It`s been a beautiful day here today with lots of sunshine, it made a really nice change after the wet weekend. Thanks for your kind comments about my mood swings/depressions. I`m on already on HRT so my hormones are more or less under control. They are most probably linked with the dreaded menopause though I do wonder what age I have to be before they subside.
This weekend started really well with me cleaning out kitchen cupboards before moving on to giving the oven a long overdue clean. I soaked the glass door and the shelves in the cleaner that I use and when they were practically spotless and washed and dried them and prepared to put them back. Then it happened....the glass door exploded showering me and the rest of the kitchen in shattered glass fragments. Well you must have been able to hear my scream a mile away and I just couldn`t stop shaking. I just stood there as I watched the door continue cracking apart as if it had a life of its own. Then it hit me that now I couldn`t use the oven without the inner door and it would be expensive to buy another, that is if I could track one down. Just what I need....more expense. Anyway after clearing up the mess I went online and after looking at several sites I found the right door for my model. The cost? £105...almost $200! I call that very expensive indeed. I just wish I knew what caused it to shatter like that, its the same thing that happens when a windscreen breaks so there must have been a flaw in it somewhere. If I had dropped it at least I would be certain what the cause was. And then, it couldn`t have been more than 20 mins later I was minding my own business when I walked right into the corner of the open dishwasher door...I now have a dark blue bruise the size of an egg on my leg....and it really hurts!
Thankfully after all that drama the rest of the day passed relatively peacefully. I managed to produce and good meal without the need of an oven. I must admit that fried chicken made a tasty alternative to roast though I`m sure it was not the healthiest of options. Yesterday Kerry, Slava and Roman were here for dinner and I had bought a nice shoulder of lamb for our dinner. Of course I had no way of cooking it apart from microwaving which I decided not to do. I made a huge shepherds pie instead and everyone told me that it was really tasty. They always thank me for dinner but my humble shepherds pie delivered the most compliments. Perhaps I should make it every time they come for dinner, it would be a lot cheaper...lol! I gave Kerry to take home for their dinner this evening....she told me that she`d think of me when she ate it....sigh!
I`ve had a sore throat all weekend so I think a cold is brewing. I suppose I`ll just have to wait and see what happens. I don`t mind a cold, not even a bad one but I`m really hoping it won`t be flu, I`ve done so well the last few years and I don`t want to be ill now.
Remember I told you that I had a secret but couldn`t say anything? Well, I can tell you a little bit of it, just a very little bit. Danny and Salina have found a flat and will be renting it from the second week in March....sorry can`t say anymore for the time being but when I can you will be the first to know.
Roman`s spots are back and much worse than when he came back from Russia. Kerry is taking him back to the doctor and is going to ask to see a skin specialist. He has a history of excema and even though the spots don`t seem to be related to it his skin is very dry and scaly. If the doctor doesn`t know what it is Roman needs be seen by someone who does.
This morning I had a routine hospital appointment and can you believe I left work at 9.50 and was back again by 10.25. In fact I was in the hospital for less than 20 mins because I didn`t get charged when leaving the car park. You are allowed 20 mins short stay parking. My boss couldn`t believe it when I got back to work so soon.
Anyway, I`m going to make myself a nice cup of coffee now. I hope you all have a lovely day and take care. Bye Bye. :o)
Wow, what an adventure. If the inner door glass was hot or warm and you put it into a cold door that would explain the shatter. Or vice versa. I've heard of quite a few people losing glass tops because they didn't realize the glass was so cool, when they put a warm dish on it.
ReplyDeleteOuch indeed on the bruise. I hope your able to replace the oven part quickly. Sounds like a delightful visit with Kerry, Slava and Roman. Let us know what the dr. has to say about Roman's spots. It sounds strange and definitely uncomfortable for the little gent. (Hugs)Indigo
I am glad that you were not hurt bad when the oven door shattered. I hope you soon get another replacement. Good for Danny and Salina getting their own place. I hope they can find out what is wrog with Roman soon. That was a really quick hospital trip. I hope you don't come down with a really bad cold. Hugs, Helen
ReplyDeleteGosh Sandra, that was scary, your exploding oven door. My microwave turntable has a note etched on it saying "Do not leave to soak" or something like that. I often wondered what would happen if you did soak it, maybe it's a similar thing with your oven door.
ReplyDeleteLamb shoulder is such a moist, sweet joint of meat. I like to cut it into biggish lumps, removing as much fat as poss, and use it to make a delicious lamb hotpot with scrumptions crispy sliced potatoes on top. My dad used to like it just roasted and dished up with onion sauce. And of course Sally enjoys the bone so everybody gets a bit!
I bet you were shocked and scared when the oven door flew into shards like that ,yes that is alot of money ! and then walking into the open dishwasher door you poor old thing, have been in the wars ,I hope they can sort out Roman's spots ..love Jan xx
ReplyDeleteI think it must be with washing it Sandra.as Indigo states.Glass is a strange material to work with regarding temperatures.I ams ure you can coax Jim into a new cooker LOL!!Tell him its only the price of another 2 dozen pair of boots heeeeeeee.No seriously thats a large amount just for a glass window.Never rains without it pours does it now.Roman and his spots poor little thing.I hope that gets sorted for Kerry and also your leg soon heals(What are you like) first falling the stairs over Jake now this.Turn around in a circle three times to the left and change your luck.Don't fall over again though getting dizzy LOL!!Lovely news on Dan hope they are very happy there.Take Care Prayers being said for you all.God Bless Kath xx
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ReplyDeletePoor little Roman, I hope his spots are soon sorted out. What a fright the oven door shattering and what a price for a new one! I hate cleaning the oven worst job ever! Good luck to Danny and his move. Wishing you only good luck!! Louise xx
I hope they find out about Lil Romans spots, poor dude....now onto your luck in the kitchen, my advice in the future.....(DONT CLEAN)...lol...glad to hear your ok...hey, maybe others can cook you dinner for a while...lol...;)
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of an oven door doing that. Maybe you should get in touch with the mfg. and they will get you a new one? I hope you are feeling good now and all the bad things are over with. Hope your daughter finds out what Romans spots are from and how to cure them too
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Lord that was scary stuff with the oven door...gosh, you could just about buy a new oven for the price of that door! Do you still have a warranty on it? Just a thought.
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Oh my I'm glad you weren't hurt. I hope they can find out why the baby keeps getting that rash and fix it.
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you poor thing!! wonder what made the door explode? scary really to think that could happen to anyone..
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Hi Sandra ,how awful the glass door smashing like that ,bet it did shock you ,thank goodness you wasn't cut ....then to walk into the dishwasher door ..poor you .
ReplyDeleteHope Romans spots can get sorted out .Glad Kerry is keeping well with the forth coming Baby .Wishing Danny and Salina happiness in their new flat ....love Jeanxx
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ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of the mishap with the ovendoor; I'm glad you weren't hurt by that. Hope Roman's spots get knocked down quickly.
every time i wash the glass shelf in my fridge i fear it will shatter. I am so sorry your oven door shattered and thank goodness you were not hurt!! Truly. I hope Roman gets rid of those pesky spots.....we are in for a blizzard tonight, supposedly. Is it Spring yet?! I love shepards pie...my mom made it often when i saw her when i was small. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteSandra you have been in the wars ~ it must have been scary when the glass door exploded ~ hope you can get a replacement for it ~ and then walking into the dishwasher door ~ hope the swelling has gone down ~ Poor little Roman hope he can get some treatment to clear those spots ~ Ally x
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra, Hope you've sorted out your oven door by now. My oven door fell as well some time ago but I think it was just because it was too old! I got a new oven now after a couple of weeks of microwaved food!!! I'm down with a cold and sore throat as well at moment. Ans a terrible headache. Hope they can find the cause of Roman's spots soon. For eczema I can advise you SK Cream. I'll send you the information via email. Ciao. A.
ReplyDeleteOh Sandra, you are certainly one for accidents! Glad it was not much worse. I do hope they sort our Roman's spots for him, poor little mite. Good luck to Danny and his lady.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shock when the oven door exploded! The worrying thing is that you don't know why, other than a fault. You have certainly been in the wars just lately and no mistake. Hope all goes well for your son and that Roman's spots get the proper diagnosis. So much happening in your life at the moment. Sorry to be commenting as anonymous but somehow I can't log on in my name! Eileen x
ReplyDeleteI can sure relate to the spots on Roman...guess who has them back again tonight here? That door shattering was scary...and pray it will be replaced. You and I have sons...and moving ...we have so much in common...hope it all works out for Danny and Salina....many hugs and love,
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Sorry I missed this entry Sandra. What a shame if you had droped it things would not have seemed so bad. What about house insurance it might cover it. Love Joan
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