New Garbage Disposal & a Haircut

Today was a day of projects. I got my hair cut at a new place and it turned out WAY shorter than I expected...I'm gettin' used to it and it'll grow back!

Then I decided to tackle replacing the garbage disposal. Derek was in Bakersfield for a training and since neither of us had any disposal experience, I figured I'd give it a shot. I'm quite proud of myself for getting it done...and no leaks!

There it is! The brand new "Insinkerator" - isn't a thing of beauty??!!! Hey - I even wired the bad boy so the plug would work!

Here's my mess!

This is the old, ugly, nasty garbage disposal - you wouldn't believe what I had to go through just to pry that sucker out - too much gunk!

Got Beer?

This weekend, Derek and I went with some of his school colleagues to the local micro brewing company. It was a small little Octoberfest day with live music, beautiful weather and a very interesting tour of the brewery. Since I don't like beer, I got to drink yummy root beer and orange cream soda - homemade by the brewing company - and very tasty! Derek tried some beers and we just got to relax.

We also found our garbage disposal leaking water everywhere so we have that at the top of our to-do list - maybe for this next weekend - doesn't every couple need to change out the garbage disposal together at least once in their marriage? :)

A Special Picture

This picture is dedicated to my folks. This bird bath was a very special gift from them and sits in front of our house as a lovely decoration -- but I also use it and today when I filled it with water, we got a very special visitor - a bluebird!!! I just love these little birds and my folks often talk about them and educate others as part of the local bluebird trails. This little guy had quite a few friends flying around this morning and just brought a big grin to my face. I'll be on the look out to see if I can catch a few more pics.

Long Sleeves

Last night was the first night that I wore a sweatshirt to bed for the season! There is definitely a new chill in the air as we transition to Autumn up here in Tehachapi. I also threw another blanket on the bed because night before last I woke up cold. Yay for Fall!