Kathy got me motivated and we did the painting of the outside of the addition. Phil is going to do the ladder work. Sure feels good to have that taken care of. It was a great day to be outside painting. I need to get some white trim paint and do around the windows. I plan on going to Emporia tomorrow so will pick some up then.
I went and voted this morning. Didn’t have many races and many to choose from. I did some research before I left and made notes to myself so I could remember who to vote for. I didn’t see much campaigning going on but found a newspaper interview of the candidates for school board.
Kathy and I went up and got hamburgers and fries from Rick and Jenny. They had their food truck by the fairgrounds to catch the people that were voting. It was yummy as always.
The heat and air guy came and looked at the addition. He and Phil put together a plan A and a plan B. Not sure when they are sending someone to do the work. He said they had to schedule their skinny guy! The opening to the attic is rather small. Sure glad I don’t have to go up there and do anything.
Got a few little things taken care of off my to-do list. I need to go to town tomorrow and take care of several more. I only have three more days to get it all done. Yikes!
Tomorrow I need to have a blood draw to check my thyroid levels. I also need to get a gallon of trim paint. I need to order cookies for the Detention Center Thanksgiving feast. If I can make myself I will go to Walmart and get another 20 gift cards. I have all but 58. The Captain said their population has been low lately so may not need all 148. I will wait till the last minute to buy the final ones needed once I know the population size the day of the distribution of the gift cards.
I am working on my packing list. I am taking a backpack and a carry on so can’t take much. We will be staying two nights at the same hotel a couple different times on the trip so can have laundry done if I need to. It is usually pretty expensive to have done so will only use that service if absolutely needed.
Am working with my kids to set a date for our Christmas this year. It looks like it will either be December 13 or 20. I like to have it early and get it over with. Christmas is my least favorite holiday. I enjoy the time with my kids but dislike the way the holiday is so commercialized. I am not a good gift giver and don’t like the pressure of that. I love making special Christmas cookies and treats and sharing those. I don’t have room to put up a tree this year unless my addition is done by then. I will be pressed for time as I get home the 22nd of November and the 13th isn’t too far after that. I do have Ellexia’s gifts all ordered. Tagen wants cash or gift cards so he is no fun!
The closing for the rental house is set for Friday. I got the closing statement today so it looks like it is a go. What a relief it will be to only own one house. My realtor is putting the check from the sale in my bank account after close. I need to remember to transfer some funds around after the check hits that account. It is amazing to me that I can do that from India. We really are connected these days.
Feels so good to have most of the painting of the outside of the addition done. I’m grateful Kathy motivated me to do that today. It didn’t take long once we got started. Hoping I will see major progress on the addition by the time I get home from India. We may be able to use it and put up a long table for Thanksgiving.
Feeling more grounded and centered tonight. It was good for me to get outside and paint. I don’t spend enough time outside. I am starting to get excited about the trip. It will be very good for me to get away for two weeks and take a break from all that is going on here.
Grateful we got a good start on the painting of the addition, grateful we have a plan for air and heat for the addition and grateful the last rental house is set to close on Friday.