Big Day

So, I'm officially elderly today -- 70. Amy said, but aren't you old at 55, what with senior discounts etc? Yes, but now I'm "elderly." Haven't quite decided how I feel about it.

We have two other Leos in the friend group so we're going to do a grilling/firepit party this Saturday. I'll get to wear the tiara.

In other news, I just finished putting window tint on the cabover window and the big cabin windows. The cabover was a real pain as it's not vertical so handling the tint film was awkward. I wound up doing it in pieces -- not so elegant looking but does the job. Supposedly, the tint will cut down on heat gain and provide privacy. I can already attest to the heat difference in my tin box, but the privacy promise only works in the daytime. At night, when lights are on, you can still see in, though it's dimmer. Means I put the curtains back up.

In sad news, Eileen Brennan died. I always enjoyed her in movies like The Last Picture Show, but she was a great comic actor, especially in Private Benjamin.

Kitchens and Furniture and Trip

So Amy's kitchen is coming along apace. The counters are in and the tops should be here in a week. She found the faucet she wants. It has a huge curve on the faucet itself and the sink's really deep, so the drop will be about 18 inches. I suggested that she get a sinkmat to keep splashing down.

Today we went to a furniture warehouse and found a couch with an extension lounge (that can be put on either end of the couch). We also found two chairs, both recliners but the sleek kind. And we got a TV stand with room for the subwoofer, the blue-ray player, and the router thingy. I suggested a swivel dojazzy to set the actual TV on. So we'll be able to get rid of the two monster overstuffed chairs with huge separate ottomans and have good-looking stuff in the living room. And it's going to be repainted, too. When that's done, she'll be done with the house. Whew.

As to the trip, planning is coming along. I have routes set up for going to NY, then NY to Pittsburgh (over two days), seeing Jason and Phyllis, and then PA back to Asheville. So far, we know we're going to see Foamhenge (in VA), the Houdini Museum (in Scranton), and Trundle Manor (in Pittsburgh). There are other things on the itinerary but those are the biggies. I'm hoping to connect with an old RV friend on the NY-PA route for a short visit (LindaB). We can't wait.

Amy has informed me that she's willing to help drive but only going forward, no backing up. Heh.

Updates

Job interview last Wednesday; results tomorrow. If yes, I'll start Tues.

Doctor's appointment tomorrow. Minor.

Yard sale yesterday (Sat.) -- Amy, Tillman, and me. Nothing back into house. Stuff went to Goodwill. Clothes/shoes will go to women's shelter. Pet stuff to Brother Wolf.

Painting of kitchen Fri. Sat. Sun. Spackling, foam in a can, killz, paint -- including ceiling. Traci & Ed are finishing it up as I type.

Cabinet installation in kitchen tomorrow (Mon.). Then it'll be another two weeks before the countertop arrives. The upper cabinets over the stove area can be stocked because there're on the wall. Can't put stuff in the other cabinets because it may wrack the counters a little and then putting the countertop in will be a hassle.

We already have the new fridge and stove. The dishwasher and sink are here, waiting for installation.

In two weeks, all done. Yay! Much fun putting everything away in new spaces, organizing, etc.

Then the new roommate (Mateo) starts moving in at the end of July.

Oh yeah, I have to get a new starter for my RV. Boo.