The band practiced on Monday afternoon. The new lady that plays violin was there and she is good. I feel much better about leaving them without a fiddle. I will miss these guys. We have become good friends and I will miss them (and the music).
On Tuesday some friends from the Emergency Management Committee took me to lunch. I got a sweet card and we got to visit a bit.
I went over to see Cowboy on Wednesday and found that things were shut down due to an bad stomach virus running rampant in the home. They recommended I not visit so I left.
I had been to a social committee meeting earlier on Wednesday. The ladies had a little party for me, gave ma a framed picture, card and a wine stopper. It was so nice. While I was there I managed to tangle my leg up in a chair and fell. No harm done except for my pride. Don't know how I managed to do that. Have a bruised knee and ankle but I am fine.
We closed on the house on Thursday and it went well. I think the new owner is a sweetheart. He has been very easy to work with.
On the Arlington end, things continue to be less than smooth. The bank called and needed another letter explaining the monthly deduction from the checking account for HOA dues. They have been very nit picky. I am thinking it might be because they had to pay billions of dollars in fines for being sloppy back during the mortgage debacle. Anyway, the title company also said since the owner had the property for less than a year that another federal law that went in effect in January meant there had to be a "desk review" of the appraisal and then it had to be sent to me US MAIL for my approval. This entire process has been handled by email, fax and such and they actually passed a law this year that requires the use of the US MAIL !!
Anyway, couldn't close on Friday. It will get done after I return from my trip on the 21st.
I called the home yesterday and was told not to come. They still have a lot of folks sick. I feel sorry for the staff having to deal with vomit and diarrea all day.
This morning I went to Home Depot and looked at flooring and counter tops. Am hoping to make some changes in the house. Found out there is no way it will happen in less than a month or two so can't get it done before move in.
I have been packing the rest of the day. Slowly it is getting done.
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