Monday:
Kimberly, one of the EconoLodge's front desk clerks, told me about her father ready to rent out a home. I called and talked with Ron early last week. It was more than want or need for short term rental and he wanted a year lease. Thanked him and said that I was looking to buy and didn't want that long. On Thursday she mentioned he was willing to go short term and would like to discuss it with me. I gave her my phone number and asked that he call me on Monday....Friday and Saturday were kinda full already.
I went to take a look at the home. Very nice, light colors, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, washer & dyer, attached 2 car plus garage. We talked about rent, utilities, and how long. Still more than want or need. Asked for time to sit and write out numbers and look at things. Went back to motel, saves about $200 a month over staying at EL. Called some kitchenette places, none available, even in Port Angeles. There were a couple of other rentals up the mountain available 1 Feb, another week. Paced in room, paced out to front desk and chatted some with Lauren, paced hallway, back to pacing in room. Seems the best deal I'm going to get right now. Feels good, no real doubts, just general reluctance to commit.
Tuesday:
Texted Ron first thing in the morning that I was agreeable to terms and we set up time to sign lease and give him money - first, last, security. Asked about moving some boxes from EC to garage, he was agreeable. I will move in on Thursday, but getting boxes there earlier will make check out time of 1100 hours easier to make.
Went to bank to get a bank check for the amount. Had to call CU to make sure the initial deposit check had cleared. Got that and off to exchange money for keys. Got checked out on equipment and started check list of condition and then got phone out to take pictures of 'discrepancies'. Unloaded first load of boxes, plastic totes.
Posted to FB about short term rental. Twilight family were main ones to respond. Called the Elder Quorum President to arrange for help Saturday morning to move bed parts and maybe dressers. Master bedroom and kitchen are the two important areas to actually move to the rental.
If I have all the stuff at rental, I will work on cleaning up and organizing that stuff rather than finding permanent home. I am getting better at multi-tasking, but really tend to concentrate on one task at a time, one step at a time.
Wednesday:
Up and checked voice messages, found one from yesterday. No indication that one was left on 'home' page. ??? Texted back...Relief Society president wants to visit. Sent text to Gwen about moving, she reminded me of free soup/salad at St Luke today. Loaded up car after breakfast.
Went to storage unit after unloaded car. Uncovered two small tables, medium size folding table, and a folding bookcase or table. The four dining room chairs, rocking chair, and desk chair are obvious even all wrapped up. Didn't see the TV. The beds and other furniture is at the other end of unit. I didn't try opening that door, not sure things aren't leaning against the door and might fall out when open it.
The tables were kinda fun to unwrap, kinda like Christmas present not knowing what is inside. Went to the soup/salad lunch. Nice meal. Chatted with Gwen after her playing for us. Loaded up car again and napped before RS presidency meeting. Nice to meet them and chat some. Then off to unload car at rental. Then Wave to get internet and TV set up. Finally dinner at HWY 101 Diner, good meal. Thanked Crystal before left on last load. Jean was at desk when came back. Chatted over an hour - music, differences in homes in different places, etc. Eventually to room and pack up remaining items. Just about ready to leave.
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