I just returned from Disney World yesterday with The Niece and company. We had so much fun. It is amazing how much we got done in the time we were there. We would walk to a show and only wait a short time. Fast passes were amazing time savers. Buses mostly arrived when we got to the bus stop. Our timing on activities was incredible and The Niece got to meet all the characters she loved and a few extras. I still am amazed at everything we did.
The pool guy was supposed to start digging today, but the backhoe guy is delayed on another job due to recent rain. It may be 5-6 days before they can begin. Which may be delayed longer if there is more rain. And, we have small chances of rain for about three days between now and then.
Well, I need to start washing clothes and doing a few jobs to prepare for the weekend tasks.
Tide Gal
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Small Update
The trees are all cut down and gone. The pool guy and hardscape guy came and we have basically decided everything and most things are lined up. The electrician came and fix the installation. The Disney trip is in four days and digging begins the day after I return. The vinyl siding guy came and looked at the work he is to do. He will install the gutters soon. The electrician will come and run wiring for lights and fans. Then, the vinyl siding guy will come back and put siding on the ceiling of the lower deck.
Alli came this morning and did our homestudy. So, that is our last international homestudy for a while. Probably a few years unless we move to the special needs line. We have to do another domestic homestudy in September. Ugh. It never ends and it is exactly the same thing every single time. Now, we have to submit a few forms and wait for the fingerprint appointment.
Tide Gal
Alli came this morning and did our homestudy. So, that is our last international homestudy for a while. Probably a few years unless we move to the special needs line. We have to do another domestic homestudy in September. Ugh. It never ends and it is exactly the same thing every single time. Now, we have to submit a few forms and wait for the fingerprint appointment.
Tide Gal
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Still Going
Well, it was a beautiful day yesterday and the tree guys were a no show.
An electrician came by yesterday. He is going to fix what the other electrician installed incorrectly and we may get him to do a few more small jobs in the next month.
We worked outside all day yesterday. We started putting the boards up to separate/hide the underdecking where we will store tools and such. We also cut down two small trees and added to the pile for the tree guys to dispose.
The pool guy and the hardscape guy are coming this afternoon to combine efforts for pool planing.
In the adoption world, we have an appointment Wednesday for the international update. It will probably be our last for a while as the process is changing. We are just doing this "just in case". Once the process changes, the paperwork becomes more detailed and extensive. The wait after referral also increases drastically. So, I wanted to do this free extension one more time in case China decides to allow those going the same path as us to continue. We only have to pay for mileage for the social worker, but the paperwork and fingerprinting is free. This process keeps us current for 18 months. After those 18 months are over, we will not have to renew our paperwork until referral is very close. However, at that time, the renewal process is just horrible. Plus, we may look into other options available through our agency. If that happens, we will still be current and the process will be much easier.
Gas prices are absolutely soaring. Friday at the local Race Trac gas was $3.69. That is just absurd.
An electrician came by yesterday. He is going to fix what the other electrician installed incorrectly and we may get him to do a few more small jobs in the next month.
We worked outside all day yesterday. We started putting the boards up to separate/hide the underdecking where we will store tools and such. We also cut down two small trees and added to the pile for the tree guys to dispose.
The pool guy and the hardscape guy are coming this afternoon to combine efforts for pool planing.
In the adoption world, we have an appointment Wednesday for the international update. It will probably be our last for a while as the process is changing. We are just doing this "just in case". Once the process changes, the paperwork becomes more detailed and extensive. The wait after referral also increases drastically. So, I wanted to do this free extension one more time in case China decides to allow those going the same path as us to continue. We only have to pay for mileage for the social worker, but the paperwork and fingerprinting is free. This process keeps us current for 18 months. After those 18 months are over, we will not have to renew our paperwork until referral is very close. However, at that time, the renewal process is just horrible. Plus, we may look into other options available through our agency. If that happens, we will still be current and the process will be much easier.
Gas prices are absolutely soaring. Friday at the local Race Trac gas was $3.69. That is just absurd.
Friday, March 16, 2012
If a Tree Falls?????
The tree guys came yesterday and within 2 1/2 hours had more done than we could do in 2 days. Unfortunately, a tire popped and they had to leave to have it repaired.
After that, we had a severe thunderstorm and got a lot of rain very fast.
The owner called last night to see how much rain we had. He said the guys would return and see if they could work. If not, they may not finish until Wednesday. Which is still okay, because it still leaves a few days until the Disney trip.
The guys showed up this morning, repaired the tire, drove the machine out of the mud, then left. I called the owner, left a message, and so far haven't heard back from him.
Um. There we are.
Tide Gal
After that, we had a severe thunderstorm and got a lot of rain very fast.
The owner called last night to see how much rain we had. He said the guys would return and see if they could work. If not, they may not finish until Wednesday. Which is still okay, because it still leaves a few days until the Disney trip.
The guys showed up this morning, repaired the tire, drove the machine out of the mud, then left. I called the owner, left a message, and so far haven't heard back from him.
Um. There we are.
Tide Gal
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Almost....
Yesterday Tide Guy got all the trim on the deck!! Yahoo! We need to put down one piece of T mold, then the handrails going down the steps. Then it is done!
The digging should begin in about three weeks.
The digging should begin in about three weeks.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Other Options Working Out
Well, other options for the drive came through very fast. Tide Guy took a day from work on Wednesday. We borrowed my brother's tractor. The dirt was delivered by 9:30 am and Tide Guy spread the fill dirt and put hay on top. Before noon we had access to the backyard for large trucks.
Also, on Wednesday, I stained the kick boards on the steps. Now, Tide Guy can complete the trim on the steps. Maybe he can finish that task this weekend. After that, we need to install the last two rails on the steps and we are done. Finally!!
Our deck is on the second floor so we can sit underneath it. While under construction, we had it dried in. All the water is moved to the ends and at this time it is just dumped onto the ground. Wednesday we prepared the area so the gutters can be installed under the deck and moved into pipes away from the house. So, the vinyl guy should arrive at some point and get that job done.
The tree guy called. Due to the tornadoes last week, he is tied up with people with damage. He is helping them, so having our 14 trees cut down has been delayed a few days. I told him that was fine, but I need them gone next week. As long as the weather holds out (i.e. no rain), we shouldn't have a problem. As long as the trees are down and gone before March 23 we will be good. I just want them gone sooner rather than putting off too long.
We are so ready to enjoy this pool!
Tide Gal
Also, on Wednesday, I stained the kick boards on the steps. Now, Tide Guy can complete the trim on the steps. Maybe he can finish that task this weekend. After that, we need to install the last two rails on the steps and we are done. Finally!!
Our deck is on the second floor so we can sit underneath it. While under construction, we had it dried in. All the water is moved to the ends and at this time it is just dumped onto the ground. Wednesday we prepared the area so the gutters can be installed under the deck and moved into pipes away from the house. So, the vinyl guy should arrive at some point and get that job done.
The tree guy called. Due to the tornadoes last week, he is tied up with people with damage. He is helping them, so having our 14 trees cut down has been delayed a few days. I told him that was fine, but I need them gone next week. As long as the weather holds out (i.e. no rain), we shouldn't have a problem. As long as the trees are down and gone before March 23 we will be good. I just want them gone sooner rather than putting off too long.
We are so ready to enjoy this pool!
Tide Gal
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Tornadoes and Trees
On Friday, March 2, 2012, we had more tornadoes and high winds. About 16 homes were lost in our county but it appears no one was hurt or killed. The tornadoes were in several states from Mississippi, Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and others. A town in Kentucky is gone with the sheriff's office, library, and town hall all destroyed.
Yesterday, we finished clearing out all the trees and limbs Tide Guy has cut down. We are now waiting on someone to bring dirt to create a driveway in our other lot for the large trucks. We were supposed to get it delivered a few days ago, but are getting the run around. So, we are looking for other options. Once we get that we will be ready for the guy to cut down the other trees that are too large for us.
Tide Gal
Yesterday, we finished clearing out all the trees and limbs Tide Guy has cut down. We are now waiting on someone to bring dirt to create a driveway in our other lot for the large trucks. We were supposed to get it delivered a few days ago, but are getting the run around. So, we are looking for other options. Once we get that we will be ready for the guy to cut down the other trees that are too large for us.
Tide Gal
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