Had a busy day yesterday. First a visit with Doris, my tax accountant (a confusing meeting in which we decided to file an extension, which I don't like). Looks like I'm being credited with lots of income that I haven't actually received. My tax bill this year might well top my income. Life is a challenge, isn't it?
After Doris, I went chair shopping to replace the English country chair that I got rid of because the dogs kept it all mashed down all the time and it looked horrible. So I gave it to Andy. It looks great in her living room and her kitties aren't heavy enough to mash it down.
I've been looking for another chair for months, and the only ones I have found that I liked were very highly priced. I recently received a sale notice from Lazy Boy so decided to check it out yesterday, since I had some time to kill before picking up the Andy's kitties at the vet (more about that later).
Lordy be! Talk about chair overload! When I walked into the showroom, my vision was accosted with myriad chairs in various styles and colors, mostly ugly. Of course, I was immediately accosted by a sales rep as well. I asked her if I could have a few minutes to take in the sights, so she went away. I went through the huge showroom once, twice, and was on my third circuit when I saw it, a chair that I actually liked.
At about that same moment, the sales lady appeared again. I learned that the chair was on sale in a price I could actually afford. After checking her records we learned that the chair was not in stock but one was expected in in early May.
I took one more last circuit of the showroom but didn't see anything that I even sort of liked. So I told the sales lady I thought I wanted the chair. I told her my only worry was whether or not the red in the chair fabric would clash with the red in my gingham couch. She suggested I check out a fabric swatch and take it home to see. I did, and it doesn't (see photo--the sage green even matches my little Queen Anne chair that Daniel made the slipcover for), so in early May I should be the proud owner of a new chair. It's a recliner, and I normally don't like recliners. But the reclining feature is well camouflaged in this chair. I didn't even realize it reclines until the lady told me. It's really a beautiful chair. Can't wait to show you.
After chair shopping, it was on to the Alabama Neuter and Spray Clinic ("It's Hip to Snip") to pick up Andy's kitties from having had their "procedures." Mr. Boots seemed no worse for the wear when I got him home, but Miss Ruby seemed a little nonplussed. She went immediately under the sofa. Boots went immediately to the back door and wanted to go out. Sorry, Boots. You guys have to stay inside for a week.
Back home, Ramey called asking me what we were going to do for our Tuesday night get-together now that "Justified" has come to an end. We decided that she would bring a movie and we'd have cake and ice cream and watch it. Little Sister arrived with the movie and also with a small bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream, which I love in coffee. I brewed up a pot and poured me a cup--half coffee, half Bailey's. Ramey had hers with milk and maple syrup. Sounds yukky to me, but to each her own.
I know what alcohol does to me. No, it doesn't make me take my clothes off. It makes first my ears and then my face turn tomato red and burn. I've even had to give up my favorite wine, white zinfandel. So I don't know why I drank that stuff, except that it's sooooo goooooooood! Does alcohol do that to any of you?
So with burning ears and face, I sat and watched one of the most boring movies I've ever seen, "The Ides of March." Even the presence of the ever-gorgeous George Clooney didn't help matters. That movie is a dud, I tell you. If you haven't seen it, don't bother--unless you are really into the boring, unethical, and sometimes downright dirty aspects of politics--'cause that's all it is. The description on the DVD package called it a nerve-wracking thriller. But, just as in real politics, they lied.
The past few weeks have worked on my innards, folks. One of the first and most noticeable effects of stress on my body is always tummy troubles. Yesterday, I thought I was all better, but today the bothersome symptoms are back. I probably sent my digestive system into shock with that cup of Bailey's and coffee, especially after it was still recovering from all the death and mayhem of the past couple of weeks.
But today is laundry day. I've put it off as long as I can unless I want to go and buy new undergarments, sheets, and towels. So I'm going now to sort laundry, start the washer, wrap my blistered finger in a bandage, put on my soft thimble, and get back to quilting my "Mama in the Mirror" quilt.
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On 04/18/2012, Debra said ...
I'm sure you meant "it does" because it does. Good call. Now you can roam the Net from a reclining position!
On 04/18/2012, Jeanmarie said ...
Thanks for the movie review! I was going to pick that up at Red Box, but now I won't bother. And Bailey's? That's the go-to, never-fail gift that my husband and parents always get for me. Yum! Hope you feel better!
On 04/18/2012, Brenda said ...
Ooo, love the match! Your new chair will look gorgeous with the other furniture. Good call!!!
And poor little Boots and Ruby....it's hard to adjust. Hope they don't drive you crazy for a week because they can't get out! LOL...
I love the taste of Baileys. It's so good with coffee. Sorry to hear that your ears and face turn red though. Have you never had that checked out? I've never heard it happening to anyone, but hope it's not serious and that it doesn't last for long. I have digestive problems too and have to watch what I eat and drink. and Acid reflux is no fun...
Here's to your health!
Brenda
On 04/18/2012, Barbara Anne said ...
Oh, love the new chair's upholstery fabric!!! I look forward to seeing the actual chair that will be coming to join your lovely living room. What a great potential it has to become your "sleep chair". AMIL has a glider rocker that is her sleep chair and DH's is a comfy worn leather chair. Sit and fall asleep, guaranteed.
Oh, sympathy to Mr. Boots and Ms Ruby! That's gotta hurt but I know they're glad to be home again and Andy is glad not to have to endure the loud and crazy behavior that would soon be happening were they not fixed.
Bummer and bother about the GI miseries, but after all you've had to deal with, it's probably par for the course. Unwelcome, but not worrisome.
My face also turns red when I've had a bit of alcohol but I thought that was because I have lupus, Hot weather, spicy food, or other vasodilator will also turn my face bright red. I just ignore it and have my beverage anyway. Yes, Bailey's is always a delight!
I'm going to boldly (or not) try to machine quilt the pink pansy wallhanging today but it's nearly 3p and it's not yet ironed to the fusible batting ... yikes!
Hope you feel better soon and that the upsets are over.
Hugs!
On 04/18/2012, Beverly said ...
You did have a very busy day. I can't wait to see your new chair. I love the two fabric patterns together.
I hope you're feeling better.♥
On 04/18/2012, Gael said ...
So Sorry for your tummy issues, I guess all that stress eh? I think thats why quilting is so great, we can de-stress with it...
As for Lazy boy...We always buy our recliners from them. I've ordered from the same saleslady for years now. The pink chair on my blog was a Lazyboy I had recovered. We have never had any mechanical issues with the chairs...
When looking for a new recliner, I pretend I'm doing hand work in the chairs so I know that it will support my head.
Anyhoo, can't wait to see that fab all over your chair!
Take care,
Gael
On 04/18/2012, Lisa A said ...
Love that chair fabric!
On 04/23/2012, Rachel said ...
The red reaction might be a sulfite sensitivity. If drinking liquor, only drink top shelf stuff, stay away from wine unless it is imported from Italy or is labeled as sulfite free (domestics are required to have the nasty chemical as a preservative, and the Italians won't ever use them). I have a horrible reaction to wines and liquors with sulfites in them, that is time that I was prescribed sulfa drugs for an infection.
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