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Where Do I Begin?



So very much has been happening over the past few weeks. My daughter and grandson found a house to rent in a nearby town. We spent several days getting things in order and ready for the move--money deposit, first month's rent, getting gas and electricity turned on. Then we visited my mom's cache of old, old furniture that she had accumulated over the years. We moved three beds, mattresses, three chests, sheets and towels, a sectional couch, a rocker, end tables, kitchen table, dishes, silver ware, pots and pans--everything it seemed but the kitchen sink. We were able to get them moved in and set up for housekeeping in one day. Boy were we all pooped.
Then, the storms came and with them went the internet and roof on my mom's house! We lost several trees and have been cleaning up and making repairs for the last several days. I have been picking up flowers, gas cans and other sundry items from all over the yard. Our policeman living in mom's house lost part of his swimming pool. I saw it go sailing down the road, finally finding a home in a tree. Our winds were only about 70 miles an hour. I thought the entire time of those families in Texas experiencing the brunt of the hurricane.
Reni's demalement is scheduled for the 2nd of October. Poor little guy! Oh well, I know of a few other males that might be helped by having the same procedure done to them!!!!!!!!! I will use a line of draco's---nuff said!
The economy has really taken its toll on us. The housing industry as been hit so very hard as have the real estate businesses. Hopefully, the actions being taken by the government will be a quick fix. I have been watching CNN and the news channel hoping that better times will soon be on the way. I fear that our way of life will be changing drastically.
On a happy note--it is the weekend, and I wish you all the very best of times.

posted on Sept 20, 2008 10:04 AM ()

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hugs hoping the next week is better
comment by panthurdreams on Sept 23, 2008 10:27 AM ()
i bet you were pooped. we did that a little over a year ago. hopefully we don't have to do it for a long time again. hard to believe how much stuff you can fit in a 2 bedroom apartment. i didn't think we were ever going to quit hauling stuff out. lol
comment by butterfly1969 on Sept 22, 2008 9:28 AM ()
wow - that was a busy moving day!!! Glad you were able to help them. I am sure they were too.
I hope you had a great weekend!
comment by kristilyn3 on Sept 21, 2008 4:55 PM ()
things are just getting harder and harder for everyday people. it is a constant struggle for us here too.with my part time job we will atleast get things paid, but not much left over. my dishes are of the paper and plastic variety right now. buy hey, I dont have to wash dishes now!
comment by elkhound on Sept 20, 2008 10:12 PM ()
Sooooooo good to hear your news, you dear busy soul! Glad the moving extravaganza is over for you. You accomplished so much so fast; I couldn't have managed that. And the weather! I was worried about you, hearing reports about how bad it was where you live. Ike blew through Northwest Ohio (rain/70 mph gusts), too. Damage to trees and electrical lines mostly here, but my apartment was spared any ill effects. My dear brother was drenched in Chicago! Floods everywhere, a huge mess. I join you in concern in these tough economic times. Tough managing on my social security disability, that's for sure. Time to vote the deregulators and Wall Street lovers out of office!
comment by marta on Sept 20, 2008 7:04 PM ()
ANGIE!!! So glad that you're back... Glad that your daughter and grandson are nearby! REALLY happy about that. It was a lot of work you did to help them. Goodness, your weather has been awful! It's been HOT here. But then, you don't have to worry about earthquakes... We had a slight one two days ago.

You're right about our economy! It is very worrisome. I know that many people are in dire straits now. I hope things straighten out after the election, but I guess it'll take some time.

Welcome back!!!!!!!!
comment by sunlight on Sept 20, 2008 6:43 PM ()
How nice that you and your husband can be alone again!!! We love them but it is nice when they go. The economy worries us all. I wonder if all this will really slow things down. It seems to be collapsing like a house of cards.
comment by elderjane on Sept 20, 2008 2:39 PM ()
All the best to you asnd your loved ones.
comment by anacoana on Sept 20, 2008 11:50 AM ()

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