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Well, as complete as I planned on being ready to move...I'm not. Not close and I'm moving tomorrow. The packing needs help. I was of the impression that my impersonation of "Wonder Woman" would be able to pack up this house in a week. Not after living in it for 10 years, I swear I didn't throw away a damn thing. I hope my children don't mind helping pack tomorrow. I've got more than 1/2 of it done .. I've also got a box shortage so if I can't get some from work I'll have to buy some from U-Haul...
My stomach is completely awry also I'm sure its the excitement of moving into my very own house tomorrow and.. my family will be here. All is well.
Happy Friday, I'll be back from the new place. I hope..I haven't tried the internet from there yet...
Posted at 06:12 AM in Friday | Permalink | Comments (1)
I haven't left or anything. All I'm doing right now is pack/move boxes. Take said boxes to new house, come home and sleep. Get up the next day and do it again. I can not wait to move. I'm so ready to be in the new house and I'm pretty sure Maxi just wants to be there or here but be in one place so he can sleep!!!
Have to get ready to work. You take care and pray for me ok? There are a few moments that I think the good Lord is going to have to pull me through that particular moment.
Oh yeah......AND I'M GOING TO SEE ALL OF MY CHILDREN, THEIR CHILDREN AND A NEPHEW THIS WEEKEND. WHOOOOO!!!!!
Posted at 06:12 AM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (2)
Tomorrow. 27 hrs I will own a house. I am so excited and beside myself. I didn't pack any thing last night. I just couldn't. I still have so much to do but sometimes you just have to take a break. Maxi and I watched the Greatest Dog show(which is just about my favorite show on TV) and I went to bed.
Good news is my nephew is going to help us move to. They just got back into town for school and he said he'd be glad to help. I can't wait to see him again too.
Oh yeah, and I've discovered that...compared to where I live now, I will live in the middle of nowhere in one week. EEK....
Of course now I can just about walk anywhere I need to go. I don't walk but I could.
Have a wonderful Thursday everyone. Final walk-through is tonight at 6
The Bristol car race is this weekend by the way. and I buy a house. OMG
Posted at 05:58 AM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (2)
Realtor called this am and they're working on the fence right now!!!! Tomorrow is the walk through!! and
I just got the copy of the settlement statement and she said I'll see you Friday am!!!
I'm so thrilled and so terrified!!!
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I was home sick yesterday. Maxi and I at the same thing Sunday night and when I came home Monday well..as soon as I walked in I knew he had been sick, and in an hour or so I was sick. I thought I'd get better as the day went on and I could do anything....Nothing. all I did was sleep. I'd fill a box, sleep for 2 hrs and...I slept all night too. Headache to beat the band etc. So in essence I have wasted an entire darn day. I feel a bet better this morning so...off to work. I do have all the utilities ready to be turned on on Friday am. Cable guy will be there Friday afternoon etc.
I am also living in a jungle of boxes...full and empty. I can't wait until I can get some of this out of here...
Happy Wednesday everyone!!!! TWO DAYS!!!!!!!
Posted at 06:04 AM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (1)
Today I bought, night stands for the bedroom, brown leather sofa and love seat and both have recliners in them.
Coffee table and end tables
Refrigerator
washer
dryer
I'm not eating Rice cakes for the rest of my life.
I fell in love with the leather furniture. Its so soft and fine and fun and I love it and that's all that matters.
I still need lamps, and I don't know what else. I still kinda want a man and 1/2 recliner. Can you tell I'm only thinking of that...I also need some patio furniture.
So that's where I am and now I MUST pack or I'm not going anywhere in two weeks!!!
Posted at 05:54 PM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (1)
Yep, one week from today. I get the house. OMG. I have so much to do!!!. Oh yeah, I did by a bed last night. Its basically a King size bed, on a frame with a wire headboard. New mattress etc. I was thinking of a queen size bed. I didn't realize they were as small as they are. Maxi and I would NEVER make it on a queen size bed. Now I need to find nightstand tables. They will deliver the bed the day after closing so I can sleep there if I want to. (cable you know....)
So off to work. It is Friday too. I will find the rest of my furniture this weekend. I with the air quality would improve. Its not helping my cough a bit.....grrrrrrr
Posted at 06:09 AM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (1)
Closing Friday the 22nd....in the AM and I'm taking the day off to enjoy.. WHOOOOOO!!!
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Ok, so I'm thinking I'll go to the Dr and he'll tell me its allergies and send me on my way. Yep...But what they didn't tell me was he'll spray something up your nose. Kind of deadens the throat etc and I'm thinking I like this stuff. I'm not coughing..
Then he says come with me and he threads this long thing, with a light on the end of it through my nose and down to my vocal chords to "take a peek". PEEK....Holy Mackeral that just sc*k*d. Nail pricks in my palms etc. And what did he find. Nothin' Well he found the chords etc and didn't see anything.
He said "boy, you didn't throw up, scream or hit me". I informed him that I didn't know hitting was an option but I would remember that next time..
So I'm on Singular and having to go to a pulmonary specialist to see what all a life of smoking may have done to my lungs. SH*T.
He indicated that there was nothing to look at and that this is probably allergies but with my "smoking" history he wants to make sure.
Wonder what they can dream up to do to me then....
So, I'm in a bit of a funky mood right now. I need to pack etc but right now I think I'll just sit for a while. Spoil Maxi... and think about my wonderful house....
Yeah, that's the ticket......
Posted at 06:51 PM in WEDNESDAY | Permalink | Comments (0)
Let me just say I'm ready to make the downpayment and move on in to my new house. Of course I have so much packing to do I'm really not ready but I want to be. There are boxes everywhere. Some full, some waiting to be filled.
I'm going to the DR today. I can not get rid of this cough and its getting worse. My family dr referred me to an ENT guy to see if he can figure out if this is an allergy or something. Yesterday was just plain hell. I think I scared Maxi who is up tight enough as it is..He just doesn't understand the concept "new house/moving". All he sees is boxes everywhere...I keep telling him he'll love it there.
Happy Hump Day everyone..............10 days!!!
Posted at 06:24 AM in JUST STUFF | Permalink | Comments (2)
My appriaisal came in at $2100.00 more than I paid!!!
Not bad, don't ya think.
Posted at 02:32 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)
11 Days til closing. I didn't do much towards moving etc. There was an issue or two at work that pretty much ruined my day and everyone else's day. I did bring home a lot of boxes from work and the whse manager said I shouldn't need any boxes to move. We should have plently.
Maxi is very confused. He has such a puzzled look on his face.
Guess what...........Football season is just around the corner. I am so excited...
Off to work everyong. Happy Tuesday
Posted at 06:13 AM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (0)
OMG. Today is the first day of school. And of course I slept late. GRRRRR...Its interesing here in my living room with boxes everywhere. You wouldn't believe how much crap I threw away. 10 years is a long time.
Oh yeah, did I tell you there are NO STEPS in my condo? Excuse me while I smile, just a bit.
Happy Monday
Posted at 06:09 AM in JUST STUFF | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Refrigerator....Should it be stainless or black. I'm getting a french door but without the freezer on the bottom. Geeze they're expensive!!! So which color or either one?
The dishwasher is black facing the stove..
I've lightened this a bit to see the appliances easier. The cabinets aren't this orange. :-)
Posted at 04:38 PM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (6)
All but the closing. I went to the bank and signed a bazillion peices of papers, the loan is approved and we close the 22nd. I OWN MY VERY FIRST HOUSE!!!! No steps. Backyard for Maxi whooooooooooooooo
Posted at 02:58 PM | Permalink | Comments (6)
I went back over there with RE man and I was thinking those windows from last nights pictures were wonderful. I would have them open in Spring and Fall...........Guess what? They're the funky windows that fold back into the house to clean the inside and outside...How cool is that. AND, the kitchen faucet is one of those pull out spray faucets and a dispenser of either lotion or soap. I nor REman would say for sure. I am so excited and one of the salesmen I work with says he has plenty of boxes and I won't have to worry about boxes. He even has wardrobe boxes. Of course, we do have to get them all to my house.. ummmm.
Here's some pictures of the backyard and the front of the condo. There are more on Flickr.
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They made a counter offer and then I made one so I'm waiting on that reply. I'm hoping to hear tonight but it'll probably be tomorrow. Deadline is 1 pm. I may still be sane by then but....I wouldn't count on it. I will have pictures if the house is mine. I took a few the other night.
Don't forget to watch the Greatest Dog in America or something like that. Tonight at 8pm est on CBS and I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!
Posted at 06:24 PM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (0)
I'm awake. I slept ok so I guess I'll function. Supposedly he's supposed to get me some answer this morning. I've about decided to calm down and if it doesn't work for me...it just doesn't. I'll be disappointed but surely there is another condo in this city somewhere that I'll love just as much as this one. Dammitt.
We'll see..I'll let you know
Have a wonderful hump day!!
Posted at 06:00 AM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (1)
Time to go to bed. There won't be an offer accepted/refused tonight, My mood is ugly so I'm going to sleep, hopefully very well. I'm not convinced this will turn out good. Night everyone
Posted at 09:23 PM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (1)
Well, he contacted my agent and turned down most of it. Well, all of it so to speak. He is really having no trouble selling these units. So we sent back another offer and now I'm just waiting to hear from RE man.......I'm about to be sick...
Posted at 07:57 PM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (0)
4 MORE HOURS. I'M LOSING MY MIND FOLKS!!!!! SAY A PRAYER FOR MY SANITY
Posted at 04:09 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)
I did it. I made an offer. Last night. I should know by 8 pm tonight if I'll get it or not. How do I feel, you ask. TERRIFIED!
Mr RE man and I spent about 2 hrs in the condo. He was going to try to change my mind back to the condo he's trying to sell but finally said......"This one is just plain much better" and
I think so too. I have pictures but I'm not posting them until I hear from them. I'm so excited I can't hardly stand myself.
So say a little prayer that this goes through ok? I'll let you know asap!!
Have a wonderful day everyone.
Posted at 05:56 AM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (1)
Well RE man didn't call today. I may have to fire him. I did go back to the new condo's again and there was someone to talk to. I got answers for some of my questions and I may have to see about getting that one. The yard isn't terribly big but I can fence it in and Maxi can roam without a leash.
I have to buy a refrigerator, which doesn't surprise me. All the other appliances are new. There's room inside and out for the grandkids when they come and visit.
Its not terribly close to any shopping but.....think about it I won't have any money to shop with anyway.
So that's where I am and we'll see how RE man does when he's not selling something that is his....
I'm not paying the asking price so we'll see how that works. I did see a house today I may look at but houses scare me. More than Condo's do..
Have a great Sunday everyone. Its still hotter than dammit here.
Oh yeah....How 'bout those Cubbies....Won again today. That's all I'm saying about that!!!
Posted at 05:24 PM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (2)
RE man called this morning and evidently the "seller" is home puking because he and his fiancee had a fight and he's back into the condo. So, its cancelled. Which is okay. I have a list of places to look at today and I really like this RE guy so he's going to help me find a house/condo. If I find one that I like I can call him and he'll make the appointment to see it with him. I feel better knowing that. So...that's where I am today. Driving around looking, I'm going to check out "open houses" for tomorrow and go to a few of them too. It's hotter than dammit again today too. I hate August. Hate it I say..
Posted at 09:19 AM in HOUSE/CONDO | Permalink | Comments (3)
Thank goodness its Friday. I'm sad though. Real Estate man didn't call. Did I do something wrong? Does he hate me? Oh my, I'm so worried. :-)
I've been trying to find a list of open houses this weekend so I can look at some places. I haven't ruled out a small house with just a little bit of land. I'm so disorganized, I really do need to find a real estate agent to help me. I don't think I'll ask RE man, he just wants me to buy his house only.
We are in line for the hottest WEEK this year.. Starting this weekend so looking may be a bit difficult if I have to stop and puke every little while. August is just plain NOT one of my favorite months.
Oh yeah, I'd better start collecting boxes huh? Tossing stuff too....Any great tips of organization and moving ideas will be greatly appreciated...
Happy Friday everyone
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