Monday, October 31, 2011
I GOT MY DOGGIE DOOR, however, it's sitting in the garage! Mom and Dad went to a place and signed papers for an hour today, then we left and went back to the trailer and sat around for HOURS! Then Mom got a phone call and Mom and Dad both sprang into action! We went over to the real estate office and got some keys and then we went to the "PUD" and I got to see my new digs for the first time - it wasn't too bad so I went ahead and "christened" it and staked out my part of the yard! Then Mom and Dad went shopping, they got me my doggie door and Dad said he would put it in tomorrow. Dad unpacked my doggie bed too, so I'm all moved in except for my food and bowls.
Dad said Sandi (the real estate lady) and Brandy (the VA loan lady) did a great job in getting us into our new place pretty fast! Mom said it couldn't have come too soon because the weather is turning cold and she is ready for a bigger and more permanent place for a while.
Dad said he had to redo the kitchen and dining room floors and then he and Mom will be moving our other stuff in! They seem really excited to have a place bigger than the trailer. They had a nice surprise and found that the owner had cleaned the whole place including the carpet, so now Mom and Dad don't have to worry about that and they can move some stuff in earlier than they had originally thought. Mom said she can have the washer and dryer, and the freezer delivered as soon as they can get it scheduled, and Dad said they can move in their bed on Friday or Saturday! Someone is coming to clean the old rug and the sectional, and then that can come in too. Sounds like we are going to be kinda busy for a few days, but I think it will be worth it!
Mom said she will get some pictures as soon as she can......
Monday, October 31, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Still counting the days...
Monday, October 24, 2011
Well, Mom and Dad had a walk through of our new "PUD" (Planned Unit Development) this afternoon. Mom said everything looked fine and Dad said the kitchen was smaller than he had remembered. I didn't get to go in yet because there is still someone living there. The "guy" is supposed to be out on October 30th. The loan officer is still trying to get the escrow closed by October 31st, but I guess we are still waiting on something from the Canadian Government for Dad's pension.
Mom and Dad have decided on the flooring they are going to put down in the dinning room and the kitchen, and Mom has pretty much decided on her appliances. We ran all over town yesterday doing comparison shopping on them. I got a lot of short naps in the truck while I waited for them!
Mom and Dad are getting a little excited, but I don't quite understand what is going on yet. Mom keeps telling me that we will have more room pretty soon, and I won't have to be on a leash every time I need to go potty! Mom said I will probably get all my toys back too! YIPPEE!! And, don't forget that doggie door!! DOUBLE YIPPEE (YIPPEE)!!!!
Mom said for everybody to keep their fingers crossed that we can close that escrow thing on Monday - 7 days and counting!!
Well, Mom and Dad had a walk through of our new "PUD" (Planned Unit Development) this afternoon. Mom said everything looked fine and Dad said the kitchen was smaller than he had remembered. I didn't get to go in yet because there is still someone living there. The "guy" is supposed to be out on October 30th. The loan officer is still trying to get the escrow closed by October 31st, but I guess we are still waiting on something from the Canadian Government for Dad's pension.
Mom and Dad have decided on the flooring they are going to put down in the dinning room and the kitchen, and Mom has pretty much decided on her appliances. We ran all over town yesterday doing comparison shopping on them. I got a lot of short naps in the truck while I waited for them!
Mom and Dad are getting a little excited, but I don't quite understand what is going on yet. Mom keeps telling me that we will have more room pretty soon, and I won't have to be on a leash every time I need to go potty! Mom said I will probably get all my toys back too! YIPPEE!! And, don't forget that doggie door!! DOUBLE YIPPEE (YIPPEE)!!!!
Mom said for everybody to keep their fingers crossed that we can close that escrow thing on Monday - 7 days and counting!!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Road Trip.......!
Friday, October 22, 2011
For those faithful followers, we thank you! As you know, we have been VERY BOARD waiting to get our "new roof" over our heads, so Dad said he was going to take Mom and I for a "little" ride and lunch yesterday! Well, we ended up in WATERLOO, CA! Dad took Hwy 88 to Waterloo and on the way back he took Hwy 4, and we went over Ebbetts Pass (8,730 feet in elevation). We ended up at the "Fruit Bowl" - a road side fruit stand near Stockton, Ca. Dad wanted to go visit his "shirt tailed" relatives - some how Dad is related to the owners. We had a nice lunch and Mom and Dad did some shopping for goodies. Mom really wanted a peach pie, but we didn't have room in the trailer for it, so Mom said she wants to come back when we get our new digs! Either that, or she will make her own!
Mom took a bunch of pictures while we were driving - here's a sample:
Speaking of the new digs - we got word that escrow is supposed to close on October 31st (Mom said that was the day she met Dad! - another omen, she said) - and we get a walk through on Monday, October 24th. When we get the keys, Mom and Dad have a big list of things to do, but in the mean time, we still have to sit and wait.
Mom and Dad have been doing a lot of comparison shopping on the computer, looking for appliances and stuff. I just want my doggie door and my box of toys - don't forget my box of toys!
For those faithful followers, we thank you! As you know, we have been VERY BOARD waiting to get our "new roof" over our heads, so Dad said he was going to take Mom and I for a "little" ride and lunch yesterday! Well, we ended up in WATERLOO, CA! Dad took Hwy 88 to Waterloo and on the way back he took Hwy 4, and we went over Ebbetts Pass (8,730 feet in elevation). We ended up at the "Fruit Bowl" - a road side fruit stand near Stockton, Ca. Dad wanted to go visit his "shirt tailed" relatives - some how Dad is related to the owners. We had a nice lunch and Mom and Dad did some shopping for goodies. Mom really wanted a peach pie, but we didn't have room in the trailer for it, so Mom said she wants to come back when we get our new digs! Either that, or she will make her own!
Mom took a bunch of pictures while we were driving - here's a sample:
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| Fall color along Hwy 88 |
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| Hope Valley, CA |
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| More of Hope Valley - they already have had their first snow |
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| "The Cabin" in Hope Valley |
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| On the way up Ebbetts Pass |
Speaking of the new digs - we got word that escrow is supposed to close on October 31st (Mom said that was the day she met Dad! - another omen, she said) - and we get a walk through on Monday, October 24th. When we get the keys, Mom and Dad have a big list of things to do, but in the mean time, we still have to sit and wait.
Mom and Dad have been doing a lot of comparison shopping on the computer, looking for appliances and stuff. I just want my doggie door and my box of toys - don't forget my box of toys!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Counting the days...
Sunday October 16, 2011
We are just counting the days now until we get into our PUD (Planned Unit Development). Depending on who you listen to, we should get the keys in 15 or 17 days. The lender wants to close on October 31, and the Realtor said it will be November 2. Either way, it can't be soon enough for us! I can hardly wait to see my new digs! Mom and Dad have been shopping on line and window shopping at appliance stores and home improvement stores. I know one of the first things will be my doggie door! Mom and I will both be happy to see that thing go in!
The weather is still holding out, warm days and cool nights (but not freezing), but check out the pictures Mom took today. These are from the RV Park we are staying at - it sure is pretty!
Mom was doing laundry yesterday and Dad and I were visiting with a campsite that had three big dogs. Come to find out, Mom went to school with her and they haven't seen each other since high school! They plan on keeping in touch, because Darlene wants Mom to help her with some picture printing. They had a good time visiting, and their dogs are real nice too! Sure wish we could have all been turned loose to run!
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| Dad and I counting the days... |
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| I'll leave the counting to Dad while I take a nap! |
We are just counting the days now until we get into our PUD (Planned Unit Development). Depending on who you listen to, we should get the keys in 15 or 17 days. The lender wants to close on October 31, and the Realtor said it will be November 2. Either way, it can't be soon enough for us! I can hardly wait to see my new digs! Mom and Dad have been shopping on line and window shopping at appliance stores and home improvement stores. I know one of the first things will be my doggie door! Mom and I will both be happy to see that thing go in!
The weather is still holding out, warm days and cool nights (but not freezing), but check out the pictures Mom took today. These are from the RV Park we are staying at - it sure is pretty!
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| That's our campsite! |
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| The sun is peaking through |
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| These trees are all over the RV Park |
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| Lots of reddish trees... |
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| ...and 'orangish' trees (Mom doesn't think that is a word!) |
Mom was doing laundry yesterday and Dad and I were visiting with a campsite that had three big dogs. Come to find out, Mom went to school with her and they haven't seen each other since high school! They plan on keeping in touch, because Darlene wants Mom to help her with some picture printing. They had a good time visiting, and their dogs are real nice too! Sure wish we could have all been turned loose to run!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Still waitin'.....
Monday, October 10, 2011
Well, not much new to report. Mom and Dad are still waiting for that escrow thing to close. The house inspector inspected the condo the other day and didn't find anything significant to report - only one little problem and Dad asked that the owner fix a leak under a sink (under the condo). Mom and Dad went into the condo and measured the rooms, so now they have some idea of the space they are working with.
Mom and Dad have been shopping on line and have wish lists started for stuff they need to buy before we move in. I think they have decided on what kind of doggie door I will get, and I think they are going to put hardwood down in the dining room, which won't take too long because it's a small area.
Mom took a bunch of pictures, but they didn't turn out too well because there is somebody living in the condo, so there is a lot of "stuff" laying around.
The weather got kinda bad last week - snow in the mountains, but nothing down in Carson City except rain. It's supposed to be back up in the 70's this week, so maybe I can work on my tummy freckles again. Mom noticed that I am getting more black freckles on my white patches - Dad said it's because I am getting my winter coat - personally, I don't really care!
Dad and I have been going to the park and the river walk to get some exercise. I even got to go to Mom's ex-bosses house a couple of times to play with their two dogs - Sage and Colt - they are dachshunds, and are fun to chase around (but, they sure are fast)! Then our old neighbors had a little get together for us and I got to play with Hoss and Jack. I guess dinner was really good, but the grownups didn't share anything with us - they had tri-tip and Dad did the Bar-B-Queing. We just got snacks of ice cubes made out of chicken broth and Cheerios. (Mom told me not to get too used to those ice cubes!)
Mom had to go buy more yarn to keep her hands busy. She has finished three afghans, and now is making dish cloths and place mats. I think we better move quick before she starts making stuff for me and Dad! The next thing you know, we will all have matching slippers!
I will keep you posted as things s-l-o-w-l-y move along........
Well, not much new to report. Mom and Dad are still waiting for that escrow thing to close. The house inspector inspected the condo the other day and didn't find anything significant to report - only one little problem and Dad asked that the owner fix a leak under a sink (under the condo). Mom and Dad went into the condo and measured the rooms, so now they have some idea of the space they are working with.
Mom and Dad have been shopping on line and have wish lists started for stuff they need to buy before we move in. I think they have decided on what kind of doggie door I will get, and I think they are going to put hardwood down in the dining room, which won't take too long because it's a small area.
Mom took a bunch of pictures, but they didn't turn out too well because there is somebody living in the condo, so there is a lot of "stuff" laying around.
The weather got kinda bad last week - snow in the mountains, but nothing down in Carson City except rain. It's supposed to be back up in the 70's this week, so maybe I can work on my tummy freckles again. Mom noticed that I am getting more black freckles on my white patches - Dad said it's because I am getting my winter coat - personally, I don't really care!
Dad and I have been going to the park and the river walk to get some exercise. I even got to go to Mom's ex-bosses house a couple of times to play with their two dogs - Sage and Colt - they are dachshunds, and are fun to chase around (but, they sure are fast)! Then our old neighbors had a little get together for us and I got to play with Hoss and Jack. I guess dinner was really good, but the grownups didn't share anything with us - they had tri-tip and Dad did the Bar-B-Queing. We just got snacks of ice cubes made out of chicken broth and Cheerios. (Mom told me not to get too used to those ice cubes!)
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| This is Jack and me checking each other out - he's OK |
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| This is me and Hoss checking out what Dad is cooking - it was tri-tip and we didn't get any! |
Mom had to go buy more yarn to keep her hands busy. She has finished three afghans, and now is making dish cloths and place mats. I think we better move quick before she starts making stuff for me and Dad! The next thing you know, we will all have matching slippers!
I will keep you posted as things s-l-o-w-l-y move along........
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