We got the keys!
IT IS OFFICIAL - we closed on our house today and got the keys. We have already purchased some key items such as chairs, a table, wastebaskets for the bathrooms, house-hold cleaning products, brooms, light bulbs, etc. Chris is currently looking at blinds online and maybe we'll be getting those in a week or so. Our first official non-related house guest (i.e. not the seller, our real estate agent, the inspector, or others involved with the house buying process) was Joe - he brought us our very first gift -a ladder. It is very cool and should come in extremely handy. Joe got the grand tour and he and Chris talked about wiring and other stuff. I was busily setting up the bathrooms with soap, products, wastebaskets, etc. There is a LOT to do and it is just starting.
Joe was also very thoughtful and took us out to dinner. We went to the local Outback Steakhouse which is JUST up the way from our new place. It was by far the best meal we have ever had at any Outback, ever. The service was outstanding and the food was cooked very well. Impressive! Coincidentally enough we saw Brad, Janie, and Skylar enjoying a meal at the Outback as well. Who would have thought out of all the nights to be at the same establishment, go figure. I am glad that we left the house as much as I wanted to stay and sit in my little wooden folding chair because honestly if we hadn't left we'd probably still be there trying to seal grout or tile or something.
Instead after dinner we came home and I proceeded to spend the next 45 minutes or so loading up my car with things we had already boxed or bagged up. Mainly wedding gifts that were conveniently enough still in boxes. I figured tomorrow I will be waiting for the Sears delivery person for a while so I should have something to do as we do not have internet at the new house yet. Tonight I did a quick scan of possible unsecured wireless signals - none that my iPhone could pick up.
You read that right - Sears delivery person. Ok can I say HOW MANY CALLS DOES SEARS NEED TO MAKE TO CONFIRM A DELIVERY? OMG - so in the past 48 hours, I have been called by Sears 4 times, 3 of which to make sure I knew that Sears would call me with a delivery window. So yes, 3 calls to remind me that Sears will call - and the 4th call was an automated Sears call giving me a delivery window. Anyway, just wondering if people are really that dense?
Tomorrow we get our fridge and a friend from Husky Band (Don Sabo for those of you who know) is coming over to evaluate a door frame for us. This Saturday - Sears will be back yet again this time with our new washer and dryer. Egads! I am so excited about the W&D...but that in itself is a whole new blog entry for a later time.
My mind is wandering so I should stop this entry before I fall asleep. . .
Joe was also very thoughtful and took us out to dinner. We went to the local Outback Steakhouse which is JUST up the way from our new place. It was by far the best meal we have ever had at any Outback, ever. The service was outstanding and the food was cooked very well. Impressive! Coincidentally enough we saw Brad, Janie, and Skylar enjoying a meal at the Outback as well. Who would have thought out of all the nights to be at the same establishment, go figure. I am glad that we left the house as much as I wanted to stay and sit in my little wooden folding chair because honestly if we hadn't left we'd probably still be there trying to seal grout or tile or something.
Instead after dinner we came home and I proceeded to spend the next 45 minutes or so loading up my car with things we had already boxed or bagged up. Mainly wedding gifts that were conveniently enough still in boxes. I figured tomorrow I will be waiting for the Sears delivery person for a while so I should have something to do as we do not have internet at the new house yet. Tonight I did a quick scan of possible unsecured wireless signals - none that my iPhone could pick up.
You read that right - Sears delivery person. Ok can I say HOW MANY CALLS DOES SEARS NEED TO MAKE TO CONFIRM A DELIVERY? OMG - so in the past 48 hours, I have been called by Sears 4 times, 3 of which to make sure I knew that Sears would call me with a delivery window. So yes, 3 calls to remind me that Sears will call - and the 4th call was an automated Sears call giving me a delivery window. Anyway, just wondering if people are really that dense?
Tomorrow we get our fridge and a friend from Husky Band (Don Sabo for those of you who know) is coming over to evaluate a door frame for us. This Saturday - Sears will be back yet again this time with our new washer and dryer. Egads! I am so excited about the W&D...but that in itself is a whole new blog entry for a later time.
My mind is wandering so I should stop this entry before I fall asleep. . .
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