here, little vacuum head

Back in January, my vacuum got eaten by my hair and the swivels on the beater bar froze. I have a warranty for parts and service, so I took the part in, only to be told I have to give them the *whole* machine. Needless to say, I was a bit miffed and not keen on giving up my vacuum for two weeks, so I waited until we were leaving on vacation, dropping it off on our way out of town.

I went to pick it up this week. The repair center returned it to my local service center, saying I need to take the vacuum back to Sears for a replacement, that the repair is not economical.

Now, the part would cost me $15. It would cost Sears less, presumably. How the repair on a $200 machine isn't economical, I don't know. The service center guy told me I should return it--perhaps they found something else wrong with it. And if they didn't find anything else wrong, he suggests I return it just because the repair center is being stupid.

So, I have to return my vacuum. What's the problem? It came with one small accessory that doesn't fit in the vacuum case. I can't find it. The bag and booklet for this item were both sitting on top of the stereo. The little piece, though? I can't find it. The family room is now completely straightened up and it's not in here. It's not in the office, which is the only place that makes sense to find it, as I believe I used it to sweep the futon before we gave it away. We just don't use this piece. I have no clue where it could be hiding. I really don't want to go into the "guest" room, because it's still piled with boxes. *sigh*

EDIT: Found it! It was in the terrifying room that is the junk room. Fortunately, it wasn't too hard to find, I just had to *look* and shuffle some things. It wasn't more than three feet from the door. That should tell you how terrifying that room is.

That room is our next big project, but we'll have to wait until we can buy more shelving.

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Earlier today, I made cole slaw. I didn't make the creamy kind because boy said the vinegar-based sounded agreeable. I used tarragon vinegar and apple cider vinegar. yum.

Anyhow, it's *hot* today. I love eating slaw on a hot day. The only food more cooling is cucumbers-n-onions. Maybe I'll cut up those next.

I'm trying to decide if we have enough time to attempt to move the AC units. Probably not. And we won't have time tomorrow. Hrm.

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We attempted to remove the old moldy air conditioner. Apparently, the previous owner managed to FIT 1/2" particleboard/plywood *around* the unit. We can't pull it in or out, we have to remove the damn fake wall. We were hoping to retain this wood, but the only way I see fit to do this involves a hammer and a crowbar.

*sigh*

I wonder if I have any friends who *like* this sort of thing who could be bribed with alcohol and food.

I'll also have to go to Lowe's to buy wood. If I didn't *need* to do that, I'd bust the damn thing out of the wall *now*.

So now my eyes, ears, and throat are burning horribly. I'm going to go shower this nasty mold off of my poor, AC-deprived body.