I am in what is colloquially known as Deep Domestic Wifey Shit.
Yesterday I tackled a DIY project. I had bought a rough-as-shit-but-looked-ok-in-the-photo dresser off Ebay, and decided that the only way forward with it – aside from firewood – was to paint it.
I borrowed Hubby’s beloved Leatherman to tackle some piddling little screws on the cupboard doors, and then for some reason known only to God, I placed said Leatherman on the nearby bonnet of my car when I had finished. It sat there quite happily, alongside the kitchen knife I had used to open the tin of paint – the correct designated tool for this type of job.
It sat there overnight, and all the next morning. It sat there when I leaped blithely into the driver’s seat and tooled off down the steep drive, although at that point the kitchen knife waved it a fond farewell. It sat there for nearly half a mile along the road, right up until the point where I had a crisis of confidence about the location of Harry’s stroller, and pulled quickly onto the roadside. As I braked, a sharp thump from underneath the car did make me pause for thought – I even had a glance round my tyres after I’d been to check in the back for the stroller.
But not until Hubby politely enquired où est? this afternoon did I start to have a nagging suspicion about what I might have done. I ‘fessed up the possibility, uneasily. He does love that Leatherman. We trailed outside, where the kitchen knife lying on the edge of the drive was a gleaming finger of accusation. I watched as he trudged all the way down the hill, peering hopefully into the long grass. Oh, it was sad. Only then did I remember the thump, and he drove grumpily off down the road on a search and retrieve.
Well, he found it.
Only two of the blades have snapped off completely. I think it’s still operational, myself.
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Oohh this made me giggle–Mook would be quite upset with me if I broke his man-tools…but then I think he’d laugh=)
Check Leatherman’s website, they may repair it for you.
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Looks good to me! lol NCLM
I agree, looks like it would still work. Mostly.
Whoops! I think that someone is going to have to buy someone else a new one!!!
Ouch! That sounds like a hard one to get out of.
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A Father’s Day present, perhaps? But you probably don’t have that holiday, do you. Well, then I’m out of suggestions. 🙂
You have an ADORABLE little son!! Loving those cheeks.
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Oh NO! I have the same leatherman, I use it for “protection” but the only thing I’ve ever hurt with it is myself. Those damn locking blades!
Thanks for the comment-I agree, the dress was fabulous and I only paid $12 for it at Ross, gotta love that!! 🙂
I know it’s wrong to laugh at your expense, but that was funny. Probably not for your hubby, though!
J
You are such a crafty devil, the dresser is wicked lovely.
Needed the laugh, too-thanks!
You are quite funny! I love the way you write!
Quite crafty aren’t you!! I love the dresser! And am definitely looking forward to seeing the scarecrow you’re making!
oh wow! what a great dresser! love it! You are so creative!! Sorry your scarecrow didn’t win last time!
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Oh no!
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