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I'm getting to the point in packing where there's a "random" notation on most of the boxes (i.e. books, picture frames, random) because I've gotten most of the room packed. I can't do my dvd's or cd's yet (I'm afraid they might melt because the garage does get hot), or my essential oils/candles. The inbetween stage feels weird.
http://community.livejournal.com/product_reviews/163789.html?view=500173#t500173
A very glowing review of the Dyson Animal vacuum. I've wanted one for a year but haven't wanted to spend the money on it - didn't realize that Bed Bath & Beyond carries them and you can use the 20% coupon on them! NICE. Of course, now I'm not sure that I want to buy one because we'll have a non-carpet floor in the new house, but it would still be good on throw rugs and furniture. Will have to think about it for the future, but it's so nice to see that it's not just hype. ^___^
This weekend was quite busy and nice. Saturday morning we (my sister, mother and I) went trail riding on the hill behind the ranch. It's still not quite as fun as it used to be since you can't get up to the old logging road, but we're at least able to go all the way on the lower trail to the side road. It took us 2 hours. I think that Nate was affected by the heat and the longer ride more than normal, but he's doing good today. I anticipate that later this summer I'll be able to hike more often and can work on clearing a path through the terrible patch of scotch broom. If we can get through the scotch broom then we'll be able to take the horses up the road again - it's actually quite nice now that the dirt is covering up most of the gravel and the trees have grown up enough to provide shade. What's scary is that clearing a path through the scotch broom will be easier than going through the young trees/blackberries.
Anyway, after riding we filled up the horse trailer with all of our recycles and garbage (cleaned out the back porch, the old mattress and random big stuff, out by the shed, etc then the regular stuff) and went to the dump. That seemed to take forever but I think it was mostly just because it was hot and muggy. heh.
Then Saturday afternoon we went and saw Order of the Phoenix. We expected a huge crowd, but they must have gone to the new theatre. It wasn't even full!! But that was okay with me. We had great seats and I really enjoyed the movie. They did a great job in making Mrs Umbridge someone you loved to hate - evil disguised as a sweet lady. *shudder* The thestrals were awesome. Luna was awesome! The fight at the end was spectacular. *happy sigh* Can't wait to see it again!
Sunday was also good. Rode a bit in the morning, then Heather and Michael came out in the afternoon. Later we ended up going to town - Michael dearly wanted to see the cemetary and since he was good Heather said we'd take him. He loves the cemetary out by our place - it has a beautiful brick building with a fountain, and he could spend hours just meandering. It works out okay most of the time - there aren't mourners around usually, so we can just visit while he's busy exploring the bricks and such. *shrug* We decided to try Denny's again and he did pretty good. We'll have to ask our waitress to not bring out his food early next time, though - once he's done, he's out of there. oops! He's getting better about waiting before the food comes out though. Yay!
http://community.livejournal.com/product_reviews/163789.html?view=500173#t500173
A very glowing review of the Dyson Animal vacuum. I've wanted one for a year but haven't wanted to spend the money on it - didn't realize that Bed Bath & Beyond carries them and you can use the 20% coupon on them! NICE. Of course, now I'm not sure that I want to buy one because we'll have a non-carpet floor in the new house, but it would still be good on throw rugs and furniture. Will have to think about it for the future, but it's so nice to see that it's not just hype. ^___^
This weekend was quite busy and nice. Saturday morning we (my sister, mother and I) went trail riding on the hill behind the ranch. It's still not quite as fun as it used to be since you can't get up to the old logging road, but we're at least able to go all the way on the lower trail to the side road. It took us 2 hours. I think that Nate was affected by the heat and the longer ride more than normal, but he's doing good today. I anticipate that later this summer I'll be able to hike more often and can work on clearing a path through the terrible patch of scotch broom. If we can get through the scotch broom then we'll be able to take the horses up the road again - it's actually quite nice now that the dirt is covering up most of the gravel and the trees have grown up enough to provide shade. What's scary is that clearing a path through the scotch broom will be easier than going through the young trees/blackberries.
Anyway, after riding we filled up the horse trailer with all of our recycles and garbage (cleaned out the back porch, the old mattress and random big stuff, out by the shed, etc then the regular stuff) and went to the dump. That seemed to take forever but I think it was mostly just because it was hot and muggy. heh.
Then Saturday afternoon we went and saw Order of the Phoenix. We expected a huge crowd, but they must have gone to the new theatre. It wasn't even full!! But that was okay with me. We had great seats and I really enjoyed the movie. They did a great job in making Mrs Umbridge someone you loved to hate - evil disguised as a sweet lady. *shudder* The thestrals were awesome. Luna was awesome! The fight at the end was spectacular. *happy sigh* Can't wait to see it again!
Sunday was also good. Rode a bit in the morning, then Heather and Michael came out in the afternoon. Later we ended up going to town - Michael dearly wanted to see the cemetary and since he was good Heather said we'd take him. He loves the cemetary out by our place - it has a beautiful brick building with a fountain, and he could spend hours just meandering. It works out okay most of the time - there aren't mourners around usually, so we can just visit while he's busy exploring the bricks and such. *shrug* We decided to try Denny's again and he did pretty good. We'll have to ask our waitress to not bring out his food early next time, though - once he's done, he's out of there. oops! He's getting better about waiting before the food comes out though. Yay!
