Louis Dean and I took our time getting things in order before we left the ranch yesterday afternoon.
We even moved some things around so it would make it easier when we go back later this month.
As in, we will be bringing a new upright freezer - on the small size - but we decided where we would put it and have it ready. Then we moved the small fridge out of the camper to where the old freezer was.The new microwave - which we will also be bringing with us - will sit on top of that.
Moving things around can get complicated!
First we had to move the compressor so we could put the freezer there.
That meant we had to move the rollaway bed so the compressor could go in that space,
which meant the bed is now back where it once was!
Whew! By the time we were ready to leave, everything was clean and tidy and the car was packed tighter than Dick's hat band! The reason for that is I wanted to bring my art supplies back home and Louis Dean wanted to bring the small compressor home - not the large one that we had to relocate!
When we were ready to leave - the car wouldn't start!
We had left the phone charger plugged in all the time we were there and that was just enough to drain the battery. I never know what to do when things like that happen but I assumed Louis Dean would go down and get Sherry to jump start our car using battery cables. Nope! He pulled out a battery charger thingy and plugged it into a long extension cord. We went back in the front room and waited less than 10 minutes when he said to try and start the car again. It cranked right up!!
Turns out, he has a battery charger at the ranch and one here at home.
As a matter of fact, he used it to start Summer's van this morning.
It's been sitting in the driveway since November 9th so no surprise the battery was dead.
It was a little after 3:00 when we were at the gate.
That little dog belongs to Mr. Jackson who lives next door.
We usually carry dog treats to give her, but this time we were in the car!
She didn't seem to understand.
Since we were in the car and I was driving, we had to be home before dark.
My Waze directions said we would arrived right at 5:00 - smack in the middle of traffic!
I took care of that by stopping at Collin Street Bakery in Waco searching for apricot pie. No luck! They didn't have anything 'apricot! So I bought a cranberry scone for me and a peach turnover for Louis Dean to save for our breakfast and coffee this morning.
No problem.....I drove on to West, Texas and stopped at......
This is such a great place!
I could have spent an hour in there easily, but I restrained myself.
Candles, classy clothes, goumet foods and so much more....plus they still had a huge tent addition of Christmas decorations - all 40-50% off!
I walked around a little bit and then went to the bakery counter and bought a dozen apricot Kolaches!
My nest stop was in Hillsoboro at .....
the Bath and Body Outlet!
I bought lots of good things - all 50-75% off!
I would have stopped at the lingerie outlet there but I think it may have closed - or it could be in the second section of the outlet buildings. Sadly, most of the stores are all vacant now.
I'll double check on that one next trip.
My additional stops made perfect timing! We arrived home right at 6:00!
Glad you were able to get everything juggled around to be ready for the new items and you made it home safe and sound. The kittens amaze me that they are comfortable being moved around but they sure enough look comfortable wherever they are.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got your car started and got home safely. A trip to the country and beach is always good therapy. The Valentine's boxes are so cute. You and Louis Dean sure are productive. You always seem to be busy and accomplishing a lot. Hope you have a good weekend. See you again soon.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a full and busy life and I know you love it. I went to a BBW outlet one time and it was great! I hope things go well with the kitchen! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got home safely and it sounds like you got some nice goodies along the way. We got home yesterday and I did many of the same things. I need to finish up the laundry today. So glad your countertops will be there soon. You will love them.
ReplyDeleteSo many good things happening! I'm glad your beach trip and visit at the ranch gave you the rest and restoration you needed!
ReplyDeleteI loved hearing about your stops on the way home from the ranch.
Oh, and HURRAY for your new countertops!
I'm so glad you had the time away and feel that your batteries are recharged. We all need that. Your Louis Dean is one in a million. You have a keeper there Linda.
ReplyDeleteHappy Kitties are glad to be home too.They are so fortunate to have 3 happy places to be.
Your new counter tops are real answers to prayers. The best is yet to come.
Love visiting your blog and seeing your wonderful life.
Sue of photowannabe
Cars and computers, both are blessings and curses, depending on what's going on. It's wonderful you have such a resourceful hubby.
ReplyDeleteI had chuckle out loud at how you have to arrange things back and forth, up and down and sideways to get them where you want them. I find that in our small apartment too. Especially closset space. Remember Fiber McKee and Molly and their closet!!!
I love apricot pie too. My substitute when I'm craving apricots is to make apricot bars with apricot preserves. This week I made some with fig presevers because I also love figs.
Have a great week! Sending love and Hugs.
Be sure to remember and take pictures of the new countertop after they put them in before you put all the debris on them so we can see how pretty they are. The kitties will probably worn out from playing with the quads and enjoying themselves. That princess bed is absolutely adorable and a super duper idea I would love to have had one when I was an Avid Reader as a child. Glad you figured out how to miss the rush hour I used to do that when we were driving home from Savannah Georgia to here because I did not want to hit Tampa at 5
ReplyDeleteSo happy your new countertops are coming. It will be so nice to have that job over and done and all put back together. It's going to make such a big difference!
ReplyDeleteLinda, Tell the quads, I love their Valentine's boxes. They did a great job. The cats look so cute . Glad you and your sweetheart LD had such a wonderful get away together. Blessings, keep safe. xoxo,love you, Susie
ReplyDeleteWe only got a washing machine at our bach a few years ago - made such a difference not having to cart washing back and fro ... maybe that's a next thing. Good luck with the countertops. Cheers
ReplyDeletei just don't know how you do what you do linda, i would be exhausted packing up and going back and forth!!
ReplyDeletethe kids valentine boxes are awesome, what a fun project!!
As always, you have so much going on with your time between the ranch and your city home and your getaway as well. It can be a lot of hard work packing and unpacking but you and Louis Dean really seem to have things under control.Good way to avoid that traffic with those stops and some great bargains too!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda :) The cats are so cute and I love the Princess bed!! Oh Valentine's boxes, aren't they adorable? I need to start my Valentine's plans soon! I'm glad you feel good being home! :)
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