Favorite Things Monday: Heat

December 4, 2006

This weekend, when I wasn’t running up and down the stairs carrying boxes and ~~wood monstrosities~~ furniture, I sat like this:

Ms. 1890 was seriously cold. But today, at 8am sharp, this van dropped from the heavens:

After some grunting at a big ass pipe wrench and the installation of a couple air vents, we have functional radiators. Thanks to This Old House, I was able to have a real conversation with the plumber about the new air vents. See those little dials? If you have steam heat, get them.

Armed with that knowledge, and a spare $200, I’ll replace the remaining 8 vents at a later date.

The plumber also hooked up Wifey’s newest love:

You should’ve seen her when Sears arrived. She danced around like a little kid. Granted, she held the 7mo surro-preggo belly while dancing, but dance she did. As soon as Sears left, she ripped the tape off and set up all the little gadgets. When I offered to help, she snarled at me like a wolf over fresh kill. Backing slowly away, I worked on setting up Little Man’s playroom. So far, so good:

I plan to paint a tree on the wall, like this one but less spindly. Very much like this one.

For my last bit of house news (phew!), I present my favorite sculpture in progress:

Isn’t she lovely? Danielle, they’re ready when you are.

Knitting News: I’m 15″ into the back of Arwen! Hooray!

Now ‘d better get dressed for work before this 1/2 day off turns into a full day.

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17 Comments Add your own

1. Mel | December 4, 2006 at 6:06 pm

Lovely, just lovely. I’m particularly jealous of Wifey’s new stove. I sooooo miss a gas stove.
2. Rhonda | December 4, 2006 at 6:09 pm

Having heat is nice, huh? And I could really fall in love with that stove. I miss having a gas stove … hate an electric but that’s what I have. *blah*

Oh a playroom with a tree… it’s going to be fantastic! Isn’t great having all of that room?
3. Rhonda | December 4, 2006 at 6:15 pm

Oh ya… I mean isn’t “going” to be great having all that room.
4. Stacy | December 4, 2006 at 6:21 pm

Ooooh! A Sit ‘n’ Spin! Where did you get that? Is it vintage ’70s?
5. Suzanne | December 4, 2006 at 6:24 pm

In Wifey’s shoes, I would do exactly the same happy dance. I cannot wait to see the tree. And, most importantly, HOORAY FOR HEAT. Heat’s good. Food’s good. Shelter’s good. Clothing’s good, but sometimes optional.
6. Kat | December 4, 2006 at 6:56 pm

Looks like you’re making excellent progress. I see a warm and toasty evening in your future with a real home-cooked meal. Enjoy!
7. Francesca | December 4, 2006 at 7:19 pm

It’s amazing that you are actually getting any knitting done while moving, renovating, furnishing and all that. You go, girl!
8. Beth S. | December 4, 2006 at 7:30 pm

Awwwww YEAH.

And the painted trees? SO COOL.
9. CarryFairie | December 4, 2006 at 9:23 pm

Heat good…

Can’t believe how far you’ve come in such a short time!!!

I had to laugh at Wifey’s reaction to your “help”…I think R would do the very same thing!!!
10. maryse | December 4, 2006 at 11:57 pm

heat is a wonderful thing. as is a gas stove. some day.
11. Anonymous | December 5, 2006 at 1:06 am

Yay! Heat = teh gud!

Our heat’s been on the fritz the past few weeks, and they only figured out what’s going on with it this weekend. It will be such a relief once they get it all sorted. So I know just how happy you must be to have the radiators working.

Little Man’s room looks awesome, and I love the notion of painting a tree on the walls. Fantastic. I’m sure it will be whimsical and beautiful and all things a child’s room should be.

So glad this is all working out well for you guys!!
12. Emily | December 5, 2006 at 2:44 am

I love the house updates. And, for crying out loud, when have you had time to do some knitting?! Impressive!
13. Engineer Anonymous | December 5, 2006 at 3:26 am

Way cool! Tree murals are fabulous. Wait, are we sisters or something? My Young Man has a tree on his wall courtesy of my sister. I’ll email a pic.

Progress is a wonderful thing - excellent sculpture.
14. Anonymous | December 5, 2006 at 2:44 pm

lookin’ good girl. now when can i come over and snuggle on your couch with a cup of tea? i think another sick day is in order!
15. PatchesMom1973 | December 5, 2006 at 4:11 pm

things are really coming together - that’s excellent! Yayyy!
16. Alison | December 5, 2006 at 5:01 pm

Congrats on getting set up! I’m glad you have heat. It’s getting cold up here.
17. Kat with a K | December 5, 2006 at 9:46 pm

Ohh, nice new stove! And Arwen is looking great.

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