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First Time Homebuyer Hell: The Closing?
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First Time Homebuyer Hell. One middle-aged woman's quest. Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Today is The Day! The Day I sign the ‘docs’ for the ‘closing’. Of course, I thought this 5 days ago, too. Everyone had assured me that the ‘docs’ were ready to sign. Or ready to go. Or on their way. Hell no. The ‘docs’ never made an appearance. They were waylaid somewhere enroute. 8220;They don’t do their part? 8221; I interrupt, joking but not. Who the hell is ‘they’ anyway? What the hell are the ‘docs’? No, not yet. I lau...
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Pool Purrs: June 2015
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Pool Puss hisses, purrs and naps while swimming at local Bay Areal Pools and other swimming venues round the planet. No one can tell a story like a kitty who swims! Thursday, June 11, 2015. Dry Skin and Mac and Cheese. 8220;Ooooh, that smells gooood! 8220;What is it? 8220;Just Safeway cheapo lotion. I only buy the stuff on sale cuz I go through so much of it. Between the chlorine in the pool and menopause, I use a ton of lotion. ”. 8220;Oh…something for me to look forward to! 8221; I ask. 8221; I grin.
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Pool Purrs: August 2014
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Pool Puss hisses, purrs and naps while swimming at local Bay Areal Pools and other swimming venues round the planet. No one can tell a story like a kitty who swims! Sunday, August 03, 2014. The Entire Month is my Birthday! 8220;I’m going to be 39! I am SO old! Shaking my toweled head, I laugh, “Oh, you are SO young! Stunning African Dance Woman opens her eyes wide, sparkling, “Really? Cuz I sure don’t feel that way.”. 8220;That’s what everyone keeps telling me! 8220;I know, huh? 8220;How’s it goin? IR...
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Pool Purrs: August 2015
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Pool Puss hisses, purrs and naps while swimming at local Bay Areal Pools and other swimming venues round the planet. No one can tell a story like a kitty who swims! Thursday, August 13, 2015. One of Those Days. You ever had one of those days where everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, is thwarted in some strange way? And then, by the time you’re through the first half of the day, you think, okay, that was 6 things that went wrong. That must be it, right? Am I inviting the wrongness to my sphere? 8220;The of...
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First Time Homebuyer Hell: July 2011
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First Time Homebuyer Hell. One middle-aged woman's quest. Sunday, July 31, 2011. 8221; I call out to the spry little man at the front door. “Come on in.” I hold the screen door of the Mansion open for Stanley Kim. He nods slightly at me before stepping into the front room and surveying the scene. I follow him around from room to room. He mumbles some painter talk at me that I don’t understand, so I can’t write it down. But it’s evident. He is NOT pleased. 8220;I do it for $2700,” he announces. I watch hi...
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First Time Homebuyer Hell: Scratch & Dent Decision
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First Time Homebuyer Hell. One middle-aged woman's quest. Sunday, August 7, 2011. Scratch and Dent Decision. 8220;Do you have any cats? Fred, our Scratch and Dent Clerk Extraordinaire, gives us a little grin. “Yes, I do.”. This delights me, of course. I’ve been dreading my trip to the Sears Outlet Scratch and Dent for weeks. My Agent Extraordinaire,Daphne, was supposed to escort me, but a Kid Situation arose, so she had to cancel. Fortunately, Dashingly Handsome Boyfriend could come with me instead.
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First Time Homebuyer Hell: A Homeowner's First Day
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First Time Homebuyer Hell. One middle-aged woman's quest. Sunday, July 24, 2011. A Homeowner's First Day. 8220;I can’t believe it! 8221; Daphne exclaims, running down the steps of the front porch. “They took the lockbox! Parked in front of The Mansion I turn off the Geo. After all the rigmarole of the last week with the waiting for the KEYS, now what? I sigh to myself. Today was supposed to be THE DAY, finally! And now it seems the Keys weren’t here? Shit again. Pun intended. 8221; I ask, defeated. Daphn...
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First Time Homebuyer Hell: Painters X Three
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First Time Homebuyer Hell. One middle-aged woman's quest. Sunday, July 31, 2011. 8221; I call out to the spry little man at the front door. “Come on in.” I hold the screen door of the Mansion open for Stanley Kim. He nods slightly at me before stepping into the front room and surveying the scene. I follow him around from room to room. He mumbles some painter talk at me that I don’t understand, so I can’t write it down. But it’s evident. He is NOT pleased. 8220;I do it for $2700,” he announces. I watch hi...
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First Time Homebuyer Hell: The Cats Move
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First Time Homebuyer Hell. One middle-aged woman's quest. Monday, August 29, 2011. 8220;He peed on my Senior picture? 8221; Thea’s delighted giggle fills the still empty living room of The Mansion. 8220;You think it’s funny? 8221; I ask. 8220;Yeah.” She laughs again, this time shaking her head. “Don’t you? 8220;No, I fail to see the Amusement Factor. I don’t want him peeing in my new house. Goddamn stupid cat! She grins, then shrugs. Now I laugh, “Yeah, at least he didn’t do That! 8220;Oh My God! 8220;Yo...
