FJI Facebookers will know a little of this story already. I was nattering about not having the nerve to unplug my pool for the season.
I moaned and fussed and whined because the weather was still hot and sunny and I had come to use this little decadent part of my world as my reading escape. Nothing like the sunshine warming you up while sitting in that lounger, effortlessly floating away with your feet dipped in the coolness (taking breath) with just the birds, bees and butterflies quietly flittering around.
Mary Kay Andrews would edit that sentence.... I just know it! And it would be an amazing read. Like you were RIGHT THERE. Ah well...
Anywhoo, I went outside TWICE with my hand on the plug and just. couldn't. do. it.
But then suddenly the sky above spoke to me! (meaning, it got cloudy) That sealed the deal. It was time to say goodbye to my summertime pal.
So with great sorrow, it was time to officially (gulp) unplug.
I held my breath, turned the cap and... nothing. Huh?!?
Ohhhh right. There's another plug INSIDE the pool.
Well. Let. Me. Tell. You. I'm NOT going inside a minus 40 degree pool! Think... think... YES!
I grabbed my pool wrecker of choice and jabbed. It worked! YES. I rock! WOODEN SPOONS rock. TRULY. This was HUGE.
"shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"
BUT... the reception from others affected was not well received.
"shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"
cat - "WHAAAA?!?!?"
"shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"
"You UNPLUGGED!!!! Well, you can NOT taking my foot dip water! I drink from this daily and... and... I'm not ready!"
"shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"
dog - *sniff* *sob*
"shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"
"BACK AWAY and no one will get hurt..."
"shhhhhhhh"
Dog slowly appearing to left as sides lower - "*sob* *sniff*"
"shhh"
"sh"
dog - "can't... look..."
I needed to seriously turn this around.
"Look guys! Here's extra vittles for ya both tonite! Yummy yum yum, right?!?"
cat... "PAH!! Surely you jest!!!"
cat... "PAH!! Surely you jest!!!"
cat - "You think we're so easily sold! HMPH!
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More chicken deluxe then.
On a platter.
Warmed up.
5pm sharp.
And I'll think about it..."
Score!
hmmmmm.....
(fab lounger can be found HERE)
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More chicken deluxe then.
On a platter.
Warmed up.
5pm sharp.
And I'll think about it..."
Score!
hmmmmm.....
(fab lounger can be found HERE)
"... dum dee dum dum..."
Ok, that was hilarious!! :-) The dog looks really depressed!
ReplyDeletehahaha!..sad but true....days are getting cooler...but still sad!
ReplyDeleteHopefully we may get some sun again!
Thank you, that was hilarious!! Poor puppy...scary kitty!!
ReplyDeleteOMG ~ that is too funny Donna! I hate to think that fall is just around the corner and I feel like we have not even had summer yet!
ReplyDeleteSo funny! We still need swimming pools in South Texas! It is HOT--high 90's to 100's. Sadly, I've only been swimming twice this summer--both in the Gulf of Mexico, and I'm not a salt water fan! weird huh?
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Lorilee
How funny Ms Funky Junk!
ReplyDeleteIts hot here in Florida, 95 degrees. ugh! I would love fall weather right about now.
Thanks for sharing.
Vanessa
I guess we beat ya to the shuttin down the pool thing here in Indiana - USA. The hubby had to do it last week and the water was only 64 degrees F. Better him than me! ;^) It is sad to see it get covered for the season.
ReplyDeleteI guess you weren't wearing your bathing suit when you were doing that then? It is time to shut it down~but it IS sad, isn't it? Poor pets...xo Diana
ReplyDeleteDonna my hubby is wondering what is wrong with me. I am rolling that is sooooo funny, you certainly have a way with words. Your poor doggie and kitty look so sad. You have a beautiful view out back, I would not want Summer to end either. You had a short one and now I know why you said you almost didn't think it was worth putting up your pool. I will e-mail you for the info I need for blogger when I get time and when you get time you can answer me please. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGood job and cudos to you Donna! It has dropped down to the 30's the last two nights here in Wisconsin and I am seriously considering draining my hot tub......now that is just stupid! We have only used it 3 times this summer(well, the days have been in the high 70's to high 80's/low 90's most of the summer so who wants to get into temps over 103+ at that time? NOW is the time to use it.......yikes, I am a wimp! I want to get out of a hot tub without freezing.....oh well, say goodbye to summer! Thanks for the laughs!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm a new follower and I must say you are wicked funny! Thanks for the laugh before I go to bed! :)
ReplyDeleteours is draining right now *sob*. and looking at the forecast, it's supposed to heat back up here next week.
ReplyDeletetoo funny, but sad! Poor babies. Hope they don't need therapy! LOL!
ReplyDeleteLOL It is clear to see who is the boss in you house.
ReplyDeleteHa! I am totally feeling your pain! Luckily I have a hot tub and we use it year around!!
ReplyDeleteNeener Neener!!
Just had to throw that in ya know?!!
Loved this post...you cracked me up!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Summer must come to end! I cracked up at dog can't look! That lounger looks super comfy Donna. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHello Donna,
ReplyDeleteSend some of your cool weather down south, it is still so hot in Florida.
Smiles, Paula
Me too....I don't want fall or winter to come....I enjoyed the hot summer days....gnarly winter ...arrggg....my son's doing the same to his pool, but putting a ball and cover over it....but, since we have to have fall...let's enjoy it before the freezing temps arrive....so let's pumpkin on!!! I say....Mel
ReplyDeleteAw, that is so sad and funny at the same time! it is waaaay too cold to swim here in Michigan. Even in a heated pool. Atleast for me, but I am a wimp! Like your geniousness with the wooden spoon!
ReplyDeleteThe images with your pets upset are priceless! Fun post.:)
ReplyDeleteWish it was fall in my area. Arizona is still hitting the 100s as high temperatures. Good job girl!
ReplyDeletewe are waiting on the work crew to come and close our pool for the season also.. It is always a sad time but the leaves and crickets tell us ot is time and oh yest the cold water itself... I will look forward to the spring opening next year as we only had a couple days of use with our new one after removing our old one... Timw for candles ... pillows and blankets for reading by.. Have a lovely weekend...
ReplyDeleteI am so ready to unplug but it's still 90 degrees in FL. PLUS, it will take up valuable space in the garage that COULD be used for great junk. Oh...the delimmas we face...
ReplyDeleteso what do you store your pool in. We have one that is draining now and was wondering what we are going to store it in.
ReplyDeleteFoot dipping water - yum! We took ours down two weeks ago and are still waiting for the grass to grow in again. Love that big old smelly brown spot in the yard. I do love that lounger you have. I'll have to order one of those.
ReplyDeleteWe (meaning my husband) closed our pool this week and it was a sad thing. Summer is way too short.
ReplyDeleteYour kitty is beautiful! Glad you could win her over again after the great feline disservice you committed. ;)(I know how that goes...we have two cats of our own.) :)
I LOVE this blog!!!! Such a delight!! :)
ReplyDeleteAmanda
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