I Am Preventing Theft

Turning green in my household is a major issue. I have commented on several occasions about how we are trying to convert our home into an energy saving environment. Our accomplishment in saving money allows us to go to the lake with our boat and be able to afford the gas.

One night I was watching TV and as usual there were 100 commercials. The show was probably 15 minutes long with 45 minutes of commercials. I guess they have to pay the bills somehow.

One of the commercials was our local power company. I was a little shocked because it was not their normal commercial with two birds talking to each other (which are very funny by the way). This commercial came on with a woman taking a broom and attacking her toaster. Needless to say it got my attention!

Her husband came home and she was worn out from fighting with her toaster he asked what was wrong she explained that the toaster was stealing from them. I laughed so I had tears.

After the commercial was over I proceeded to the kitchen and started unplugging everything that had a plug. My husband walked in and said what in the world are you doing? I said I am preventing theft. He looked at me and just shook his head. He said at least you can leave the clock plugged up so we can tell the time.

I have been extreme at times and even use a rechargeable Dirt Devil. These handy little vacuum cleaners are light weight and charge very rapidly. I use it on my stairs in my boat and for minor spills. Mine is very old now but it still works and they now have an Energy Star model. This will be even more efficient for my new green household.

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