Tuesday, October 12, 2004

Homeward

Offer, ...accepted.
Earnest money, ...down.
Appraisal, ...done.
Inspection, ...done.
Paperwork, ...working.

ETA, ...Nov 1.

Things to do:
Get cable hooked up.
Get gas/electric/water set up.
Get mail forwarded.
Change all my addresses with all the companies I do business with.
Buy a stove and fridge, and arrange to have them delivered on the moving day.
Buy a new vacuum.
Finish packing.
Clean up current abode by October 24th when it will be open for inspection.

And then once I move in I'll have some easter eggs to take care of. The garage side door needs replacing. New outlets need to be installed in the garage. Pipes with asbestos-type insulation needs to be wrapped. Furnace motor needs fixing or replacing (noisy). Downspouts need extending.

Long term, ...the windows need replacing, the furnace may just need replacing, installing a vent in the upstairs bath, possibly adding new insulation in the attic, finishing off the basement, buying a new washer and dryer, straightening the garage, and buying a new dining table.

All this means that I will not have the cash to upgrade my computer in order to play the most anticipated game of the year (for me, at least) Pacific Assault, due out in a month. I could upgrade for $700, ...but unless I find $700 on the ground somewhere I'll have to sit out this one.