxes and really be ready for the movers.
When they got there the young men were so kind and hard working. They never stopped moving!
They took extreme caution and care with the precious antiques that my parents have. We HIGHLY recommend Maumee Valley Movers to anyone looking to move. http://www.maumeevalleymovers.com/ they even lifted a 1900's upright piano with no trouble at all. and helped my dad move the hot tub. They never once slowed down or took a break.These guys were amazing!!

Cable woes...

Ever notice how many cable commercials/ads you see as you watch tv? You would think they are desperate for new costumers... apparently you would be wrong.
I started with Buckeye because that is what I have always had and loved... they said they couldn't service my side of the street but would send someone out to double check and call me back after 3 days I called them they said still did not have an answer for me. Weeks went by and I never heard back from them.
So after a lot of research I spent a good hour or more talking to the direct TV representatives on 2 different occasions, so I sign up and I am all excited and the guy comes out and says there is no way I can put it on your house, I could put it on a pole in the middle of your yard (to which I said that's never going to happen) but even then he couldn't guarantee 2 years of service which he has to be able to do so no Direct TV.
Before he was even out of the drive way I was on the phone with Time Warner, no problem they say and I get it all set up. The day they were supposed to be there the clock just ticked away and they did not show, at exactly 12 they called to say they were running late, um DUH!
So they get there and the one guy was HYPER, he was bouncing around my house, the second guy was normal. They got it all hooked up and when I saw the boxes I was shocked they were so ghetto 80's boxes which were still full of someone's old DVR'ed shows then they sit there for 20+ minutes because the hyper guy hooked the internet up backwards and it wouldn't work. Also while there they were making fun of time warner, um seriously you work for them and your setting up a new costumer!
They leave and I check my TV they did not set up the Aspect Ratio right and everything was smashed together and a mess, I was so mad! Also the super hyper kid had to have 2 smoke breaks while at my house and came in and smelled up my house and then sat in a chair which he also left smelling. And how could I forget when he saw my laptop and just opened it up, never asking if it was ok for him to use it. The whole encounter was just so frustrating!
That night I was at my parents house and Buckeye calls my mom to make sure they are happy with their new service and my mom says yes but my daughter would like to talk to you, so I get on the phone and tell them how they never called me back and how upset I was with Time Warner. The lady says I am sorry no one called you we can come out there no problem. SERIOUSLY!? So now I have to call Time Warner and get that canceled which I do my mom and sister were kind enough to return the boxes for me, and tonight Buckeye is coming to set up my service.
I just can't believe the weeks it has taken to get good cable service. And its super frustrating that you can't watch the basic channels without cable, like the good ol' days.
I will be so happy when I have cable and get my million's of TV shows set up to DVR, this is to much drama for a junkie like me :)

delays, not just for airports my friend

So its been a while since I posted because there has not been a lot to talk about.
I was already to move everything the weekend of May 10, I even took time off of work so I could be ready. The first night went great, dad surprised me by getting off work early and we moved some of the big items over like my TV and entertainment center.
We put the TV in my bed room because I had purchased a new TV for the living room, little did I know that cable was no longer a call them and they come out and hook it process...
Apparently cable is now a whole ordeal you have to go through, I tried to get the cable I am used to and have had at my parents house for years but found out they can't service my side of the street, so I started research to see if there was another company that would be cheaper and I could get them out there-yes and no...
First I found out getting a standard cable company would take 2 plus weeks, and I am a TV junkie and having no TV is just not a possibility for me, I have the Blu Ray hooked up and I have been watching movies but even that is getting old, and as you can tell I like movies

So after much research I found the best deal for me and got it all scheduled so I am very excited to get that going! Also going full house so that fun, I love that I can record in any room and watch in any room.
I also picked up this small TV for the kitchen, love how it blends in

So cable was not the only problem I was having... I mentioned before trouble with the plumbing well dad came out and tried to fix it as best he could

Hard to tell from the photo but in true dad fashion he was using a curtain rod to reach around the tight angles, got to use what is there right?

But that did not work so I had to call the plumber, THANK GOD I had a home warranty I called them and they sent someone out and I only had to pay $60! 

Sadly they couldn't find/fix the problem! He said his snake was at the max and he could not find a problem, so I had to call the big guys in.

The next day 

came out and after 2 1/2 hours they were able to find the problem, it was all the way out past the street, over 120 feet away from the house.

So another strange thing happened the other day, my sister went to use the bathroom but the light wouldn't turn on, I was assuming it was just burnt out and we would change the bulb when I had time, however when my dad came to work on the plumbing he tried the light and found the fan wasn't working either we thought oh its a fuse... we checked that and nope. So dad pulled the cover and tried to see what the problem was, he was even in the attic looking to see where in the world the wires went, he couldn't figure it out

So he put everything back and we went home for the night, 3 days later out of habit I hit the switch and everything worked... SO STRANGE. So the bathroom is possibly haunted...

One other thing I was able to get 1/2 set up is my typewriter tower, still have one typewriter at home that has to be moved but I love this!

I will do a little more with it as time goes on but I love that they are out and I can look at them every day!

But all the current problems are solved and as soon as the cable is installed I plan to MOVE IN this weekend!!! Fingers Crossed!!!!

Bags and Shoes-I am woman

Slowly and little by little I am moving stuff over... This weekend I took some clothes and started to fill my spare closet, happy delight the closest are much bigger than I thought so that will be very helpful.
I also moved over all the shoes I don't wear on a normal everyday, it was then that I realized I have a few shoes...

and no this is not all of my shoes...
But I was able to get them all in the closet, oh I forgot to mention this was after I went through and filled a garbage bag with ones I no longer wanted....
So with only a couple double layers I was able to get them all in the closet

I also brought over some bags and thought I worked hard to get them they should be displayed like art. So here you have my closet art!

Still loads of room behind them and on the second shelf. they are VERY deep closets

After all that girly work I decided it was time to tackle the garbage slider... The original plan was to put it in its own cabinet but found out it was an inch to big so i had to compromise and put it under the sink... I read the directions and realized how easy it is so I gave it a shot. And I am very proud of myself!!

yes I see that is on a small angle I did that on purpose. 

After that I really didn't have much else to do I was going to head over to my parents but then I saw my solar lights in the garage I have had them since December since they were free at Menards with a rebate, just been waiting for a time to put them up. and I thought why not now??

So I assembled them and took them out to "plant" I still have 2 but I think I will keep them as "just in case" 

I put them all along the walkway to my house and one on each side of the garage

Stopped short by a head cold/allergy thing...

Before the weekend started I had every intention on moving so large item over to the house and being on the verge of moving the last stuff.
Then the allergy/cold monster moved into my head, throat, and chest. I tried to work through the pain on Saturday and got a lot done.
I was able to paint my bedroom a light gray, I figure this way any accent color I end up picking will really pop
I originally did not plan to paint this room but after looking at the walls it was pretty marked up and dirty and needed something.

On Thursday my dad came over and finished up the trim work on my kitchen and did a few other little things like hung my America flag- 

I think it looks great. It was so important to me to have that flag up.
He also hung my wind chimes outside my kitchen and living room window so I can hear them from both rooms. And they did work I heard them softly behind me all weekend as I lay on the couch struggling to breath.

Last I was able to wave farewell to the terrible kitchen curtains and we added some blinds it looks so much better
Sorry its not a great picture but it was hard with the amazing sunlight streaming in.

I spent most of the days laying on the couch trying hard to get air through my nose and not coughing cause that felt like razor's in my throat...
This was my home...

When I did have moments where I felt energy I would try to get stuff done. I was able to get the last of the dvd's over and put away. They are in a very random order of genre not how I would like it but it will work for now

I also put away some of the liquor and alcohol, I again don't care for the organizing but I was sick and didn't really feel like thinking it though so I just through everything on the shelf.

Because being sick and not getting anything you wanted to get done wasn't bad enough I went to use the bathroom on Sunday and had a wet foot. Apparently when I was doing laundry it was to much and I discovered a possible problem in my sewer pipe... When the water leads the washer its to much and everything started backing up. So I went to see my super hero dad and he looked around and thinks I will need to call Roto Rooter, but we are going to look into it more next weekend.

I knew something was going to happen at some point... that's what houses do right?

Just hope I feel better next weekend so I can catch up on everything I didn't get done this weekend.

Let there be light, and warm water...

Due to the passing of a loved one our normal weekend's activities were a little scattered but you know us, we never rest.
After work on Friday I decided to run so errands, when I got home I walked into "water world" apparently something was plugging up the garbage disposal and when it was unplugged it was like someone had opened Hoover Dam, water everywhere, including raining from the ceiling in the basement... OH NO.
So after lots of clean up it lead to the emptying out of the old roll top desk, and my dad got it into his head that it would be a good time to empty the book shelves.
Anyone who knows me knows I love to read, so do my parents, and we buy books so we can pass them around to each other... that leads to A LOT OF BOOKS. it took me 5 Ikea blue bags and I still have more to transfer to my new house. I have to donate a good amount of them but there are still so many I want to keep its ridiculous!

Besides carrying more books than the library around for 2 days I spent some time making my entry pretty. This is not a final look but I like that it at least looks pretty.

The door on the left is to the outside the door on the right is to the garage.
I collect typewriters so be prepared to see them all over, this is one of my favorites because of the U shape
Also it is cast iron and almost broke my wrist when I tried to move it.

Another big project for me over the weekend (actually started a long time ago, just got them done this weekend) was a Pinterest inspired lamp upcycle!
Before I tell you about the lamp I have to show you my pride and joy- the homemade spray paint "tent" I took the box from my new oven cut it down the side and opened it up, used extra cardboard for the bottom so no spray paint goes anywhere I don't want it to go!

Step one Take nasty old ugly lamps-
These were my grandparents- my dad believes they were an early anniversary gift but he was not sure. anyway they have been around forever! They are ugly gold and really looked bad!

Next I bought some spray paint, I went with the textured kind because I wanted to give them more grip when you used them as a 'side table'. 

If you do any kind of spray paint and don't use the "gun" your a fool, its only $2 and saves you lots of pain and mess. Plus you will have it forever go get one!!

Ok painting was done time for the hard part... the lamp shade cover...

Let me tell you Binder clips were a God send!!

I used spray adhesive which works great but WOW was it a mess, I thought ahead and used cardboard to catch over spray but once that sticky stuff was on your hands it was a nightmare to get off.  

Here is my final and I am so proud!!!

And LAST for the weekend we got the microwave up!!!

Warmed up a bowl of water and everything worked great! I am thinking the shelf will be a wine/alcohol shelf, and maybe some cookbooks... who knows.

So I guess its time to move the big stuff! 

The house is ready!!!

Christian Blessings

Last week we had a beloved family member pass away. As Christian's we are so lucky that while this is a sad thing for us left behind our family member is getting to do everything we live our lives for.
Wilma is celebrating with Jesus! How amazing is that, not to mention getting to get all those who have gone before her. The celebration they must have had!!
For those of us left behind we were able to gather to remember her and celebrate the amazing family we have still here. It was so much fun to find photo's of grandparents, aunts and uncle's in their confirmation gowns, found in a church directory.
The biggest kick of the day was gathering all the cousin's together for a photo... OH MY. this group has not gathered together since... well we know its been over 30 years. We were only missing 3 living cousin's and we know the one who has passed was there in spirit. They may look like adults but let me tell you they are all still kids at heart!
Below is a photo of the Imbrock cousin's and Uncle Alvin (90 years old) and Aunt Bertha (92 years old) Imbrock: