I was very happy and excited about my new "charging station" but something bothered me. The outlet. See how it sticks out? I felt that if I jostled the table too quickly by mistake, I could knock and damage the plugs sticking out of the wall. I also could not charge my Macbook Air there because the power adapter was too big, stuck out from the wall too far and I'd have to remove one of the other plugs to add it. Yes, yes, I know I could charge it anywhere else, but I wanted to perfect my charging station.
I was looking on line to see how other people managed their chargers and saw how some people put a multiple outlet into a shoebox with labeled holes on the box to stick the wires out.
I figured a flat to the wall multiple outlet would be much better. Fortunately, I had just such a multiple outlet. Unfortunately, I couldn't stick the plug through the slats of that top area. I knew I would have to ask Art for help to take the whole thing apart so I could get the plug through.
I used my best wheedling (and loving) voice to say, "Art, I'm so sorry. I really am... But could you help me take the table apart?"
Silence. And then... "Why....?"
I explained my idea. He didn't like it. He thought it worked fine the way it was.
"That's OK," I said.
"No, it's not OK," His exasperation was showing. "You're just going to be walking around like a dog gnawing at a bone with a sad face."
"No really..., it's OK," I repeated.
And so it went. Then he looked at the table and came up with his own much simpler idea. The bottom of that top covered shelf is removable. He just removed that bottom part and cut a very tiny hole so I could stick the cord and plug through the bottom instead of at the back like I proposed.
Yup, now I can charge everything in one place. This multiple outlet has an on and off switch so I can turn the adapters off when they're not in use.
If you're wondering why I have a multiple charger there, it's because I asked for it at Christmas. I'm afraid I don't need it anymore.
However... in the future they may invent something else I need a charger for and then I'm really ready!
My cousin, Arnold used to say, "Happy wife, happy life."
Art should be happy now.
I was looking on line to see how other people managed their chargers and saw how some people put a multiple outlet into a shoebox with labeled holes on the box to stick the wires out.
I figured a flat to the wall multiple outlet would be much better. Fortunately, I had just such a multiple outlet. Unfortunately, I couldn't stick the plug through the slats of that top area. I knew I would have to ask Art for help to take the whole thing apart so I could get the plug through.
I used my best wheedling (and loving) voice to say, "Art, I'm so sorry. I really am... But could you help me take the table apart?"
Silence. And then... "Why....?"
I explained my idea. He didn't like it. He thought it worked fine the way it was.
"That's OK," I said.
"No, it's not OK," His exasperation was showing. "You're just going to be walking around like a dog gnawing at a bone with a sad face."
"No really..., it's OK," I repeated.
And so it went. Then he looked at the table and came up with his own much simpler idea. The bottom of that top covered shelf is removable. He just removed that bottom part and cut a very tiny hole so I could stick the cord and plug through the bottom instead of at the back like I proposed.
Yup, now I can charge everything in one place. This multiple outlet has an on and off switch so I can turn the adapters off when they're not in use.
If you're wondering why I have a multiple charger there, it's because I asked for it at Christmas. I'm afraid I don't need it anymore.
However... in the future they may invent something else I need a charger for and then I'm really ready!
My cousin, Arnold used to say, "Happy wife, happy life."
Art should be happy now.
And you should be happy now, too, Kay. Looks perfect! Your posts always make me smile, and your charging station truly is just right, now. :-)
ReplyDeleteit does look it hides it pretty well
ReplyDeleteI love that you knew exactly how to 'work' Art so he'd do what you wanted! (And after all these years of marriage I suspect he knows how to do the same for you, too.)
ReplyDeleteI like your idea but his solution is even better. Congratulations on getting him to solve that dilemma for you.
ReplyDeleteI hope those things never get hot...looks like a clean and useful design, though.
ReplyDeleteArt had a friend whose grandson left his charger and phone on his bed and it caught fire. That's why I have the tile there and I wanted a vented drawer/cabinet... just in case.
DeleteArt exasperated? Hard to believe.
ReplyDeleteI like that. You could also move your charging station over to hide the plug. LOL
ReplyDeleteOur electronics are a pain with the need to constantly be charging. Also read that if you keep the plugs plugged in, they eat up electricity, so need to unplug them.
ReplyDeleteI can now just turn the multiple outlet off. :-)
DeleteWell done and now you can relax. You are a great problem solver with a built in labor force in Art.
ReplyDeleteWhere there's a will, there's a way. You will it and Art finds the way.
ReplyDeleteI never thought of putting stuff in a drawer to store wires. My old computer has lots of wires. The only way I can fix it is with a new computer since they have less wires today.
ReplyDeleteDo they really have less wires?
DeleteHurray!!! Loved Art's hungry dog analogy and how he came to your rescue. Also how appreciative you are. You guys are so cute.
ReplyDeleteHaha! Art's comment about a "dog gnawing on a bone with a sad face" was priceless.
ReplyDeleteI could just picture the two of you going through your gentle negotiations. And yes, my good friend uses that saying--"happy wife, happy life." Now if only my hubby would follow that religiously.
Holly
You are a unique pair. Have both of you ever been tested for OCD? (just kidding)
ReplyDeleteYou two are do clever!!!!
ReplyDeleteClever. When there is a will, there is a way. I like your station. I have a rather weird station I sat up for my husband, but he rarely uses it. I thought it was a way to control all those cords and all those devices.
ReplyDeleteI got a charge out of your story.
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