Dec 2: General stuff
Thanksgiving was quiet--just my Mom and me, went to a nice restaurant. I had salmon. Yes, they had a lovely turkey dinner, but I just can't eat that without stuffing, and while I'm sure there is a way to do stuffing from gluten-free bread, that time and place is not current. So, just went an opposite way and had fish instead.
So, the BIG news is: I RENTED THE APARTMENT!!!!! And a much better fit with me than the family from the previous weekend that looked like my only choice. A single gal, about my age, works two jobs, will be moving in with two cats (she has one and is adopting a rescue), seems very nice. I was really afraid that at this point there wouldn't be anyone looking to move until the spring. While this does not mean that all financial issues are resolved, it does mean they can get closer to being back on track. And such a huge relief.
No one had been up looking at the apartment for over a week, discovered the one closet smelled of cat pee--despite the new carpeting after spraying some neutralizing stuff. So, scrubbing that, solutions thanks to PetSmart, now needs to be painted. So, might as well do the other closet as well. Didn't realize that the freezer still had filled ice cube trays (who fills six trays full of water before they leave?!), now has mold that needs to be coped with. Lots of little things, but then it will all be done. She's going to move in over a period of a couple weeks, so fortunately have a little time.
Finally bit the bullet and made my appointments for up in Boston for December 19. I'm actually going to drive up--especially with gas down it's far cheaper than flying, and I will swing by and stop over at my cousin's in Ossining on the way back. So now I'm really cutting back on food, and I'm still going to get yelled at!
Thanks for checking, Laurie
So, the BIG news is: I RENTED THE APARTMENT!!!!! And a much better fit with me than the family from the previous weekend that looked like my only choice. A single gal, about my age, works two jobs, will be moving in with two cats (she has one and is adopting a rescue), seems very nice. I was really afraid that at this point there wouldn't be anyone looking to move until the spring. While this does not mean that all financial issues are resolved, it does mean they can get closer to being back on track. And such a huge relief.
No one had been up looking at the apartment for over a week, discovered the one closet smelled of cat pee--despite the new carpeting after spraying some neutralizing stuff. So, scrubbing that, solutions thanks to PetSmart, now needs to be painted. So, might as well do the other closet as well. Didn't realize that the freezer still had filled ice cube trays (who fills six trays full of water before they leave?!), now has mold that needs to be coped with. Lots of little things, but then it will all be done. She's going to move in over a period of a couple weeks, so fortunately have a little time.
Finally bit the bullet and made my appointments for up in Boston for December 19. I'm actually going to drive up--especially with gas down it's far cheaper than flying, and I will swing by and stop over at my cousin's in Ossining on the way back. So now I'm really cutting back on food, and I'm still going to get yelled at!
Thanks for checking, Laurie
posted by Laurie @ 8:02 PM
2 Comments:
At 8:12 AM,
Katie said…
I'm glad you rented the apartment. It was really nice seeing you, even though it was very whirlwind.
At 12:58 AM,
Anonymous said…
Laurie,
Hey GREAT news about the apartment!!!! and a cat lover go figure.
good luck on the visit and the driving to Boston. Cold time of year. burrrrr. be safe.
glad to hear you Thanksgiving went well, hard to think of the things we take for granted, [like just the staple of having the traditional meal w/stuffing] shit man. bum deal.
Hey still no luck getting that cat back on the leash for a picture I bet you could likely sell that to a few magazines.
Everyone have a great and SAFE holiday.
Later Deneen
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