Mucho Good Vibes Needed... - Page 8

Clodfobble · 07-20-2006, 11:58 AM

We bought all scratch-and-dent appliances. All damage is to the back or side where you can't even see it. And you get standard service warranties like on undamaged appliances.

Iggy · 07-20-2006, 01:17 PM

Congradulations! I know moving is probably one of my least favorite things, so good luck with it. Good vibes are on the way!

Elspode · 07-20-2006, 01:24 PM

We looked at Sears Clearance Center here in KC for a new fridge awhile back. We weren't terribly impressed with those prices, although there were some stellar deals on other appliances. In fact, we ended up buying a model at Home Depot which was *identical* in every way except for nameplate (Hotpoint versus Kenmore, and both actually made by GE) for $20.00 more than at Sears Clearance...with no damage at all.

The bar for our lives keeps getting raised on a nearly daily basis. Yesterday, it was word that our closing was being moved off to Monday, a spectacularly bad day for me in terms of my job. Today, my wife was informed that she has drop foot, cause unknown, and she is at the neurologist's office as we speak. For those who don't know, drop foot is the inability of the muscles that allow you to point your toes up to...well, point your toes up. This causes you to drag your foot, and to trip a lot. In my wife's case, to trip and *fall* a lot.

Keep the vibes coming. We clearly still need them.

bbro · 07-20-2006, 01:37 PM

I'm sorry to hear that about your wife..hope she gets to feeling better soon

Elspode · 07-20-2006, 03:55 PM

She's done with the neurologist visit now. He says it could be cancer...or the fact that she's been crossing her legs a lot since she's lost 130# from the gastic bypass surgery. He's betting heavily on the latter, but testing for the former just to be sure.

I would characterize the visit as encouraging. He says it should pass in a few weeks if she just keeps from crossing her legs. Electromyelograms were all negative for significant nerve injury of any sort. No herniated disc problem, joint damage, stuff like that. She feels a bit better about things now as she's relatively sure that she is not cancerous, and so am I.

glatt · 07-20-2006, 04:04 PM

Glad to hear the good news. Still sending good vibes your way...

BigV · 07-20-2006, 04:13 PM

woohoo!! I have heard of the leg crossing thing myself. I doesn't sound unreasonable.

btw, congrats to MrsEls on the 130# loss. My hat's off to you. I could follow your example. wtg!

dar512 · 07-20-2006, 05:47 PM

All these moving in things are temporary, Els. Just keep your head the way you always do and things will work out.

limey · 07-21-2006, 03:38 AM

Still sending those vibes from across the Atlantic ...

Elspode · 07-21-2006, 08:40 PM

We will take possession of the new house sometime tomorrow afternoon. Now the *real* work begins!

xoxoxoBruce · 07-21-2006, 10:36 PM

Cool, don't let the ghosts and gremlins that live in the old place bug you. It's just a last ditch effort to get you to stay. After all, you've provided considerable entertainment over the years.

Trilby · 07-22-2006, 10:45 AM

May your new house Tomte welcome you with open arms!

07-22-2006, 03:07 PM

Yes , I like those lines of Elspode's too . Many years ago , I decided that I did not want to buy a house for those very reasons . I don't know how it is in America , but there is an obsessive house-ownership frenzy in the UK . People are worried sick , and up to their eyes in debt and speculation . I prefer to live , eat and drink like a queen , and have experiences of different places .

My house is in my family , and I have my ancient language in my head . I don't wear a hat , so home is also wherever I hang my bag of books .

I wish you all the best in your new house , Elspode .

Elspode · 07-22-2006, 09:11 PM

Thanks, guys. Housing is pretty much insane here in the US as well, but *much, much* less insane here in the Heartland than it is elsewhere. When I showed the pics of the place to my old girlfriend (who lives in hills above Dodger Stadium in LA), she thought I was buying a million dollar spread. She was actually shocked when I told her it was 165k.

Today was tantalizing and frustrating at the same time. We were to have closed yesterday, but our mortgage company didn't get the paperwork done in time, so closing is pushed to Monday. However, we had arranged with the owner to be able to start moving stuff over there today, despite the fact that she was not in fact going to be moved out yet. We didn't get to go over there until 5:00 because she *still* wasn't done (she told us she'd be done by noon), and so all we were able to haul over was three carloads of boxes and our considerable potted plant collection. Well, that, and the camper, which *had* to be moved so that the PODS truck can transport the very, very full PODS container on Monday.

The whole family is pretty excited and energized about the new place, though, and spending some time over there today just reinforced that. Still much, much work ahead.

DucksNuts · 07-23-2006, 06:01 AM

Best wishes for a quick n easy move 'spode and many years of building new memories

07-20-2006, 01:17 PM	#2
Iggy Back and ready to tart up the place Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 850	Congradulations! I know moving is probably one of my least favorite things, so good luck with it. Good vibes are on the way! __________________ Chock-full of naughty goodness.

07-20-2006, 01:24 PM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	We looked at Sears Clearance Center here in KC for a new fridge awhile back. We weren't terribly impressed with those prices, although there were some stellar deals on other appliances. In fact, we ended up buying a model at Home Depot which was identical in every way except for nameplate (Hotpoint versus Kenmore, and both actually made by GE) for $20.00 more than at Sears Clearance...with no damage at all. The bar for our lives keeps getting raised on a nearly daily basis. Yesterday, it was word that our closing was being moved off to Monday, a spectacularly bad day for me in terms of my job. Today, my wife was informed that she has drop foot, cause unknown, and she is at the neurologist's office as we speak. For those who don't know, drop foot is the inability of the muscles that allow you to point your toes up to...well, point your toes up. This causes you to drag your foot, and to trip a lot. In my wife's case, to trip and fall a lot. Keep the vibes coming. We clearly still need them. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

07-20-2006, 03:55 PM	#5
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	She's done with the neurologist visit now. He says it could be cancer...or the fact that she's been crossing her legs a lot since she's lost 130# from the gastic bypass surgery. He's betting heavily on the latter, but testing for the former just to be sure. I would characterize the visit as encouraging. He says it should pass in a few weeks if she just keeps from crossing her legs. Electromyelograms were all negative for significant nerve injury of any sort. No herniated disc problem, joint damage, stuff like that. She feels a bit better about things now as she's relatively sure that she is not cancerous, and so am I. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

07-20-2006, 04:13 PM	#7
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	woohoo!! I have heard of the leg crossing thing myself. I doesn't sound unreasonable. btw, congrats to MrsEls on the 130# loss. My hat's off to you. I could follow your example. wtg! __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

07-20-2006, 05:47 PM	#8
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	All these moving in things are temporary, Els. Just keep your head the way you always do and things will work out. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

07-20-2006, 11:58 AM	#1
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	We bought all scratch-and-dent appliances. All damage is to the back or side where you can't even see it. And you get standard service warranties like on undamaged appliances.

07-20-2006, 01:37 PM	#4
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	I'm sorry to hear that about your wife..hope she gets to feeling better soon

07-20-2006, 04:04 PM	#6
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Glad to hear the good news. Still sending good vibes your way...

07-21-2006, 03:38 AM	#9
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Still sending those vibes from across the Atlantic ... __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

07-21-2006, 08:40 PM	#10
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	We will take possession of the new house sometime tomorrow afternoon. Now the real work begins! __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

07-21-2006, 10:36 PM	#11
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Cool, don't let the ghosts and gremlins that live in the old place bug you. It's just a last ditch effort to get you to stay. After all, you've provided considerable entertainment over the years. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-22-2006, 10:45 AM	#12
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	May your new house Tomte welcome you with open arms! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

07-22-2006, 03:07 PM	#13
Buddug Guest Posts: n/a	Yes , I like those lines of Elspode's too . Many years ago , I decided that I did not want to buy a house for those very reasons . I don't know how it is in America , but there is an obsessive house-ownership frenzy in the UK . People are worried sick , and up to their eyes in debt and speculation . I prefer to live , eat and drink like a queen , and have experiences of different places . My house is in my family , and I have my ancient language in my head . I don't wear a hat , so home is also wherever I hang my bag of books . I wish you all the best in your new house , Elspode .

07-22-2006, 09:11 PM	#14
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Thanks, guys. Housing is pretty much insane here in the US as well, but much, much less insane here in the Heartland than it is elsewhere. When I showed the pics of the place to my old girlfriend (who lives in hills above Dodger Stadium in LA), she thought I was buying a million dollar spread. She was actually shocked when I told her it was 165k. Today was tantalizing and frustrating at the same time. We were to have closed yesterday, but our mortgage company didn't get the paperwork done in time, so closing is pushed to Monday. However, we had arranged with the owner to be able to start moving stuff over there today, despite the fact that she was not in fact going to be moved out yet. We didn't get to go over there until 5:00 because she still wasn't done (she told us she'd be done by noon), and so all we were able to haul over was three carloads of boxes and our considerable potted plant collection. Well, that, and the camper, which had to be moved so that the PODS truck can transport the very, very full PODS container on Monday. The whole family is pretty excited and energized about the new place, though, and spending some time over there today just reinforced that. Still much, much work ahead. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

07-23-2006, 06:01 AM	#15
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	Best wishes for a quick n easy move 'spode and many years of building new memories

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