Time in Wisconsin

Got a call from my resource manager ('cuz we're not people, we're resources). My original last day (End of August) is back on. I was extended, briefly, until Halloween - but when my project assignments changed... This still may change again - if more project managers need me prior to Sept. 1.


It's good to know.

According to S. - I don't update enough

D. - Went on Summit Seekers, hiked Mt. Washington, learned Easy Pedaler songs.

S. - Another week at Camp, cut his left index (to get out of KP?), ER patched with Durabond. Staff is going to Mets game next Saturday.

N. - is man about house. Rode a horse and buggy with Bunga. Needs to make a plan for her room.

Troop 3 starts their week at CW next Saturday (D. included).

In town Friday night - Tuesday afternoon.

Back to Wisconsin

Got much done around the house. My Dad's been amazing, It was great to work with Lorance for a while (glazing windows). Will reach out to Mark ( for the boys sake, and for Lorance's) For next trip.

Will add more later...

Homeward bound...

Leaving Wisc. in 5 hours. Will be in Ct. until Tuesday noon. Got unpacking to do, things to fix, squatters garbage to get cleaned.

Another week..

1) I went to start the motorcycle, and it won't.
2) Spent weekend beating crap out of myself, for screwing up the opportunity of my work.
3) Did laundry, learned more about Civ3. boy is that a time suck.
4) Fly to Ct. Friday 7:40, Return to Wisc. Tuesday PM.
5) Bought season 2 of Night Court, and a book or two.

Weekend...

Was all set to go on a charter boat on Lake Michigan - But it fell through, know I don't know how I'll spend the weekend. Should call CRC and see if they have an opening sooner, rather than later.

Back in Wisc.

Left as POD 2 showed up, and POD 3 arrived around the time I left CT. I arrived in my layover in Cleveland - but the crew for my return leg didn't show up until 11 (3 hours late) and I didn't get to my car/hotel room until 12:30.

Work isn't going well (suddenly) and I may be on another project (or home entirely) in another month. Prayers would be appreciated. That's all I can say about that.

C. says the PODs got unloaded today and everything came into the house - I can't wait to see that.

Stupid Podders...

It is now ten of two. I've had help here for an hour and a half with nothing to do. I leave in two hours for the airport. Arghhh...

Tomorrow I return to Cheeseland...

Both PODs show up after 12:30 - With helpers. I will have to leave with the move incomplete, at 4, for a takeoff of 6. I arrive in Milwaukee after 9... And the garages, and the driveway are still full of crap from the non-paying renter. Met the attorney today, will take next steps shortly... Not a lot of hope for much justice though.

Wandered around my house (which only sort of feels like mine) realizing just how much time my father has spent fixing this house, for the relo offer from (T. - way too much extra work, for a bad offer) - prepping for sale, and the setting up for the renters, and now for me... He looks really tired. As well he should.

Sunday (7/5)

Church was really nice - a flashback to 1995 or so.

Dinner at In-laws, always good. Worked on House, mantle looks better, cabinet doors rehung, D.'s room done. N.'s room is ok.

A POD will show up tomorrow - got a few friends coming, will get it done and ready for the big push Tuesday, the other two PODS.

Saturday (7/4)

Faucet fixed (yeah - Umpa), D. room painted (yeah Grandma), N. room almost painted (yeah Cindy). LR (trim).

Most importantly, S. is with us - Looks wonderful, is engaged in his new job, looks forward to returning tomorrow.

Left the Bikes behind Grandpa's house - since they were hanging off the camper, and truck, and they were stolen out of his backyard! Eight bikes (yes we have a lot of bikes), police came and took a statement.

Updates to the House

1) Squatter finally vacated the house (but not the garage, yard)
2) POD will deliver some Monday and the rest Tuesday.
3) Neat to see people that mean, we're home.

Now - in Torrington

Setup Bank accounts, visited the in-laws, and got the squatter out of the house (but not the yard). Can not BELIEVE she will be my next door neighbor! That is insane! Got the house emptied, it needs two windows fixed, is missing at least a dozen light bulbs, and some minor electrical work. Will assess paint, and touch up tomorrow.

POD people will now deliver at least one on Monday, and the other (rest) on Tuesday. A small victory - but a victory none the less.

Pastor George is back in Bakersville this Sunday as well, could be really cool, or just poignant.

And my Dad and Mom's....Loaders give me a call (Roberts already booked to help (according to Darlene)!

Home.

I have arrived, but still haven't made the POD people budge. They still insist they are busy and and can not deliver mine until next Tuesday. The Squatter is leaving, slowly. The house is fairly empty, but the garages and driveway are not. Two windows are broken, and D. and N. rooms need to be repainted or at least fixed up.

Want to reach us? Call my parents house...