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July 28, 2005
Goldilocks and the Not Quite Right Bed
I waited around for the delivery guys yesterday (I hate waiting around) and finally it came:
Something's not quite right here.
The funniest part was trying to explain to the delivery guys' boss and to George what exactly the problem was. No one was getting it. I think the boss guy thought I was crazy, because I heard the delivery guy saying, no, it really is messed up. I'm thinking we got somebody's special order bed because it's supposed to be an Eastern King, which has the regular dimensions of 76x80. As opposed to a California King, which has regular dimensions of 72x84. Georgie called our bed a Midwestern King, since our mattress measures about 74x80. Of course our box springs are standard Eastern King measurements at 76x80. See what I mean?
The other day Rachael had a post about her and LaLa's anniversary and she talked about luck. I told her that G always used to complain about bad luck and I told him that we used up all the good luck we had when we found each other. Now our bad luck isn't the devastating kind, it's the kick your ass only could happen to us kind. You see, this is something of a special bed we got through a friend for a very good deal (Oprah may or may not sleep on this bed - no not this EXACT bed, but one just like it) so it's not like we can call Sleepy's and say give us a new one. But it'll all work out in the end. And if not, I've got a nice little ledge to rest my feet on while I put on my shoes. [ETA: Despite the size issues, the bed was a dream to sleep on! Well, at least I think it was, I don't remember anything from last night. More importantly, G didn't wake up with a backache. YAY!]
In knitting news, I've got one more repeat before I start on the toe of my Socka-Pal-2-Za socks. Speaking of Sock Pal Socks, have you seen Karen's socks? She's in the beginner category too, so there's a chance these socks are MINE! I would LOVE that because I LOVE these socks. She even had me persuring my Barbara Walker Treasury books for mosaic patterns for socks. What a great idea! Fingers (or, er, toes) crossed these socks are for me!
I spun some more yesterday too and while I won't be showing you photographic evidence, I did better yesterday than I did the day before. I'm slowly beginning to see the benefits of a wheel and would definitely like to try one. Parking more and drafting more (thanks again Claudia!) are definitely helping. I'm getting more control over my spin as well. It's coming along.
I owe quite a few contest prizes out there and I'm sorry they've been so late in coming. I have to put together every card myself, but I hope to have them ready to go this weekend. Thanks for being so patient! I haven't forgotten!
Posted by Cara at July 28, 2005 09:13 AM
Topics: Miscellaneous
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You and I have only been spinning a few days and are already fantasizing about spinning wheels. I think that is the sure sign of the addiction to come. Focusing on drafting without worrying about keeping the spindle going is very appealing.
Posted by: Jody at July 28, 2005 09:47 AM
...you were definitely missed! You *will* be at Rhinebeck, right? RIGHT??
Posted by: chelsea at July 28, 2005 11:38 AM
That bed looks heavenly and what a great idea to have a 'shelf';-)
I'm practicing my spinning and wish we could do it together! And if the sock from Rachael is yours...well, what a haul!
Posted by: margene at July 28, 2005 11:55 AM
I park and draft and I actually like the stop and start rhythm of it. And I've just ordered two more spindles...yeehawwwww ;-)
I'd love to know what mattress that is, because we have one of those superduper air mattress select comfort yadayadayada things, and our backs hurt like hell lately.
Glad to know you're going to sleep better, and spinning's better :-)
Posted by: Lee Ann at July 28, 2005 11:58 AM
Interesting bed setup! Glad the spinning is improving. You are doomed!
Posted by: Carole at July 28, 2005 01:33 PM
Pretty bed! Maybe you got a special deal because it is a "special" size bed. :) If this one stops working for you at some point, try a Tempur-Pedic. Our back aches stopped immediately.
Posted by: Kerstin at July 29, 2005 07:37 AM