We are perpetually in a state of “it’ll get finished any day now.” Everything seems to be in process. Getting rid of the mice. Getting the car appraised — forget about actually repaired. The appraiser actually showed up today, two full weeks since I reported the accident.
But you should see it from the back!
“Wow,” he said. “Someone really smacked that corner.”
“Yes,” I said. “They did.”
“Did you get a picture?”
“I was in the store. I didn’t see anything. I have a lot of cameras, but they don’t help much when you aren’t there.”
He will get back to me. In a day or two. I’m not holding my breath.
Painted!
Then Owen came today and put a second coat on the inside of the front door. We still need new trim, outside and inside, but at long last, it’s fully painted. Just to really make my day, Owen also mowed the back lawn.
He said “Your back lawn looks like a wheat field.”
No kidding. You think?
Lawnmower and Owen – scything the wheat field!
It’s not elegant, but it’s something resembling flat and he got rid of a lot of the broken pieces of trees that fell during the big storms we’ve had. As far as the chimney goes, that’s not happening soon.
It’s not badly damaged and I’m out of money. Moreover, Garry’s surgery and rehab is going to take up a lot of the summer. But at least we are moving along. Forward into the future!
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So now we have a painted front door! Imagine that! In and out, painted! We have nearly killed off or forced evacuation of thousands of mice. The ants are gone.
Did I mention the contractor came and replaced the front of the house and the window? And he did a great job. Neat, clean, perfect. Nice to get good work from a competent contractor. I would hire him again, if I ever actually have any money to hire anyone. Ever.
I like it so much, I feel i should get them ALL replaced. How I wish I could.
We still need to get the car repaired, but we’ll get there. One step at a time. One step, two steps, three steps and a frantic run to home base.
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SERENDIPITY - SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 
I know the frustration. I was hoping to get my little side yard “landscaped” and called the best company in the valley to come out and give me an estimate. They came out, but no word. It’s been 10 days. I’m not calling them to beg them to do business with me. Next year I can do it myself. 🙂
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It’s always something. Houses are full of somethings. Lots and lots of somethings. I remember when we were both working and earning well and we actually got to DO the things we wanted to do. Ah, those were the days.
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Your front door and new window are looking good, Marilyn.
Leslie
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They are. Very tidy. I wish I could all of them.
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You’ve made a good start…..
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I really feel with you guys. Same situation here; we’re telling each other every day: Let’s just take one day at the time…. Some days it helps!
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Often, there’s no choice anyway. You do the best you can when you can and hopefully, it will all work out eventually.
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A contractor who just does a proper job, at last, hooray! I hope he sticks around for when you can next afford, or are forced, to get something fixed.
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I’m sure he’s sticking around. He’s got workmen and an office and EVERYTHING. A real contractor!
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Glad things are moving on for you. It always gives a satisfied relaxing feeling when those jobs can be ticked off the list
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Yes, it IS a good feeling. Pity there’s always another one waiting to go ON the list!
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YOU done good.
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