Misfits arrived promptly yesterday, with all kinds of welcome food, because the larder was pretty bare.
Breakfast this morning is a toasted walnut cranberry muffin and strawberries.
This is a great relief to me, because these are new experiences to him, which he's taking on and will get used to. He'll own the property when I die, so there won't be a mad scramble to get the various payment obligations switched to avoid late fees, at a time when it will be much harder to do. And as long as the bills are paid, I doubt if the authorities care whose account is paying them. We're adjusting his rent so he won't be out of pocket. It took a bit of time and online searching.
I was glad we checked into the HOA account, which is one of my direct debits. Turns out the management, without mentioning it, had changed banks, changed passwords and website, and we had to go all round the houses to get in. HS took care of switching that, so all's well. But that would have been a big deal if he tried to accomplish it after my death, everything financial shutting down then, and death certificates etc, needed to get access.
I think we did well, and we're both a bit wiped out from the emotional work. After next week's cremation appointment, I plan to live a life of total frivolity!
Knitting group today, and I'll cast on a new knit as soon as I decide what. Meanwhile I did a bit of spinning.
And here's a poll you won't see around the media very much, just sayin. Not paid for by T###p, like the Wall Street Journal, nor weighted in favor of Republican opinions, like the New York Times. Just a straightforward bit of polling.
Between the publishing mixup yesterday and things on my mind, I'm late to wish happy Hanukkah to observers, but I do wish you light and life
More good preplanning decisions! "After next week's cremation appointment, I plan to live a life of total frivolity!" -- hahahahahhaha, I know what you mean.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting out my dance shoes even as I type.
DeleteI sure do hope that poll is reflected by events when it happens! The puzzle is easy. It does not describe you! Look out, World! Boud is going to be footloose and fancy free! 😂🙀
ReplyDeleteSneaky and flattering clue there!
DeleteIt's good to be taking care of things.
ReplyDeleteMuch easier now, with my help.
DeleteI know that your heart must feel lighter now!
ReplyDeleteI just wish that in those polls there weren't so darn many Don't Knows. That scares me.
I wonder what that category means. Could be anything from don't bother me to don't quote me to ask me next year!
DeleteWell done with the preparation though we know you don’t need them for any time soon.
ReplyDeleteAs of now I'm fine, about to get lunch then go to the knitting group.
DeleteKudos to you and HS for getting things done! I like the idea of living a life of frivolity. As for that poll: Can we please vote this minute?!?
ReplyDeleteI vote we make that poll the will of the people by acclamation!
DeleteIt is a relief for you to get it all in order. Now, let the frivolity begin.
ReplyDeleteGetting there!
DeleteVery organised and thankfully so. Red tape is always a pain the the posterior
ReplyDeleteMay your life of frivolity be a long long long one
That's the plan, much frivoling!
DeleteHad to smile at "cremation appointment next week". (I did read the earlier post but the first thought of anyone who hadn't might be "getting bit ahead of yourself no?")
ReplyDeleteThat's some advance preparation.
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ReplyDeleteA life of frivolity - sounds like a plan to me!! Good for you for transferring as much as you can over to HS now so that he still has you to help him get used to dealing with everything. My Dad made sure that everything he had was joint with me so it was simple for me to deal with when the time came.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's important to get a bit of experience at handling some things. He's always been a tenant so the various bills relating to ownership are new learning.
DeleteDealing with stuff after a someone has died is always hard and some organisations seem to go out of their way to make it more so! You are doing the right thing by HS and yourself. One more appointment then kick those heels up!
ReplyDeleteThat's the plan!
DeleteThat vanilla sugar hack is a new one on me - thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteCompletely stumped by the HH puzzle despite RunNRose's cryptic hint - will persevere.
Good for you and HS to shift some duties around and thank goodness you did, considering the hassles that sprang up. And what a scrumptious breakfast to start the day!
Chris from Boise
The breakfast was a good start. The day got a bit complicated.
DeleteActually, it is a hopeful poll.
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteYou are such a wise lady taking care of all those things we hate to do now, so it is easier for HS later. I've been trying to do just that in getting all my business in order. We have not gotten to the cremation part yet but we need to. Please share if you have any good pointers when you are done. I want things to be as easy as possible for my sons. I love the thought of living a life of total frivolity!
ReplyDeleteRead Friday's post!
DeleteYou're very wise getting everything done in advance. But i'm also glad to hear you're not planning on going anywhere soon. Have I missed your birthday? If HS came for tea and muffins on Thursday was that it? But, no, your mention of starting reading the book suggests it wasn't. Hm.
ReplyDeleteBirthday is next week, and will be celebrated whenever we're both free.
DeleteGreat job on the planning.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great removal of stress.
It sounds like you have had very productive and good times with your son -- emotional as well, but important. The vanilla pod in the sugar is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteJust the empty bottle in the sugar. I expect a pod would be even better.
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