New Year

WHAARRRGLEBAARRRGLEWHAARRRGLEBAARRRGLEWHAARRRGLEBAARRRGLE

Thats my best transcription of the noise emanating from my stomach.

In the process of clearing away the raw sewage in the basement, it appears I've picked up a wicked tummy bug.  I don't even want to think how that happened, but the pipes are cleared and this whole mess is over with, which is a huge relief.

In the end, we called a plumber out.  It cost about $70 to rent a pipe snake for the day from Home Depot and this guy did the whole shebang for $125.  The extra $55 saved me a ton of work and potential plumbing damage, so it was definitely worth it.  We got some added amusement/embarassment as well, as the snake came back with a pair of pantyhose wrapped 'round the end.  I'm guessing they belong to the previous owner...

With the pipes de-hosed, the girlfriend and I set to washing away the raw sewage that had seeped in, and this is where I believe my delicate little digestive tract became infested.  We were careful, but obviously not careful enough.  Yuck!

So I spent this wild New Years Eve taking shots...

... of Pepto Bismol and was in bed at around 7 PM.

I did come up with a list of resolutions though.  Here it goes:

1. Blog more - I need to set aside some time to update more frequently, which should be easier with my new camera.
2. Exercise and eat well - I was in tip-top shape this spring, but have let myself go a bit.  Time to get toned and back down to 138 pounds.
3. Take a vacation - I never get a damn vacation.
4. Get to sleep earlier - Lots of rest will make all of these other resolutions much easier.
5. Finish the projects I've started - I've got so much to do that it's a bit overwhelming.

Anyway, I hope you all had a great end to 2011 and good luck in 2012!

Christmas

Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year everyone!  May your thrifting be fruitful and your estate sales bountiful in 2012.

Now, get off Blogger and go spend some quality time with your family!

Eames Christmas Card (Source: Library of Congress)