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tvordljIt's June 1. It's raining. And the temperature isn't supposed to get more than 8 degrees. Tomorrow, too. Jesus.
At least we finally have leaves on the trees.
Mom got an offer on her house for nearly the full asking price. And then the cheeky buggers said they wanted to reduce it by 16,000 to cover repairs and renovations that had to be done (new carpets, painting etc.) Mom starts second guessing herself, wondering if she should paint. NO! She was advised to sell "as is" and not to spend any money. There's no point in her painting when chances are the new owners will want something different anyway. There are no real repairs that need doing anyway and certainly nothing that's going to cost that much. People really do try to get something for nothing, don't they?
We went on a spur of the moment apartment viewing on Saturday at a new building not far from me. Very nice apartment but it's available now and she probably won't be able to get it even for July 1. It's a bit too soon. The other ones they may have available are on the ground floor and she wouldn't feel comfortable there. Neither would I, for that matter. This building is very nice but there's no bus anywhere at all handy so it wouldn't do for me.
G. and I were discussing last night how to get his musical instruments over to Canada. He doesn't think he'd want to have them shipped because it would cost more than they're worth. I think I could probably bring one back with me in September, bring it on board and they'd store it in a closet. Then when he comes here for good, each of us could bring one. I think that's the best solution. He'll have stuff to send on, a few boxes of things and when he comes for good, I think it would be worth it to pay for a second checked suitcase and bring anything else that way.
For more books to finish up May: Didn't read much for the two weeks Graham was here so there aren't as many!
39 - At the Water's Edge - Sarah Gruen
1940s. Young couple, Maddie and Ellis, go to Scotland to seek the Loch Ness Monster. Less about that than it is about their relationship. Ellis has been practically disowned by his weathly father for not going to war and serving his country, due to his colour blindness. His best friend, Hank, is in the same boat, from flat feet.Ellis' father had been in the middle of a scandal a generation ago when he faked photos of the monster so the son has decided to find Nessie to prove his worth to his father. Meanwhile, Maddie is bearing the brunt of his obsession as they hole up in a little pub near a small village. Maddie makes friends with the staff at the pub and rediscovers herself. Sounds a bit trite but it's not a bad story at all. There's more to it but I don't want to give away any spoilers. I did really like it.
40. China Dolls - Lisa See
Contrast that with this book which I really didn't like and I don't know why I finished it. Review through the link.
41. Mighter than the Sword - Jeffrey Archer
Episode 5 of the Clifton Chronicles.You know what you're getting and you won't be disappointed. The Cliftons battle various enemies, sometimes they win, sometimes they lose but they always come out on top in the end.
42. Still Standing: The Savage Years - Paul O'Grady
British entertainer, Paul O'Grady's story of the years he performed in pubs and clubs across Britian and in Europe doing drag acts leading up to the emerging popularity of his signature character, Lily Savage. Not bad. Would have liked to heard a bit further on to where Lily really "made it". Stopped just as he was getting tv acting jobs and better bookings and then jumped ahead to 2012 for the last wrap up.
At least we finally have leaves on the trees.
Mom got an offer on her house for nearly the full asking price. And then the cheeky buggers said they wanted to reduce it by 16,000 to cover repairs and renovations that had to be done (new carpets, painting etc.) Mom starts second guessing herself, wondering if she should paint. NO! She was advised to sell "as is" and not to spend any money. There's no point in her painting when chances are the new owners will want something different anyway. There are no real repairs that need doing anyway and certainly nothing that's going to cost that much. People really do try to get something for nothing, don't they?
We went on a spur of the moment apartment viewing on Saturday at a new building not far from me. Very nice apartment but it's available now and she probably won't be able to get it even for July 1. It's a bit too soon. The other ones they may have available are on the ground floor and she wouldn't feel comfortable there. Neither would I, for that matter. This building is very nice but there's no bus anywhere at all handy so it wouldn't do for me.
G. and I were discussing last night how to get his musical instruments over to Canada. He doesn't think he'd want to have them shipped because it would cost more than they're worth. I think I could probably bring one back with me in September, bring it on board and they'd store it in a closet. Then when he comes here for good, each of us could bring one. I think that's the best solution. He'll have stuff to send on, a few boxes of things and when he comes for good, I think it would be worth it to pay for a second checked suitcase and bring anything else that way.
For more books to finish up May: Didn't read much for the two weeks Graham was here so there aren't as many!
39 - At the Water's Edge - Sarah Gruen
1940s. Young couple, Maddie and Ellis, go to Scotland to seek the Loch Ness Monster. Less about that than it is about their relationship. Ellis has been practically disowned by his weathly father for not going to war and serving his country, due to his colour blindness. His best friend, Hank, is in the same boat, from flat feet.Ellis' father had been in the middle of a scandal a generation ago when he faked photos of the monster so the son has decided to find Nessie to prove his worth to his father. Meanwhile, Maddie is bearing the brunt of his obsession as they hole up in a little pub near a small village. Maddie makes friends with the staff at the pub and rediscovers herself. Sounds a bit trite but it's not a bad story at all. There's more to it but I don't want to give away any spoilers. I did really like it.
40. China Dolls - Lisa See
Contrast that with this book which I really didn't like and I don't know why I finished it. Review through the link.
41. Mighter than the Sword - Jeffrey Archer
Episode 5 of the Clifton Chronicles.You know what you're getting and you won't be disappointed. The Cliftons battle various enemies, sometimes they win, sometimes they lose but they always come out on top in the end.
42. Still Standing: The Savage Years - Paul O'Grady
British entertainer, Paul O'Grady's story of the years he performed in pubs and clubs across Britian and in Europe doing drag acts leading up to the emerging popularity of his signature character, Lily Savage. Not bad. Would have liked to heard a bit further on to where Lily really "made it". Stopped just as he was getting tv acting jobs and better bookings and then jumped ahead to 2012 for the last wrap up.
