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So, it's Sunday morning and my last day in the Condo of Doom.
This may also be my last regular entry in this journal for a while, as, after tonight, I will be on the road, driving through the wilds of Alaska and Canada, heading for the Lower 48.
So, if posts get a bit irregular, it's because I'm traveling, drivie about 5000 miles.
Wow.
Just writing that makes my butt hurt.
More later, probably from the road. - MEL

So, I just signed the closing paperwork on the Condo of Doom.
It's done.
This Monday I will be officially rid of the place.
This is kind of a life milestone for me. Six years ago, I bought my first home, got the mortgage and the whole nine yards. Today, I sold that home. And, after this Sunday, I'll be out of it.
I don't quite know how to feel about all of this.
More later. - MEL

Tech from the Heat Place did not show up by 11:00 so I said fuck it and called another contractor. They said they could do the work and would send someone out today. After hearing this miraculous news, I called the Heat Place and cancelled my appointment with them. I didn't give a reason, and was, I think, fairly polite when I spoke to their receptionist. Polite, but brusque.
Hoping to get this damn situation resolved before the end of the week!
More later. - MEL

Eh.
Got an e-mail copy of the home appraiser's inspection report today.
Need to replace the batteries in the smoke detectors and replace the co2 detector in the hallway. Will have to get the heat and hot water heater inspected and cleaned.
The thing that surprised me is the request for a blow vent in the closet where the hot water heater is. I'm going to have to coordinate with the Goddmaned Condo Association on that, which I'm not looking forward to.
Other than that? It's all cake.

I just got an offer on my place!
Yah!
More updates in the near future!
More later! - MEL

Had a condo showing this morning, so, like a gypsy, I was driven from my home at the ungodly hour before noon.
But, when I got back, the lock on my front door was stuck. It was odd. It felt like the doorknob was stuck and didn't want to turn all the way.
I had to climb over the deck railing, and get in the place that way.
Called my realtor to see if the lookyloo who came by today had any problems getting in, but he said no.
Weird.
I'm hoping it was just a one-off event, but if not, I'm glad I've got a locksmith's number in my cell phone.
More later. - MEL

Heh. Went to the job interview yesterday, only it wasn't really an interview. The lady who I spoke with, Christina, spent about five minutes telling me what I'd be doing, which basically amounts to answering phones and shutting down the office. And then we were done. She didn't ask me anything about my history or work experience.
Eh. *shrug* Whatever. It's two hours a day from four to six. If I get it, cool. If not? Still cool.
On a related note, I got a very nice e-mail from the SuperPornStore that I applied at. I forget if I mentioned it here, but there's a SuperPornStore that was looking for part-time help between 7:30 PM and 2:30 AM. Alas, I will not be working there, as they didn't think I was qualified to handle fake peni, massage oils and lingerie. Oh, if only they knew!
Going downtown today to sign paperwork to keep the Condo of Doom on the property listings for another three months. Gonna hang out down there for a while too, as I have a showing today at 5:00, and another one tomorrow at 4:00. At this point in the game, I'd even accept a decent low-ball offer, as long as it covered what I owe on the mortgage.
And, yeah, now I'm off to update earthgamma.
More later. - MEL

I've got another condo showing lined up for today. They're coming by at 4:30, so I'm making sure I'm out of here at 4:00. Interestingly enough, my realtor mentioned that some people object to my condo being so close to the dumpsters.
Huh?
Why on earth would that be a problem? It doesn't stink or anything and it's bloody useful having the thing right outside your door in the winter.
People are wierd.
In other news, earthgamma has been updated, so mosy on over and take a peek.
More later. - MEL

Wierd day. Got up at 9:30 because I had people coming to look at the place, around 11:00. But, wouldn't you know it? They showed up early. Super early. Like around 10:00. That's a whole fucking hour early and they caught me in mid-prep, getting ready to take out the trash. Pheh. They didn't linger too long in the place so I don't think they were that interested. At this rate, this weekend aught to be freakin' wonderful.
Went downtown and got the new Patrick Rothfus book, The Wise Man Fears. Then, on a whim, stopped at the movies, to see what was on. But nothing lept out at me as "Must see!" At this point, movie-wise, the only thing I'm looking forward to is Suckerpunch.
The Japanese disaster is freaking me the hell out. First New Zealand, then Japan. Next, Alaska? I sure as hell hope not, because I am totally unprepared for any kind of disaster. I'd probably be one of those people who devolves to cannibalism in the first 24-hours.
More later. - MEL

Heh.
Got another condo showing today.
A return.
Sort of.
Husband of a lady who looked at the place earlier.
Fingers crossed!
More later. - MEL