Bang the Wall to Ward off Peckers
October 1st, 2009
So things are a little different around here. With the help of John Vargo, my blog is now powered by WordPress, which means I have lots of cool gadgets and features I can use. I don’t know how any of them work yet though, since this is my first post. I’ll get there in a jiffy, I’m sure. I know things look a little weird and unfamiliar, but trust me, it’s the same old Trish. But now with SpellCheck, so watch out! So welcome to Trish’s World Version Eleventy! All the posts from my previous blog are under the category “Vintage” in case you are interested in reading the oldies but still goodies.
I also wanted to let my peeps know that I reopened my Etsy store, peep it out at Fuzzy Paws Knits . I got the PayPal issues as sorted out as they are going to get, so I am back in bidness. Don’t forget to hit me up for snazzy holiday gifts or warm winter gear for yourself. I have totally been rocking my handknit hat and scarf this week. Not sure if you noticed, but it’s freezing!
Yesterday afternoon, I was in my office working like a good little slave. I heard this weird noise in the closet, like a knocking with an intermittent fluttery sort of noise. So I listened intently and waited for it to stop. It went on for like 20 minutes. I made The George come in here and listen and he heard it to. He is very brave so he actually went outside to see what was causing the ruckus while I peeked out the window cowardly to make sure that if he was savagely attacked by an animal I could dial 911. It turns out it was a stupid woodpecker and the damn thing pecked a hole in the siding through to the insulation! Stupid bird. I heard him at my closet wall a couple of more times yesterday and I banged on the wall and he took off. So that is my plan, bang the wall to ward off peckers.
Mike worked late last night, so I knew he wouldn’t be until around 7. I decided to use my free time to go to the grocery store. I went through my mental checklist – doors locked, keys, list, pen, bags. Oops, I didn’t have the bags. They weren’t where I expected, so I had to hunt around. While I was hunting, I put my keys on the counter. I found the bags and headed out, locking the door to the garage behind me. Oops. As soon as the door shut, I knew. My keys were still on the counter. Rats! I checked all the doors and they were indeed locked. What a big dummy. Mike wouldn’t be home for at least a couple of hours, George was at work and wouldn’t be back for hours. I did the only thing I could. I called my mommy, and she came over right away and let me use her key. But for about half an hour, I had a blast hanging out in the garage. What a big stupid face. I definitely learned a valuable lesson here, and I sincerely hope that this won’t happen again. But I know myself pretty well, so I am sure it will.
October 1st, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Ahh – I like the new page and blog format. Johnny did a good job moving everything over.
My only complaint is that I don’t like the placement of the heart in the header graphic.
Woot! Comments!
October 1st, 2009 at 12:04 PM
I hope you did some cleaning while you were in there.
BTW the title of this post is epic.
October 1st, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Speaking of SpellCheck – how did the spellchecker miss “juffy”?
October 1st, 2009 at 12:28 PM
I fixed juffy. Spell Check didn’t miss it, but I tried to use it 2x and both times it froze up my browser. So I decided to proofread myself (dangerous), and I missed juffy.
October 1st, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Love the new page…yay for comments working! Have you thought about hiding a key in the garage?
October 1st, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Yes! I thought about it quite a bit while I was in the garage.
And Thanks! I like it too!
October 5th, 2009 at 11:11 AM
I was going to suggest the same thing about a key in the garage! We have a keypad opener to open the garage but someone that lives in this house…uhm…loves to lock the door to the garage….so we have to have a key too! XOXO
October 5th, 2009 at 11:59 AM
I’ve seen those keypad garage door deals and they are so cool! Are they expensive? Or was yours already there when you bought the house?