Friday, January 30, 2009

Closing of Escrow Is coming----

My move will be complete (knock on wood) on Feb. 13th, when I sign off on the escrow completion and am handed a check. (be still my heart!(LOL). Between now and THEN, there are still a few things to be taken care of, finish packing up boxes , clothes, tools, medications, office, (including computer, monitor, Printer and all the peripheral crap such as cables, instruction booklets, and ones assembled array of assorted program discs, and how to books. I need also to arrange for a moving company to move the furniture, including a 400 pound statue of a seated Hindu Goddess, well maybe not a goddess, but a native women all dressed to the nines.----arrange for a large rubbish bin, to clean out the garage, clean the kitchen oven and refrigerator, oversee the installation of city required low flush plumbing and shower heads, smoke detectors, and shut off valve on the gas meter. (least on the last I can throw away the dumb wrench I kept for emergencies to shut the meter off)

I also need to call and schedule the turn on of utilities (gas, water, and power) to the new place, sit down and alert all the necessary people of my address change, fill out the change of address and forwarding instructions to the postal people, stop the gardening service, and the pool service---oooh and I need to get rid of all my food, as they are gonna tent the house for termiting and will not be able to be in the house for two and a half days----have scheduled a pickup by salvation army of the excess furniture I am NOT taking (that's to happen next Thursday), my nephew is sending up his company truck to move my patio furniture, along with a goodly number of boxes already packed and sitting in the garage-----(sigh) I realize I am probably boring the hell out of you all dear readers, but just wanted to let you know I am alive, or at least pretty sure I am, my back hurts, which is kinda a sign I must be alive right?

Yesterday I committed to a lease on my new apartment, and am excited about getting my stuff moved in, and it will take me a number of weeks to get truly organized---which reminds me I need to buy and have a new bed delivered at the apartment, otherwise will be sleeping on the floor. In any case between now and say next Thursday, the old dude will be bouncing around like spit on the griddle (Dana ain't got no lock on earthy expressions)---so maybe then will be able to put in one last post before unplugging the machine and moving it----Solana Ridge here we come!!----99.8 miles down the big concrete road. My new place faces west-southwest, so I should be able to get some fine sunset pics once established, and I find which box my camera and charger are in.-------okay, back to packing boxes now---

8 comments:

  1. Good Luck with the move and all that it entails.
    Can't wait to see pics of the new place

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  2. I will have to come over and take some pictures for you to post. Everyone will be awaiting pictures of your new place. I am so proud of you and very excited for you to be doing this move. We will all be there for you next week. No need to worry. Full speed ahead and don't look back!!!

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  3. Oh yes Gary, I'm impatient to see pics of your new APARTMENT !:o)
    A lot of work for you but please Gary remember to save your strenght. Take care

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  4. OMG Gary..I'm pooped just from reading all that you have to do! Don't overdo...take some Advil for your back..don't forget to drink plenty of liquids...whatever liquid you require is fine *wink* Can't wait to see the new digs. Good luck with the move and hurry back to us!

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  5. Sounds like you have everything by the short hairs. Carry on.

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  6. Good luck with the move, Gary - something tells me that the 99.8 miles bit is not just an estimate, but something you measured on your odometer.

    Don't know how you're keeping it all straight, actually, but yeah, carry on.

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  7. What a busy little bee you are going to be. I will say once again I don't envy you....Good luck with everything.

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  8. Sweetums, I just got the electricity on and THIS IS THE FIRST BLOG I CAME TO. honestly!! I wanted to see your updates. I'm going to read the rest of them on your blog now. So be sure and notify ME FIRST on your progress. (I think I just proved how much I care about you)

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