Three-vents! Most events comes in 3's

It's wierd how unexpected events usually come in 3's.

The most recent three-vent (my way of attempting to make the words creative) included...

Three-vent #1:

Driving through a huge, wet, fresh mound of white paint on the road.

This didn't look like a gallon of paint but a 5 or 10 gallon size.

The splatter went all over!

Off to the car wash for a $150 detail and paint-picking extravaganza

(yes, the detailers had to pick off some of the paint).

Luckily, it all came off, but the ever-so-delightful

white color still gleams on my rubber tires.

A daily reminder of my stupid mistake!

Three-vent #2:

The refridgerator went on the blink.

I'm not just talking the refridgerator....it was the freezer, too.

And, it had to completely die the day after I did $300 worth of damage

at the grocery store.

Ahhhh, this fridge has been quite a pain since we bought it new in 2002.

Yes, it's a Maytag which is known to be one of the best brands for appliances.

Well, not in this case.  We've encountered many problems, including broken

ice maker (2x), freezer door replacement, water/ice dispenser replacement,

leaky water hose for the water dispenser...

and the most recent three-vent where the whole thing just gave out.

Luckily, we bought an extra 5 year service plan which I renewed for another 3 years.

Ahhhhh, electronics!

I know you're probably expecting another not-so-fun three-vent,

but I've got some good news...

Three-vent #3....

F - O - U - N - D!

Beautiful diamond pendant (almost 2 carats - but whose counting?)

that was lost almost a year ago.

This gorgeous diamond, which does not photograph well, was left for me

when my Dad passed away almost 9 years ago.

I had it placed into this pendant and just love it!

Rewind to almost a year ago at Christmastime when we go visit my family in Arizona.

I packed all my things, including my jewelry individually in zipper bags.

While unpacking in Arizona, I couldn't find the necklace and thought I left it at home.

Two weeks later upon returning home....still missing.

I searched high and low.  T-Bone searched high and low.

I asked Sweet Cheeks and Nugget if they

had been playing in my jewelry....they said "no, Mama".

So, I chalked it up to a loss.  Bummed, yes!

Crying and freaking out...no.

It's an object, not a human life, right?

So, I count my blessings and move on.

The unexpected moment came while I was clearing out my closet to

fit my new boots, shoes and handbag.

I began searching through a plastic bag that had many little zipper bags inside;

like toiletries, etc.

And, just lookey what I found!  My beautiful pendant!

A few joyful tears came with the excitement!

T-Bone wondered how I could have this emotion when finding the necklace

and had none when I thought it was lost.

Let's hope that many months pass before another three-vent invades my life.