We did some research for weeks, found what we were looking for, and after JB being in 7 lineups, several conversations with staff, we finally bought one. Poor Grampa! We couldn't find out how big the box was. We knew it would take weeks for them to assemble it, they are so busy. This is what it looked like online.
We'd made several phone calls. JB went into town Thursday to see if it was ready. They told him it was on the truck, at the back, and they'd have to unload it. We contacted Shane, who delivers such items for people like us. He put us into the Friday morning slot. I texted Shane to confirm. Finally, Friday morning Home Hardware called. It was ready. About 125 lbs., they said. I texted Shane, again, and said we were a go.
Friday morning, July 3
Josephine really enjoyed the puzzles, and I told her we had another puzzle being delivered in the morning.
The girls and I played Skip-Bo while we anxiously waited.
Shane and assistant pulled up and we put it on the wagon. JB paid them.
The girls and I began to do the job. We unwrapped everything and sorted the pieces. It was really hot and humid!
Isabelle and I did the first two legs. We had two front legs on one side. I had to dismantle it. Josephine came out at that point, and we redid the legs, did the other two legs and the cross brace.
The kids slept over and went home on Saturday. Such a great visit.
I spent the next afternoon on the bench, stretched out, reading! My eyes hurt after, but it was worth it.
I think I have a consult appointment for my cataracts on Tuesday, although no surgery is being done, yet, in Ottawa. Their machines aren't up and running in the office. I just hope I can get them done. They are doing surgery in Brockville.
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...how I hate putting things together!
I would think that medical appointments and procedures could soon return to something closer to normal.
Hari OM
These put together things are an exercise in puzzles never mind cross words!!! (;*}) It was worth it though - that's a beaut!!! YAM xx
Hello,
I like your new swing. I hope you can get your cataract surgery soon.
Have a great day and a happy new week!
Yay on the cataract appointment, good job on the assembly team!
Well done … it's wonderful.
Hope your appointment goes well and they may be able to do some surgery soon to help you.
All the best Jan
Oh dear Jenn, I hope you get some good encouraging news from your consultant appointment. I can't believe how long you have been waiting. My friend who lives near Parham had a long wait too though so maybe I shouldn't be surprised.
You, all together, have worked a miracle. Those eyes, I so hope you can get them both done, now I am on this medication for 12 months, cannot risk any cataract surgery till after July 2021. !!!! I am ordering a white stick in case I might need it then. The surgeon was very clear about any surgery, unless it was a life threatening emergency, leave it. Love the seat. were they called " Love Seats " way back in the days when couples sat in the twilight!!!
We have a time deciphering the instruction manuals too....but, my your wait was worth it! This game you played is new to ne.
Well done! It would not have been so bad without the hot sun I am sure. Looks like a nice place to sit and read.
hope you get some news for the cataract surgery
makes me think of when i get into different kind of crafts ... and i just wanna be there all the time ... then i pay for it .. my eyes are like, what r u thinking??! so fun. what fun. stay cool this week! take care. ( ;
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