Saturday, October 31, 2009

A Little Rusty


No, this isn't our truck, but it represents us:  Rusty and out of gas.

It's cold and raining intermittently, so we decided to abandon the workshop project today and run to the home improvement store. We need to buy a few things like new tin snips, drill bits, a few more 2X4's, insulated underwear and ear-muffs!


"Looks like you've got a your work cut out for you," the gal at the check-out in Lowe's kidded as she winked at me.


"You have noooo idea," my honey sighed as he grimaced just using his arm muscles to write the check.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the two men behind my honey look at me and then just shake their heads in sympathy.

"How 'bout a big ol' steak at Applebee's?" I asked my honey fairly loudly. "Sure! I'll go get the car," he smiled broadly.

As we left I looked back at the men in line. They gave me thumbs-up. 

Yeah. Will work for food.



39 comments:

  1. Susan McShannon-MonteithOctober 31, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    It's amazing what one can accomplish when the belly is satisfied.
    Hope there are blue skies in the forecast so we can see the progress on the carport.
    Susan

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  2. UnknownOctober 31, 2009 at 3:31 AM

    hey janean,

    thanks for stopping by my blog. It was really nice to have you and i hope you come read and comment more often.:)

    I have just started reading ur posts, and so far, they are completely interesting and refreshing! Congratulations!

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  3. Kelly@TearingUpHousesOctober 31, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    I love it! Hubby pulls this with ME all the time. I'm a sucker for a Crackerbarrel bribe...

    Kelly

    p.s. Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  4. SaraOctober 31, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Aww Janean, I have enjoyed reading about your adventures (mis-adventures?) over the past week!

    My words of encouragement to you are as follows:

    1) It will all be worth it in the end!
    2) At least it is making for some very entertaining stories :) Keep them coming!

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  5. kimsound studiosOctober 31, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    I like the truck! Something about the greens and the reds.

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  6. Manuela@A Cultivated NestOctober 31, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    I so want a truck, even a rusty one will do!

    Very cute story! I don't know if that'll work on my husband. I don't think I've ever tried food!

    Manuela

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  7. Lisa@Pickles and CheeseOctober 31, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Cute! I might just have to try out your method when we are in the Lowe's ourselves later today!
    Happy Halloween!!

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  8. SueWisOctober 31, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    Yep, food works every time!

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  9. Farmgirl CynOctober 31, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    I LOVE Lowe's and Home Depot! Such possibilities!

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  10. Debby@Just BreatheOctober 31, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    I hear you, I always try to wiggle out a meal if we go out on an errand!

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  11. DonnaOctober 31, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Janean, I love your blog! I think it is really neat that there are so many of us blogging grannys out there. Come by to visit anytime.

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  12. Cecelia---Sis---MomOctober 31, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Janean, I am loving your blog. Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the world. I love new friends and new "good" blogs to follow.

    I have three guys and I can attest to the promise of good food leading to hard work. LOL

    Please come back I am planning a HUGE giveaway in the next few days when I hit 500 posts. :-)

    Off to read more!

    Cece

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  13. Sandra @ Thistle Cove FarmOctober 31, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Oh, how I can well relate! We ran away from home today, made it about a mile before I pulled over, gave a HUGE sigh and said, "I don't think I can do this. I'm just too exhausted." We turned around and came home; going to nap instead. It's that kinda day...rainy, warm, quiet...nap perfect!
    Thank you for visiting Thistle Cove Farm, loved having you lead me back to Sweetwater.

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  14. The Victorian ParlorOctober 31, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Too funny! I never thought of bribing my husband with food to get him to work! I'll keep that in mind for our next project (he's still recovering from the bathtub remodel:). Thanks for visiting the bathtub diaries and leaving a kind comment!

    Blessings,

    Kim

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  15. PS~ErinOctober 31, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Love this little story! Hope dinner hit the spot!

    (Thanks for stopping by my blog :-)

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  16. BarbaraOctober 31, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Yep- good food is always the answer!

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  17. Chloe mOctober 31, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    What is that they say about stomach's and hearts? TOo cute.

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  18. DogwoodOctober 31, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    I want that old truck. It is the greatest looking old vehicle. Love the rust which gives it lots of character.

    Have a happy and fun weekend.

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  19. UnknownOctober 31, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Saw you comment and came over to see you. You have a fun blog. BTW we had just redone the craft room when we took the pictures. It definetly doesn't look that neat now. To me a neat craft room means I'm not using it. Linda

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  20. TaraOctober 31, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Hello Janean, I thought I'd come and return the visit! I wish you luck with your improvement project! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend.

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  21. Kritter Keeper at Farm TailsOctober 31, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    hey janean, thanks for your comment on my blog...i can't believe you know that song...my sister and i used to sing it all the time when we were kids and i can never remember all of the words! byw, husbands always will spend bucks for food!

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  22. pennyOctober 31, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    I'm laughing out loud, can you hear me now :D That was a very cute and funny story. I love 'old rusty' to boot.

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  23. A Spoonful Of SugarOctober 31, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Good luck with the project! You sound like quite a team.

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  24. julieOctober 31, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Hi Janean...thanks for stopping by. Love your little story and I love your blog. I'll be stopping by again...julie

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  25. Marina CapanoOctober 31, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Hi Nice to meet you, you have a lovely blog, What a cute post!

    xoxo

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  26. UnknownOctober 31, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    THANKS!!! for visiting my blog and leaving a nice comment.
    Geri

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  27. ClaudiaOctober 31, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Great story - how true! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! Have a wonderful Halloween and a wonderful weekend!

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  28. Susie~From My Home To YoursOctober 31, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    I love me a rusty old truck now! Enjoyed your story...Have a great Sunday.
    Susie
    P.S. This is my first visit!

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  29. PondsideOctober 31, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    The way to a man's heart is through his stomach....and if he's going to keep on with that project he'll need re-fuelling, often!

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  30. Julie MarieOctober 31, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Hi Janean, and thanks for visiting me, especially on Halloween! Cute story about you and your hubby, but you don't look rusty to me! You look beautiful! I will check out your older posts now! Bisous... Julier Marie

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  31. koraleeOctober 31, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Thank you for your comment you left on my blog the other day. It is so nice to find you. Your story is very cute. I do like that image of the old truck! Many a day I feel just like it myself.

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  32. the old boathouseOctober 31, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Hi Janean, thanks I love your story, they all think they have it so hard don't they..haha, little do they know they are just spoilt rotten, cheers Katherine

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  33. AnonymousOctober 31, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Hello -- new to your blog -- love your banner or header-- not sure what you call it. Anyway that truck the rusty one it would be a great subject in a photo with you and your husband along side of it -- I saw a family photo having an old beat-up one and I also saw a photo that had a just married on it which was funny! Iam enjoying your blog and I have these wishes from my heart to live in your state -- I love green grasses and hills. I live in northern Utah. I'll be back again.. Kristeen ---
    kandgough@gmail.com

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  34. AnonymousOctober 31, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Hi --- I am new to your blog -- enjoying it too.. About the rusty old truck I've seen in photos as a subject for a family near the truck in different poses -- very cute and fun -- hint, hint! I have wishes of the heart to live in your State -- love greenness! I'l be back again. Kristeen from northernUtah. - kandgough@gmail.com

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  35. VickiOctober 31, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Hello, Janean,
    Sounds like you and hubby were ready for a little break! A steak always rejuvenates the spirit! I love the photo of the rusty old truck, too. Thanks for stopping by for a visit today. Have a beautiful weekend and stay warm. Vicki

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  36. UnknownNovember 1, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Gorgeous pic! Applebees is one of my favorite places to go for food in the US. Have a sweet day!

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  37. kristincoNovember 1, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    J'adore cette camionnette, ce qu'elle représente et ses jolies couleurs passées ...

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  38. SandiNovember 4, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    So true !! My hubby will do almost anything for FOOD! Me...not so much. Not really a foodie kind of girl. But throw a great steak at my guy and things will start to happen in the fix it department. Who knew they are so easy to please? lol
    Blessings~

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  39. Garden Antqs VintageNovember 6, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Love the rusty truck. Thanks so much for stopping by, hope you visit often. Have a great weekend, Theresa

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I am so excited you are leaving a sweet comment! Thank you. ~Janean~