tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post3276922317021804668..comments2024-03-17T05:26:49.590-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Windows, Book Club, Computer Hacks and Fat DogsMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-67345635012696323712017-05-17T08:16:35.451-04:002017-05-17T08:16:35.451-04:00I vaguely remember the name. I'll have to chec...I vaguely remember the name. I'll have to check it out. I miss the old phone books for stuff like this. Half the time with websites you cant' even tell where a company is at.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-51846920024591705672017-05-17T08:13:39.977-04:002017-05-17T08:13:39.977-04:00Levi's diet stresses me out more than mine. He...Levi's diet stresses me out more than mine. He doesn't understand why I'm being so mean.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-85519373968189744292017-05-17T02:38:35.016-04:002017-05-17T02:38:35.016-04:00Whew! Those windows are pricy. I cannot stand a pu...Whew! Those windows are pricy. I cannot stand a pushy salesman. <br /><br />I guess Levi will have to endure living on a diet just like the rest of us. Poor little guy. <br /><br />Bella Rumhttp://bellarum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-50886421352090452572017-05-16T21:39:44.070-04:002017-05-16T21:39:44.070-04:00Do you have Wallside Windows over there. They hav...Do you have Wallside Windows over there. They have been in business for decades. They make their windows, so if there is a problem, they fix it. Great company!!!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-108675572743556472017-05-15T11:56:18.991-04:002017-05-15T11:56:18.991-04:00He is not happy with getting his meals and treats ...He is not happy with getting his meals and treats cut back but he's glad we're back to walking. I need to buy some cans of veggies for him until the farmers market starts in. I'm getting my veggies in a drinkable form right now. He's getting his teeth cleaned next month so I should be able to see a little tiny drop when he gets on the scales....even if I have to take his collar Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-41365610828245948912017-05-15T11:50:30.253-04:002017-05-15T11:50:30.253-04:00Thanks. The heat savings is something I need to fa...Thanks. The heat savings is something I need to factor in. I just tried to do a search of dealers in my area for Milgard Windows and I couldn't find any. Anderson does claim their warranties transfer but I wouldn't trust that at all. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-41068669600493923112017-05-15T10:57:27.372-04:002017-05-15T10:57:27.372-04:00I should have waited til I read about Levi's w...I should have waited til I read about Levi's weight. Dogs love canned green beans, cooked carrots, and raw and cooked zucchini and all can be used for treats....albeit wet ones. Can also cut his food back by 10% and add any of those veggies to his food. Few calories and lots of nutrition.LS Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888269999839452459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-72027824521637762272017-05-15T10:47:33.520-04:002017-05-15T10:47:33.520-04:00Look up 'Milgard windows' and get a bid fr...Look up 'Milgard windows' and get a bid from one of those companies. I replaced my 11 cruddy aluminum windows in my house in 2007 for $5500, and the heat savings was immediate. I'm sure they close to paid for themselves by the time I moved, they looked sooooo much nicer and my house sold quickly. Vinyl, but lifetime guarantee of replacement if they fail for you. Doesn't Laurenhttp://www.laurensnelson.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-35928939968474682172017-05-14T19:09:40.689-04:002017-05-14T19:09:40.689-04:00Where I live window replacement does pay off becau...Where I live window replacement does pay off because of our wintertime temperatures and solar is practically non-existence. You're right about remodeling companies having a lot of work right now. Most here are working out 6-7 weeks from when you order anything. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-20986167945481493832017-05-14T18:43:54.994-04:002017-05-14T18:43:54.994-04:00Everyone is trying to make money right now. It see...Everyone is trying to make money right now. It seems that home repair and remodel people are raking in the dough as so many want to redo their home. We would love to do replacement windows but the cost is prohibitive on a teacher's pension.Our power bill is so low, though, I'm not going to complain about the windows. Every time some salesperson wants us to put in solar, and they ask aboutAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-21698516950194226442017-05-14T13:43:42.979-04:002017-05-14T13:43:42.979-04:00LOL Auto-crorrections should be abolished. It chan...LOL Auto-crorrections should be abolished. It changes 'think' to 'thing' all the time.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-82562481129539926882017-05-14T13:08:53.576-04:002017-05-14T13:08:53.576-04:00I just want to assure you I spelled PANES correctl...I just want to assure you I spelled PANES correctly in my comment and I hate how blogger always "autocorrects" the wrong way!<br />donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-90392466226615846082017-05-13T17:13:35.987-04:002017-05-13T17:13:35.987-04:00Levi and I did too much stress eating last year wi...Levi and I did too much stress eating last year with the elections and since so now we have to pay the price. He still likes to run around and walk but I'm holding him back because I'm the one who is too tired to take him. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-53269369327635996712017-05-13T17:02:01.085-04:002017-05-13T17:02:01.085-04:00I know other people who have Anderson's and th...I know other people who have Anderson's and they say all the same things you do about them being so good. If I knew I was going to stay in this house I might be inclined to bite the bullet, but I don't thing I will more than another five years and they won't help with the resale.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-5870293175310709612017-05-13T16:53:36.717-04:002017-05-13T16:53:36.717-04:00Levi loves veggies and everything that goes into a...Levi loves veggies and everything that goes into a salad. I've heard of using green beans for snacks for dogs. Haven't found a food he doesn't like.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-62722030928203764562017-05-13T16:27:47.019-04:002017-05-13T16:27:47.019-04:00Yikes, I'd want tires and a steering wheel for...Yikes, I'd want tires and a steering wheel for that price. Wonder how many people they bulldoze with that high pressure. Way to hold your ground. <br />I watch Callie's diet closely as extra weight on a dog is just as bad as on us, except they can't see it so they don't understand the fuss and restrictions. Now that it is nice and Callie can run around a lot, she is delighted Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-70904711659908490982017-05-13T16:17:29.259-04:002017-05-13T16:17:29.259-04:00My Anderson story is similar. We needed to replac...My Anderson story is similar. We needed to replace LOTS of windows because they were all "failing", where the air gets between the pains and the whole thing turns opaque...ugh!) We looked around at various brands, the big box stores, priced, shopped, compared and got a few estimates; some couldn't accommodate our large openings and retrofit on uneven brick. We've always been donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-76617133176724899542017-05-13T16:14:11.059-04:002017-05-13T16:14:11.059-04:00I'm not good at having skinny pets. However, I...I'm not good at having skinny pets. However, I know of two dog owners who keep their pet's weight right where it should be by substituting green beans for a part of their food. I don't know if the dogs like it but it seems to work.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-43698719172102043352017-05-13T15:16:39.210-04:002017-05-13T15:16:39.210-04:00Isn't that ridiculous on the windows!
Levi&#...Isn't that ridiculous on the windows! <br /><br />Levi's diet is making me eat less. I realize I've been having crackers and cheese in the evening and giving him some. It's easier not to have it than to have it and not give any to him. <br /><br />The book/movie has a lot of humor in it along with other family interaction that was so well written. In my book club or movie club a Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-84334239294115148292017-05-13T14:16:31.807-04:002017-05-13T14:16:31.807-04:00YIKES is right for windows! We did the whole cond...YIKES is right for windows! We did the whole condo for less than that ... 7 windows!! Double paned with gas in between. I would trust Lowe's or Home Depot.<br /><br />Poor Levi. That's a LOT overweight .. 15% ? I wish you would be able to ration out my food!<br /><br />I have not read the book or watched the movie ... sounds sad.The Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-34034183344666478812017-05-13T12:03:37.162-04:002017-05-13T12:03:37.162-04:00My biggest fear with replacing those windows is th...My biggest fear with replacing those windows is that I'll get another set of drafty windows and those companies go out of business often just so they don't need to stand behind their product warranties. I had that happen with a blind in the house, broke and the company that bought out the blind company won't honor the warranty even though they kept the name and phone number.<br /><br Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-5108909016640520002017-05-13T11:56:44.001-04:002017-05-13T11:56:44.001-04:00Polar Seal are made right here in town and they ha...Polar Seal are made right here in town and they have the Argon gas in between. My next call.<br /><br />I can't stand to hear Levi barking to be fed. Cats are just as persistent, I'm sure. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-67137757175566450832017-05-13T11:46:34.848-04:002017-05-13T11:46:34.848-04:00WOW! That is some sticker shock! 8 grand for a dou...WOW! That is some sticker shock! 8 grand for a double window unit? Have you priced the same window through a major lumber yard? We replaced our windows shortly after we bought this house. (Not Anderson) I swear they actually put in the cheapest brand they could find. I think they were part of a bait and switch scam. The windows leak cold air in the winter and the curtains even move in the high Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-72884868313603571852017-05-13T11:34:24.348-04:002017-05-13T11:34:24.348-04:00Anderson replacement windows are lovely, but very,...Anderson replacement windows are lovely, but very, very expensive. Don't you have well advertised vinyl replacement window companies over there. We have two very reputable ones in this area. Probably even Lowe's or Home Depot has them? Get the double pane ones with the Argon gas in between the panes. I have nary a whisper of a draft, even in this trailer. :-) My two cat kids need a Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-75291107294963359322017-05-13T09:50:44.432-04:002017-05-13T09:50:44.432-04:00The movie follows the book very closely and I thin...The movie follows the book very closely and I think it helps when reading it to have seen the movie first because you can visualize the characters better. I read the book first, saw the movie, then had to read the book again for book club.<br /><br />Levi is supposed to weigh 27 pounds so at 31 his weight is definitely a problem. I have to quit eating crackers and cheese at bedtime just so he Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.com