what i get done in a week....
Tuesday: DAR District V meeting. The skits went well - the ladies liked them. The expected amount of "you're making light of very serious subjects"... but y'know, Fall Muster isn't about reading reports (that's State Conference!)... it's about getting information out, and in the hands of the membership. I think the skits accomplished that a little more than another 2 minute report.
Wednesday: Did another walkthrough of the condo before closing. The countertops were *still* scratched, the mirror *still* wasn't there, and the hardwood floor *still* had scratches. Anyone seeing a theme here? We went to the Title company for closing, and had a mostly unprofessional experience. The closing appt was for 10 AM; we were there at 9:45, and we didn't get in until 11. Our realtor was very upset with them, and I know Darrin was a little perturbed. The closing itself was long, a lot of signing and then more check-writing. Note to self: plan for $1000 more in closing costs than anticipated. ... Then we got to pull out shelves, and clean windows before I had to run to bells & choir practice.
Thursday: DAR Districts II & VI meeting in Charlottesville. Me and the Hokie-mobile went to Charlottesville, where the meeting went *great*! The skits were phenomenally-well-received, junior table sales were strong.... and then right as I was rushing to dump stuff in the trunk and attempt to get to my grad class ontime........... I locked my keys in my trunk.
I know - good on me, right? So the car was locked, with the keys in the trunk, no "button" to get to them, and Volvo wasn't going to make this easy for me. Oh, *where*'s my Volvo On Call info? Yup... in the glove compartment.
So I did what any damsel in distress would do..... I called Darrin. Definitely helpful -- once we got over the muffled amusement. (And don't think I didn't hear that ;))
So I got the number, called VOC, and they wanted everything from my VIN to the mileage on the car. THEN she asked me for the license plate. Aren't you supposed to start with the EASY questions? sheesh
Anyway, the lock guy came, and had problems getting into my car. Finally, he got the door open, but set off the alarm, which meant the truck unlock button wouldn't work. Then, trying to go through the backseat access didn't work either, as Volvo put in a ski-bag-type-thing that sealed off the trunk. *Great*... After ripping the seam to this bag-thing open (and I *still* don't know why it's there), blindly reaching around my trunk (ow, found the handsaw too!), and pulling most of the contents of my trunk through this new hole in my car, I got my keys.
Did I mention I was rushing to class when this happened? *sigh*
So one final rant: During the C.A.R. Committee report, the State President and her project were mentioned a total of *ZILCH*. This is the one year that she can be the star of the show, and I think it's deplorable that the report had no mention of the C.A.R. activities going on this year. Did I also mention that the website has not been updated? This is very, *very* upsetting
xoxox
hlm
Wednesday: Did another walkthrough of the condo before closing. The countertops were *still* scratched, the mirror *still* wasn't there, and the hardwood floor *still* had scratches. Anyone seeing a theme here? We went to the Title company for closing, and had a mostly unprofessional experience. The closing appt was for 10 AM; we were there at 9:45, and we didn't get in until 11. Our realtor was very upset with them, and I know Darrin was a little perturbed. The closing itself was long, a lot of signing and then more check-writing. Note to self: plan for $1000 more in closing costs than anticipated. ... Then we got to pull out shelves, and clean windows before I had to run to bells & choir practice.
Thursday: DAR Districts II & VI meeting in Charlottesville. Me and the Hokie-mobile went to Charlottesville, where the meeting went *great*! The skits were phenomenally-well-received, junior table sales were strong.... and then right as I was rushing to dump stuff in the trunk and attempt to get to my grad class ontime........... I locked my keys in my trunk.
I know - good on me, right? So the car was locked, with the keys in the trunk, no "button" to get to them, and Volvo wasn't going to make this easy for me. Oh, *where*'s my Volvo On Call info? Yup... in the glove compartment.
So I did what any damsel in distress would do..... I called Darrin. Definitely helpful -- once we got over the muffled amusement. (And don't think I didn't hear that ;))
So I got the number, called VOC, and they wanted everything from my VIN to the mileage on the car. THEN she asked me for the license plate. Aren't you supposed to start with the EASY questions? sheesh
Anyway, the lock guy came, and had problems getting into my car. Finally, he got the door open, but set off the alarm, which meant the truck unlock button wouldn't work. Then, trying to go through the backseat access didn't work either, as Volvo put in a ski-bag-type-thing that sealed off the trunk. *Great*... After ripping the seam to this bag-thing open (and I *still* don't know why it's there), blindly reaching around my trunk (ow, found the handsaw too!), and pulling most of the contents of my trunk through this new hole in my car, I got my keys.
Did I mention I was rushing to class when this happened? *sigh*
So one final rant: During the C.A.R. Committee report, the State President and her project were mentioned a total of *ZILCH*. This is the one year that she can be the star of the show, and I think it's deplorable that the report had no mention of the C.A.R. activities going on this year. Did I also mention that the website has not been updated? This is very, *very* upsetting
xoxox
hlm
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