I found this absolutely hilarious! The bank where my husband has his scout account sent this out with a recent statement. This note was on one side, and an explanation of the solidity of their bank was on the other. Guess it’s important to know that the bank is having no financial issues, and just who to blame it on!
Monthly Archives: January 2009
No Pain No Gain – Stupid Tammy Trick that Leads to Beautiful, Organized Shelf
For those of you who read my eNewsletter, this is going to be a repeat of that post – but, with photos!
I did a “Stupid Tammy Trick” today, and can only laugh about it (else I’ll cry myself to sleep). My lovely husband bought me a grand shelf for my sewing room for Christmas; its five shelves are 18″ deep and the entire shelving unit stands 72″ tall. WOW, I need that! My husband was being the driver and helping a pastor and his wife with some medical tests this morning, so I decided that I would clear out the space in my sewing room where the shelf needed to go. After I cleared up the area, I decided I was capable of putting the shelf together — with the help of my daughters.
Well, I was leaning down, trying to make sure the first shelf was level, when I lost my balance. I started to fall and stood up, grabbing my oldest daughter’s hand. She, in turn, could tell that she couldn’t save me (and didn’t want to go down with me) so she LET GO! It was almost as if the world were turning in slow motion, as I began my backward’s descent to the ground. I landed on a couple of shelves (and have a backside bruise to prove it) and like a nut, I tried to catch myself with my right hand.
This is one of those “don’t try this at home” incidents, because I heard something in my arm POP and then I was on the floor, girls screaming and me afraid to move because I had shelves under me and a very sore arm! Luckily, after a few minutes there and a few on my bed with the fan on me, I was able to function. After giving all of us time to calm down, I went in and we tackled that shelf again – and we did it! We got it all put together, moved into my sewing room and then anchored to the wall. I called my doctor-friend and we decided I probably just pulled some tendons and she told me not to pick anything up for a few days. Otherwise, I don’t think I broke anything. My arm and tailbone sure are sore – but, hey! I have a beautiful new shelving unit in my sewing room that was worth the troubles!
Now, let’s compare this to the day I set my sewing room up nearly two years ago:
I sure do have a lot more STUFF – but, at least it’s organized! And my arm is better, just a bit sore when I pick up something or turn it the wrong way. I’m having lunch with my doctor-friend today, and she’ll palpate it and see if I need to do anything more.
Quilt Blogs & Websites that Inspire Me #3
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Today’s quilt blog inspiration is Susan at Blue Moon River:
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Quilt Blogs & Websites that Inspire Me #2
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Todays quilt blog inspiration is Ruth at Arbee Designs:
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Quilt Blogs & Websites that Inspire Me #1
I want to start a new listing of Quilt Blogs & Websites that Inspire Me. There are a number of virtual quilt pals who I converse and work with, who really give me inspiration when I’m looking for it, who talk in the same quilt-y manner that I do and who give me a great big pick-me-up when I’m unable to get to my sewing room. Hey, as long as someone is quilting, I can be happy!
Today’s quilt blog inspiration is Joanna at Appliqué Today:
Please visit Joanna, and tell her you found her through QuiltTherapy.com!