Friday, August 15, 2014

Day 140

Day 140

Thursday, August 14, 2014

It’s very ironic that yesterday I didn’t wake up until 7:00, and felt like I was running late (and actually DB was up and about before I was completely ready to face the world!).  But today .. with nothing happening until late in the afternoon … I’m awake at 4:00.
The day continues to a slow start for awhile.  I watched DB maneuver that huge trailer backwards out of my long driveway (which of course he managed beautifully); and then sat down and had a bit of a weepy spell.  And got over it.  I finished sorting all of the boxes that had been brought downstairs, though some are put aside for my SIL to see if she wants (some craft supplies, and some more fabric).  I also got the “staging” room organized, which I’m very pleased with myself for accomplishing.  I really thought it would take me longer than it did.
In the morning I made arrangements for a ReStore pick up next week; and I made arrangements to have the TV satellite service cancelled.  In the afternoon I called to cancel the internet satellite .. that was much less easily done.  The fact is they say I’m tied into a contract and there are NO provisions for life changes.  The best I could do is have it “frozen” for 6 months to give me time to try to get someone else to take over.  Well, that certainly means they will not give me the equipment refund they promised when I first got the service.  Not surprised there.  I only have 5 months left; it’s tempting to just pay them off.  I don’t know of anyone who would be interested in taking over the service, and no idea if they’re going to rent this house out or not.  They won’t even give TGF’s friend an answer (and he’s literally begged them to let him move in!).
On a much brighter note, my other SIL (confusing .. I actually have 5, though 2 of them are not really a part of my life) called and we had a lovely conversation.  She always lifts me up!

Since I am out of bubble wrap (again), and nearly everything left to pack needs to be wrapped to prevent breakage … I suppose today I will bring more boxes down to sort.  I need to get through as much as possible before Tuesday when the donations will be picked up.  I will be giving up trees too .. but no idea where I can put them to wait.  Maybe the porch!

Later in the afternoon TGF is taking me to pay for the storage unit; and while there I will take measurements for DB.  There’s a Lowe’s on the way so we can stop for a adlock .. and bubble wrap!
I don’t often get much done by evening; but if I bring boxes down, I think I will want to go through them. 

I tried calling the people who bought the table, but could only leave a message; they did not call back last night.  I’m down to barely a week, and have things I need to sell .. need the money … and apparently no one wants them.  It’s bad enough no one wants a big entertainment center.  But it seems I can’t even sell my freezer, and I didn’t think that would be a problem.  I don’t know any antique dealers to talk to about the dresser.  And I should try to sell the kitchen table as well.  I am not willing to just give away everything!!!  But I can’t afford to just store things either.  I could probably put the table in a consignment shop, but I’d be almost as well off to donate it (I’d get a better tax receipt than what the shop would pay me!).  I know I could have a “buyer” for the freezer if I was willing to make payments … but I’ve been promised payments by people I trust and they haven’t happened; how can I trust someone I don’t even know?
My “cushion” is that I don’t have to be completely out of this house until Sept. 15th.  But because everyone works and school will have started, I will only have weekends to get back here to take care of getting anything sold.  I guess I will just have to wait at least that long before I panic.


It’s still way too early, and I’m awake.  I will sit and watch some morning news with my coffee.  Then maybe I’ll get down some boxes, since this is the time of day I have the most energy.  I’d love to wait until afternoon to shower and dress .. but it would be my luck someone unexpected would show up at the door! LOL!   I have no problem with people showing up … but I do prefer to be dressed! J

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