27th September 2018
I was up early because a customer was due to pick up a headboard that has been in the garage for ever.
First it was 10.30, then 11.00, then 11.45. Finally she appeared at 1.00. I was beginning to think that this was another example of someone verbally committing to something and then not turning up. That has happened a couple of times, and it really tests my faith in people.
We made good progress on the two projects we were working on. Kelli finished painting the side tables and an island unit. She was not happy with the knobs that came with the piece, so said to me that we should go to the Hobby Lobby to look for some that were more suited. For some reason I did not hear all of her conversation, and carried on with whatever I was doing. A little later Kelli went into the house to start dinner. When I had finished my jobs I followed her inside. I noticed that she had changed her clothes, but not realising the reason. I said that I thought she would have changed into her evening “comfy clothes”.
” I will when we get back” she replied.
At this time I looked confused, and made the mistake of questioning what was happening. I realised the missing part of the conversation was the important bit, but bluffed my way though with a weak response.
That is when Kelli lifted a piece of paper, and waved it under my nose, this was “The list”. Kelli is a list person, so everything gets added to a list. I discovered that not only were there knobs, but styrofoam balls and twine, the result of last nights Pinterest searches. Stopping off at Goodwill on the way home, Kelli found things that were not on the list. We went with the intension of looking for a waistcoat that I could wear at a fancy dress party she is organising for Halloween. Instead we walked out with Christmas things for the booth.
I am not my best at shopping, I get tired just looking, so fortunately Kelli is an expert, I will stick to woodwork.
Another Lifetime to go 