Well, more progress has been made. In addition to the progress listed below, I've now met with two electricians for estimates (they'll get that information to me tomorrow) and also met with an appliance guy who refurbishes stuff who checked on what I've got (the remaining 2 fridges are fine) and discussed the replacement of the one fridge, two ( Read more... )

Yes, that's right, MP finally has power in all units. It's a farkin' miracle. I was able to confirm it this morning before leaving for home. This morning was a busy morning because Paul and I also took advantange of having my station wagon in town (last time for a while) and picked up the washer and dryer we're buying from his lab mate. They're ( Read more... )

So I've spent the past 3 days straight working on the house about 9 hours each day. Mostly inside working on the first floor apartment, though yesterday was so absurdly beautiful that I did spend the whole afternoon doing yard work instead. In the yard I did a trash pick up (not as easy as it sounds) because the previous owner I think never did ( Read more... )

Like you didn't know this was coming. I've restrained myself, but cannot anymore. I must make a list, so this is some Maison Pi related listing: ( behind the cut )

Seeing men cry is always hard, but man, seeing three secret service agents crying over the one's service dog is just awful. 5 year old beautiful German Shepherd was found dead this morning at home, presented DOA. I couldn't find a reason on physical, and they're taking him for an autopsy at Ft. Belvoir. I wish they would fax me the results ( Read more... )

Here's pics of the first two floors. Since there's a tenant on the 3rd floor, no pics of that. Exterior pics will follow eventually (the roofers were at work and alot of stuff was blooked so I figured I'd wait).

See da new house hyar.

I continue to work my way through the trove of Eurodance gifted to me by interhawk, and in the recent group of songs, I found this particular gem. I actually really like it as a song, but the "english" is sometimes laughable, but often boggling. The refrain is quite exemplary ( Read more... )

My last rotation at work turned into the busiest have had at this practice yet. Had a slammin' Wednesday night, busy Thursday and steady Friday and when I got off on Saturday morning I was TIRED. I stayed up that day though in preparation to drive up to Providence with a load of goods (tools and supplies really) for the new house. Got my car ( Read more... )

Because honestly, it never gets old for me and is still funny as hell, I tell you: FOR GREAT JUSTICE, TAKE OFF EVERY ZIG!

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I found the MP3 while sorting my music to load onto my iPod this evening and there it was. I'm still chuckling. Plus, senior year of college was just good times. Lots of fond memories associated with this silly video.

Figuratively. Just finished reading The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, which gets a big thumbs up. I've been starting to work my way through The Wheel of Time and in starting the 3rd book I just lost steam. I know there are great cadres of WoT fanatics out there, but I'm having trouble seeing the attraction, though I'm told the best is ( Read more... )