Today we are focusing on pushing things to the center of the house. Making larger piles, while clearing out the rooms. Getting things into boxes and ready to get into the truck to take it all away.
Got the clutch back into the motorcycle, have a few calls on it. Posted most of the last of the 'niche' stuff on Freecycle, ala Byte magazines, KIM-1 computer (sad..) etc.
Kids are taking Kristi and me out this afternoon for Lunch (Fathers Day makeup as they were working yesterday), then we get to take a bunch of stuff over to the Ex where my kids are 'storing' their stuff :-)
Tomorrow (day 7) is a Big Moving Day. Have a few folks lined up, going to move all we can out to the Church for their upcoming Rummage Sale, and also rent a mini-store unit and move the boat stuff out there. It will be a LONG day, but filled up both tanks on the truck and are looking forward to see what I hope is very dramatic results.
Day 8, and counting.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Happy Fathers Day, Summer Solstice, and Day 9
This morning I was treated to a wonderful sunrise at 5:30. The Sun has came around far enough that we can easily see it rise over the hills to the east. Per a prior post, one of my favorite times of years will max-out today. Well, more precisely it peaked at 10:46pm yesterday :-) (0546 UT June-21-2009). Weather is told to be nice today, we have about 50% clouds that just add interest to the sunrise / sunset. Am hopeful for tonight.
And Happy Fathers day to all the Fathers out there. Both my children work this day (which in itself is a blessing given the economy), so we are getting together Monday. But in any case, be ya a Father, Have a Father, have lost a Father, hope today can bring some moments of reflection. And I do miss my Father - its been 10 years now.
Day 9. We are moving out June 30th. This past weekend we had a G-Sale, and it is time to just donate what is left. Our Church is having a rummage sale in a few weeks, so the timing is good! (Plus, there will be LOTS of hands to help box and move stuff over there). Last night one of the kids came forward and said they would take Tangles the Cat. This is one detail that Kristi and I have been very worried about, as we can in no way see her enjoying life on the boat - moving or not. And the alternatives were not acceptable either (this whole deal is not her doing..) So, both Kristi and I are relieved that she finding a home.
I have been finding some job postings that look like a potential fit. So far, 4 no replies, 2 No Thank You's and one who REALLY wants to hire me (long story short, I would be perhaps one of 50 people in the US with his looked-for qualifications, so great fit), but he is not able to get the rec opened for an outside hire. Still looking. And the SNIA-GSI stuff is starting to heat up. The EPA announced their intention to extend the ENERGY STAR label to large storage systems. SNIA GSI just offered to pay my costs to attend a July work session in San Jose. Through all of this lay-off stuff, it does feel positive that people still see value in my contributions :-)
As to our future home, well it is a mess. Given the work (err, destruction) to remove the water tank, and the unexpected haul out last week (and destruction to gain better access to the replaced frames) I have made NO progress on Viking Star for the past three weeks. We are going to rent a small storage unit and move the Boat Stuff there for staging (afraid to leave it in the back of the truck at the moorage, things get broken into way too much there). This week I think I will try to: Cut the port aft cabinet parts as well as parts for all the drawers. Perhaps mill up some Mahogany for trim, at least what I think I will need. Mill up the aft cabin door and frame. This is the last week with easy access to a table saw. Maybe get some of this glued up? That will be about it, as the rest of the focus will be to get the house emptied and ready for the new owners.
Day 9, and counting.
And Happy Fathers day to all the Fathers out there. Both my children work this day (which in itself is a blessing given the economy), so we are getting together Monday. But in any case, be ya a Father, Have a Father, have lost a Father, hope today can bring some moments of reflection. And I do miss my Father - its been 10 years now.
Day 9. We are moving out June 30th. This past weekend we had a G-Sale, and it is time to just donate what is left. Our Church is having a rummage sale in a few weeks, so the timing is good! (Plus, there will be LOTS of hands to help box and move stuff over there). Last night one of the kids came forward and said they would take Tangles the Cat. This is one detail that Kristi and I have been very worried about, as we can in no way see her enjoying life on the boat - moving or not. And the alternatives were not acceptable either (this whole deal is not her doing..) So, both Kristi and I are relieved that she finding a home.
I have been finding some job postings that look like a potential fit. So far, 4 no replies, 2 No Thank You's and one who REALLY wants to hire me (long story short, I would be perhaps one of 50 people in the US with his looked-for qualifications, so great fit), but he is not able to get the rec opened for an outside hire. Still looking. And the SNIA-GSI stuff is starting to heat up. The EPA announced their intention to extend the ENERGY STAR label to large storage systems. SNIA GSI just offered to pay my costs to attend a July work session in San Jose. Through all of this lay-off stuff, it does feel positive that people still see value in my contributions :-)
As to our future home, well it is a mess. Given the work (err, destruction) to remove the water tank, and the unexpected haul out last week (and destruction to gain better access to the replaced frames) I have made NO progress on Viking Star for the past three weeks. We are going to rent a small storage unit and move the Boat Stuff there for staging (afraid to leave it in the back of the truck at the moorage, things get broken into way too much there). This week I think I will try to: Cut the port aft cabinet parts as well as parts for all the drawers. Perhaps mill up some Mahogany for trim, at least what I think I will need. Mill up the aft cabin door and frame. This is the last week with easy access to a table saw. Maybe get some of this glued up? That will be about it, as the rest of the focus will be to get the house emptied and ready for the new owners.
Day 9, and counting.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Busy Busy Busy..
Less than two weeks, and counting! We have set up for a final Gsale, actually more in the house than the G, so maybe a House sale?? Will hope to trim stuff down a bit, and just end up donating the rest. Have pushed about all that can be to the kids, ex's, friends, etc...
On top of that, progress on the boat is still slow.. Monday hauled Viking Star on short notice to fix the cracked ribs I found. Had not planned to haul until next spring, but replacing the ribs now was definitely easier than when the cabin is fitted out. Finished getting the new ribs in today.
At this point am feeling less concerned about working towards a plan, and more about just trying to control the chaos.
On top of that, progress on the boat is still slow.. Monday hauled Viking Star on short notice to fix the cracked ribs I found. Had not planned to haul until next spring, but replacing the ribs now was definitely easier than when the cabin is fitted out. Finished getting the new ribs in today.
At this point am feeling less concerned about working towards a plan, and more about just trying to control the chaos.
Friday, June 12, 2009
It's not suppose to be like this, is it??
OK, looks like all the potential pit-falls in selling the house have cleared (inspection, assessment, financing). So we are now just marking time to MOVE OUT day - June 30th.
Have been working feverishly on the boat to try and get it sort of ready to move on, and I have to say it seems like it is going backwards. Yesterday attempted to pull the water tank, we failed both the Trig test, and basic carpentry. Will try again Saturday after cutting out more of that new lazzerette framing I put in a couple of months ago.
Cabinets are taking more time then expected (as always), AND I located 4 cracked ribs when I cleared out the old stuff to make room for the new cabs. So now is the potential of dry dock for a few days to repair those while access is easy. Or move ahead and fit out the aft cabin and do the repairs next spring...
As of now the boat is totally unusable: Way too much stuff everywhere (projects), main alternator removed, exhaust system removed to make room for getting out water tank, mast dropped for some repairs, propane box in but not plumbed (No BBQ, No stove, ..) Oh, and no water!
And we have basically TWO weeks to make the boat livable again, sell our stuff, and MOVE OUT.
Isn't this suppose to be fun?
Have been working feverishly on the boat to try and get it sort of ready to move on, and I have to say it seems like it is going backwards. Yesterday attempted to pull the water tank, we failed both the Trig test, and basic carpentry. Will try again Saturday after cutting out more of that new lazzerette framing I put in a couple of months ago.
Cabinets are taking more time then expected (as always), AND I located 4 cracked ribs when I cleared out the old stuff to make room for the new cabs. So now is the potential of dry dock for a few days to repair those while access is easy. Or move ahead and fit out the aft cabin and do the repairs next spring...
As of now the boat is totally unusable: Way too much stuff everywhere (projects), main alternator removed, exhaust system removed to make room for getting out water tank, mast dropped for some repairs, propane box in but not plumbed (No BBQ, No stove, ..) Oh, and no water!
And we have basically TWO weeks to make the boat livable again, sell our stuff, and MOVE OUT.
Isn't this suppose to be fun?
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Well, the Fat Lady is warming up!
Ok,
Today we received the inspection from the buyers - nothing big...
So, looks like we will actually be selling this house by the end of the month. Wow.
Al is on the Boat tonight, looking at all that must get done in order to move; we both are looking at the house looking at all that needs to get moved before it is done.
wow.
Let the Fun begin!
Today we received the inspection from the buyers - nothing big...
So, looks like we will actually be selling this house by the end of the month. Wow.
Al is on the Boat tonight, looking at all that must get done in order to move; we both are looking at the house looking at all that needs to get moved before it is done.
wow.
Let the Fun begin!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Yup. Round 2
Just accepted a new offer. Move-out date: June 30th.
Will let it sit for a few days to make sure it sticks, and guess it will be into High Gear!
Will let it sit for a few days to make sure it sticks, and guess it will be into High Gear!
Round 2?
Perhaps.. This morning got a call from our Realtor. The folks who viewed the house last night are writing up an offer. They are stopping by this afternoon to take another look as well.
Will see where it ends, but at least for now can say 'Let Round 2 begin'!
(And there is the rumor of a potential job offer as well....)
Life is a ride :-)
Will see where it ends, but at least for now can say 'Let Round 2 begin'!
(And there is the rumor of a potential job offer as well....)
Life is a ride :-)
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