The Daily Rave

[Tybee]

Wow, what a great idea--at least for the summer! DH is a stovetop cook, and he loves sauteeing in a lot of fat. Our house probably reeks of grease. We don't have an exhaust system, although I did just recently purchase a portable one.

Regarding early morning's outbuilding post, our little quarter-acre is starting to fill up. When we bought the place, it was a house, two storage sheds and one "workshop" shed. We also have three lean-to's for wood and garbage cans. We added the camper two years ago for DD/DSIL. DS#3 and DDIL have just purchased a shed kit that will be assembled in the footprint of a fallow garden bed in a couple of weeks. They come up here so often (nearly every weekend), they didn't want to keep imposing by sleeping in my office. I'm a little nervous about what the neighbors will say, but we don't need a permit if it's 100 sq.ft or under, so it's really none of their business. But still. This is it. No more adding ANYTHING to our yard. Really.

Think of it as a mini Hyannisport!

[catherine]

Think of it as a mini Hyannisport!

Haha! DH always wanted a family compound--this is a "compact compound." At least it's cheaper than adding on or building up our house.

[iris lilies]

Haha! DH always wanted a family compound--this is a "compact compound." At least it's cheaper than adding on or building up our house.

I think the shed solution is great for a lil’ guest house.

[happystuff]

I agree about the shed! If/when we downsize, dh will get a "he shed" for his office.

Rave for other people with magic sidewalks!!! Took dh to is dentist appointment and, along the way, saw a decent-size rolling barrel composter. Dropped dh off and went back. Free sign, so it is now in our backyard!

[catherine]

I agree about the shed! If/when we downsize, dh will get a "he shed" for his office.

Rave for other people with magic sidewalks!!! Took dh to is dentist appointment and, along the way, saw a decent-size rolling barrel composter. Dropped dh off and went back. Free sign, so it is now in our backyard!

Yeah, a new composter is in our future, because we will have to relocate our composter, we might get a different one.

[Klunick]

Had to get my driver's license renewed which meant I had to get an eye exam. I only go when it's required to get a new license. First time seeing this particular optometrist. She was great. Very personable and chatty which I like. I think if she hadn't chit chatted som much, my exam would have gone a lot faster but I didn't mind. I was still home at my usual time had I stayed at work all day. She filed my results online so all I had to do was go home and do the rest online for my part and pay. The worst part was picking out frames even though I never wear them except when driving at night in the rain. I never like the ones I end up picking. Haha!! But total cost was covered by insurance so no loss on my end. Hopefully I remember the optometrist's name in eight years when I have to renew my driver's license again. I want to go back and see her for sure.

[rosarugosa]

Had to get my driver's license renewed which meant I had to get an eye exam. I only go when it's required to get a new license. First time seeing this particular optometrist. She was great. Very personable and chatty which I like. I think if she hadn't chit chatted som much, my exam would have gone a lot faster but I didn't mind. I was still home at my usual time had I stayed at work all day. She filed my results online so all I had to do was go home and do the rest online for my part and pay. The worst part was picking out frames even though I never wear them except when driving at night in the rain. I never like the ones I end up picking. Haha!! But total cost was covered by insurance so no loss on my end. Hopefully I remember the optometrist's name in eight years when I have to renew my driver's license again. I want to go back and see her for sure.

A complete stranger and I helped each other pick out frames at Costco last year. It just happened kind of spontaneously. She was very nice and truly helpful. DH always tells me I look pretty in all of them, which is very sweet, but not the least bit helpful.

[iris lilies]

Once DH came home with eyeglass frames one of the optician assistants picked for him. He looked the best he had ever looked in glasses.

I am due for new sunglasses and I may have one of the ladies in the shop give advice.

[NewGig]

We built a kit greenhouse this year and I've been slowly moving garden equipment into it.

My "rave" is that I'm keeping myself to what will store there and discarding any excess. The yard will be MUCH tidier without the piles of bamboo poles, garden stakes, terra cotta pots, etc. And because of the "space budget" I'm making myself stick to, I've culled down what's being stored quite a bit. Not only is the yard tidier, but the collections are much more managable.

Win!

[sweetana3]

Our cabinet installer purchased a Rev-a-Shelf Lazy Susan insert for us. I was moving the shelves and noticed that a plastic clip which covers the ends of the metal band was missing from one. A very small thing. I sent an email to the company to ask where I could get one. Within just a couple of hours, a customer service rep contacted me for more info. I sent photos and they immediately responded that they would get the part and mail to me.

Amazing customer service. Very nice interaction over email also. Will miss it when it is only AI. I figured I would just try this instead of complaining to the installer which could cause delay, etc.

We also had countertops installed yesterday and it went smoothly with very professional installers. They talked with me and explained what they were doing. Great interaction.