So, my old mattress was pretty thick. Much thicker than its predecessor. So I had to get deep pocket sheets for it. Now, I prefer flannel sheets even in the summer. Don’t ask me why. I just do. *g* Anyway, this new mattress is even thicker than the one I had before. So my so-called deep pocket sheets just barely fit! Do you have any idea how hard it is to find extra deep pocket sheets??? Geez. Unless, of course, I want to pay astronomical amounts for them. Which I don’t. So you get to listen to me gripe instead. Aren’t you lucky? *g*
Watching the Hurricane Gustav coverage this morning. Looks like it maybe isn’t quite as bad as expected which is good. But I couldn’t believe the idiot I saw online who was basically laughing at the New Orleans residents panicking. I don’t think they were panicking. I think they were smart to be cautious. It’s a pity the morons who laugh at others’ misfortunes can’t be forced to live through their own personal catastrophes. Or just be shipped off the planet to some unknown destination where they’re forced to survive with no modern amenities. Hah! Not that I’m vindictive or anything. 
We could even make a whole new version of Survivor out of it! 
Tonight on TV, we have Deal Or No Deal (according to the ads, we have a million dollar winner tonight), Into the Unknown With Josh Bernstein, and the season finale 
of The Middleman.
Reading: Now I’m reading The Double Disguise by Frances K. Judd. This is a Kay Tracey Mystery which is another Stratemeyer Syndicate series. At Brandy’s request, I’m going to work up a post about the Stratemeyers later on today. 
I hope you have success in finding affordable deep pocket sheets. Have you tried Overstock? Domestications?
Comment by Dru — September 1, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
I can understand having difficulty finding sheets. We have a CA King that’s thick. We live in the South East now. There ARE NO CA King sheets here! I have to order online. EXPENSIVE. So, I can sympathize.
I’ve been through a hurricane hitting LA and MS. It’ truly a scary sensation to not know whether your home will survive. And most shelters don’t take pets, so there’s that worry as well. You’re right, the Morons who make fun of the evacuee’s should have to go through such a traumatic event.
I hope you’re having a nice day. Happy Labor Day!
Comment by Brandy — September 1, 2008 @ 2:35 pm
Why do you prefer flannel sheets even in the summer????
Comment by kacey — September 1, 2008 @ 5:04 pm
My husband represented a mattress manufacturer. We took part of his fees in mattresses. Since I knew collecting cash from this guy was going to be tough, I picked out the most expensive mattress he made. It is so freakin’ huge. And its only a queen. But finding sheet is really tough. I feel your pain. I’m lucky that it has a pillow top so the sheets get hooked on it so they don’t come off.
I was glad to see much of Gustav’s punch was deflated. Unfortunately, hurricane season is still in full swing. But it appears LA has taken the threats to heart and are really preparing.
Comment by Rene — September 2, 2008 @ 10:26 am