Day 8
(Wednesday – Friday), April 2, 3, 4, 2014
On Wednesday, DIL and I took our time getting up and put together
in the morning. We took car of yet more
phone calls (I had no clue there were SO
many people who had to be notified! And
there’s so much run-around).
In the afternoon we ran a few errands. I got to go by and visit my favorite shop
(and the little chair will be ready
before my next trip . you know who you are! J ) We went to Wal-Mart for a few odds and ends
(and forgot litter. Sure will have a
mess to clean up when I get home!). We
stopped by the bank and were able to ge some information and direction there,
though I can’t do anything yet – again, waiting for that certificate).
After coming home, there was yet another call to take care of;
that one resulted in a scheduled phone interview … and might mean I don’t have
to take a trip to the county seat. It’s
wait and see on that, and a bit scary … interview is only 2 days before my
check normally comes. (they sure
didn’t waste any time stopping DH’s check .. but I have to APPLY for death
benefits, and APPY for survivorship benefits.
I hope it doesn’t create a problem, even if I know if would only be short
term. Even a short term issue could
conceivably make all my May bills bounce .. that would be a disaster. But I still just have to wait and see.
In the (late) evening TGF came over. She visited for a little while, and assured
me she will come by and look after Maggie and Butter whle I’m gone.
Thursday
I got up early, did laundry, dishes, bagged trash, got myself
showered and dressed, and packed. I’m
usually much better organized, so hope I didn’t forget anything .. if I did, I
haven’t missed it yet. We got everything
loaded and left by shortly after 10:00 am.
We made a stop by the gas company (landlord) to tell them about the pump
running. I had left a message Monday .. clearly the message was not passed
on. That’s a bit disturbing. Anyway, the landlord happened to be there, he
had gotten part of the message, and I told him about the pump. There’s a place in the yard where water seems
to be seeping up, but it’s on the side of the pumpohouse away from the house. Well, turns out that in the past the the
pump served the little house too, so one of those pipes still underground is
leaking. It will be fixed.
We listened to a book while we rode. In Kinston we met DH for lunch (got a little
lost .. he’s not at all good at giving directions!! Plus there was one road that was not
marked). Then we came on back here, and
wer at the house before the grands got home from school.
The evening was spent mostly just quietly watching old TV shows.
Friday
This has been an odd day so far.
DIL had to go in to do a little work at her school (even though she is
supposed to be on indefinite medical leave).
So for a few hours I was here alone.
Unfortunately, I don’t know how to work the Netflix (they have no cable
or dish for TV); and I didn’t know the new internet password. And I didn’t think to bring my (large print)
phone book, so I couldn’t even call anyone.
Boring and frustrating! I took a
shower, organized my stuff, and washed up any dishes I could find.
Fortunately, DIL didn’t have to work too long. She brought me a large Starbucks coffee and a
bagel with cream cheese. (since then
I’ve eaten a couple of pieces of bread .. meals around here are at very odd
times, and I can’t see well enough to be comfortable to just browse for
something to eat.)
DIL and I watched more episodes of Law & Order, and then
listened to more of our book. I guess
we’ll have to wait until the ride back home to hear the rest.
Right now we are waiting for DS to get home from work. Seems he is the chief cook. DIL is on her computer; DGS is in his room
playing games; DGD is on the sofa napping.
It’s very quiet here. Except for
a very noisy ceiling fan.
I have no idea what will be the plan for tonight.
Tomorrow DGS has a soccer game at 8:00, so everyone will be
getting up and out early. After the game
we’re going to a town nearer the coast to a huge Goodwill store, and maybe also
to a HobbyLobby (DIL is always watching for good deals on yarn. She started crocheting when he health started
restricking her activities .. and she is building up a nice little
business!). And while we’re that close,
we’ll go on over to the beach.
I suspect there will be no church on Sunday, because after a day
like Saturday DIL will be too exhausted; and she’ll still have the drive to my
house (that that’s so she won’t be too tired to be able to go on to Raleigh on
Monday evening for a rare chance for a visit with her sister).
The light here isn’t as good as home, plus I don’t have the little
plastic thingy that raises my laptop to a more comfortable angle for
typing. I will most likely not post
again until I’m home .. Monday or Tuesday.
I am dealing with a lot of emotions. I will try to write out more of that .. if
nothing else, try to calm my mind .. but not until I can sit
and write more comfortably.
It is now quir late Friday night.
I have not been able to get online due to
computer/wireless/router;internet issues.
I will not try again until I am home.
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