Lots going on
Langley is closed for the day, which surprises me. There’s a dusting of snow outside, but it sure isn’t anything I couldn’t drive through. Perhaps the bridge-tunnels are unsafe. Our e-mail notification system is a tease, though: “Check Sunday at 7pm.” 7pm Sunday: “Not sure. Check Monday at 5am.” 5am Monday: “We’re definitely closed until Monday at noon. Check at 10am for more.” 10am Monday: “Yeah, okay, we’re closed.”
The upshot is that I have a day off, and for once Starr’s not working today either. We didn’t see much of each other this weekend, so this’ll be nice. We might hit the Y together and get some exercising in. The cats are thrilled to have us home, which means they are all over us every second. I’m thinking of getting some kitty restraints. (Cue Steve Martin’s “Cat Handcuffs” routine.)
I made my hotel reservations for Technicon this weekend. Went nuts and got a suite, since a suite at the Microtel costs less than a twin bed other places. My plan right now is to drive up Friday after work, chill Friday night, do the con and some local socializing, and drive home Monday. I often miss everyone up there. You guys need to all come down to MarsCon or NekoCon or something now so we can hang out.
Mom tried to move back into the house at Kentland this weekend. With reservations, I support this – her plan sounds workable, and she’s going to have outside help. But we learned that a pipe was broken, necessitating shutting off the water, and the gas was also shut off for some reason. I have to get her and Whitney together to get that fixed, as there’s not much I can do about it from here.
And speaking of houses… Starr’s parents have made us an offer to buy this house from them. Without going into details, it’s a deal we would be complete fools to pass up. We’ve agreed to their offer, and are setting up the money now. Nothing’s been signed yet, but it looks like we are going to be homeowners.
I’m going to own a house. A four-bedroom, 2.5 bath house in a nice neighborhood, with a garage, a swimming pool, a fireplace… and this from a guy who was amazed he could afford a three-bedroom apartment. I’m still a little dazed at the prospect… this is awesome. Starr’s right now looking at mortgage rates from her USAA membership, we might even get a good rate. Whoa. *deep breaths* Please send good thoughts my way if you can spare them. This means a lot to me!
Hope it works out for you *fingers crossed*
A suite at the Microtel is not “going nuts” IMO since as you point out it’s less expensive than rooms in many places and since it’s also only $10/night more than the rooms which give “micro” its name.
Sunday night. Dinner. Conversation. Maybe a game.
Congratulations on the house! Know anyone in southern California willing to do the same for me? 🙂
Congrats on the house!! when are you throwing your first big party? 🙂
Oh wow! That’s fantastic! Congratulations. 🙂
I’m glad that the offer has come through! Congratulations!
Sunday night. Dinner. Conversation. Maybe a game.
Yup, we’re on 🙂 I’m really looking forward to it!
Everyone I know in SoCal consists of you and a couple kinky friends with their own financial drama! But if I hear of any deals, you’ll be the first to get the news, promise!
As soon as we get the rest of Starr’s folks’ stuff moved out!
Seriously, after checking the calendar and going over other commitments, I’d love to throw something in late July if we can – keep your eyes here 🙂
Now we just have to make the money happen. And here I though life was going to settle down for a week or two!
They’ll be taking the sofas with them… but giving us a big sectional they have in storage. So there will still be gamer seating!
Thank you! I’m still on tenterhooks – had to announce it, but nothing’s been signed yet. I expect to be nice and wound up for a while…
Thank you so much – I’m putting the good vibes to good use, believe me!
nice job on the house! Wishing you trouble-free closing and paperwork.
Woot! *crossing fingers* See you Thursday at Bert and Meche’s?
We’ve hit our first glitch, but I think we’ve hurdled it. When I am Planetary Dictator, I’ll be simplifying the insanely complicated buying process, to be sure!
Yep! We’re looking forward to it.
Yay!
gratz!! I know how excited I was when we closed on ours.
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