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Saturday, June 9, 2007

Boobs, Hurricanes and pressure washers

Its Saturday and I have been drug free for two whole days! A big YAHOO!! I also got to leave the house, went to Lowes, Target and the grocery!!! Another big YAHOO!

We needed to pick up some Hurricane supplies, you know batteries! Lots and lots of batteries. We have a gazillion flashlights, candles etc. We bought extra propane and 2 or 3 cases of water. Went to grocery and bought canned and boxed food, BEER (which will be replenished at least 4 times BEFORE a storm and snacks. Last year we got lazy, very lazy didn't buy a thing. We don't need a generator, daughter has one & they are usually over here for "close encounters". I have to have all the food etc. for a min. 3 days no elec. The husband tends to blow it off a little bit but, after Kate's' direct hit and Katrina snuggling us I do NOT want to be trapped with 4 grand children, no batteries, beer, food and TP! We would kill each other. Plus two dogs and three cats! Hell, shoot me now.

While at Lowes husband FINALLY bought a pressure washer. I mean FINALLY because he has been price shopping for at least 4 months. Waiting for them to go on "sale". You have no idea, I love a sale and am pretty tight with money but, an item like that on doesn't go on "sale". If its on clearance its' either missing parts or the famous "repaired and runs" tag is hanging there daring you to be the next sucker. Even on clearance they generally run about $200, bottom line your paying $200+, get over it and go on. He was looking at a 4000psi pressure washer($300+) BECAUSE it had two more interchangeable tips on it than the $200+. I love him but, we have a 3 bedroom, brick single story with a regular driveway and a regular sidewalk to the front door. We do not have a 3 story apartment complex with 9 units and a 3 acre parking lot. I love "power", the husband says I'm the female "Tim the toolman Taylor". But not on something you use 2 times a year. Get me a nail gun with mega power and I'm ready to go.

We finally settled on 2550psi plenty of power, in price range and works. He is outside right now just pressure washing his ass off. He did come in once to say "the beer wench hasn't been out yet" to which I replied "wonder where she is." He laughed and got his own beer. I'm not heartless, its hot but, I was posting and I didn't want to lose my thought. LOL He loves his toys. I'm glad he finally got one. He was getting one for Father's Day anyway.

Happy weekend, its almost vodka/grapefruit time.....another big YAHOO!

9 comments:

Kat_womanx2 said...

WOW !!! You sound really good today...full of yourself and all!! I like people that bounce back quickly...means you have lots of spunk and you're too ornery to take down easily...LOL. 2 Days after I had my heart attack and stent placement I was caught running down the hallway to the soda machine for a diet dr pepper I had been dying for..at least 4 times a day for the next week I heard "GET BACK IN BED !!!' from the nurses...LOL So glad you're feeling better!!!

kheatherg said...

oooo, glad you got a good one. i would hate to borrow a shitty shabby pressure washer.

Mrs. S. said...

I'm glad you're doing so well!

I love the fact that you consider beer to be "emergency" stock!! LOL

Kat_womanx2 said...

LOL...I think you're pretty funny too..God how I wish you and your daughter lived closer to me...we could be some serious patio junkies!!!!!

weatherchazer said...

Men always have to have the toys with more accessories, whether they will use all of them or not.

About time for myself to be stocking up on hurricane supplies, even though my butt will probably be cramming in the SUV with my mom and two kids. hubby will refuse to leave because of his job (give me a break, I have to come back ASAP to run a disaster shelter) and dad just thinks he can ride them out.

G-mom said...

Hey, Weatherchazer I'm kinda with the Dad. Husband says "Cat 4 we gone", I say we'll see. LOL I guess it will depend on how close it will come. So go get your supplies & come drink beer with all us crazy people! LOL

Anonymous said...

Now that's funny and typical man. Although mine would have bought the 4000psi anyway!

Glad you are feeling alot better!

Anonymous said...

Comment whore.

khg

Anonymous said...

I thought you were gonna post again THIS WEEK?

Post slacker.

khg