Clearing out Yarmouth

I spent a good part of Monday trying to find some charitable institution to pickup the remaining furniture and boxes of housewares, etc., from Yarmouth. Salvation Army and American Rescue Workers had no openings for pick-ups until mid-August. Purple Heart no longer picks up furniture at all. They will come get the boxes of goods on Thursday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. We don't have to be there as long as the boxes are marked for them and on the porch by 7 a.m.

On Wednesday evening, I'm going to meet Matt at Yarmouth when he gets off work. We'll take the remaining furniture (two sofas, coatrack, bedroom rugs, etc.) to Goodwill or Salvation Army. I think I know which items go, and which items are inherited items yet to be taken to your homes. (I'll call someone if I'm not sure.)

One question for you Stuart. Is it worth unpacking and photographing/listing all the items I've already boxed, for tax deduction purposes, I mean?

The Datebooks have been found!!!

Sorry, I didn't realize I was looking for very small notebooks. They were right where Leland and Stuart said they would be...in the wine box. I'm getting a kick out of our floozy mother ;-).

Love to all - Levelle

PS Hope you got home safely Stuart and safe travels to Michael and Melanie.

Thanks for coming to the Swim Meet tonight everybody!

Sorry it was a blow-out and sorry Aidan didn't show you his stuff in butterfly, but I think it was a good night and I think Mom ended up enjoying herself. I can't wait to see your pictures Michael.

Anywho...as for Saturday...I called Uncle Larry and Julie and left messages. I called captain Harry's about the crabs and we are looking at $179-$199/bushel. Should I still order 2 bushels? We can do other food like pork tenderloin on the grill along with some sides. I'm also going to make my chicken caesar pasta salad. We've got plenty of beer and soda.

Have fun at lunch tomorrow. I hope Mom suddenly remembers how to bathe, wash he hair, brush her teeth and change her clothes before tomorrow ;-). See you all Saturday morning.

Love to all - Levelle

PS Stuart - who's coming up with you. You're welcome to stay here. My kids would love to see yours.

Happy Birthday Danny!!!

and Matt, and Leland and Megan! In order to properly celebrate all of these July birthdays (along with the May, June and August)I would like to invite everyone over to my house on Saturday afternoon for crabs. You're treat ;-). We should be done with what we need to do at Yarmouth by early afternoon, so what about 4:00 as a starting time? I want to call Uncle Larry and Julie to come over too.

Have a good week - love to all - Levelle

A phone for M&M

I have a cell phone for Michael and Melanie- the number is 443-605-4043. I will either give it to them tonight or tomorrow at mom's. Happy 4th! See you soon.
Q
P.S. Stuart, Dylan and Tod might be doing a quick visit to... gulp... Duke on Monday. As much as he says he doesn't want to go there, he can't resist going to see it. Let me know if you'll be around, maybe you can hook up with them and spin your blue devil magic.

According to Facebook, Michael and Melanie have safely arrived in the States.

Hope your troubles were worked out easily! My cell phone number is 410-935-0107 if you want to reach me. We will be at the pool most of today and tomorrow if you would like to join us. See you Sunday (if not before)!

love to all - Levelle

Much miscellany

Well I guess Mike & Melanie are already airborne. Here's hoping their flights are smooth.

Sorry 'bout Sunday, Megan. I had no idea of the troubles you had with Mom before mass until Quinn and Levelle filled me in after mass.

Happy early Birthday greetings, Matt!

Paul reported that just the opposite thing happened when he arrived to get Mom to the doctors Monday morn'. Mom was in the lobby, didn't recall anything about the appointment and remained pretty steamed about "not being told" throughout the morning. The usual turmoil ensued when Dr. Lavin spoke with Paul on the side while Mom was trying to get dressed which a nurse had to help her do.

I'd like it if we all could do one more Yarmouth gathering if only to designate and tag what is going to whom, where and when. The sale procedures are rolling along relatively well. I accepted the Structural/Mechanical Inspection Addendum verbatim and am arranging profession repair of the listed items. One of the items on the electric repair list requires a permit to be pulled. It is replacement of main service cable on the upstream side of the service panel and I'm glad we didn't collar Jim for that. On Monday, I received the Chimney Inspection Addendum and it is asking that some pretty pricey work be done. I am NOT inclined to accept this addendum in part and am awaiting the estimate of other contractor work before responding to it.

Looking forward to the crabs & gatherings,
Danny