We finally bought a new camera on the weekend as it was Michael's 2nd Birthday on Friday 27th and when we tried to get video and some pictures the camera really didn't work at all (after putting in new charged batteries). So we got a very nice little Olympus camera which has heaps of features (I have to read the manual) and has HD video on it, rechargable battery etc. They chucked in a SD card thing too so that was a saving of about $30.
My final massage course day is on Sunday, Fathers Day YAY. I love the course, but I am just too busy to keep going. It is a lot of work and a lot of study which I can't give my full attention to at the moment. The final exam is on Sunday and then I have to do prac. I will do this and then leave it for a while.
It was Michael's birthday on Friday. We didn't really have a party or anything but he was very spoilt. Here he is having some cake
As the camera wasn't working we couldn't really take any pics, but managed to get this one.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE MICHAEL
He was very spoilt and loves all his pressies.
I decided to make some more hand made soap. I bought a kit ages ago and made some. It worked really well but to be honest, I wasn't all that impressed by the smell or the colour. I didn't make anymore but I have found some very cool websites on soap and thought I would give it another go.
With my leftover kit, I had Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, some Shea butter and some cucumber fragrance. I bought a big tin of olive oil as it was on special and made some Cucumber Soap.
The first pic is of the oils melting, then mixing the Lye and Oils together - I did this last night. I thought it would fit in an old plastic loaf pan I had but there was too much soap for it. I quickly had to grab an oldish Decor lunchbox type container. It was an abosolute pain to get the soap out of but was ok for a mould.
Next pic is it out of the mould and then cut up. I had Candula petals in the pack so I sprinkled it on top. Looks good for show. Now it needs to cure for 3 weeks and then ready to go. It feels quite nice and silky, still a little tiny bit caustic (I didn't have gloves that fit properly) on the skin still though. Have to get some gloves.
We have had some issues with the airconditioning. One company came out but only quoted on split system individual units as I got their name via a department store and they "wanted to stay loyal to them" so didnt give me any other options. Total price approx $8K!!
Second company promised to show at about 4.30pm. At 5.30pm called to say over 1 hrs away. We were going out so offered to come at 7.30am next morning. OK with me. Never called back or turned up.
Third company on time, listed to what I wanted, made suggestion but didnt really give pro's or cons etc, measured up - going well. Quote came in $13K!!!!!!! Holy cow.
Fourth company said he would call me when he was in the area. Didn't hear from him, but then he called on Saturday. Can he come on Saturday afternoon - sure no probs. Came along - very knowledgeable, offered lots of suggestions. Will get us the unit and Greg can install the ducting and then they will hook up. He is pretty flexible. Waiting on quote to come through for partial DIY.
Fingers crossed it's not too exy..............I SO need to win lotto or something.
Take care
I'd like to win the Lotto too! Do ya need to buy tickets or summat! ;-D
ReplyDeleteHappy 2nd B'day to Michael♥ I remeber when my Michael was 2! Very cute age.