Been Two Days, Feels Like More

I sent a final list of expenses to our adjuster only two days ago, but boy, does it feel like at least a week has gone by since.

Yesterday, Fedex left the endorsed initial settlement check across the street, but no one lives there full-time to have received it. I only discovered this around 6:30, when I made a last check of the Fedex website and found the package had “been delivered”. But where?

Fortunately, Ron remembered that the truck had turned around in the neighbor’s driveway earlier in the day, so I dashed across the street in the dark to retrieve the check.

Ron drove us to the bank with 19 minutes to spare before it would have been too late to post.

I synched up with Ferg this morning and brought his check along with one for the painter to Edgewater.

Ferg was going to hang a new bedroom door and trim today, which finishes up the carpentry. The painter is planning to come back next week to do the bedroom and office.

Peter had great news: they got their preapproval and a very good fixed rate. Flooring should be in February 4, the installer is lined up, and the appraisal should be done shortly thereafter.

I attended a watercolor class at the Library. Liked the instructor very much, but found the process tedious.

Paid the remaining monthly bills. We walked around the block to check out the pruning Ron did at the bottom of our street. He called the DPW to request an inspection; we’re hoping they’ll come out tomorrow.

Impeachment Begins; Check is Endorsed

Watching MSNBC.

Got word this morning that Mr. Cooper endorsed the NBIC check and that it’s scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Some time.

Meanwhile, the flooring companies finally came through with estimates yesterday, so I was able to close the loop with the adjuster.

Sent off a birthday card to Sam. Bought a glass loaf pan on sale at half off from Williams Sonoma.

The new tea store doesn’t sell Lapsang Souchong. The indifferent millenial clerk was, well, indifferent. Of course.

Caught up with the painter; he’s starting work on Thursday, day after tomorrow.

Made pudding yesterday evening; Ron devoured it.

I cleaned up a bunch of downed branches yesterday. Been cold, but sunny and little wind, so pretty decent outdoor work weather.

Backup

It was bloody cold yesterday and windy besides, but we did the transfer station run anyway.

Better late than never: I set up a 2 TB Seagate backup drive that had been sitting in a drawer and it’s working great.

The check arrived yesterday from NBIC and should be delivered today to Mr. Cooper, not that anyone will be there to process it. Just hit me that Monday is a holiday, which will no doubt delay it even more. What a nightmare.

14 degrees and spectacular sunrise this morning.

Temporary Grief, Still Wobbly

Stomach was in a rage tonight.

Ron made a nice stir fry for lunch/early supper: tofu, spaghetti squash, carrots, greens. Looking forward to leftovers.

I found out this morning that the idiots at Mr. Cooper sent back the check because it was made out incorrectly but hadn’t bothered to contact me. The declaration page on the insurance cert was wrong. The agent got on it this morning and it looks like we’ll be back on track shortly. The adjuster is assisting in getting another check cut. Unbelievable.

Not Feeling Well

I’ve had spells of muscle pain, dizziness and nausea the past three or so days, mostly in the morning.

Binged on Netflix’s “Messiah” and enjoyed it.

Yesterday, Ron saved the day with a late afternoon grocery pickup of dill, tomatoes and olives for baked falafel and tzatziki salad. Far superior to the eggs and pizza I made the other day.

No cooking today, just peeled and shredded carrots for a stir fry with greens and spaghetti squash tomorrow.

Ron picked up a bunch of half price gazpacho-like soup.

Restless Sleep

Both of us were up multiple times last night. I was dizzy (again) but felt better after getting a couple more hours of sleep. One bad dream, one pretty cool one.

Did some cooking yesterday: spaghetti squash, roast broccoli, tzatziki components, pizza, pudding. Made eggs with mushrooms, cheese and broccoli this morning.

Gorgeous temps, high 50’s, but very windy and cloudy.

Still Up in the Air

We need to provide two more written estimates to NBIC, for painting and flooring. Empire stonewalled, so Peter needs to interview at least one more company. I suggested Home Depot for starters.

Bought a cowbell for Ron today at True Value, as well as a flag and some pants hangers for me. Went back for a roll around tool chest which he likes!

Did the transfer station run yesterday and returned $7.65 of cans and bottles for Peter.

Phone interview lined up for Tuesday.

Ron replaced the battery in my key finding device.

Looks like Mashpee Introverts isn’t meeting any more. No one was at the library this morning.

I get angry when I read of other people’s unearned good fortune. Now, why would that be?

Trim Is Good

I had a nice meeting with one of the Mashpee PD Lieutenants. He was reassuring. Posted thanks online.

Sent a big email to NBIC today with photos, invoices and receipts.

Ron spent a good part of yesterday trimming overhanging branches so we can get our street off the no-plow list.

Snow yesterday ending at dawn, didn’t stick. I shoveled the driveway, walkway, deck and front stairs anyway, just for stress reduction.

Today Ron got the brunt of my fury when he tried to pass off a decision he made to something he claimed I wanted. If he would only stop blaming me for things I haven’t done!

Earlier, I sent off the NBIC check we received yesterday to the mortgage company for co-endorsement. Overnight mail and enclosed a postal money order.

Yesterday, I went to Home Depot to pick up an order of Drainbo and fetched some trim for Ferg. The salesman, who knows my name after all the project purchases, was right: “If it’s trim, that’s a good sign.”

I put in a good word for him, the cashier who saved me from a bum purchase and the post office clerk, as well as the MPD lieutenant.

Spreading cheer, making enemies and getting hate from the morons on FB.

Claim: Thud

We received a disappointing claim resolution from NBIC. I’ve asked the mason and the contractor for input. Our agency has promised to negotiate on our behalf.

Ron got an adjustment from his FSA at Cal to cover the premiums he paid for out of pocket for 2019. Our elections for 2020 were such that we have a sufficient balance to cover all his medical and prescription plan premiums this year. First time in six years.

This happened because he failed to claim $3,000, my allocation, in 2014 and 2015 because he didn’t understand how the plan works, stupidly assumed I “didn’t need insurance” and missed the 2015 deadline by a hair because he ignored my request to check into it. So, I’ve been paying out of pocket for my coverage ever since and we’ve been playing “catch up”.

I ordered cucumber, kale, chard and shade flower seeds today.

Both Ron and I were subject to abuse by trolls on the Mashpee Message FB page. I am vindicated by the fact that my post received 35 thumbs up to their 6, half of whom don’t even live here. Makes me feel better.