The week started poorly and with all going on, the end is a crap shoot.
Mark put the roast in the electric skillet to brown, added the wine and covered, moved the skillet to the cooktop with a damp towel beneath to be out of the way for the next few hours. I went outside with the phone to get some fresh air and see how my covid friend was feeling. Mark went to the basement to work on a project. After a little while I hear my neighbor's alarm blaring. And blaring. And getting louder. But the cars haven't moved and there is no activity. As I get off my large size cotton panty ass to walk closer, I tell my friend I need to hang up and call 911 for them. I turned to the door to let Mark know and can't see through the windows for the smoke. Filled. It's MY alarm!! His movements in that corner turned the panel's burner to high and the damp pad melted and filled every inch of the house with thick smoke. We can't get the smell to leave and need to do a deep cleaning which I had not planned until closer to Christmas. And the plan was not as deep as we need now.
I had to cancel my test because Thursday is the background issue date, a contractor is coming for estimates on Carole's doorway, Chris has been ill and I may need to go with him for a test, and today I have to ream a few behinds there. He needs a med called Xifaxan that requires PROVIDER authorization for coverage, they "don't do that". Without their OBLIGATION as provider to notify the insurer that THEY PRESCRIBED the drug, it will be $1500. He has coverage IF the provider authorizes. I was very nice, Chris was not as this is the second time they refused and ordered three other drugs instead that have not helped. I will not be nice today. I'm smokin' baby. They have five centers in two states and will hear me loud and clear. Three months of this and he could have a very serious situation that is worsening because of their office.
I won't even attempt to explain what my obsessive brother has been putting me through or Carole's complaining that I have not cut her hair and she can't stand it. There is a salon at the facility. Use it.
So as I sit here and bitch to you all, wreaking of smoke odors that surround me, I want to show you my latest purchase of two charts. They have been in my Etsy cart for some time, I need a smile, and these will do it.
From North Sampler House, I present Miss Lizzie Peddie and IA 1812.
9 comments:
Oh, my! I'm so glad there wasn't a full-blown fire, Marly--that must have smelled horrible! Sure hope those beautiful new charts you just purchased help cheer you. You have a lot on your plate and you definitely deserve to treat yourself to new stash. Take care now ♥
When my fireplace flue was not open and I started a huge fire...well let's just say the house smelled horrible for weeks. My nephew-in-law failed to tell me he closed it. Not a happy camper ;-( Hopefully you can get the house aired out some while the weather is not yet god-awful.
You just can't catch a break...on the house, family...nuttin'!
Marly: Your plate is truly full, I hope all turns out well for all.
I did smile at the Samplers you bought, they are lovely, you have great taste in Samplers.
I am so sorry about the smoke damage, will insurance help pay for a cleaning service? mayeb maybe not some do, some do not.
Keep us posted.
Catherine
Oh Marly, I know how difficult smoke damage can be. You need to hire a professional. It should be covered under your insurance. My mom had this problem years ago and insurance paid for it. I totally understand why you need to purchase some new projects. Hugs as you deal with both Carole and Chris's doctors.
Oh no! At least it wasn't a fire. I have a very good sense of smell. Something like that would stay in my nostrils for a yeear.
Bless your heart, dear one, you can use some sampler chart therapy. I
agree that the smoke clean-up might be covered by insurance. Sorry about
the added concerns with Carol and Chris, but you can only handle so much
and you already relieve them of the "essentials" plus. Wish you and Mark
could arrange a personal "getaway".... Hope it all works out.
Oh no, so sorry about that. But thank god neither of you were hurt or worse. I don't know what your family would do without either one of you. I'm hoping your insurance will pay to have the house cleaned and the smoke damage taken care of while maybe you both stay at a hotel and get some rest.
Can not understand why you had to cancel your apointment because of there will be someone for a look at the doorpost in Carole her house... You are doing so much for her and always your plans are canceled because she will be first....sorry Marly but you had to take care for yourself too!!!
Oh my that was a mess and a bad smell in your house but there was an angel with you for nothing was set in fire yet. Hope your insurance will pay the cleaning of your house.
Take care both of you and get well soon for Chris...Truus from Holland
So sorry Marly but glad all are safe. Hope you get a chance to rest and stitch and take care of YOU
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