Yesterday’s Standout; Vonage; Abide

Participated in a January 6 standout in front of First Congregational Church.

Learned about the Caretaker Farm and the former owner of 71 Henderson, an elementary school art teacher who caused a stir in town.

Jesse dropped by to pick up his lock box. Gave me the name of a carpenter who might be able to do some work here at a more reasonable price than the so-called handyman quoted.

Ryan came by to take window measurements. We realized he skipped one in his earlier visit: 12 in all. I picked out a shingle color that simulates the look of slate.

Deposited a check at the credit union and filled up the truck at Cumby.

Lined up a visit by Abide Environmental Services for Monday. Started a claim with the Zonolite Attic Insulation Trust. Still no word from A1.

Re-upped with Vonage, disgusted with Spectrum landline service. Switch should happen some time next week.

Lizzie was awake when I got downstairs at 4:30 this morning.

Received correspondence from GEICO about Ron’s car but am confused by what it means: can the car be repaired or has the adjuster declared it a total loss? Two sets of correspondence, two different messages. Guess he needs to call them.

We tried removing the old cylinder from the office chair but couldn’t budge it.

I wish Ron would get it through his head that his whining and complaining accomplishes nothing and grates on my nerves like sandpaper laced with acid.