Month: February 2019

At least, at the moment, no dogs. Later I hear it will be both.

Have received only 15 or 20 texts from Marika so far. She is changing her plans. Again. She kills me. Changes her plans like she does her underwear. The fortunate thing, she shares this with us so we can at very least provide some perspective for her. If this were her brother, we would never hear a thing. At least I have one. She’s the favorite.

This morning we actually slept in till 830. Can you believe it? I can’t. When did that happen last? I can’t answer that but I know it was long ago. Today it’s raining and we are running errands around town. One thing is pick up packing boxes and tape. Need to get ready. Big move a coming.

Took doggies to Shari for a groom. She is in Woodland. My dogs smell bad, duh, and need a cut. Today is the day. While in Woodland we are going to the furniture store and running a few extra errands here.

So we went to the furniture store, Wirth’s, since it’s only a couple blocks from Shari’s. We wandered around trying to find mid century type furniture for the new pad. They do have a particular chair I am going to buy for the new house. It’s aircraft aluminum and leather, almost a butterfly chair, very nice. Not buying till we are up the hill. Found a hallway table and maybe another chair. Once fully in we will have a better idea of what we need.

After futtniture we went to Home Goods for nothing important. Emily bought a stool for her makeup table. But not much else.

After Home Bads we went to Home Depot (home to home) for moving supplies. Boxes, tape,and paper. I am going to fill them all tonight just as a first shot at getting moving. I don’t want too many boxes or I have to keep working.

Next to In n Out for Emily. She just had to have lunch. I brought snacks. She had a burger and fries. I don’t really bother with substandard fast food burgers. I eat good food or skip it. Makes me happier.

We drove to Shari’s. She hasn’t called but we are out of errands so she gets to see us early. Jax was on the grooming stand as we arrived, shaking violently, the usual. And to no ones surprise she was having quite a time rimming him. The dog is a pain in the ass.

She quit on him and switched to Latte. Latte is easier but only because she is smaller and doesn’t shake. She is still difficult to trim especially around her face. We jave to shave her face because the fur really bothers her.

Headed for home with doggies in tow and all our crap in the back of the car. Home we unloaded the dogs and the cargo. I hope to fill the moving boxes tonight. But somehow I think this will not happen.

I had some work to do when I got home. I had to post my AR to my automatic collection system. I have a small window of opportunity each month to do this. If I miss, no money. Well, window opened today. I logged into my office server and started. Unfortunately the connection was like molasses. Took 90 minutes to finish. But not a will receive tribute. Again.

After that oh so satisfying chore, I started on dinner. We have a NY steak roast, asparagus and taters. Took awhile but it’s done and quite delish. I did cook the meat a little rarer than usual but not bloody I had to microwave it.

After dinner we sat in front of the tube. Watched The Simpsons which was really unfunny and not worth the time. I am watching good TV, which I thought a unicorn. So, I guess not.

I am going to bed before it’s over. I’d still rather read.

A little release of my stress and what happens. I sleep like a rock. It was crazy. Woke up briefly at 4 to perform Gods work and slept straight to the alarm. Now isn’t that just awesome? Yes it is. All is right in the universe. That means it wont be by the end of the day.

Our morning was again the same. No excitement, no problems, nothing. Little to discuss.

My Friday was special. I have an appointment at the DMV to pick up new personalized plates for the S2000. I ordered them months ago and it took forever for them to get here. Why I had to make an appointment is a complete mystery. And it took thirty minutes. But, in the end, I got them – XEROTX2. Think about it.

I had a few errands more on the way to work. I needed to go by the bank and get a copy of an old check. Seems a client of mine thinks he never received a refund from me for an overpayment. Moron. I am going to shove it in his face later today. I really don’t like the guy and never have.

Next stop, the downtown coffee spot that has become my favorite. A really nice cappuccino was in my view. Enjoyable and sweet. And still overpriced. I can pup up with that for a great coffee.

Where next? Went to West Sac to Auto Vault. That’s where I store the S2000 since we moved and have no garage. I went there to give them the plates to put on my car. That way when I pick it up it will be ready for driving.

Next stop was to the bank and liquor warehouse. Bit, my mind shut off so I went to the office. I am a homing pigeon.

The office held no enchantments. I had a meeting about 30 minutes after I got there. This is the guy I spoke of earlier who is a moron. He wants to meet to discuss his “overcharges”. He does not realize, as I stated, I refunded his overpayment. I guess he assumes I don’t keep track. Like I said, a moron.

He came in and started into it. I let him stick his foot deep in his mouth about it and only then did I show him the refund he received. Asshole. And he said he did not remember. No apology for his stupidity. What a dick. I sent him on his way and told him to enjoy working with a new accountant. Good riddance.

Next up something better. Walker and I met to discuss our menu of services, recently created and modified. We taped about for about 30 minutes. We also had a couple shots of tequila too. I have a gift bottle in my office. And we both enjoy a wee nip of the Mexican. Believe me, it helped.

Well, that leaves a lot of time. The day was filled with the usual. Plus a lot of calls and email regarding the new house. All contingencies are cleared so we are ready. Now we are arguing over the difficult matter of signing the docs. Plus a few other items. I hate the title officer and it’s possible we change to a new title co. Or a lawyer. Everything has to be difficult. I did receive a quote for homeowners insurance which was the last contingency. Price not to bad but policy could be crap.

I did finally run my errands from this morning. Went to the bank and deposited. Then to Total Wine for champagne. We are having a small celebration of the new house closing. Nothing too big. Just the champagne. I brought an ice chest and ice with me. I plan ahead.

Back to work and finished up whatever it was I was doing. I left for hone around 530.

In spite of all dire things warnings, the wind was easy and the rain was gentle. No issues on my commute. It was actually a relaxing drive.

At home, I popped the cork about the time I walked through the door. No sense in waiting. We downed the bottle in about 15 minutes. Hey, it’s Dom. No sense in waiting.

We decided to go out for Indian food for dinner. The storm has become quite strong. But we are going anyway. We went to our fave, Punjabi Dhaba, in Dixon. They have a buffet, fairly priced, and delicious. Seems I always get the buffet. We all did.

Back home, Marika packed up and went back to Petaluma. She has a class and work tomorrow. She left Vlad. Lucky us.

We again watched bad TV. Then bad news. Emiky went to bed without me. I will show her, I am going to bed now too.

We all know how this works. Get up and eat breakfast. Couple cups of strong coffee. And you are ready. For what? I’m sure I don’t know. But, that is my morning so far. Along with the usual pets, pet rx extreme, feed us, future feed Emily, sit for a few with bad morning TV. Ahhh, the good life.

I am unable, at this juncture, to get my mind off our pending home purchase. I want to know. Probably nothing to know yet but perhaps today. If we are lucky, by which I mean good lucky. My minions are working for me. These are the times at which I realize why I don’t use discount brokers and agents. I hire the very best full service people to help me. And they go to the mat to make the transaction happen. And I don’t have to help.

I am assuming the pending? transaction is what keeps me awake at night and wakes me early in the morning. Especially strong this week. Or perhaps it’s something unidentified like my daughters current “reality TV” life. I don’t know. I look forward to eventual mental calm. There is never nothing to worry about but most times there is less. I pine for that day.

Took two to get the car out. We have three in the driveway and two in the garage. So Marika and I both did the swap the car in the garage for the car in the driveway so I can drive it to work. Also have me time to have a conversation with my crazy daughter. I need to talk to her for my own sanity. She does not understand the value of being honest to her parents. Giving us good, honest info makes us worry less and sleep better at night. I did manage to break her down so she really became forthcoming with what her plans are. We shall see how it all works out.

I went to work. Feeling much better. A nice drive in my new ride. Life is good. I pulled into the parking lot parked and immediately received a phone call from my RE agent. She had some bad news. Turns out we will be unable to get our appraisal modified. We gotta create a Plan B.

We spent 15 minutes discussing options. Our best route appears to be a reduction in price and a payment outside of escrow to give them increased liquidity by cutting costs associated with price. It’s a cash flow thing. But we need to talk them into it. So we left off at that. One more thing, we need a homeowners insurance quote. This sounds easy but the house is in the woods and all the recent fires have made insurance difficult to come by and way more expensive. But I need to get it. My agent is on the job. I need it tomorrow early.

My work day was full. Lots to do. Even had tax work. I kept busy but still had plenty of paperwork that does not pay. Lots of phone calls. Good stuff. Though lacking the excitement you expect from professional accounting work. I remember one thing from my day, quite clearly, my piece of crap keyboard is going out and I am having a hell of a time making it work. New one should be delivered tomorrow.

I can’t really remember when I left the office. Maybe 6. The colors run together. And not in a good way.

I cruised home in the R. I love my new car. A pleasant drive, quiet and comfy. End of day reward. I stopped at the grocers for some syrup, sugar free. Then straight home.

Emily had dinner almost ready. She made a chicken curry which is really a favorite. A side note, a friend told me about a great place for Indian food up in Auburn. His all time fave place. Got to try that. After we move.

Not much going tonight. I took Emily out for a ride in the Race car. The new car I just bought. I did not try to scare her but it would not have been hard. We zipped around country roads for a few minutes. Back home. Put my R into the garage and the Fit into the driveway.

After that we really did jack. Watched TV. About 925 my RE agent called. The offer, or re-offer, we created this morning, was accepted by the seller. We have a new house. Ain’t that the thing? It is. We start packing this weekend and moving next week. This is gonna be fun! Not. Marika has not left for Hawaii yet so she will be my new moving slave. How convenient.

Well, it’s bedtime. I am damn tired. I think today removed a lot of stress. Maybe I can sleep like a baby tonight.