I want to get off.
Gee, I was doing so well for a couple of days. I've been going along, trying to find my way to happiness but I was reminded last night that it's not just about me. I have a couple of girls who are going through the same thing. They won't always share what's going on and just because things look ok on the outside doesn't mean there's not real trouble brewing on the inside. That's all I'm going to say about that here. I'm only mentioning it because it's knocked me off track and I'm back to being on the verge of tears all fucking day long. It's ok, it just means there's still work to do.
I wrote to the admin of the Hammond organ group that Jim used to post to. I told her about the two organs and the Hammond parts and asked if there was someone in the southern California area who would be interested in them. She gave me two names. One is a technician who would be interested in the parts and one who is a dealer who would be interested in the organs. I've contacted both of them. The parts guy is coming next week.
The organ guy is a dealer in San Diego. He's an eBay power seller. I told him about Jim's other keyboards and he got very interested. He asked me how I was planning to sell them and I told him about the upcoming yard sale. He really thinks it's a bad idea to sell them that way. I told him I didn't want to sell them on eBay because I didn't want to deal with the shipping and the hassles that can come when a buyer backs out. He said he deals with this stuff all the time and he's also handled liquidating estates for people.
I know what some of you are thinking. Red flag, right? But I trust him because the Hamtech people gave me his name. I really don't think they would steer me wrong. I'm pretty sure Jim would approve of my handling it this way. And I've met the top two guys in the Hamtech group. They were Jim's friends. I feel ok about this. And yes, I'll check his ID.
So, this week I'm going to take a better inventory of the instruments and other equipment. He'll bring up a trailer and take everything and put it all on eBay. He'll handle all the selling and shipping and we'll agree on a percentage for his cut.
Up and down, up and down, white knuckles, screaming...
This afternoon Paige called me and said she and her friends were in a pet shop and she's found a bunny she wants to buy. She's been wanting to get a buddy for her bun so I said ok. I joked with Lindsay that Paige knows I can't say no to her right now. I know that's not really true but the timing made me laugh. So, now we have another (female, I hope) rabbit. After the yard sale I'm going to build an enclosure for the two of them in the planting bed outside Paige's window. Oh my. Two dogs, four cats (including Kyle's) and now two rabbits. I'm so glad I got rid of the damn fish.
And then there's that old guy next door...
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i agree its better to have someone who knows what they are doing (liqidations, estate sales, etc.) than doing them an injustice w/ a yard sale. you'll make a lot more money,
breathe and meditate. and i'll see u in the morning.
Well, I wouldn't have let them go for cheap but eBay is worldwide and this guy will handle the annoying stuff. And I won't have to haggle with anyone. I won't have to deal with security at the yard sale and I won't have to set up a sound system for demos. Fewer headaches all around.
Note to self: Ask Stacey and Drew for Easy-ups. We'll need some shade.
yeah, all huge plusses.
and don't forget the crawdads.
Ok, that one just flew right over my head.
you said you got rid of the fish, didnt u have evil crawdads that first ate the fish and escaped the tank?
Oh YEAH! Those fucking crawdads! Good golly, that was a while ago! Seems like ancient history when compared with the events of four months ago.
Yep, it's been four months today. In some ways it seems like forever ago but four months is no time, really. But man, I've lived a lifetime in those four months. I'm a different person. My girls are different. We've all changed. Had to.
I was cuddling the new bunny just now. I think she must have been sitting in a puddle of urine. I smell like rabbit piss. Oh well, I needed a shower anyway.
bunny piss - wheeeeeeeeeeeeee.
are u all letting them run in the house? i had a frind who had hers in the house, they were box trained and very wonderful indoor pets.
HI!!!!!
I SO know what you mean about 4 months being a life time and, yet, nothing at all. It's the part in life where I just shrug my shoulders and shake my head. There is nothing I have to say that can equal that simple, straight-forward symbolism.
On a lighter note, every time I make hard-boiled eggs, which we did tonight, I think of Dean!
Rachel Richardson graduates high school June 8th; I'll be quitting my job in 21 days! - that's how time is!
Love you guys!
Mary
Virginia= We let them run around in the house but afterwards we run the vaccuum cleaner. We have a litter box but Eddie (the original pink bunny) prefers puppy piddle pads. The new bun doesn't yet know what's what. Paige will ahve to train her. We also have a litter box for them but they don't always use it. They do keep returning to the same corner so the puppy pads are enough.
The weekend after the yard sale Paige and I are going to build that bunny enclosure in the planting bed under her window. Then they'll have plenty of room.
It's interesting, this'll be my first building project without Jim. It's just a simple frame with a door and covered with chicken wire but it still take some figureing out.
Mary-Yes, we got Rachel's graduation announcement! WHO is that LOVELY young WOMAN? Very nice photo!
You're quitting your job? Good for you! You know, you could use that time off to take a Riverside trip! Jes thinkin'. We'll be coming up for a quick trip on the weekend of June 16th. Lindsay's best friend, Chelsey, is getting married to another very good friend, David. We're coming up on Thursday and leaving on Sunday. Not much time for visits then. But we'll be up for a longer visit in July for the Jim Smith Memorial Jam. I'll let you know the details.
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