It still needs a lot of work, we had to replace the stairs on the deck, good enough to fool the FHA inspector, but they fell apart and almost took out Tea’s good ankle. Guy did good work though. We’ve some issues with the plumbing we’re going to address, and the electric is going to be overhauled to get up to my specifications. (I run a lot of electronics of course and want an upgraded fuse box to handle the load.
We’ve had some setbacks, we didn’t realize the garage was
all on one circuit, so we lost some meat in the chest freezer. Also, Jasper seems to have a skill for
stepping on Tea’s bad ankle, though he feels bad about it later. He’s also been a bit less social towards the
neighbor dogs, I’m planning to work more on socializing him. We’ve a playground next door I can take him
to run around and work on the nails.
We’re slowly getting the place into shape. In having the electric done, I’ve decided the
office will have an old style push button switch instead of a flip switch. I’ve also ordered faux brass plate covers for
the outlet and light switch. I like the
idea of my office having those early 20th century touches, while
holding all the 21st century hardware. Likewise, we’re replacing some of the bulbs
in the lights with smart bulbs, again because of the age of the house and
locations of switches. We’ll need to
have another Dot or two. By the time I’m
done the Wi-Fi will reach the Garage and they’re perfect for intercoms.
Teaera’s brought her own unique set of skills to making this
a home. She’s a much better housekeeper
than I (A low bar I know) and she’s a skill in comparison shopping I lack. It’s good to be able to stretch our food
budget, and she’s an eye for deals. She’s
also excited to help put the home touches on and renovate the place. Once we’re presentable, there will be
pictures, promise.
I’d like to take a moment to thank people who made this possible.
Leslie
Neal, who helped me sell the condo and close that chapter of my life. It was a learning experience for us both. If
you’re buying or selling in Central Ohio, look her up and tell her I sent you.
Of course we’ve known each other for 40 years or so…
Tony
Norris, who helped me find this place after the previous SE Ohio realtor I
used flaked out on me. If you’re looking for a place in South East Ohio, look
him up. Nice guy, wears many hats and
works his aft off.
Tim and Jen and Clan Rickey.
Guys, we couldn’t have made that last push w/o you, and I still owe you
that dinner in Zanesville. Just pick a
Sunday and we’ll do it.
Tony and Kim McFarland.
Two more of my dearest friends. I’d
never expected you to foister the lummox for so long and will be glad to bring
him home and take him off your hands.
John and Angie Greener.
Thank you for fostering the Asscat.
I’ll be back soon to pick him up.
And of course, my dearly departed Rebecca. I was asked why I called the move, Operation:
Thanos. The plan was of course for us to
start our new lives post cancer together.
My life didn’t end with hers, but I wished it had. I’d promised her I’d go on, get out of the
condo, get our family back. I did it
dear, but it cost me… everything.
