I had big plans for today!

[Tony-NJ]

I had planned on sleeping late - that didn;t happen, Barney wouldn't let it.

I had planned on relaxing, taking Barney to the park since it's a beautiful day.

I was on my way into the shower when I hear Chris screaming that there's a whole bunch of water in the basement. A hose broke on the washing machine.

Spent the last 2 hours trying to get up water from all over - throwing some things out... So there's still a bunch of water down there - I have al the rags in teh dryer, the garage door open.. So we can't leave the house with that door open. So I'm here while Chris will be going to **** Depot to get a new hose!

I guess it's not going to be such a peaceful day after all. :sad2:

[OrlandoMike]

UGH that stinks!

That happend to us a few months back, and I got in a heap of trouble over it!

Seems I let some loose change get into the washer, and it clogged up some sort of pump!

Shrek was pissed! Lets just say, the coins were not enough to cover the cost of a new pump! :rotfl2:

[wallyb]

UGH that stinks!

That happend to us a few months back, and I got in a heap of trouble over it!

Seems I let some loose change get into the washer, and it clogged up some sort of pump!

Shrek was pissed! Lets just say, the coins were not enough to cover the cost of a new pump! :rotfl2:

Doesn't - Batting your eyes, doing a little pout and say "Oh Shreky-Poo" work to get you out of things? ::yes::

[Tony-NJ]

there's usually a limit to what my pouty eyes will get me LOL.

[wallyb]

there's usually a limit to what my pouty eyes will get me LOL.

There are other ways to motivate. :scratchin
Other wiles to employ ::yes::

[tiggr33]

Tony,
Speaking from experience ( I used to be a Project Manager with a Disaster Recovery Firm, and I am certified in water damage remediation) is your basement finished with carpeting, drywall, paneling, or baseboard molding? How much standing water was there?

If it is really wet, and you lost anything of value, call your insurance agent. Many situation like this are covered under your homeowners policy.

Get it as dry as you can by using towels or a shop vac, then get air circulation going. Set up whaterver type of fans you have. and aim them towards the area of the water.

If you have a carpet, raise it, if there is padding remove it (carpet is sometimes saveable, padding is never saved).

Keep the lights ON in your basement. Mold/Mildew prefer to grow in the dark.

Clean with an antimicrobial agent. (Mr. Clean and some others work fine for home use) or if it is an unfinished floor/walls use a bleach solution.

For the replacement hose, buy an anti-burst one. They cost more, but are well worth it

OK, thats it for my fast off the cuff response. PM me if you need anything.

HMMMMMM, both Tony and Chris are distracted....:drive: I can drive through the neighborhood calling for Barney....he's so cute how can I not want to doggie nap him. Kidding, I never really would.

[pixierella]

Tiggr33 is right. Your insurance company will pay for your items that were damaged and beyond repair. They won't pay for the hose but everything is covered minus your deductible. Hope your day gets better

[OrlandoMike]

Doesn't - Batting your eyes, doing a little pout and say "Oh Shreky-Poo" work to get you out of things? ::yes::

From what I remember, I think I had to shell out for a steak dinner that night!:thumbsup2

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Tony,
Speaking from experience ( I used to be a Project Manager with a Disaster Recovery Firm, and I am certified in water damage remediation) is your basement finished with carpeting, drywall, paneling, or baseboard molding? How much standing water was there?

If it is really wet, and you lost anything of value, call your insurance agent. Many situation like this are covered under your homeowners policy.

Get it as dry as you can by using towels or a shop vac, then get air circulation going. Set up whaterver type of fans you have. and aim them towards the area of the water.

If you have a carpet, raise it, if there is padding remove it (carpet is sometimes saveable, padding is never saved).

Keep the lights ON in your basement. Mold/Mildew prefer to grow in the dark.

Clean with an antimicrobial agent. (Mr. Clean and some others work fine for home use) or if it is an unfinished floor/walls use a bleach solution.

For the replacement hose, buy an anti-burst one. They cost more, but are well worth it

OK, thats it for my fast off the cuff response. PM me if you need anything.

HMMMMMM, both Tony and Chris are distracted....:drive: I can drive through the neighborhood calling for Barney....he's so cute how can I not want to doggie nap him. Kidding, I never really would.

Ooooh, you are handy to have around. :thumbsup2 What other talents do you have? :)

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

And THIS is the sort of thing that makes me glad we LEASE! :rotfl2: 24 hour maintenance is a magical thing. :goodvibes

[wallyb]

UGH that stinks!

That happend to us a few months back, and I got in a heap of trouble over it!

Seems I let some loose change get into the washer, and it clogged up some sort of pump!

Shrek was pissed! Lets just say, the coins were not enough to cover the cost of a new pump! :rotfl2:

A homemade banana cream pie works too! :thumbsup2

[Tony-NJ]

Stacey - where the heck were you earlier? No carpeting and it's almost dried up - we've had teh garage door open, a dehumidifier etc..

Chris is home - me and Barney are eaded to Brookdale to the doggie park. It's goegeous out.

[tiggr33]

Ooooh, you are handy to have around. :thumbsup2 What other talents do you have? :)

Must resist urge to post my first response.

But to quickly answer your question, lets see, I'm a stained glass artisan, an award winning photographer, I'm a foodie (cooking and eating), currently working on becoming a cheesemaker (and I must say, my homemade Ricotta kicks butt!!!).

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Must resist urge to post my first response.

But to quickly answer your question, lets see, I'm a stained glass artisan, an award winning photographer, I'm a foodie (cooking and eating), currently working on becoming a cheesemaker (and I must say, my homemade Ricotta kicks butt!!!).

:lmao: I knew I liked you! :rotfl2:

You, like my partner, are a woman of many talents. I like that in a girl. :thumbsup2

[tiggr33]

Stacey - where the heck were you earlier? No carpeting and it's almost dried up - we've had teh garage door open, a dehumidifier etc..

Chris is home - me and Barney are eaded to Brookdale to the doggie park. It's goegeous out.

Sorry, I didnt hear the super sleuths alarm. Glad to hear it is drying up. Resist the urge to turn up the heat (if the basement is heated). Seems like your doing all the right things.

I haven't been outside yet. Lazy Sunday, still in our jammies, were busy planning our 5th anniversary. We decided to treat one another to dinner at Victoria and Alberts.

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Lazy Sunday, still in our jammies, were busy planning our 5th anniversary. We decided to treat one another to dinner at Victoria and Alberts.

Excellent choice! I am trying to decide if I want to surprise Corey with that for our 10th later this year. I hate to dress up. She's ok with it. I am not sure that either of us are up to the "stuffy & proper" atmosphere. I would hate for us to walk in and it being like the Clampett's invaded V&A. :lmao:

[tiggr33]

:lmao: I knew I liked you! :rotfl2:

You, like my partner, are a woman of many talents. I like that in a girl. :thumbsup2

Aww shucks, you'll make me :blush:.

[Tony-NJ]

when are you guys headed to WDW Stacey?

We went to the park but left quickly - not sure whet the heck I was thinking - it was like a mud bath.

The basement is drying up nicely - the door is still open and we have the dehumidifier still going...

Now we're plannig dinner. I'm roasting a whole Filet Mignon. - Since your a foodie, Stacey, do you have any suggestions?

[tiggr33]

when are you guys headed to WDW Stacey?

We went to the park but left quickly - not sure whet the heck I was thinking - it was like a mud bath.

The basement is drying up nicely - the door is still open and we have the dehumidifier still going...

Now we're plannig dinner. I'm roasting a whole Filet Mignon. - Since your a foodie, Stacey, do you have any suggestions?

We haven't decided when we are going. I have to go before May, as I am preparing to give a lecture on Disney Photography - it's more then Mickey Mouse. Cayla has spring break in early April - between work and school she has no time. I am also waiting for a bonus check to determine how much extra $$ I'll have to play with.

I like my beef simple, I like to taste the meat, so I tend not to marinate filets/loins. I'd make a dry rub of chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, no salt seasoning (Mrs. Dash or generic) and spread it over the loin. Then I would sear it off, and then into the oven to cook to the temparature of choice.

But my favorite way to prepare a beef filet is with a rub from Kueka Coffee Roasters (http://www.java-gourmet.com/javarubs.html). Their Shanghai Six Spice is to die for.

[Tony-NJ]

I wish I saw this with the coffee rub! I have a dry rub of Garlic and fresh ground pepper, lemon pepper and parsley. I preheated the oven to 500 then when I put the filet in I turned doen the temp to 225. It's not done yet - probably about another 15 minutes or so. It's a small one.

The coffee rub looks yummy! If Chris didn't want this today I would have grilled burgers! I did grill Barney a steak cause I had to reorganize the freezer and figured he'd get a treat tonight. :rotfl:

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

But my favorite way to prepare a beef filet is with a rub from Kueka Coffee Roasters (http://www.java-gourmet.com/javarubs.html). Their Shanghai Six Spice is to die for.

That stuff looks freakin' awesome! I have never heard of this before. I am going to have to find some. I love rubs more than marinades. Coffee and beef.....such a weakness. Have you been to Le Cellier and had their coffee rubbed Ribeye? OMG, it's sooooo good.

[tiggr33]

That stuff looks freakin' awesome! I have never heard of this before. I am going to have to find some. I love rubs more than marinades. Coffee and beef.....such a weakness. Have you been to Le Cellier and had their coffee rubbed Ribeye? OMG, it's sooooo good.

There stuff is awesome. Cayla and I (well ok I, as she hates coffee) discovered them at a gralic festival in the finger lakes region when we went camping/boating at Kueka Lake. They also have some of the best flavored coffees I have ever drank.

I have attemped with some success to make my own coffee rubs, but theirs is SOOO much better. I have not had that at Le Cellier, I have eaten there a few times, but I am one of the few not on their bandwagon.


OK, on to my drama from yesterday. And I had big plans too....Opened my snail mail and had some good news bad news. BAd news, and this relates to a previous post of mine. The bonus I was expecting....I got screwed, it is less then 50% of what was discussed and it is being paid over two payroll cycyles!! :mad: So I still have to wait for the $, and it will probably screw my unemployment claim up as it is being paid as extra weeks of salary, and not a "bonus". :confused3 I'm so disappointed in this. I poured my blood sweat and tears into that job to ensure I got the high end bonus. I met every and or exceeded every goal, was dedicated, etc.... To get a thank you letter with the message well the economy was bad so your bonus is lowered....I know what my stores sales numbers brought in...Total BS. I thought this guy had honor, and integrity. What was I thinking!?!?!?:headache:

On the other hand. I won :banana: my unemployment appeal from the job I left last year with the homophobic owner. I won it alone on the merit of the wage dispute. (And I guess an 8 page well thought, well written appeal letter didn't hurt either). It become final in 10 days and then gets kicked back to a lower office for the monetary decision.:woohoo:

[I<3EvilQueen]

I was on my way into the shower :


Wow and doing all that in just a towel..or less?

[Tony-NJ]

Wow and doing all that in just a towel..or less?

NO One and I mean NO one, not even Chris would want to see me laboring with only a towel on! :lmao:

[Tony-NJ]

Stacey - sorry about your bonus - I got screwed recently too and got a pay cut... Glad about the unemployment case!

[wallyb]

NO One and I mean NO one, not even Chris would want to see me laboring with only a towel on! :lmao:

Maybe :scratchin ... A gladiator costume?::yes::

[Tony-NJ]

Maybe :scratchin ... A gladiator costume?::yes:: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Um no..... Trust me, no one wants to see that either.

[DVC~OKW~96]

Um no..... Trust me, no one wants to see that either.

Well. Aren't you Mister Opinionated. ;) :upsidedow

[wallyb]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Um no..... Trust me, no one wants to see that either.

You don't know till you try young man!
Now march...
I have your codpiece all laid out for you :upsidedow

[rosiep]

I agree with Wally...It's just not a day until there's a queen in armor.

[Tony-NJ]

I agree with Wally...It's just not a day until there's a queen in armor.


:rotfl2:

I still say no

[I<3EvilQueen]

I agree with Wally...It's just not a day until there's a queen in armor.


*applause*
I LOVE that line.

[tiggr33]

Tony,
How's the basement?

when are you guys headed to WDW Stacey? We finalized plans yesterday. We are going March 29 - April 3. Between Cayla's classes and my commitments, finding the time was a project. We are going to V&A on the Tuesday night to celebrate. We got good airfare on Jetblue, and DVC had room at SSR (wer'e waitlisted for AKL Concierge). I will be spending much of the trip behind my cameras. As I am giving a lecture in May titled Photography at Disney - It's More then Mickey Mouse.

For those that have been to V&A, I assume they will not have a problem with us two gals celebrating our anniversarry.

[Tony-NJ]

The basement is dry!

That's great - it's soon too! Don't forget to stop by the luxurious bar at SSr and see a famous Diser!

I want a full report on V&A's! :thumbsup2

[rpmdfw]

Don't forget to stop by the luxurious bar at SSr and see a famous Diser!


Max? :confused3


:rotfl2:

[tiggr33]

The basement is dry!

That's great - it's soon too! Don't forget to stop by the luxurious bar at SSr and see a famous Diser!

I want a full report on V&A's! :thumbsup2

Glad to hear the basement is doing well.

I will visit, as I have before...he makes a mean Mojito and Chocolate Martini. I'll have to try a dirty martini this time....hmm can I bring blue cheese olives......Damn now, I'll have to rent a car just to buy olives.

I can't wait for V&A!! For me to worry about packing as not to wrinkle, let alone care about packing....it must be special.

[Tony-NJ]

Max? :confused3


:rotfl2:

:thumbsup2 :rotfl2: Make sure you get to meet Max too Stacey!

[padalyn]

Glad to hear the basement is doing well.

I will visit, as I have before...he makes a mean Mojito and Chocolate Martini. I'll have to try a dirty martini this time....hmm can I bring blue cheese olives......Damn now, I'll have to rent a car just to buy olives.

I can't wait for V&A!! For me to worry about packing as not to wrinkle, let alone care about packing....it must be special.

Oh my - I need to circle this day...Stacey NEVER packs more than 24 hours before a trip (needless to say we usually have to go buy something she forgot)

She is excited about V&A - won't tell me where else she has made ADR's for us other than Tusker House on the first day.

I have left all the restaurants and food up to her (a first - I am the planner). Me - I am going to pack the week before and hope that I can remember how to iron stuff.

I don't think I have worn anything but scrubs, uniforms and sweats in almost a year.

As far as Stacey's talents - they are many and wonderful...just don't ask her to sew...that is NOT a talent!

Since we are at SSR, I am sure we will see our friend, he makes a mean martini for sure....<deciding to destroy the diet altogether!>

Cayla