Friday, April 29, 2022

DAY?

 With all the long weekends we've had lately, and Stew being home on holiday too... I'm damned if I know what day it is.

I was totally sure it was Saturday today! 

This week has obviously dragged.

This morning I am going to work on the third quilt block, maybe even the fourth too.

But not before I go out and buy a new iron.

The iron I got from Martyn leaks at the bottom by the power prongs, and it scares the shit outta me... water and electricity?  Yeah nah.

So, that's what I shall do first today.


10 am.  I go to Briscoes for an iron (or two).


ABOVE: For a change there isn't 24+ to choose from!  Only 9!
I chose a cheaper one for ironing clothes, and a more expensive one for the sewing room.

Then I go up to the counter to pay.  But first, I ask the sales lady if they are going to be on SALE in the next few days.
Cos you know, it would be really annoying to miss out on a sale by a few days.

AND the sales lady told me they would be on sale at 3 PM TODAY!!!

So I tell her to hold on to them for me, I'll be back at 3 pm.   😅😆😆

She told me that if you buy something and then it goes on sale within the next two weeks, you can go back for a refund of the sale price difference?  Never knew that!  Worth storing in me head.

After that, I called in on Bex and borrowed her iron for the time being.
Then I popped into Brylee's new abode (she just moved into a new place today).  I took her a pie for brunch.
Now... I'm home and gunna get back to me sewing room.

ABOVE:  Number three.  Hands down my favourite so far.   Looking at it like this, I can see I need to 'tweak' those three falling  heart petals... off to do that before I iron it all down permanently. 

ABOVE:  OH MY GOD!   I love it so much!
No stitching done yet.  Maybe by the time I finish it all I will be totally over it?
But for now?  It's stunning.

Brylee is visiting.  She's entertaining the dogs.  And yakking.  😂😊

ABOVE:  And... bang on 3 pm I was at the Briscoes counter, buying my two new irons.

The combined cost for them was $219.98 ... but I paid $104.98, saving $115.00.
You simply cannot get a better deal than that.

So now... it's take a break time.  I've been on the go all day.

Well.... I added more during the late afternoon... and then blogger ATE IT.
So I can't be arsed adding any more in case it happens again.
We had a lovely dinner, silly bugger type dinner.
Now... watching the TV till bedtime.

8 comments:

  1. Wow as Briscoes always have sales that info is worth storing in head for sure.. hope Brylee is settled this time i know how exhausting it is shifting how does her shoulder hold up lugging boxes.

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  2. Wishing Brylee all the best with her new home. She must be sick of moving. Nice that clerk filled you in on the store's sales policy. I hope these irons are good for you. I have used the same iron for 20 years but I am married to a farmer so no shirt ironing there. I also rarely use the steam option. When I do I put distilled water in it, otherwise I use a spray bottle with distilled water in it. We have hard water here and it kills appliances and stains all white fabrics. It even makes white dishes dingy.

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  3. Good luck Brylee, I hope you have found a place that welcomes you and becomes your home for a long time!! I'm so glad you didn't buy those irons at Briscoes until the sale... No1 rule in NZ, don't buy anything at Briscoes unless it's on sale :)

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  4. Anyone else notice that the "comment" section looks different now when you leave a comment?
    Anyhow..... What is up with Brylee's new abode? Is she on her own or does she have room mates?
    I wish her well!
    Why does the clothing Iron get the downgrade? Poor Stew. I assume that is for his work duds!
    Joking of course! I know nothing about Irons - I only use it to melt wax on skis.

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  5. I have an iron but it's gets bugger all use but it's there if I need it 😅 yay for Brylee hope it's a cool pad for you 💙💙

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  6. Love the fabric pieces very bright.
    Nice weather for moving that’s for sure in a move I love the minimising styling and CLEAN sheets lol

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  7. Anonymous10:52 PM

    Your quilt is going to be gorgeous. That square is my favorite too.

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  8. OMG everything is so expensive there. I paid $15 for my iron lol. The quilt blocks are BEAUTIFUL! Love them!

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