kybearfuzz | A New Vacuum

I finally broke down and bought that new vacuum cleaner. I swore I was just going to spend a certain amount, but the more and more I looked at online reviews and the functions, the more I wanted a Dyson. So today, I blew a good chunk of my tax return and got a Dyson. A blue one.

As I was assembling the unit in my downstairs family room, Murphy the cat was sniffing around the thing, playing in the empty box, etc. It wasn't until I put the handle in place and stepped aside that my cowardly tomcat finally realized what it was. The bane of his existence. Another vacuum cleaner. I imagine that this is what the Sarah Connor character felt in the second Terminator movie when the liquid metal-morphing terminator attacked. It's new and shiny and unknown to Murphy and he ran.

As far as function goes, I'm amazed. I thought about posting a photo of the dust, hair, etc. that the cleaner sucked out of my carpet from just two rooms, but I was embarrassed. I swear it looks like I'd not vacuumed since I bought the house nearly seven years ago. The hand held attachment does a great job cleaning the couches too.

I admit, I'm happy with it. Thanks to everyone for their advice and recommendations on vacuum cleaners :)