Recently a local grocery store was having its semi-annual case lots sale. You would think that I interpreted it to be a once in a lifetime case lots sale. I ended up buying 20+ cases of food.
Then I hauled my treasure into my basement...one by one. I piled all of it in my workout room. I really thought I just needed to move things about a bit on my food storage shelving and I would easily put an additional 20+ cases up for a beautiful display. WHAT A COMPLETE MORON! I could hardly add even 2 cases. I had a dilemma.
Well fortunately all dilemmas can be resolved thanks to the internet and a credit card. I was able to purchase the "Harvest 72" from Shelf Reliance (see picture).
Once again I hauled my treasure into the basement. I tell you by this point my back was not doing so hot. But clearly I couldn't call my 85 year old home teacher to help. I was forced to deal with the mess all by myself.
I thought my nightmare was coming to an end. Clearly now that I had the shelving system, I was nearly home free. Little did I know.
Apparently there is a reason the manufacturer states in the instructions at least two people should put it together. I believe it isn't because it is heavy or difficult but rather at least two sets of eyes should read the instructions or you end up repeating steps over and over.
After several hours on Saturday, several hours on the following Monday, PLUS a bleeding profusely on both sides thumb (see photo)... I had reached success with the shelving installation.
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Then I installed all the cans I could put on the nifty shelving system. Now the OCD kicks in. The manufacturer does not express that an entire case will not fit on each column. This means either I consume two columns or I have remnants of cans. I honestly do know what to do. Now I should be proud as a peacock about my progress yet I find frustration when I look at the bits and pieces of cans. AUGH! Why cant I be happy with where I am rather than frustrated that life is not perfect?
5 comments:
I have several thoughts on your post: First, lol on your 85 year old home teacher. Second, I'm envious that you would be would be able to purchase the shelf reliance without a second thought. Third, I have to admit that I would have the same feelings of frustration in seeing "leftover" and homeless cans. (Who knows, maybe I'm a closet OCDer). But, I think that to solve the problem I would just make as many dinners with the leftover tuna, cream of mushroom soup, or canned chicken cans as possible and call it good.
Brigette - you are BRILLIANT!!!! Why didn't I think of that? I can put them in the freezer.
Thank you for the grand idea.
Or you can put them under your bed where you can't see them and pretend they don't exist. In case of emergency remember to look under your bed. (That's where my wheat cans are hiding.)
Your finger is reeeeeeeallly owie. You have to get a band-aid.
haha MISSY! Why didn't you call me? I could have came over and helped you, crazy!
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