Thursday, January 7, 2010

Oh the shame!

The past 2 days I've managed to talk about dying my hair and potty training on this blog.

And just when I thought it could not get any more embarrassing around here, this happened. . .



7 short paragraphs of explanation:

For the next 3 days it is going to be really cold in our neck of the woods, like in the 20s! And I know for those of you facing -50 degree F windchill tomorrow (predicted for North Dakota) that would be balmy, but for us it is COLD, colder than it's been in 20 years kinda cold! So we are not used to having to worry about our pipes freezing.

And my husband and I are not plan-aheaders, so we don't have any of those fancy foam faucet covers on hand and now that the city is all in a frenzy about the freezing temps. we knew all the stores would be sold out of such things. But thankfully I heard on the radio that diapers were good insulators and that you could cover your outdoor faucets with them and secure with duct tape.

Diapers! Now that is something we do have around this house -- and have had in active use for the past 7 years straight!

So when my husband got home from work last night he strapped on the iPod, armed himself with some diapers, and set to work.

When I walked out later to see his creations I cracked up.

Seriously, we have no shame left at all!

The exterior of our home is now adorned in Elmo themed Pampers!



P. S. I would like to take this opportunity to say a sincere apology to my neighbors.


Find more Friday Funnies at Homesteader's Heart, Finer Things Friday at The Finer Things in Life, 7 Quick Takes Friday at Conversion Diary.

21 comments:

  1. ROTFL!! Oh thank you for that! So that's what a house butt looks like?!

    Hope you all stay warm! :)

    P.S. I'm still giggling...

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  2. ROTFL!!! What a great idea!! I love it! That so made my night!! Thank you for sharing!

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  3. OMGosh! Too funny! But beats having frozen pipes!

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  4. I agree if it works use it. But thanks for the giggle...at first I thought maybe a leak.

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  5. That is hilarious! I hope it works like it should. Stay warm!

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  6. Oh girlfriend! THAT is hilarious! Hey, you gotta do what you gotta do! LOL! Hey it's better than admitting that you have a bounty of Depends hanging around. LOL.
    Happy Friday.
    Kim

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  7. HILARIOUS!!!! that could be the funniest thing I've ever seen!

    At least you're ready for those freezing temps now!

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  8. haha~! too funny! thanks for the laugh!

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  9. HAHAHA Oh I need that laugh. but hey, if it works, use it is my motto. Keep warm and have a good day.

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  10. I love it!! Sometimes you just gotta use what ya got huh??? Great idea! Stay warm.

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  11. Oh MY Gaw.....This is so funny! I wish I would have known I could use diapers!!

    Stay warm....we are down to -3 with a wind chill in the -25 range. Way cold for us Okies!!!

    Blessings to you

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  12. This is awesome! What a way to use what you have!!

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  13. I CAN NOT BELIEVE THIS! IT IS SO SOMETHING SOMEONE WOULD DO HERE. I AM REALLY LAUGHING OUT LOUD! AND THEN WE'D BE HIDING OUR HEADS IN SHAME AND SAYING... WHAT MUST THE NEIGHBORS THINK?

    Thanks for not being too embarrassed to give this woman in need of some sunshine a good laugh!

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  14. I am sitting here reading this with a dog on my lap. It made me laugh out loud and scare my poor dog to death. You are too funny!

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  15. Ha! Way to solve a problem with creativity. No shame in that! ;)

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  16. I searched your page and couldn't find your email. I have a lot of good sites to share with you.. email me @ knottylbc@yahoo.com when you get the chance :) put adoption in the subject because i get alot of spam! Hope all is well with you and yours!

    J.

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  17. Laughing out loud (but not so loudly as to wake the children)!! That is too funny. Stay warm!

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