My street...my house

 

2-9-06 The date my life changed completely!

It went off without a hitch except that the movers had to get a trailer to pull behind their truck. I had too much stuff!! They loaded in 2 hours, so we were off by 11 A.M. I arrived in Minden before them where I was greeted by family and friends also bearing gifts. My new home had baskets of goodies from Main Street Bakery, plants, and balloons. The balloons are still a mystery as we do not know who put them in the yard and on the door.
My 14 year old pal and his dad came and hooked up my music system and my computer. Since there was no internet or cable yet, I have been re-acquainting myself with my massive CD collection. AAAhhhhh--I am so happy! Classical music and a fireplace are magical.

Sentimental Send OFF!

There are no better friends on Earth than mine! Four of them...DeLisa, Robin, Michelle, and Amanda....came over Wednesday night before my departure move on Thursday. They were bearing gifts, wine and the most beautiful green plant arrangement I have ever seen. Of course, they also included an Orange, TX t-shirt with their own personalized messages on the back. Then they took me to Acapulco and "made" me drink margaritas. I had a great time and just love those girls. I will miss them dearly.
This is my new kitchen. Look for me on the Food network soon giving Paula Deen a lesson!!

I'll Be BACK!!!!

Today I am turning in my Road Runner equipment and will not be posting for awhile. Not sure how long it will take to get hooked back up to the world once I get settled in my new home. I'm guessing I'll be up and running in about a week, so stay tuned for updates from the new digs!!!

Taking Texas with ME!

Last week I was at a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Lake Charles and outside where they have all the rocking chairs, they had purple LSU chairs. Sooooo......I went to the Cracker Barrel in Beaumont to see if they had Texas school chairs. They had one UT chair left and I bought it. If they would have had a Texas A&M chair, I would have bought it as well.....so, no need for all you Aggies to be upset! I'm guessing that the Cracker Barrels in all states have their schools on chairs....Clemson, for example!!!

The first "hiccup"...

Today there was a minor obstacle in the house purchase. I was scheduled to close today on the house, so I went to North Louisiana yesterday. My loan officer called me in Texas and left a message, but I was already on the road to Louisiana, so I missed it. I got to the bank this morning all ready to close the deal only to find out that the appraiser, who actually saw the house last Sunday, did not have his paperwork done!!!! We could not close. I did get the garage door opener and a key from the developer and left it with my brother so that all the stuff (refrigerator, washer, dryer, mattress set, and chair) that I bought today can be delivered next week. I have to go back up there Sunday night, so we can close Monday, then come back to Orange and finish up here. Phew!!!! I am tired!

Busy,Busy,Busy....

There are so many things to do when moving in addition to packing box after box after box. Today I went to lunch with my friend, Joy, fully intending to treat her to lunch for her birthday which is already passed. It's a tradition that we have been doing for years. Today, she would not let me pay for lunch because it was our last lunch.

Next, I took a flying trip to Beaumont for make-up that I can only get at Dillard's. Turns out that Dillard's has not yet re-opened after Hurricane Rita. Wasted time and gas.

Tonight my new furniture was supposed to be delivered, but it's pouring down rain and we desperately need the rain. Since I have to leave town tomorrow to go close on the house, we have rescheduled for Tuesday night. That's cutting it close since the movers are coming Thursday .

Scrambled Brain!

I have had a home fax machine for years which I rarely ever used. With all the stuff going on in my life now, I need it. I have been receiving faxes fine, signing the papers and faxing them back. NONE of ones I faxed back got there. It's always good to make a follow- up phone call to make sure!!!! Tomorrow the fax machine goes in the dumpster. It's too old to even offer to Goodwill because it still uses that roll paper. That kind of paper is not even available anymore! On the other hand, my antique sound system has new speakers and I'm sure it will work great in my new house. Me and Jimmy Buffet will be jammin' while I unpack all this mess. Closing on the house is Friday!!!!

Another dog-tired day!

This is making me crazy. I like everything in its place!!!

Tired to the bone!

OK...it's 7:45 P.M. and I am about to go to bed. I am so tired, but my brain won't turn off. I get up in the middle of the night and pack more stuff. Where did all this stuff come from? I'm so glad I started going through all this mess a few weeks ago. Now I know why I haven't moved in 30 years. It's just a royal pain. I just took my stereo system all apart. I know I will never get it hooked back so it will play my music. It's one of those old type component systems, but it still kicks butt with its sound. I am getting rid of the huge speakers and buying some new smaller ones. I'll probably do that tomorrow. Yesterday I bought a new sofa and loveseat. Gave the old couch away. I needed something that doesn't sink to the floor when one sits on it. Besides that, I need new stuff for my new house. It's going to be a whole new world and I am excited about it.

Mover hired!

Yet another milestone reached! I hired a moving company today and the date has been set for February 9th to depart Texas and become a resident of Louisiana. I don't like the way that sounds, but it has to be. I will always be a Texan at heart.

Going, going, GONE!

My loan officer called today and my loan was approved yesterday! What! I just did the paper work yesterday! I cannot believe how fast this is going. Now I am frantically packing, but I don't really know why because I haven't found a mover yet. None.....not one.....has returned my call yet. This has happened so fast that I haven't had time to wrap my mind around it . There are so many people that I need to see before I leave, but I'm afraid I will not have time to visit with all of them. This is how I feel right now.

Divine Intervention!!!!

I'm back from my search for a home. I didn't have to search at all. Just for fun my dad wanted me to look at some new patio homes in Minden, Louisiana. Well, I had already passed by those homes and always wished I could afford one of those cute little homes. Dad knows the lady who is the developer and she met us there to look at the homes. It immediately felt like home to me. All I can say is my prayers were answered. The next day,Wednesday, I took my brother and his wife to take a look. Thursday, I had the developer put a SOLD sign on the home. I don't have a closing date, yet, but the home will definitely be mine. It's in a beautiful part of town and is just 20 minutes from my parents. Check it out!!!!

Lazy and lethargic...that's me!

Today was one of those rare days that was dark, dreary and rainy...the kind of day that just makes me want to do nothing. Sooooo....that's exactly what I did. Other than a brief trip to drop off stuff at Goodwill and pick up a dog at Weinerschnitzel, I did absolutely NOTHING!

Tomorrow I hit the road again in a serious quest to find a place to re-locate in the Shreveport/Bossier area of Louisiana. Rather than just drive by as I have been doing, I will start getting out and looking....maybe even fill out a few applications. I won't be filling out any that I am not seriously considering because it costs about $30 just to fill out an application.

Go fly a kite!

The last time I played golf, we nearly froze. Today we were scheduled to play again, but being the sensible ladies that we are, we chose to go eat breakfast instead. Before you think we just copped out.....well, we did, but the winds were relentless today. Everything that didn't get blown away by Hurricane Rita got blown away today. Power outtages abounded! I managed to go see The Family Stone and get in a workout today. I must say I am quite proud that today was 4 out of 5 days to get in a work out. I hope to go Saturday or Sunday and improve the average even more.

On a more somber note, January 11th is the anniversary of the death of my very dear friend, Anita. She died at 36 in 1978 of cancer. One would think that after so many years that the date would fade away along with other memories, but it never does. No death before that date or since that date, including all my grandparents affected me like that one. Here's to you, my friend....

Rose Bowl Support...one day only!!!

I love this!
Sorry, but you have to be a Texan to understand this shirt!!!

Memories....Revisited

In an attempt to lighten the load when I move to new digs, I have been going through boxes of memories and throwing most of it away. Today I hit a snag. Most of it has been easy to toss because I don't even remember most of it. I came across letters from my boyfriend, who was in Viet Nam at the time. I haven't read any of these in 30 years, but I opened a few of them today. Here's an excerpt: 8-7-67...."Have I ever told you that you are lovable, adorable, exciting, sweet, wonderful and very tempting? How's that for melting you in my arms? I'll save the rest of my sweet talk for when I get home. OK?" I just could not toss those letters. I guess they will go to my grave with me since I have no offspring to entertain with my love life. Here are a few pictures of the lover boy. He was HOT!
POST SCRIPT:
My memories came to an abrupt halt when a hibernating lizard fell out of a photo album I opened. These memories had been stored in boxes in a storeroom out back. Now I'm scared to open anything else!!

Tombstone Generator

Tombstone Generator this is just too cool! OK...maybe a little on the dark side cool!!

Holy Crap! I'm losing it!

I just ambled in the laundry facility here tonight to check on some books I left in there trying to get rid of them. On the folding counter was a pile of clothes. On closer inspection, they were MINE! Now, I haven't washed since last Monday so those clothes have been there since then. I didn't even miss them. I guess I don't need them if I didn't miss them!!! Yet another reason to look forward to a place to live that has washer/dryer hook-ups. I will never live in another place that does not!!!

Memoirs of a Geisha Girl

Instead of going to the gym today as was my plan when I left home.....gym bag and Ipod with me....I went to the movie. I got way behind on my movie going while Mom was sick and missed out on several that I would have seen had I not been pre-occupied with caring for her. I had 3 today that I want to see....Walk the Line, Memoirs of a Geisha Girl, and The Family Stone. Memoirs won out. It was good, but not one that I would urge others to go see. It just didn't leave me wanting to keep sitting there waiting for more. I didn't laugh and I didn't cry....bad sign for me!
Tomorrow I must go to the gym since I missed Thursday, Friday and Saturday.....after church, of course!