Workers were here for about 2 1/2 hours yesterday to clear mostly useable goods that we didn’t want to take with us.
This included building materials from the attic and the shed and furniture we’d been storing for Peter and Bonnie.
It cost a small fortune, but at least it won’t go into a landfill.
I think I will miss Davisville Road more than any other street in this area, not only because of its canopy of hardwoods and elegant homes, but because it includes Robert’s old workplace.
From time to time, I looked forward to picking Robert up from work because it gave us time for a brief visit.
It’s almost impossible to compare how I felt about Nonna with how our grands relate to us. They are distant at best, and in James’ case, hostile.
I looked forward to visits with Nonna, loved her apartment and Italian immigrant neighborhood.
Once following an especially bad arms-crossed falling out in Milton, I fled to Nonna’s apartment with baby Peter via public transportation. She was a safe haven for me, and I regret that our grands don’t feel the same way.
Yesterday morning, dropped off four boxes of books to the Falmouth Library for their book sale.
Lizzie had a good night, slept through. Last night she was good leak- and trump-wise, but she woke us up around 1-1:30 am.
I finished emptying and clearing off the buffet in the “shop”. Ron started to go through his personal items in the basement. We worked until it was time to go to Hyannis Toyota.
Ron has his car and loves it! It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles but he reports that it drives beautifully: a box that runs, and that’s a huge improvement in his life.
We’re “committed” now as well.
I’ve been packing off and on but seem to get interrupted.
A tech from SafeLite replaced the windshield and commented on the amount of pitting, which was making it impossible to see.
Cancelled XFinity today. Spoke with the local cable company in Williamstown as well, agreed to give their streaming service a free one-week trial.
The lawyers found a restricted covenant on our lot that was originally issued by the Planning Board to be released in 1989 but was never recorded.
Their solution was to ask the Town Planner for a letter stating that the covenant will be released at the next Planning Board meeting in December.
I’m not thrilled that this came up so late in the process.
Ron missed two doctor appointments yesterday. He forgot one until the last minute and got stuck in traffic for the second.
Meanwhile, once again, he did no packing.
Lizzie woke me up again around 4:15 am this morning.
Lizzie woke me up this morning around 4:15. Ron thinks the boxes and general disruption are upsetting her. Actually, I think it’s upsetting him.
Had long conversations yesterday with HyToy and a USE loan officer about Ron’s auto deal. His credit union offers better terms and he can at least get rid of one or more warranties but not the purchase of the car itself.
He likes the car and wants to pay off Toyota with a loan from the credit union, but the explanation was pretty twisted. Supposedly he has to wait about 4 months.
Guess we’ll have to contact Toyota Motor Credit Corp for instructions. His salesman did send me a link to cancel the warranties, which is helpful.
Meanwhile, I’m having an awful time getting through to GEICO to add the Corolla to our policy.
Bought more CBD mini bones for Lizzie and some gummies and Pinot Grigio for me.
Ron made a really good mac and cheese for supper.
Ron opted to buy a 2015 Toyota Corolla! Looks like a good car from the Carfax report.
Lizzie went with him to “try on” the car. She didn’t actually get in it but Ron’s confident that she’ll be comfortable in the back seat.
It’ll be great to have a car with an actual trunk!
Ron loaded the truck around 3 yesterday. We had a lot of recyclables from the basement cleanout/packing but completed the transfer station run quite efficiently.
We did a shop at Shaw’s and picked up more trash bags at Job Lot.
I had conversations with Berkshire Gas and signed us up for Spectrum cable. Made a decision about hotel reservations for the week of the 28th. Thought it was stupid but turns out it wasn’t.
With Vonage, we won’t need to change phone numbers.
Ron and Lizzie went to Hyannis Toyota this afternoon to look at vehicles. He may lease instead of purchase. We’ll have a Toyota dealership about 10 minutes away when we move. He called with not a lot of details, but it sounds like he found one he likes!
Gave Jesse a list of furniture we’d like to be left behind and asked if the sellers would give me access to the house for work to be done before we move.
Ryan checked out the house yesterday for siding and windows. We had a good conversation this morning about colors, among other things.
Berkshire Gas estimates $18-20,000 to bring a gas line to the house. They will ask one of the neighbors if they’d be interested.
Today I’ve been closing and setting up accounts for utilities, solar, home warranty, oil. Got the final payoff for Cape Coop; Michael reminded me.
GEICO approved my glass claim! I will have a new windshield on Friday morning.
Fire Department inspection on Thursday; Barbara reminded me.
Was going to board Lizzie the week of the 28th but couldn’t get an appointment for the required vaccines. So, she’ll stay with us. She had a very tough day today, constipated and fell several times. Poor girl!
Nevada Secretary of State: Marchant
New Mexico Secretary of State: Trujillo
Pennsylvania Governor: Mastriano
Pennsylvania Senator: Oz
Wisconsin Governor: Michels
Michigan Attorney General: DePerno
Arizona Governor: Lake
Michigan Governor: Dixon
Michigan Secretary of State: Karamo
Arizona Secretary of State: Finchem
Nevada Senator: Laxalt
New Hampshire Senator: Bolduc
Minnesota Secretary of State: Crockett
Minnesota Governor: Jensen
Minnesota Attorney General: Schultz
Arizona Attorney General: (too close to call but Democrat Mayes is leading as of 11/14)
Arizona Senator: Masters
Nevada Attorney General: Chattah
Massachusetts Governor: Diehl
Cindy and Cathy took us to lunch yesterday and gifted us with a “V for Victory” sculpture. We talked politics and got caught up on everyone’s news.
Absentmindedly forgot to get gas, warning light on the way home. Overpriced station on 28A was open, fortunately.
Unbelievable: the Democrats held the Senate with Cortez Masto’s victory in Nevada. Reno and Las Vegas went Blue, carrying the rest of the state.
Great deal on Progresso soup at Stop & Shop: buy 2, get an additional 3 for free: 5 cans for around $9.
Did two washes. Sorted through a pile of photos and greeting cards that were in the sideboard.
Actually slept until a reasonable hour both this morning (5:00) and yesterday(5:30).
Lizzie is having more difficulty walking. She woke us last night.
Ideas for holiday lights: Shelburne Falls, Pittsfield