was close to causing Fire by the Stairs. Damn. This extremely heavy canvas bag that can stand by itself even when filled with heavy items, was splattered with blood during a hospital visit. A port entry decided to play fire hose and sprayed everywhere. I used liquid Biz and peroxide, and the bag actually held water, but a thorough rinse was needed. A brief run through the washer and it's completely clean, but what a wrinkled mess. My steamer in the unused tiny bathroom did nothing, so I moved to the next room where my ironing board is set up. Nothing helped, tried everything. I want it to stand again! How about inserting a box to shape it? No way I would have one that was a perfect fit. .... I'll be damned, I do! Inside is the motion light Mark will install on Carole's back porch tomorrow. Still can't shape/stretch the bottom back to flat but we'll cut a board tomorrow.
I am on the phone with her and a strange beeping starts. Outside? Where is it coming from? A search for a brat that may be up to no good takes me up the steps where I realize it's the fire alarm. Not the usual alarm pattern, more of a random disco beat. The steamer was still plugged in with an extension cord that was too hot to touch. No smoke, so maybe that pattern is for heat? Getting a new one just to be sure, it is older. Like me. Could have been a disaster if I had gone to bed early as I have been since we use mom's bedroom, furthest from the stairs and would not have heard it. We also sleep with the door closed because brats roam. That was close!
This bag was my SIL's, an extraordinary needlewoman, and 2007 is the year she passed. I wish I hadn't had to wash it but there was no other option. We've lost so many small and large businesses here, I don't even know if we have a dry cleaner left.
Restrictions for SNF visiting were lifted and we are now offered morning until 7:30 pm and three people at a time. I took my salon equipment and cut her hair (five months of growth), in the bed, and all hairs were contained in the cape. She's happy. My mom was bedridden her last year here and I had a cape with a raised edge for her cuts and shampoos. So where is it?
Have a great weekend folks. Last one of June.
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6 comments:
Love your bag....perhaps a dry cleaner could press it.
Your life never has a dull moment I think.
So sorry that the bag doesn't stand up anymore and hope that the board will solve that.
Take care and stay save!
Big hug,Truus from Holland
Bummer on having to wash the bag, so glad you caught that overheating cord before damage was done. My guess is the sizing or starch is gone out of the bag. I'd try a very heavy starch solution on it, not just spray on and iron, but let it soak in a bit first. I saw a TV show on the British castle being set up for a fancy fundraiser dinner, and they had a heck of a time unfolding a heavily starched tablecloth, it was that stiff. But I'd try that box first - much easier!
That's good news on the visiting rules being relaxed, I bet Carole is very happy getting her hair cut. (((hugs)))
Being from Maryland, originally, I love the crab on the bag. I hope you can get it straightened.
Wondering if this is the same sister-in-law who did the mailman ?
I know Carole feels better with a new hair cut. You're the best !
Have a good weekend. Glad there was no fire in your home.
Charlotte in Va.
Thankfully you heard the alarm. Fires are scary things.
Good luck with the bag. Knowing you, you will find a solution!
Carole probably feels like a new woman. She is so lucky to call you sister.
I worry compulsively about fires....and electrical ones are so sneaky. Glad you caught it.... Bummer about the bag. Why does it seem that stuff always happens to things we treasure the most? That can't simply be "replaced"? I have no suggestions unfortunately...and I am still hunting for a dry cleaner. I think all of ours dried up during COVID. So sad. Glad you were able to tend to Carole's hair. My mom has incredibly thick, naturally curly, hair that grows like a weed and they had let no one in to do haircuts, etc. for an entire year. When I finally saw her, I couldn't believe it. They tried headbands, barrettes, you name it and it still looks wildly out of control. ~Robin~
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