Herding Cats
Without going into all the details, because it’s probably unethical, and maybe illegal, let’s just say sifting the folks who claimed interest was, well, interesting. And exasperating. The couple I was concerned were struggling with the tech aspect of the rental website have come through! Enough that after a good convo this evening, I’ve sent […]
On the Market
We put my MIL’s house on the rental market last night and had six showings today. Three parties are very interested, and a fourth would be a great fit. There were too many stairs for the sixth person. There’s a seventh party that would like to see the house next weekend. If it’s still available […]
Clean
MIL’s house was professionally cleaned yesterday. There are still a number of things to finish, but none of them will keep me from getting the house on the rental market. I want to take a few mo’ bettah pictures, as my dad would have said… But that won’t stop me from posting the ad and […]
Mom’s Letters
At some point during a recent night, during one of those not quite sleep, but not quite awake phases, I realized I could take another pass through mom’s correspondence. I had targets. Yeah, that sounds a little harsh, and I don’t mean for it to. There were at least 6” of letters between mom and […]
Almost There…
We spent the day at my MIL’s. What remains on our lists is necessary, but also is what’s filtering up to the top now that the vast majority of the heavy lifting is complete. It’s the stuff we haven’t thought about for months (making the concrete around the drain by the washer look less like […]
Devastating News
A childhood friend lost his house in the LA fire. We talked last night, and while he’s very scattered (who wouldn’t be), he’s also thinking about the future. When I suggested that he gets to start designing a house, he offered that he might not rebuild… Might move somewhere safer. On a deep level he’s […]
MIL House Project Update
The closer you get to finishing a huge project, the more you find to do… Our contractor’s tech, at the contractor’s bidding, has reengaged with the project. It’s his #1 priority. I spent last Tuesday and Friday at the house. Tuesday was spent, among other tasks, cleaning up rat shit and half century old adhesive […]
New Year’s ‘24/‘25 Day – 6
On top of the usual closing down routines, my DH spread four cart loads of gravel over mucky areas on the drive and took the last piece of 1” foam insulation and tucked it up under the heavy mil plastic covering the window in the pump room. It’s not pretty, but it’ll be warmer than […]
New Year’s ‘24/‘25 Day – 5
Two main things got done today… The poor couch got cleaned. There is only one outfit that rents carpet cleaners here. It had an upholstery attachment, weighed 50-60 pounds, though it’s hard to judge, and was certainly industrial. Don’t put your nose in the couch… It still smells like cat food 🙄. Lots better, but […]
Dementia Dance - Travels with Mom 