Day 8

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.