Re: Settling in

I got the 5-drawer chest called "Kullen"--probably got the stock number and all that somewhere, but... Got two of them. Very plain dressers. Very nice, actually. I was really impressed with the language-free assembly instructions. Exceedingly easy to follow. Most of the assembly is very easy and can be done in increments somewhat ahead of time. "Time" in this case is shorthand for cussing time. There's a moment of truth when all the wobbly half-assembled parts have to fit together and, of course, they will when you figure out how to keep them from falling out of alignment. It's like one of those old vaudeville acts where a guy keeps a bunch of dishes spinning atop skinny sticks.
I don't envy you installing the new flooring. My sister is talking about new carpeting for this house. I may go into a coma and have to be hospitalized until it's done. 


On Jun 22, 2008, at 7:03 PM, Kitty wrote:
I have put together my share of furniture and some has been more difficult than others. I can sympathize. I'm pretty sore myself. I'm getting new flooring for 3 bedrooms, hall, and closets. I've spent much of this weekend moving all the furniture to the front room, ripping up carpeting and pad, and pulling tack strips. Time for some Aleve. 

Just looked at IKEA, which model did you get?

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
----- Original Message ----- From: "james singer" <islandjim1@comcast.net > 
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Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 6:54 PM
Subject: [CHAT] Settling in



Finally beginning to feel at home here. Spent most of yesterday and
part of today assembling two chests of drawers from IKEA. They
should've warned me. At the very least, the box should have said "Not
suitable for assembly by persons over 70 years of age." It could've
also said "Having three hands highly recommended." I'm so stiff and
sore I can barely keep my most used body parts in operation.
We won't go into why it took a month for IKEA to deliver the kits-- only to say they are a very difficult company to communicate with. But now the chests are done and I can load the drawers and quit living out 
of suitcases, backpacks, and plastic bags.


Island Jim
Willamette Valley
44.99 N 123.04 W
Elevation 148'
Hardiness Zone 8/9
Heat Zone 5
Sunset Zone 6
Minimum 0 F [-15 C]
Maximum 86 F [30 C]

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Island Jim
Willamette Valley
44.99 N 123.04 W
Elevation 148'
Hardiness Zone 8/9
Heat Zone 5
Sunset Zone 6
Minimum 0 F [-15 C]
Maximum 86 F [30 C]

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