Long Time, No See

 I was so into blogging once upon a time. And then along came Facebook ...

So, just because I accidentally got logged into this account, let me catch you up on a few things that have happened since 2013 ...

Settled into my Home Sweet Home in Round Lake and started making connections in the neighborhood. Broke up with Rich but never completely ... he was always there for me when I needed him. Turned 50 ... went on five vacations in 2016 including Hawaii with Betsy and Marti and Costa Rica with Rich ... hated my boss and my job ... Mom broke her hip and Dad had heart surgery ... Dad was on dialysis and never really recovered from the surgery ... took FMLA to help both Mom and Dad out ... was in Florida helping and then driving them back to NY when I got the call that Rich had died from a sudden heart attack ... and then a month later, Dad died.

Started applying for jobs in North Carolina and got one at Guilford College in Greensboro NC. Packed up my life and moved in March 2020. And then the COVID-19 pandemic hit full blast. Spent the first five months working from home, but at least I had (and still have) a job.

Rented the house to Becky and Kevin Scott and they wanted to buy it so ... sold my Home Sweet Home and thus no need for this blog any more. Renting a townhouse here and it suits me just fine. Funny how things change.

Progress

So here's the last to-do list:

1)  sand and repaint radiators covers (DONE - Summer 2013)

2)  fix bilco door area (DONE - Summer 2013) 
3)  replace basement window (and radon remediation?) (DONE - Summer 2013) 
4)  replace 2nd floor bathroom light and guest room light
5)  ceiling fan in master bedroom?
6)  closet fixtures in dressing room closet

7)  ceiling fan/light in guest bedroom  (DONE - Summer 2012)

8)  patio off end of porch  (DONE - November 2012)

9)  trellis/privacy screen at ends of porch

And here it is updated again:

1) replace 2nd floor bathroom light
2) ceiling fan in master bedroom?
3) closet fixtures in dressing room closet
4) patio wall and steps (DONE - Sept 2013; check out the photos on Facebook)
5) trellis/privacy screen at ends of porch
6) re-do porch roof, posts and railings
7) install microwave above stove; move cabinets as needed
8) dressing room built-in 
9) restain porch deck (DONE - Oct 2013)

And Yet Again ...

Totally forgot about this blog.  I do that a lot lately - forget.  I even started keeping a log of things I want to be sure to remember.  Like where I'm storing the extra lightbulbs.  Moved them from the kitchen cabinet to the entertainment center which is an unused storage area.  Finally settling in.  Going to go back and cross some items off my to-do list and add some more.

1)  sand and repaint radiators covers (in process)

2)  fix bilco door area
3)  replace basement window (and radon remediation?)
4)  replace 2nd floor bathroom light and guest room light
5)  ceiling fan in master bedroom?
6)  closet fixtures in dressing room closet

7)  ceiling fan/light in guest bedroom  (DONE - Summer 2012)

8)  patio off end of porch  (DONE - November 2012)

9)  trellis/privacy screen at ends of porch

10)  hang prints in bathroom (DONE 1/1/13)

11)  hang carousel print in living room (DONE 1/1/13)

Oops, I Did It Again!

Started another blog that I forgot about.  I remembered Home Sweet Home and typed that in as the URL, and came upon a blog that might have been created by me in 2001.  I tried logging in and when I couldn't, asked for password assistance.  A hint was sent to my Yahoo! address.  What Yahoo! address?  I do recall having one once upon a time, but I haven't been there in at least a decade.  There was only one post so no great loss.

Got quotes on having the trees taken down.  Was all set to go with one guy and then someone else came in with a bid $300 lower.  Asked the first guy if he wanted to match and he said no so I hired the lowest bid.  And it's been a month and not a peep out of him.  You get what you pay for!  I'm going to call and check up on him because I want to do some work on the porch and maybe put in a patio and I want the trees removed first.

Had a mild winter and a warm March so things popped up early.  The perennials are doing well - the ferns even came back.  Susan gave me a few more plants; Rich took some of them and I'm finding spots for the rest.  The climatis is doing well - I have some string for it to climb.  I'll have to think about putting photos in here - much more interesting when there are some photos.

Funny How That Happens

More things get added to the list before the original list is completed ...

1)  hang blinds (9 of 10 installed; still need to possibly purchase 3 more - not happy that upstairs doesn't take inside mount)  Not sure when, but I finally hung the last one Fall 2012)
2)  replace wall sconce in stairwell  (10/8/11)
3)  replace outlet covers (10/8/11 five or six done ... so many more to go!)
4)  sand radiator covers (10/8/11 well, we purchased the sandpaper ... does that count?  1/1/13 - still in process)

Again, remember to check Facebook for before/after photos.

A Few More Things for the To-Do List

Replace hot water heater elements.(September 25, 2011)

I'm managing for now - able to turn thermostat up but don't want to risk blowing second element.  Bought two new ones but Rich didn't have time to install (have to drain the 50 gallons in the hot water heater) so I'm going to limp along for at least another week.  If all else fails, I can shower at the Y - haven't exercised there so at the very least I can get my money's worth in hot water!

So Much To Do ...

... so little time.  A few more things to add to the list:

1)  install timer for front porch light (purchased 10/9/11) DONE!
2)  get Jack back to touch up paint job (yeah, right ... asked him to come before furniture delivered on 10/8/11 and he didn't make it.  I painted it myself.  Dude so owes me a gallon of paint.)
3)  hang blinds (purchased 10 of 12 early Sept; installed two so far)  DONE save for one last one in guest bedroom; maybe I'll do it tonight