Femme - with Butch Moments

[hiddenmuse]

I saw that expression on a t-shirt at Pride, and just loved it. :)

Today, it would've been an especially appropriate shirt, since I was having a nice little Butch Moment of my own.

Some people assume that Butch Moment means that I went out and fixed some cars or something - or slammed down beers while wearing my Sunday Best Flannel and Docs. Nope, for me, getting Butch would entail doing household stuff. I can fix things around the house fairly well - done some toilet repair in the past, and recently, I have repaired the bathtub in the apartment.

Today's Moment was a complete defrost of our shoebox-sized freezer. Considering that half the space had been over-run by frost, this almost felt like a Mission: Impossible. So, what's a girl to do? Get out the hammer and a flathead screwdriver, of course! So, I spent almost 2 hours hammering and chiseling away at the ice, getting bruised and bloody knuckles in the process.

The end result? A sink full of ice, a wet floor - and a freezer that is back to full capacity, whatever that is.

Comments

[kathykat.livejournal.com]

Hrmmmmm...you and another LJ friend of mine desertdreamer both have those types of fridges...Landlords need to get off their asses and realize a few things: 1) those things are just way outdated, 2) they prolly use more energy than cost efficient modern fridges, 3) they are cruel and unusual punishment -medieval in fact and 4) that current refirgerators don't really cost that much and even often come with PG&E rebates...

*sigh*

Anyways, from 1990 to 1993 I lived in an apartment with that type of freezer inside the fridge, and I used the exact same method you do! The old hammer and screwdriver. I used to wear my sunglasses during the process too just in case a shard flew in my eye! What I ended up with was not only a fuller capacity freezer, but a banged up one as well. I was not exactly careful not to hit the defrosted metal areas while I was going at it! I guess it was just me taking out my anger on the appliance that I should have to go through that in the first place....

have you considered drafting a letter to your landlord outlining the benefits of a more modern machine?? Or are the owners UberCheap as I am guessing?!!!

[hiddenmuse.livejournal.com]

I think that the owners are very, very cheap. Especially since the entire building (save for one apartment) are all studios.

Thankfully, we are looking to move into a different place at some point - and a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator is definitely up there on the priority list!

The freezer is fuller capacity, and I was able to take out my aggression & frustrations towards idiot clients and my predecessor at the agency (Sir Screws Up A Lot, or as I call him, Jackass). Sure, my hand is sore and banged up, but it was a good way to blow off steam, so to speak.

[venusrising.livejournal.com]

I had a freezer like that way back in the day. I, too, took a hammer and chisel to it. And, in the process, busted the freon tube and we had to buy a whole brand spanking new fridge!

[hiddenmuse.livejournal.com]

Oh man - thankfully that didn't happen, but I know that I was being kind of risky and stupid with my procedures!!

Next time, I'm using a blow dryer on High to defrost the damn thing. :)

[venusrising.livejournal.com]

A blowdryer is a very good idea!

[msvu20.livejournal.com]

OMG, DID YOU GO TO HOME DEPOT WITHOUT ME?!!!?

hehe. Happy 4th!

[hiddenmuse.livejournal.com]

No, no trips to Home Depot without you, Steven.

But, if we go to Home Depot - you're more than welcome to join us. ;)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_recoil/]

why do you have such a tiny freezer?

[hiddenmuse.livejournal.com]

It came with the apartment, unfortunately. So, until we move, we're stuck with a sucky fridge that comes up to Kellie's and my shoulders (she and I are both about 5'7" - so the fridge is barely 5 feet high)!

[livinginoctober.livejournal.com]

I have my butch moments..but I can never pull it off, I've got too much of a babyface..I'm a sucker for butch girls though. :)

[hiddenmuse.livejournal.com]

Hehehe

Years ago, my big schtick with my "gay boyfriend" (in other words, my fag) was the fact that I wore a floral dress with Doc Marten boots, and spat on the pavement while in said attire.

I think he'd be proud of me for carrying on with my butch moments from time to time. ;)

[hiddenmuse.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, that's how my mom brought me up. Granted, it was mainly towards cars - so if/when I would get a car, I would know the basic workings of a car and not get screwed over by a mechanic, be able to do some repairs (oil change, etc.).

Since I can't/don't drive, I've just channelled the Ms. Fix-It idea into household matters. But, I know that if I were able to drive, I would take driving lessons, and a class in small engine repair and/or the basics of auto repair. :)

But, I can totally relate to the characteristically male comments/actions thing - that happens to me from time to time, and it makes me laugh, because it's unexpected.