Oregon Living 2023 – Blog #11 – RV Showings, a Dr Visit, and Landscapers Abound!

 

Sunday, March 12^th., 2023……  Daylight Savings Time!  Yaay! We have heard more talks again about keeping it full time. Yeah right!  I would love to see that though!  Weather turned from a nice day yesterday to a little overcast today. Temps are supposed to stay up because we are going to get a Pineapple Express coming through. Cathye headed off to church and I stayed home and watched my taped races on tv. I have had to revert to going to Peacock to watch Motocross now but I can get that in Cat’s office, so no worries. When she got back we settled in for the day since the rains were coming anyway. She had made a run to the store and got some stuff for the week plus she also got some more chemicals for the spa. That’s going well. She goes to her doctor on Tuesday and I’m sure will be pleading to him to let her get in the water!

Monday, March 13^th., 2023……  The inspector is due today but we thought we would have time to go to breakfast beforehand. We wanted to drive up to Salem for apple pancakes and then hit Costco. First problem was when we got there, we saw the sign on the door for new hours – closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. So, we cruised around a bit and found The Acme Café. I had been once before and had lunch but never for breakfast. Well, we soon found out they have a full bar and could serve mimosas!  I was driving so I passed. Cathye had two. The meal was really good and we will definitely go back. The plan was to stop at Costco on the way back but Cat had one too many mimosas and was feeling too much out of it to be shopping! So, we headed straight home. The inspector called and was 10 minutes out. This was the same guy that gave Russ so much trouble so I was a little nervous but he has already bought off the build part and was only here for the final on the electrical. He passed that with no problems. So, the inspection s are all done and all permits have passed. So, that’s a relief!  We have just a couple of things left on our list – re-paint and re-install the tub cover lift kit, install light bulbs in the new ceiling fan, re-aim the security lights to illuminate farther across the back part of the yard, spray clear coating on the exposed wood ceiling and posts, bring up and install the fire pit, bring up and hook up the bbq, bring up the patio furniture, position and anchor the two gazebos down to the deck. We will wait until Russ gets everything clearcoated before we bring in any of the items on the deck. But still – we are happy to be this close to finishing up!

Still getting inquiries about the 5^th wheel – but no actual showings or offers yet.

Tuesday, March 14^th., 2023……  Today was Cathye’s follow-up meeting with the doctor who did her gall bladder surgery. We had to wait until the afternoon so we ran a few errands. She went over to Jamie’s to drop off his typewriter. We had to order one for him on eBay. He wants to write some letters and we have his current computer in storage (too costly to add internet to his room at his care center) and he is really old school. Anyway, we found an old Smith Corona electric and a new ribbon cartridge and she took them over and dropped them off. We left later and headed over to see Dr. Buglino. They got us in quickly and we were there only a short time. He said everything was looking good. But despite her pleas that she was ready, he gave her a big no no when she asked if she could get into our spa!  He wants at least another week for everything to heal. Next stop was Costco. We made the drive over to Albany and got that done. We came back home and I went to her Facebook marketplace account and answered inquiries about the 5^th wheel. I am coordinating all communications and scheduling days and times for people to come see it. We have one couple coming later today.

Ok, it’s later…The two ladies showed up and were very interested but after thinking it over later, they said they needed to pass because they were worried that their mom couldn’t navigate the stairs. Most of the other inquiries are folks asking questions. I think we have 7 already.    

Wednesday, March 15^th., 2023…… Weather is looking up! No rains today or tomorrow!  They say temps will be up into the high 50s and maybe even into the low 60s tomorrow. So, Russ has said he’s ready for tomorrow to come spray. Yaay!  We were up early and had some tasks today. Cathye has another inquiry on Facebook looking for a landscaper. So, she’s been getting a lot of responses on that. Plus the 5^th wheel which I am working.  

Thursday, March 16^th., 2023…… No rain but it started out cloudy this morning. Temperature was in the 40s when Jeff showed up. He was by himself and left to go get some tape and paper to go around the deck and the electrical outlets. By the time he got back, the sun was out! He got started and got the first coat on in about an hour. It is looking good. When dry, it just darkened the wood slightly, which is what we were looking for! Later, he added a second coat and was finished as Russ showed up from their other job. They cleaned up everything and were DONE! Project over. All that’s left now is for us to bring up the goodies for the deck. I also have to finish painting the metal bar for the tub cover lift and get it re-installed.

Another two ladies wanted to see the 5^th wheel and came over. But it turned out to be too big for the space they wanted to fit it in. Hey, at least we are getting interest! All of the above was done while Cathye was interviewing landscapers and job walking the property. She is definitely getting her steps in these days!

Friday, March 17^th., 2023……  Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  Today we got all of the stuff on the deck.  While Penny was here visiting, we asked her to help with the firepit because it was cumbersome. We used the dolly and together we balanced it and made it up a ramp and we set it in place. I needed to run to the store to get a couple of fittings for the gas line hookup but that was no problem. Penny also helped us push the bbq up on the deck and I got that hooked up as well. Later, we got the glass beads in

 

and I fired it up. It looks good and works well. 

Cathye is beat after a day and is resting after all of the landscapers she interviewed today!  I think she has one more tomorrow but has found one that she likes.  Later, we set up a meeting to view the 5^th wheel. They were coming from Dallas (about 45 miles) and wanted to come look even though it would be after work. Needless to say, they didn’t get here until it was super dark!  But, we used flashlights and they were able to check things out. No offer so we wait….

Saturday, March 18^th., 2023…… No rains today. I finally got all of the parts painted for the spa cover and I bolted that in. We moved in some chairs and brought in some rugs and laid them down. It’s coming together. We are still waiting to enjoy the spa and that will happen next week! Two scheduled rv viewings today. The first couple picked it apart and lowballed me. No way! The second party was coming from Seaside and said they would be here and even messaged us that they were on the way!  But they never showed up. We have a few folks waiting for Monday so we’ll see where that goes….