Weekend Wind-Down #83

It wouldn't be a proper visit from Missy's parents without some sort of HOME IMPROVEMENT project being involved, though we kept it fairly simple this time around. The last time they visited, they helped us install an ADJUSTABLE SHELVING SYSTEM in our CRAFT ROOM (which also doubles as our MUSIC ROOM). The weight of some of Missy's craft supplies was causing some of the shelves to bow in the middle. The solution was to install a third brace between the two previously installed braces and brackets that would prevent the shelves from bowing. We pulled everything off the shelves, installed the new brace and brackets, and added an additional shelf...











We also installed a brand new SHOWER HEAD (not pictured) in the GUEST BATHROOM (which I use as my own personal bathroom)...it's amazing how something as simple putting in a new shower head can greatly improve your quality of life. And then, on Saturday, Missy's parents were especially kind to gift us with another upgrade - they snuck out of the house early and came back with a brand new 32" FLAT SCREEN TV to replace our out-dated television. Christmas came extra early to Rancho Cocoa!



FAVORITE MOMENT OF THE PAST WEEK?
MISSY - My parents coming to visit!
RAOUL - Thanksgiving!

WORST MOMENT OF THE PAST WEEK?
MISSY - Not getting to do everything I wanted to when Mom and Dad were here...
RAOUL - When Missy's dad bought that faulty deep fryer from WalMart...and then having to go back to WalMart to return it.

FUNNIEST MOMENT OF THE PAST WEEK?
MISSY - Standing in the front yard, pouring out oil from the broken deep fryer back into the bottles...
RAOUL - Watching "Tropic Thunder" on the new wide screen TV...especially love the fake movie previews...

WORD OR PHRASE OF THE PAST WEEK?
MISSY - "Soap n'at"
RAOUL - "Booty Sweat"

FAVORITE "BLACK FRIDAY" PURCHASE?
MISSY - Bananagrams!
RAOUL - New shower head.

LEAST FAVORITE "BLACK FRIDAY" PURCHASE?
MISSY - I think the shower curtain is kinda boring...
RAOUL - Faulty deep fryer from WalMart.

FAVORITE MEAL OF THE PAST WEEK?
MISSY - Thanksgiving!
RAOUL - duh...Thanksgiving dinner!

THREE THINGS ON YOUR TO-DO LIST FOR THIS WEEK?
MISSY - Clean up Nilla's litter box, organize my crafts, draw my comic.
RAOUL - Attend Ohh, Boy's grand opening shindig, pack the car, participate in Craftstravaganzaa.

PERSONAL SOUNDTRACK FOR THE PAST WEEK?
MISSY - Laura Marling, St. Vincent, Craftypod podcast, This American LIfe podcast...same crap I always listen to.
RAOUL - Best Coast, The Very Best, Simon & Garfunkel, Human League, Finally Punk, Cryptacize, Phil Spector "Back To Mono" boxset, Mayer Hawthorne's "Hawthorne Radio" mixes on Stones Throw podcast.