Home on the Range

It was a muggy, overcast day in the 'burg. But the Mama was happy, the Molly didn't care at all, and the Poppy had to get up early (let's just say around 7:45'ish) to greet the Maytag man. Well not the real Maytag man, but the Jenn-Air delivery men from the Maytag store. They promised to be here between 8:00 and 10:00 AM. Being the optimist that I am, I emailed my secretary and told her that I'd probably not be in until 11:00-12:00 o'clock or so, and maybe not at all. The bitches came at 8:15.

Everything went well. They were out of here around 9'ish, by when Molly finally became hoarse from barking. Needless to say I didn't go to work.

3:45 and here comes the Mama home from work. She immediately tries out the burners (like a moron I didn't), and only 3 of 4 ignite. I'm pissed. Bitching on the phone got me little more than the first appointment tomorrow for repairs. In the meantime Mama found 4 little brass gas nozzles which are probably the converters to LP for the 4th burner. So now I have to decide if I want to stay home and confront (hopefully) the guy who screwed up, or let the Mama fend for herself. I should probably just go to work.

Anyway here are a few (not so good) photos. First the old, then the new.
Stove photos

Update: The service tech just left. A loose ignition wire caused the burner not to fire. All is well in the 'burg today.

Addressing the Dresser

I am the proud owner of a brand new dresser. Yes, I know, that's terribly exciting and impacts you in a meaningful and significant way. I of course took this wonderful opportunity to post some pictures, complete with inane comments aimed to enlighten and amuse. Peruse the four photos below at your leisure.

Dresser

The Door County Four

Last weekend Sarah and I went to Door County for a lovely romantic getaway. It was just the two of us. And her mom. And her mom's friend from Columbia. So it was an A+ on the getaway scale, but more of a low passing mark on the romantic scale. I of course forgot to bring a camera because I'm good like that. Fortunately, Marcia Hoke took plenty of pictures and assembled some to share. You'll find a selection of them below with insightful, endearing and considerate remarks added by yours truly.

Door County