Is it TUESDAY already? Yep. Getting ready to put a big 'ole ham into the crockpot for supper. Will make the Brown Sugar-Maple Syrup- Mustard GLAZE to pour over that bad boy.
Ever so often I go through the freezer and take inventory then tidy.
The HAM came out a couple of days ago to thaw first in the sink then finish in the tiny fridge. TINY for me as I am use to a LARGER FRIDGE for more refrigerated items. I have purchased small bins for grouping jellies and syrups in one, salsas in another, V-8, water, etc. It's taking on a new look. A cleaner more stream-lined environment. It can happen.
My present freezer is one of the smallest freezers I've ever called my own. When we were newly weds and rented a place in Hugoton, Kansas, the 'ole fridge we had froze up. A very old fridge with old problems. Freezer was dinky. Freezer froze up as well as the fridge part. Had to go bye-bye.
We purchased a new refrigerator for $400.oo and made payments to the BANK. We had borrowed money for this fridge. So proud...our first LOAN TOGETHER as Husband and Wife. It was amazing to sit in front of Mister Banker and fill out the paperwork. Our fridge would be bought across the street at MONTGOMERY WARDS. A floor model.
I cannot remember how we got her HOME, if they delivered her or what, but we had a brand spanking new side by side door fridge to enjoy for quite a few years. She was a good one. MONKEY WARDS as my Husband called them...did us right.
FRIDGE CALL:
Hugoton Rental 2 fridges.
WE moved to our first mortgaged house in Hugoton.
The fridge came with us.
Took fridge with us when we moved to Liberal, KS.
Same fridge to Omaha, NE.
Same fridge back to Liberal, KS.
Same fridge to Spring, TX.
Here she broke down and we bought a new one.
That makes 3 fridges so far.
Moved to Marion, KS and took fridge with us.
Marion to Jenks, OK with the fridge.
Had to have work done on her.
Moved to Manhattan, KS with her. More work.
When we moved to the Farm, we left fridge behind in Manhattan and bought our 4th fridge. A big black side by side. Almost like a big box.
Moved to small town america and she quit in the rock house. So disappointed. Most expensive fridge we had paid for and she didn't last 4 years. Bum run. Bought another fridge. Number 5. Went cheaper due to the budget.
FIRE GOT HER.
Bought our 6th fridge and left her in retirement cottage.
Our fridge that we use today was in the house we bought.
6 fridges over a 43 year marriage. More than 1 every 10 years.
What can I say. They have to be replaced ever so often.
Depending on what style you desire or can get makes a difference in the price you'll pay. When did stainless steel get so popular? I don't even remember, but I like mine and am glad to have it. Our fridge is in the wall and half as deep as others. Still getting use to it.
Having to figure out how to organize it so I get the most use out of it. Kind of like everything else when settling into a different HOME.
Okay with no ice in the door.
I have been through a few different styles and if I live long enough there may be a few more to enjoy. THANKFUL we have a fridge and running water. THANKFUL to have a HOME to call my own.
Aren't you?
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2 comments:
My husband's parents still have the same fridge they bought in 1959, the same year my husband was born. My FIL has kept that thing running and refuses to replace it. In his words, "if it ain't broke why get rid of it? ". Things lasted longer and were not meant to break down every 2-4 years like they are now days.
That's a really "cool" post! I thought at one time I would really like a counter depth fridge. I like not having reach so far in to get things, but it is a bit more challenging to fit everything in that seem to fit in the LG. I do like the look of the French Door GE Monogram, but I find the pull out freezer drawer a frustration as everything has to be put in just so-so. For freezers, I am still partial to the side by side. And the LG is almost 6 cu ft larger.
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