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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