Friday, June 13, 2014

Day 76

Day 76

Thursdaym June 12, 2014

It seems like most of the problems I’ve encountered with the computer are actually Outlook related.  Even though the email is still “Hotmail”, MSN changed it over to Outlook.  I was not thrilled with that, but I adjusted.  But now it appears they’ve decided that ALL Outlook customers MUST have messenger.  So the problem I keep having with reading email is the stupid chat message that pops up.  Yesterday DIL explored it … turns out that “opting out” is NOT available at this time.  What??  What kind of nonsense is that??  I HATE changing email.  And I avoided using gmail in the past because I didn’t particularly like the format.  But now I think I will have to adjust.  Again.

So other than struggling with being able to communicate, some exciting (and scary) things are happening.  My DSis and niece went to view a 2 bedroom aptmt.  It was very disappointing to not get to go; but since I didn’t even know until the last minute that my aptmt would be cancelled,  it would have been a pain to arrange.  Anyway, she sent me a picture and a lot of information.
There is one available in August.  Since they only require 60 days notice, at the moment there Is nothing else and no way of knowing whebn there will be.  Someone could turn in notice today; or it could be a year.  I had to decide (because after all, DN already actually has an apartment and doesn’t “have” to move).  So I said go for it.  I just have to trust that if this is the right thing for me at this time, then the $$ I’m going to need for deposits by the 26th (THIS month) will be available when I need it. 
TGF came yesterday (to do laundry of course).  We went through the house and I showed her which things I know I won’t need and want to try to sell.  She took pictures and listed them on Craigs List.   She will also list them on the Dunn Yardsale (FB) group.  If I can sell the big entertainment center, for what I lited (and it is worth it . no more than 3 years old, very solid, good condition, and huge), I could pay off the funeral home.   And if I can ell the dollhouse, that would give me the deosit.  Maybe that’s why it never sold before .. I didn’t “need” the money then?  I don’t know, I may just be making up theories to eas my own mind.

We had a lot of severe storms go through.  We needed the rain, though I think it might have been too late for a few of my container plants.  I know I need to find homes for them, which makes me very sad..  DIL is willing to take some and try to tend them for me.  Between the harsh winter, and now heat and drought, there may not be that many to take anyway.

DIL and grands got here about mid afternoon (in between storms).  We didn’t tackle the desk job yet … it was too late in the day and she was already tired  But she did finish going through the basket of paper on the hall shelf.  Finally!!!  It’s all done.  Some in the trash, and a few things sorted for various people or to add to book donations.
After supper (which they brought and DGS13 – with a little help – cooked) we started the process of going through photo albums.  To my surprise, we found a very old one of mine … pix from the ’64 to ’67 time frame mostly.  Wow!  They found some old pix of DS which they kept, and also his baby book.  The rest we put aside for TGF … there are a lot of old pix of DSS she is going to want (for his boys).

Last night DGS15 called.  Mostly he wanted to let me know he got his learner’s permit.  In GA they don’t have to take driver’s ed;  so it took him 3 tries to pass the permit test.  But, he has it.  He and his older brother were just getting ready to leave, to drive up here (they should be at DSS’s house by now) .  All 8 kids will be going to the OBx tomorrow!  I don’t know about the 3rd son … I don’t know if DSS even called him yet.  We’d all be extremely surprised if he went. 

I know I’m jumping around.  My mind is jumbled.  It’s early; and I need to go get in the shower very soon, so to not tie up the bathroom when the rest start waking up.  Plus TGF will be back after taking her youngest for his last day of school.  They pulled a “fast one” on me.  I thought I was being smart, going with DIL and riding to OBx with them.  So yesterday TGF informs me that this week all of a sudden DSS isn’t getting paid until net Tuesday.  So can I please put ga in the car … otherwise they will not be going Saturday.  She says she will pay me back … but since that’s never happened yet, I seriously doubt it.  And they won’t care in the least if I have what I need to move.  Well, actually, depite what she says … it isn’t really in their best interest for me to move.  They lose the car, free laundry, panry “shopping” (although I am sure I’ll be expected to just leave any surplus food for them).

I know, I shouldn’t be starting the day with a bad attitude.  I’m so frustrated.  There is SO much to do . suddenly I only have 2 to 3 months, and not all that much help.  I plan to put DGS15 to work … but I know how he is, he’ll get bored and then things are less safe!  DIL is doing the best she can, but can’t help her health issues (she’s been fighting migraines all week, but still got here yesterday afternoon!).  Everyone else has to work and/or lives too far away to be running out here.  Well, except SIL, but she’s made it clear she’s much too busy to commit to anything.  She’ll show up to help me whenever she happens to have a gap in her schedule.

I need to go on and get that shower.  I still have to feed cats.  When TGF gets here .. I don’t see any point in riding, I’ll just let her use my card to get the gas (believe it or not, I can trust her to not get “extra” on my card).  DIL and kids and I will ride into town to pick up an order (finally!).  The lady who paints also does animal rescue, so we’re going to enlist her help in finding Butter a good home.  I don’t want to give him up … but I don’t want him to be miserable.  And I don’t want him to be so annoying that I don’t enjoy him any more!  He really needs a place where he can be an outside cat most of the time.


I’m nervous.  Is this move the right thing?  It “feels” right, but it’s also terrifying.

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