Got the new bed today. Took me about 3 hours to get the platform bedframe assembled, and for the most part I was able to get it done right. Except, of course, for the obligatory last piece of trim that inexplicably doesn't fit... oh well. The functional bits fit and are solid and won't be collapsing underneath me.

The new mattress is loverly. But I need new sheets since the ones I have aren't meant for a 9 inch thick mattress. So if I can drag myself to KMart tonight that will get done. I put one of the old ones on as a temporary measure and put the blankets on, etc., and lay there sinking into the mattress with Fuzz. Fuzz didn't know what to think of the old bed propped up against the wall, but he seemed happy enough on the new bed. He was licking his tummy and yawning in between casting worried looks at the old bed up against the wall. I am currently in the process of looking for somebody to come haul the old one and the old futon away.

As an aside, aren't the UPS guys supposed to have handtrucks and dollys and such to deal with heavy packages? The UPS guy had to hand carry both my packages -- both over a hundred pounds each -- up my driveway and the stairs. Since apparently the gravel in my driveway is unpassable to a handtruck. And for some reason he couldn't back the truck up into the driveway. Either he can't drive to save his life or he's a glutton for punishment. He can explain to the workman's comp lawyers why he didn't do it, not me.

Well, as it is I am very tired myself now after all this brouhaha. I'll save the breaking down of giant cardboard boxes for tomorrow night. Oy.

Post couscous dinner crash coming on, must move before I fall asleep and drool into my computer.