Some Relief?


We went to see our homeowner’s insurance agent today with the Safe Homes inspection paperwork in hand. The young lady that we talked to (Susan) was all set to tell us to get the free inspection we just had. She was thrilled that we already had it done. She said that was all she needed so our meeting was brief and cordial. The good news, and I am keeping my fingers crossed, is that the results of the inspection may reduce our premium by $800-$1000. I’ll believe it when I see it. Susan promised to get the paperwork submitted by tomorrow. All she needed to do was take pictures of the house to send with the report. She showed up at our house around 1 PM to take pictures so we know she is doing what she promised.


After the meeting (since we were out) we once again went out to Fresh Market for some fruit and bread. Good apples are beginning to show up now. We did stop at Beal’s and get some clothes for Christy to wear to her new job. We found some nice stuff marked down 82%. Those prices are hard to pass up.

We also got some snow peas, cabbage and ginger root at the market. With that and some leftover chicken we had at home Penny treated me to moo goo gai pan (more moo!) for dinner.


I brought Penny’s CRV in for 60,000 mile servicing yesterday. I decided to bring it into a shop close to home rather than the dealer. I listed the work to do and dropped it off. The manager went over the list and made some suggestions. The shop is close enough for me to walk to (about ½ hour walk) so I got my walking in dropping off the car and picking it up. When I picked up the car the guy told me he did some things not on the list. He quickly explained that he included balancing the tires in with the rotation (something I didn’t ask for) because with a special they had it actually cost less for me. The overall bill was about half what it would have cost at the dealer. I hate having to get a car worked on. I’m hoping this place is as good as it seems to be so far. I’ve had oil changes done there before and the manager comes across as honest and knowledgeable. It will be a little easier bringing a car in if I feel the place is being straight with me.


I’m slowly getting my shop in order before my next project. I found that I need more work room than my current set up gives me. I’m going to take out the drawers/work bench arrangement I currently have and put wheels on as much of my equipment and storage as I can. With that set up I can arrange the shop as necessary for a given project.

The cat mystery continues. Now the seal point is gone. So we are down to 6 regulars. I was worried yesterday because Izzy and Velcro didn’t show up at feeding time. Those are the only cats that will let me pet them (and therefore they are my favorites). They showed up later and they were out there all day today.

............................................The six regulars