We're sufficiently thinned out in the common areas, the closets, etc. and so what's left is basically just odds and ends to pack up for storage, donation, etc. We already made a large donation to Casa de los Ninos (a foster charity) and delivered that yesterday. With today's load to the storage locker already en route, we have two more loads for ( Read more... )

It's a chilly 54F here and I've been sort of lazily watching Chief wander about the backyard, sniffing the bushes and trees, lolling about on his beloved patio tiles to scratch himself, etc. He's a pleasure to watch, as he so viscerally enjoys being outdoors. Being cooped up in that tiny kennel at the shelter must have been very hard on him ( Read more... )

This weekend I spent the better part of my time re-arranging the Craft room. I'd picked up two used pieces of furniture on FB Swap lists for $30 a piece; one an armoire and one an old style entertainment center ( Read more... )

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Having spent a day in Oro Valley looking at homes, husby and I decided to have a talk about our decision to move north. It turns out he really wants to stay in Vail because we're really keyed into the community and he doesn't mind the commute because its on the bike. And as much as I've come to adore it here, I'm still concerned about the commute ( Read more... )

We had a marvelous discussion a few years back on someone's LJ, who then posted a great article on their own blog, about shitty pagan leadership. And I can picture the conversation in my head, but I lost the link in my netbook meltdown. Would someone, hopefully the person with the blog, but anyone who might recall the convo or link, please help? I ( Read more... )

We're counter-offering at the midpoint between our original asking price and their offer.

*cross fingers*

Just got a call from our realtor to expect an offer on the house this weekend. If you have it to give, please put some positive energy into a good outcome on this offer and a quick, profitable sale for us.

*cross fingers*

Husby unexpectedly has a three-day weekend after having to work 6-day weeks for the month, so I let him sleep in today. Doodle, who rather intensely insists on sleeping with us, belly crawled up to me this morning around 6am and snuffled softly until I quietly got up and fed the dogs. I managed to get back in the bed without waking husby. The dogs ( Read more... )

Tiger passed in the early hours just after midnight.

Hold her gently, divine ones. She deserved so much more from this life.