Well, we find ourselves well-situated in a 3-bedroom apartment in the southern regions of Logan. This unit became available only a couple weeks before we sold the house. It is on the ground floor and 1300+ sq ft. The extra space meant that we had to change the movers plan somewhat by delving into 2 storage units instead of one. But we have emptied one and cancelled the month-to-month lease on it. Hurrah for small favors. But the remixing of the remaining units and the extra space has meant that hours have been spent finding stuff to furnish the apartment. Fortunately, that phase seems to be ending. We moved in 2 nights ago and are settling quickly into apartment life. Nice not to be living out of suitcases though we had a hugely good time residing at our best friends' abode. Now to learn a new stove --electric (ugh!)--and heating and cooling, etc. Our lease is for 7.5 months but I expect we'll be moving out before then. Jan doesn't agree. She will not be rushed!
The new abode continues its construction unabated. We have had to actually slow the progress down in order to have time to make reasoned decisions. The HVAC guys cut holes in the roof on the solar side suspiciously close to where the panels are to go. They were working off an early set of plans. Plug and replace. The electrical guy wants final placements on boxes and cans but such cannot happen until the cabinet guy weighs in on where placement will not interfere with cabinets, etc. He will have to move some set cans and put in more boxes before he can pull wire. The guest bathroom drain was placed for a tub-shower when it was shower-only. Cut the slab and move it. On and on it goes. One needs to be there daily. The framers have been a joy to work with and earned a dozen pastries, accordingly. To this point I do not know the extent of the hemorrhage of dollars. That may resolve tomorrow when we meet with the title company. Anxiety rules.
Health-wise, who knows? Fall allergies seem to be arriving early. We are no longer up in the hills and therefore into more murky air. I seem to have a perpetual croup. Blood pressure is still elevated and I have picked up a number of pounds because I have not been self-monitoring absent my own scales and bp cuff etc. Now, that changes. When living with good friends it was very easy to gather at 5 pm (or earlier) to begin to celebrate the end of the day.
Not looking forward to wintering here.
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