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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Mar 6, 2013 23:34:53 GMT -5
Considering the fact that we got the original W-2 on January 5 and filed on January 30 ... April 15 for a corrected W-2 seems particularly pathetic. Especially since they know most military people file sooner v. later and had already filed/received refunds when they even raised the issue. The sad thing? The email they sent (below) says they are blaming it on a law change that went into effect 1-1-2012. Yep, at the beginning of last year. SHEESH. Form email from the pay people: " Due to changes in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) January 1, 2012, involving Imminent Danger Pay (IDP) transitioning from a monthly entitlement to a daily entitlement, your monthly Combat Zone Tax Exclusion (CZTE) and wages may have been under/over stated through December 31, 2012. As a result of a comprehensive examination of your wages/CZTE there may be manual adjustments causing the creation of a corrected W2 that will be available via myPay on or about April 15, 2013. Defense Finance and Account Service has started working these accounts. Please disregard this message if you have already received your corrected W2. Please contact your respective Reserve Pay Office (RPO) if you have questions or concerns."
Yep. Clear as mud. May be overstated. May be understated. May require manual adjustments. May be available "on or about" April 15, 2013.
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Post by marvholly on Mar 7, 2013 6:01:33 GMT -5
Molly My 'sale' on asparagus was $1.69 at the large fruit/veg market and $1.99 at the natl chain grocers. You can guess where I bought mine. Now that I have had a 'taste of spring' I'll probably wait a few weeks for more until it goes down to $0.99.
Well, I cleaned off & moved the car a bit after 7 am yesterday. The plow did the odd side of the street at 9:30 am-was in the kitchen so I heard it. Around 4 pm I went back out & moved it back to the odd side so the even side can be plowed today without my having to go out at 7 am. I did NOT go anywhere else.
Today I have a dentist appt so I plan on doing 3 local errands too.
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Post by mrsdutt on Mar 7, 2013 7:52:17 GMT -5
MOLLY: That email is as clear as this excert from a Yahoo article I read this morning on how furloughs affect most of us. news.yahoo.com/photos/how-budget-cuts-could-affect-you-slideshow/#crsl=%252Fphotos%252Fhow-budget-cuts-could-affect-you-slideshow%252Fbudget-cuts-photo-1095337482.htmlI couldn't get the words here, they turned into the above. What I got out of this particular slide (#4) was: Food inspection would go down because 2300 additional inspectors couldn't be used. BUT, nothing to interupt current inspections, this will be later. They have to stick to the current budget amount. Furloughs will be 12 days, not the expected 15. So my thought was: If you have the current budget that worked last year and the same amount of inspectors why would there be any delays? With the exception of the possible furloughs later in the year? Unless there were delays last year. The slide write up sounds a bit like your email.
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Post by Sharon on Mar 7, 2013 20:36:36 GMT -5
I would like to know where you ladies find asparagus for less than $2 a lb. Around here when you find it for $2.99 a lb that is considered a great deal. I love roasted asparagus with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Yummm!!!
DD will be home tomorrow for most of the weekend. She has requested chicken enchiladas for dinner tomorrow. Those are really easy to put together the day before so that is what I will be doing shortly. Then when she texts me that she is headed for home I can pop them in the oven and have a hot dinner on the table when she walks in the door.
Tomorrow night is already scheduled for just the two of us. She is going to bring home a movie that she wants me to watch. So tomorrow night will be movie night, with popcorn.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Mar 7, 2013 22:16:26 GMT -5
Talked to parents' realtor today. House is listed at $85K. There was an offer for $75K, new roof, 3% cash back at closing and anything found on inspections fixed over the weekend. He advised them not to respond. Said other feedback has mentioned it needs a new roof. My niece said her husband mentioned that. They may have to invest in that once spring comes and snow is gone. Grandsons and niece's hubby have done some family member roofs so hopefully they would do Grandma and Grandpa's roof. They have had leaks, but have been able to fix them.
Other feedback is that it's too small and they don't like the 4 stairs to bedrooms. He said one comment was that the house was too old. Says on listing it was built in 1905. Yes, it's an old house. Realtor says HGTV has changed the real estate game on these old houses. People want them to be perfect and people like my parents are never going to agree to that. Parents think the house is fine the way it is. They are not going to pay for all kinds of stuff on the house. They will stay there until they need to go to a nursing home or die and we will be stuck selling it.
Tomorrow I will be cleaning out under the bathroom sink so niece's hubby can come by on Sunday and put on my new shower head and fix the faucet on the bathroom sink. It has literally fallen off and I don't know how it happened. In all the houses I've lived in over the years, this has never happened. One morning, I heard the stuff holding the cold water fall off under the sink. The next morning, same thing on the hot water side. I'm now brushing my teeth at the kitchen sink and it's gotten old.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Mar 8, 2013 2:07:59 GMT -5
Today, I coughed. (Repeat that 200,000 times.)
Oh, and I put a load of laundry in just now ... 11pm at night! I will move it to the dryer in the morning.
It finally rained ... sounds squooshy out there.
I am glad that the rest of you also found that informative email to be about as clear as mud. Sheesh .... government doublespeak at its worst (or finest, depending on your perspective!)
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Post by Jaguar on Mar 8, 2013 2:09:22 GMT -5
Get Better Soon Molly.
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Post by marvholly on Mar 8, 2013 7:55:33 GMT -5
Sharon RE asparagus $: I said it paid $1.69/lb at an independent fruit mkt. Chain stores ARE $1.99.
Just a cleaning at the dentist Thur but that was $102. I KNOW even in my suburban HCOL area I could find cheaper BUT I have been using this office since I was 12 - first the Dad & now the son. Both were/are BIG believers in as little intervention as possible. If/when he retires I will look elsewhere.
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Post by mrsdutt on Mar 8, 2013 10:49:45 GMT -5
Time is close to bring Marley to the kennel because we're leaving soon for vacation. I booked a massage and a pedicure there. The prices were comparable to the local prices. My heart is beating fast. I'm trying so hard not to freak out in the car ride. DD3 said she's going to give me wine for the ride. I can't stand that I can't get a hold on this.
MOLLY: I hope you feel better soon.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Mar 8, 2013 17:19:59 GMT -5
Dutt, I do hope you can find enough peace to enjoy your week. I had a massage this week and it was fantastic and totally relaxing. If you need some wine, have some wine.
I talked on the phone with parent's realtor today. Just as we suspected, he never told mom it was okay for them to stay in the house while it's being shown. Mom had the cold weather excuse when it was below zero, but the weather is not like that now. I asked him to talk to them about that again and insist they leave. I told him mom is concerned about a lock box and has envisioned them drilling a hole in her vinyl. I told him I had told her that is not what happens. He said he will talk to them and try to get a key and keep it at the office. In a town of 10,000, you can get from one end of town to the other in about 10 minutes. His office is on the way to their house. He thinks it has been a hindrance.
I asked him if the house would look bigger empty and he said yes, there is too much furniture in the living room. My DS agrees. Mom has never told us he told her that. Some of the feedback is that it's too small. If people think it's too small, get your stuff out of there. It's not like they don't have somewhere to go.
He did say that it's getting more showings than most of the other houses in town at their price point. He has another listing at $87,000 and it's getting no traffic.
I did impress on him that we need to get them moved up here ASAP.
We'll see what happens now.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Mar 8, 2013 17:22:55 GMT -5
I'm quite surprised. My DN sent me a text inviting me to her birthday meal this evening. She has done this every year since I've been here. Seems to be the only birthday meal where I get invited. Guess this is her thank you to me and I do appreciate it.
I cleaned out the area under the bathroom sink. There are two plates that must hold the faucet in place that are on the floor on the cabinet. No screws, just the plates. Appears to me to be a simple fix. I hope it is.
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Post by motherto2 on Mar 8, 2013 17:40:17 GMT -5
Molly, just one question - how are you supposed to get your taxes in by the deadline if you don't even get your new form until the due date? I'm just messing - they don't care and we all know that. That's crazy. Dutt - please keep reminding yourself you are with all of your family - just think of the fun you are going to have, and the relaxing events you have planned. Ask God - tell him you can't do it without him. Good luck and hope you have a blast! Sharon - sounds like a fun girl's night! Theo - I hope you guys can get your folks on board with the changes (especially getting them to leave the house). What is the true reason they don't want to leave? I know alot of older folks are worried someone will walk out with the good china and silver . DD left yesterday to report for duty. We are going tomorrow to see her one last time before she leaves. I think she will be leaving early on Sunday mornning. Tomorrow is going to be a tough day for me. She came in my room Wed. night when I was going to bed. Had a little cry. She says she's worried that something might happen and she won't be two hours away and be able to get here if I need anything. I told her I don't plan on anything happening while she is gone. Very unusual for her to have so much emotion. She told me to enjoy it because she definitely won't be crying on Saturday . I need to lose weight. I've put on several pounds just in the last month. I'm an emotional eater, and this has been a witch of a year and we haven't gotten through the first quarter yet. Plus I just can't stand cold weather, so I'm cooped up in the house. One of the reasons I want to move a little further south when I retire. Not Florida (especially after hearing about all the sink holes they have). I would really like to move a little further south in NC, but because of my folks staying here, I can't go to far south so I can get back fairly quickly if I need to. I just need to learn to push away from the table
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Mar 9, 2013 1:49:43 GMT -5
We filed our taxes in January... so we'll likely have to file amended state and federal returns (at our own cost, of course.) Lucky us!
Went out to dinner with my girlfriend Stacey. (She's getting over a cough, too.) Dinner was nice. Then we came home and watched Glee, coughing throughout.
She's gone home, and I'm still coughing.
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Post by mrsdutt on Mar 9, 2013 7:46:33 GMT -5
Well, ladies, I made it. Nothing I was afraid of happened. I guess there is nothing worse than fear, itself. I rode with DD3 in the third row of the van. The first 2 rows have bucket seats so I had room in front of me if I sat in the middle of the bench seat. The windows crracked open for air. I brought a movie and put my coat over my head to watch it. Perfect.
The water park is awesome and the kiddos really don't want to stop. Even the baby put on her bathing suit and had some delightful fun.
More fun today. Everyone's waking up now. Stay safe.
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Post by Sharon on Mar 9, 2013 10:05:50 GMT -5
Dutt enjoy the time with your family.
It is looking like it will be a gorgeous day today once the frost clears. DD brought home a pile of laundry and I will probably take pity on her and do her laundry for her. She will be gone most of the day to a funeral and the family things afterward. Her fiance's uncle passed away.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Mar 9, 2013 15:32:33 GMT -5
Theo - I hope you guys can get your folks on board with the changes (especially getting them to leave the house). What is the true reason they don't want to leave? I know alot of older folks are worried someone will walk out with the good china and silver . Dad is worried about leaving the house alone. However, a cousin has said she'd watch it and mom's brother walks over to visit them. They already hire the snow and lawn care. Second reason is they don't have the cash without selling the house. They refuse to cash in a CD or take anything other than the RMD from their IRAs. DS has offered to loan them the difference. Dad doesn't want to owe "anybody" anything. It's his daughter. It's also about the same amount that they gift us. She hasn't spent hers yet. Well she actually loaned it to her son until his student loan arrived and he has paid it back. So she is willing to loan it to them. It's gently raining today. If temp drops below freezing, it could get quite slick. Molly, I do wish you could stop coughing. mother, stay as strong as you can. I enjoyed the birthday party for my niece and nephew. First we went out to eat and then we went to niece's house for cake. Quite enjoyable. Newlyweds were given the option by each sibling of attending party last night or one niece is having with friends tonight. They were too busy as they have been since they got married.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Mar 9, 2013 17:31:37 GMT -5
I am sorry I've been such a lump and haven't really been commenting on everyone's lives. I really AM reading your posts (and saying prayers for situations), but battling my resoiratory bug has been taking most of my effort and energy. I really do think things are SLOWLY improving, though I am still "hacking up a hairball" as one of my cat rescue friends described me, rather eloquently!
My laundry is finally put away ~ yay.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Mar 9, 2013 22:36:51 GMT -5
We just want you to feel better, Molly. You've been sick a long time.
DS talked to mom last night and got in to a bit of a disagreement with mom about how they need to leave the house when it's being shown. I've emailed realtor about the conversations and the places DS suggested they can go. Two showings are scheduled for Monday. They have to be out of the house if this house is going to sell.
Mom and Dad have replaced the roof in the last 5-7 years. Gave realtor time frame and to ask mom for receipt. She keeps everything so I know she will have it. That should make a difference on the buyers wanting a new roof. Glad DS asked about that.
Dad has told mom he is giving up the car when they move. We are so happy to hear that.
Evening weather forecast was completely different than morning forecast. Now instead of rain tomorrow, it is to turn to snow and we are to get 3-6 inches of snow. It's time for spring, not time for more snow.
It's rained all day and my sump pump is running constantly. Very happy to hear the hum of the sump pump.
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Post by marvholly on Mar 10, 2013 5:25:31 GMT -5
it raining, its pouring Woke up to that and about 1/32 our snow is GONE. Supposed to rain all day today and be in the upper 40's. That should pretty much eliminate all the snow.
Theotherme Sorry to hear about the forecast change. I run about 12-24 hours behind you.
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Post by motherto2 on Mar 10, 2013 10:00:59 GMT -5
Well, DD is on the plane with her phone turned off. We had a good time yesterday, and I held it together pretty well, til DS and I had to leave her. Luckily we were able to spend some extra time with her after her dad and all grandparents left. I think it would have been harder if we were in the crowd and the grandmothers started crying. I would have had a hard time holding it in . I think it helped having DS with me, and someone to talk to on the way home. She told me this morning that she was voluntold to load/unload bags, so she got an upgrade to her seat for doing that. I take that as a good sign of things to come! The top dog that is going on this deployment met my stepdad in the "latrine" yesterday and they chatted for a minute. He asked who stepdad had going, and he told him DD's name. He said he didn't know her name, but would probably recognize her. He is the one that has told DD to keep him on track to push away from the table and remind him he needs to be in the gym (apparently he's one of the ones that has heard that she's a personal trainer!). So, she is supposed to tell him that her grapndpa is the one he met in the latrine when they get there . Too funny! Somehow it leaked out a couple of months ago that she is a personal trainer so she's had tons of soldiers tell her that they want her to help them get in shape while they are gone. I told her it sounds like a good way to make some extra money! And she's a tough cookie. Alot of the folks that take her boot camp class have said she reminds them of their real boot camp days. She definitely doesn't take any prisoners! Molly, hope you are finally on the mend. I know it's tough being sick right now. Not much longer before DH gets home! Theo, I was asking why they refuse to leave the house when it's being shown. I wouldn't want to be there to hear the snarky comments if it was me. One time when the saying Ignorance is Bliss works for me
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Post by TheOtherMe on Mar 10, 2013 12:31:55 GMT -5
Mom has a thing about leaving the house period. She also says she isn't able, which isn't true. She goes to eat at McDonald's every Saturday and Sunday. She doesn't trust anyone else to have a key. She thought the lockbox was not something that goes over the door, but something they would drill into the vinyl.
She says nobody says anything or they stay in the basement forever. We keep telling her they stay in the basement because they won't say anything in front of them. When I was looking for this house, I was shown one house where elderly owners were present. The husband followed us around. It was awful. What are you supposed to say when the minute I walked in I knew I was not buying that house and could have just turned around at the door. Went through it oohing and ahing only because he was right there. Told realtor when we got outside I had NO interest in that house. By the time I got away from her, sellers (her in-laws) had offered to reduce the price $10K and had called my DN. No, I still didn't want that house.
My mother can justify anything she doesn't want to do in her own mind.
DS told mom last night they have to leave the house or it will never sell. She didn't know where they can go. DS gave her ideas. After mom got made at her, she finally agreed. There are two showings scheduled for tomorrow. I emailed realtor and will call him today to make sure he calls first and has them out of the house for these showings.
DS also asked about roof. It has had a new roof within the last 5-7 years, so that should not be an issue after all.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Mar 10, 2013 19:09:27 GMT -5
- CLOCKS ALL CHANGED. (There were 10 to do!)
- BIRD FEEDERS FILLED.
- CAT FOOD FEEDERS FILLED / WATER REPLACED.
- CAT BOXES SCOOPED (We have 5)
- TRASH CANS ALL EMPTIED (We have 8)
- FILING DONE (Three months' worth!)
- SMALL PATIO SCREEN DOOR BACK ON TRACK. (yay!)
- LAUNDRY ROOM 409'd.
- TOWELS/BLANKETS IN WASH.
As you may have guessed, I've started to feel better ~ finally! Still coughing, but definitely on the mend. I also got in my "read in the sunshine for 30 minutes" in this afternoon, too. And lots of quality snuggle time with Megan the Tabby Cat.
Monday's Plan ~ grocery shopping, organize underwear drawers! Tuesday's Plan ~ housecleaning (vacuuming, dusting, floors mopped, 3 bathrooms) Wednesday's Plan ~ start springtime weeding project Thursday's Plan ~ I might wash my car! Next Friday is payday, and I'll have some checks to write out and bills to get paid, of course.
Of course, there's every day stuff every day, too (we have a housefull of cats) and I will need to do some more laundry before my wonderful DH comes home. But I am excited about feeling better!!!! * * * My birthday is Sunday, March 17. I asked my wonderful DH if I could order the Bombshell CD from Amazon.com for my birthday and he (of course) said yes! Poor guy, he hates shopping for gifts, so we agreed early in our marriage that I would just buy things for myself and we'd count them as gifts... it's served us well. (I ordered new tank tops and undies as my Valentine's Day present, you'll recall.) Anyway, it should be here by my birthday. And the Les Miserables movie he said I could pre-order months ago should be here sometime around March 25 ... yay! A musical birthday! My wonderful DH said last night that he couldn't get a flight home on Saturday March 16 (sold out), so he was going to try to get home Friday night March 15. Otherwise, looks like he'll be home ON my birthday (Sunday, March 17). Fingers crossed it's earlier v. later ... though in the grand scheme of things, either way it will be fine. This week's forecast: MON ~ 76 TUE ~ 77 WED ~ 84 THU ~ 84 FRI ~ 82SAT ~ 80 This is about 10-15 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year ... we should be about 68-70. We do have some clouds for these days, so maybe it won't be mid-80s. I definitely will need to turn my sprinklers back on!
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Post by TheOtherMe on Mar 10, 2013 19:43:10 GMT -5
You ARE feeling better, Molly. Great news!
It's rained all day and it's still supposed to turn to snow. They keep changing the forecast so who knows how much we will really get. I just know I'm tired of it and so is everybody I talk to about the snow. I have a lake in my backyard that is sort of frozen. I'm not going out there any time soon. It's a shame the ground is frozen and none of this rain is soaking in. It's just running off.
My basketball team should be playing in the NCAA tournament in Boulder the last weekend of March. My plan is to drive out. Air fare is too expensive and if they should lose (perish the thought) the first game, I don't want to stay any longer. However, I will have to watch the weather. Right now the interstate I would be taking is closed from Lincoln, NE to Grand Island, NE and it doesn't look good from Des Moines to Lincoln. I'd have to leave earlier or drop south and hope I-70 is okay. It's been closed today also.
I lived in Colorado long enough to know that March and April are the wettest months and the moisture usually comes as snow.
I need to do some of the things you accomplished today, Molly. DS called and we plan on going through more of parents' stuff either Thursday or Friday.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Mar 10, 2013 23:13:25 GMT -5
Best of luck to your team, Theo!
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Post by marvholly on Mar 11, 2013 5:01:24 GMT -5
It did NOT turn colder overnight like was forecast here either, nor did we get any overnight snow. Not sure yet what is on the menu for weather today - have not turned on the radio/tv yet. My snow is about 75-80% gone. Several houses on the block are completly clear of snow on the front lawns & parkways.
Not sure what I am up to today but KNOW I 'should' put out trash and recycle. Will only do if rear yard is NOT a lake. Street in front did flood for a bit w/the rain & snow melt on Sun but is clear now. Also need to sweep, mop, vaccuum just about everywhere.
IF the weather does turn cool (30's) I want to make a batch of clam chowder. Love it and did not make last winter, nor did I make chili this year. Was just not home much on the colder days. found 3 servings of lasagne in my big basment freezer when I went down for bread on Sun. Also, getting a taste for nachos/tacos. Notes going on my meal plan.
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Post by marvholly on Mar 11, 2013 7:45:50 GMT -5
just went to take out my trash. It is raining & sleeting. Alley & rear yard are flooded.
My rear stairwell drain got blocked by fallen leaves - where they all came from I have NO clue. As a result my laudry room, part of the family room & the lower level powder room also flooded from under door seepage.
I did check my basement & the sump pump is working fine so no flooding on that level. Not goin no where today.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Mar 11, 2013 14:49:15 GMT -5
Monday Monday, and I've got the polleny allergy sneezies to accompany my coughing. Ahhhchoo! Does sneezing burn calories? I may be on to something here! (grin) Anyway, I'm up, I'm showered, I'm dressed, and I got the blanket/towels OUT of the dryer ... yay!
Trying to motivate myself to go grocery shopping after my wonderful DH's morning call asking "What if I have to spend 6 months in Texas later this year?" My reply? "Is that better than spending 6 months in Oklahoma?" Did I mention having our life up in the air on a semi-permanent basis is getting a wee bit old already, and it has only just begun? ("We only just begun" is now running through my head!) I think part of the issue is that he likes to process things verbally and think out loud and I'm never sure what's a real "What if" and what's more of a fantasy "what if" .... so I've decided to just treat this as random hypotheticals. I have decided, though, that anywhere in the US is better than Iraq or Afghanistan, that's for sure! I am just keeping my eye on the prize: retirement eligibility/vesting for him on 8-1-14! (That's just 509 more days, not that I'm counting or anything)
I hadn't seen Black Fuzzer, our longhaired black front porch feral cat for a few days, so I was relieved to see his fuzzy tail this morning. (From where my computer chair is, I can't see the whole porch including his food bowl, but I can see his tail, LOL!) Hey, dude ... don't make me worry about you more than I already do. He has just completed his 3rd winter on our porch/in our yard and he still runs off when he sees me like I'm some sort of axe-murderer. I understand many people feed stray cats who actually LIKE them and let them pet them .... just not me. (harrumph)
OK, OK, off to the store.
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❤ mollymouser ❤
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Mar 11, 2013 14:50:36 GMT -5
just went to take out my trash. It is raining & sleeting. Alley & rear yard are flooded. My rear stairwell drain got blocked by fallen leaves - where they all came from I have NO clue. As a result my laudry room, part of the family room & the lower level powder room also flooded from under door seepage. I did check my basement & the sump pump is working fine so no flooding on that level. Not goin no where today. Uh oh. Flooding is no fun ... hoping that the damage isn't too bad.
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Post by Sharon on Mar 11, 2013 19:36:34 GMT -5
Molly it sounds like you are well on your way to being better. You certainly have plenty of energy. Holly I hope the flooding was minor and that the cleanup is not too hard/serious. I broke down and made a reservation at the coast for spring break week. DD and I had planned on going to the beach for the day. Past history has shown that once we get over there we always want to stay so I went ahead and booked a room for 1 night. The rates during spring break are always so high. When making the reservation he was having computer issues so he had to call me back. Because I was patient with him he knocked $10 off the room for the night. The tax is $15 a night so the discount just about covered the tax. Since this was a complete surprise I am quite happy with the discount. We got the last room of that type for the night. The hotel does have kitchen facilities so that also helps keep the costs down. We will fix our lunch and breakfast at the hotel room. Dinner will be eaten out, must have seafood when you go to the coast.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Mar 11, 2013 20:38:58 GMT -5
just went to take out my trash. It is raining & sleeting. Alley & rear yard are flooded. My rear stairwell drain got blocked by fallen leaves - where they all came from I have NO clue. As a result my laudry room, part of the family room & the lower level powder room also flooded from under door seepage. I did check my basement & the sump pump is working fine so no flooding on that level. Not goin no where today. Flooding is no fun. I hope you can get this cleaned up and got the drain cleaned out. Showing lots of flooded basements on the news here from the rain, blocked drains from ice and debris. My sump pump is running and basement is dry--knock on wood. My back yard (on the south side of house) is a lake. I have lots of snow to melt in front yard (north side of house).
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