New Vacuum...

Nicole so nicely asked for a new blog entry and I know that I haven't be on here lately to update. Mike and David got a computer game called "Age of Empires" for Christmas and between the two of them it can be difficult to get on the computer when I am feeling inspired. Besides that my life truly lacks any excitement, cute kids and funny events aren't a part of my daily life. I wish they were but they aren't so you will have to suffer through my vacuum cleaner story.

After 4 years, dog hair, Christmas tree needles, mutilated stuffed animals, 1 apartment and 2 homes, lots of dirt, a few clogs and a lot of filter cleanings our $100 Bissell that my mom got us as a wedding gift gave up. At least we thought it had. After 2 years of dreaming and planning and researching I had decided a long time ago that I wanted a Dyson animal. Problem, the lack of $600. I hoped that it would go down in price and if you find a deal or go with a different model they are cheaper than that. When the good ole Bissell gave up on us we decided that it had given us a good run and it was time. We found that we had the money and I went into full on search mode to find my fabulous deal. Low and behold on eBay there was a refurbished Dyson Animal for $370 with S & H. Refurbished didn't scare me and I needed a vacuum, especially with the removal of mammoth tree looming over our heads. So I ordered it. Then the next day we decided we really needed to vacuum. With two dogs you can hardly wait a week and after a day or two I am itching to drag the vacuum out again. The Bissell decided it had a little more umph left and wasn't going to let the newer model take over without a good fight and it gave one last good vacuum. Now my Dyson is nestled happily in the closet after a hard days work. It wasn't able to conquer mammoth trees trail of pine needles, the shop vac had to take over, but I don't know of a vacuum cleaner that could have handled that. The tree literally took 3 good shoved to make it out the back slider. I think ever needle it had was lost in that battle. After cleaning up the pine needles with the shop vac I was able to give my Dyson it's inaugural vacuum around the house. Christmas is nicley tucked away in the garage and I love my Dyson...so far!

Notice the dirt in the canister makes a lovely accessory. :)