Done Deal

OK, so we have been a bit busy and its past time to post something. The house closing went smoothly last Friday morning. I only had to write one more check for the oil remaining in the tank. We got the keys and promptly went out to breakfast with Paul at our (now) local breakfast place, Aroma Cafe.

We went picked up new lock sets for the front door, kitchen door, and a charley bar for the slider. TRIVIA: The "Charley" bar was named for the Uncle Charley character in "My Three Sons". As a joke, the kids used to wedge a stick in the back door to lock Uncle Charlie out. We were a little surprised to find that they only had two keys to the house; one for the back door which did not latch, and one for the deadbolt in the kitchen door. They did not have keys for the passage sets for the front door or kitchen door - lost over the passing of 32 years. Apparently they seldom locked the house.

I put in the new passage set and deadbolt in the kitchen door. I have to bore a hole for the deadbolt on the front door. And I never could figure out how to properly disassemble the old passage set. I mangled the kitchen door set with a screw driver until it came apart. Somewhere in the future renovation work both the front and kitchen doors will be replaced, so even though I have not scratched them, I could.

We tried out the extra large capacity washer and dryer. They are better than the ones we have in Ashland so the Ashland ones will be sold along with the house. Speaking of selling Ashland, I had a friend come by today at lunch to look at the oriental dresser, oriental bureau, and flowery couch to see if they wanted them. I like to think I was just ahead of my time when it comes to decorating. That is easier to swallow than the truth. No matter what, they are not coming to Reading with us.

OK, here are more Henry pics. The cow pictures are at Richardson's Dairy Farm from 2 weeks ago. The other pictures are showing his mastery of the spoon (or "Poon" as he calls it). After studying our quaint use of utensils, he has figured out that the spoon is an excellent tool for scooping more food into your hand. Love that last picture. House pictures and more coming soon.