Monthly Archives: September 2016

We’re already getting stuff in the mailbox at the farm from vendors wanting to sell us their services.  First up, a company that wants to supply us with propane, oil, and burglar alarm services (also plumbing/heating/AC).  About the only thing … Continue reading →

It’s official.  The walk-through went well.  Closing went smoothly.  How on earth the previous owners got all their stuff out of there in a mere six weeks is beyond me.  Connie indicated it was a lot of 16-18 hour days.  … Continue reading →

I don’t know whether the Orvis outlet is gone, or moved into another storefront.  Whatever.  The Coach outlet is still right where it’s been for ages.  So, I got a brown belt for my s.o. for $49, instead of $150, … Continue reading →

Settlement on the new (to us) farm is mere days away.  Stopped by my local bank branch today to get a cashier’s check.  Neither teller on duty had the authority to cut a check for that amount, so it had … Continue reading →

Within a week, this bold, brassy little green eyed lady has decided that downstairs is the place to be, even if our dog is there.  She has our Wegie, Greta, to contend with, but they made their peace days ago.  … Continue reading →

We opted for the black one with the white thumbprint on her chest.  She’s a portly pepperpot, alright.  We’ll have to make sure she gets no more food than our other cat.  At age 7, the shelter called her a … Continue reading →

We had to have our Siamese put down yesterday.  It was kidney failure.  The vet ruled out diabetes on Wednesday, and when the blood work came back the next morning, the kidney failure diagnosis was confirmed.  The poor guy tanked … Continue reading →