Ta-Da! My stupid trick of the day!

[WDWBarb]

So I picked up some dipping oil and bread today for a special dinner I was making for DH, DD and myself. When I go to open the oil I realize that it's got kind of a very strong plastic wrap (kind of like on a wine bottle) over the top. Try as I might, I can't get the darn thing off! I struggle for over 15 minutes before I start to make progress. A few minutes later, it's finally off and I was VERY frustrated. I was worried that there was a cork in the top of the bottle under all that but it turned out that it was just a normal screw on top.

So I go to shake it up (there's yummy garlic and basil and the bottom of the bottle) and TA-DA! Top flies off. I had my finger over it but it was greasy and I guess my finger slipped.

Over half the contents of that lovely bottle of Olive Oil and garlic flies all over the kitchen. And I mean ALL over. My face, hair. clothes and glasses were covered. The cabinets and everything on the cabinets were covered. The drapes and the CEILING were covered. And, of course, it was all over the floor.

So I clean and clean and clean and clean and change clothes. I haven't washed my hair yet but that's next (I smell like an Italian restaurant). Dinner was cold before I was done.

Just as I was remarking that I was so glad that at least it happened in the kitchen, I watched my German Shepherd wiping her face on the couch. Then she started rolling on the carpet.

ARGH - the dog is covered too!! I had forgotten she was standing right next to me during the "incident!"

And now the family room carpet and my couch are smeared with it.

Why didn't I just give up on that darn bottle when I couldn't open it??

 

[Darsa]

Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry but... but...



Thank you for the giggle! And I hope you found someone to help with the living room and dog!

 

[dicar123]

Oh dear! At least the dog smells good? And he'll probably have a nice, shiny coat.

Trying to think positively...

 

[MomofKatie]

Oh, no!! I know from experience how hard oil is to clean up. Hopefully, you can get it all taken care of- grab the dog before he rubs up against anything else!!

 

[SCHBR'smom]

I'm sorry, but I have to agree that its pretty funny.

There are times when things are too funny to be mad about. I bent over one day to pick up something that fell on the floor. DD4 was clearing her placematt at the same time. She turned with her plate at the same time that I was standing up. She smacked me in the head with her plate, leaving my head and hair covered with mashed potatoes, cheese, and ketchup. It was too funny to be mad about. Of course, it was also a lot easier to clean up than all that oil. Good luck!!

 

[WDWBarb]

I had to laugh myself (after I cooled off a bit, of course!).

DD looked at me a few minutes ago and said, "Mom, did Mr. Bean (my other dog) get into the oil? He reeks of it."

Oh no.... here we go again!!

 

[denisem]

ARRRGHHH! (This is where I need a combination rolly-eyed, shocked, laughing "smiley".)

You've not only earned your place in "cleaning" heaven, but EXTRA points for sense of humor!

Denise < --- having done similar things, I ain't laughing AT you, but "WITH" you.

 

[wvdisluv2]

Oh my...but I've done similar things myself and feel your pain

 

[teacups]

OH NO!!!! I'm sorry but that sounds like an episode of Laverne and Shirley!!!
Good luck getting it all sopped up.

 

[ginna74]

sounds like us and our adventures of our new carpet lol