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Loving My Old Bed Like I Never Did Before
The first round of moving into our apartment is complete, and we are now back in our house in Wisconsin for a few days, where we have a real bed and internet without having to go to the library. Yay! Our old double bed here is nothing to write home about, I can tell you, but it's lovely compared to what we have been sleeping on lately in our new place.
For the past few nights, we have been sleeping on an inflatable double bed air mattress -- two of them, actually, neither of which holds enough air to support us through the entire night. Between the two of them, it's bearable, but only just. On top of that, we don't have any curtains or even blinds on our windows yet, and so the light from the biggest street lamp I've every seen that shines into our bedroom all night is rather disturbing. Add all that to the fact that people were setting off fireworks all night the last few nights, and you come up with a couple of really sleepy people. ;-)
So I'm feeling pretty tired right now, but still happy with the place we are moving into. Getting a queen-sized mattress and box spring and something more than just an office chair to sit on, though, are high on the list of priorities. DH's middle name is Thrifty, so we have been following up leads for used furniture throughout Chicago -- but so far, all our promising options have fizzled. We are, on the other hand, learning our way around the city, and know where all the Salvation Army thrift stores are. ;-)
I'm starting to whisper "buy new" in his ear, we'll see if it works.
For the past few nights, we have been sleeping on an inflatable double bed air mattress -- two of them, actually, neither of which holds enough air to support us through the entire night. Between the two of them, it's bearable, but only just. On top of that, we don't have any curtains or even blinds on our windows yet, and so the light from the biggest street lamp I've every seen that shines into our bedroom all night is rather disturbing. Add all that to the fact that people were setting off fireworks all night the last few nights, and you come up with a couple of really sleepy people. ;-)
So I'm feeling pretty tired right now, but still happy with the place we are moving into. Getting a queen-sized mattress and box spring and something more than just an office chair to sit on, though, are high on the list of priorities. DH's middle name is Thrifty, so we have been following up leads for used furniture throughout Chicago -- but so far, all our promising options have fizzled. We are, on the other hand, learning our way around the city, and know where all the Salvation Army thrift stores are. ;-)
I'm starting to whisper "buy new" in his ear, we'll see if it works.
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I hope Thrifty hears thee well.
and yes i too agree that no matter how old, ones own bed is still the best.
rock on with your Mission.
i started my first skillet fire this morning by putting olive oil in a forgotten HOT skillet...i know better and grabbed a lid to put it out right away...but feel like a moron.
I hope you find a couple hours of nap time to make it up.
(((((((twinner)))))))))
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I've had a few fires in my day, I must confess. It's shocking how easy it is, especially with olive oil!
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Do you guys have Habitat for Humanity stores there? All the furniture manufacturers send their seconds to the one here. But then we have all the furniture manufacturers in NC, so that may be why. Hmmm
Anyway, I've been thinking of you! Good luck acquiring all the things you need to make you comfortable and at home! *hugs!*
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One does have to be careful with used stuff, I realize. But we've gotten some lovely pieces in the past that haven't been gross at all. One advantage to buying used is you can get the nice old stuff -- like the wing-backed chair we got today that's perfect for me for reading and writing and only cost $12!!! Nowadays the new stuff is all poofy and huge and doesn't work well with my short legs. ;-)
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One thing about being single is I can buy what I want! :) However, I should be thriftier. :)
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How lovely to live in Chicago! My oldest sister used to live on Lakeshore Boulevard, and I was envious of the places that were within an easy walk or drive.
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Mister Lin - get a NEW mattress!!!!
xxxxoooooooooooo
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i did not want you ot miss something written for you.
Sharpe's Peace