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AC problems

Go figure, this week has been the hottest and most humid weeks we’ve had so far this summer and the air conditioning unit went on the fritz. Normally in my younger days, I could handle the heat and wasn’t bothered with it at all, but now…not so much.

To say everyone is rather miserable, despite of fans in the windows and the floor and ceiling fans it feels like they are just moving the hot air around. The heating and air conditioning guy is booked solid and can’t get out here until this coming Monday. Umm, a bit late I would say, considering the heat index will no doubt drop by then. At least we are all hoping so.

In the mean time, I’m drinking plenty of iced tea and water, and my son and I are putting ice cubes in the dogs water. Everyone is kind of irritable including myself. I just keep thinking about when we didn’t have an AC and how we coped with it. People have dealt with this issue a long time ago, and didn’t have an air conditioner so,  if we must we must.

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Using Susan Rindley to find a home in Ft. Lauderdale

My cousin recently moved to Florida and has been staying with a friend until she finds a house of her own. When I talked to her, she said that she was thinking about using Susan Rindley to find her the home of her dreams in Ft. Lauderdale. Ms. Rindley is the real estate agent that came highly recommended by the friend my cousin is staying with right now, and apparently the lady knows her business when it comes to houses. She deals in the more pricy homes, which is fine by my cousin as she got a HUGH settlement and wants to live in Florida for the rest of her life.  I don’t blame her.

When I asked my cousin if there were any more recommendations from anyone who had used this agent, she told me about the testimonials on the site that she looked at and that was all she needed to do is read them. She’s got a good head on her shoulders and also knows a bit about real estate herself so I’m sure that she didn’t go into this blind, so to speak.

Once my obligations are finished here, I also plan on moving South and Florida is my first choice. My youngest daughter lives there and my oldest daughter wants to move there eventually. I had lived on the gulf side and really enjoyed everything about it. As soon as my cousin finds her new house she said she wanted me to come and stay for awhile and I do believe I’m going to take her up on it. I would have loved going house hunting with her, but I’m sure once she finds the perfect house I’ll be getting loads of videos and pictures!

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Leaky Basement

I’ve discovered that our basement now has started leaking and gathering moisture in places that it never has before. Looks like I’m going to have to call in a professional to check it out and see what it’s going to cost to fix the leaks. I have a feeling that this is not going to be a inexpensive fix.

For years we’ve been leak free, though the basement has always had a sort of damp cool feeling to it. I had just chalked it up to being a normal Michigan basement as it is called…which I still have never learned the reason why it’s called that, though I do often get various reasons thrown at me.

All I know is now there is some water coming in from someplace and I do have to have it checked out. I wouldn’t call the basement someplace that is actually livable, but it’s good enough to hide from a storm and also to have the washer and dryer down there. I also keep the Christmas decorations and some other items in storage down in our basement where unlike the attic, are easy to get to and some of the ornaments are keepsakes and I don’t want any dampness getting into them, and causing mold. So like I said, it’s time to call in a pro.

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Keeping Cool with EDS Air Conditioning Repair

As some of my readers know, my youngest daughter is home from Florida for a visit and so we can celebrate her 20th birthday. She should be used to hot weather, but we don’t have an air conditioner because it dries my throat out and also makes me cough. She told me about that her air conditioner stopped working and how she used a repair service called EDS Air Conditioning Repair they got it fixed in no time flat and didn’t charge a slew of money. In fact she saved a great deal compared to some of the places she had called.

I think my daughter is getting to be a very good home owner and is and not just hiring the first company she comes to in the telephone book! She went online and then read testimonials of others who had used the service. I’m very proud of her. She has a handle on living by herself and my “baby girl” has grown up to be a kind of wise young woman. Besides that, she loves to save money and find good reasonable prices for repairs and also for other things in life.

She of course misses her air conditioning here, but I have lots of ceiling fans and other types of fans. Perhaps one day I may get an AC for the spare room that is still her room when she comes home. It would be a nice surprise for her and make her more comfortable in this heat.

 

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Nephew needed a Drunk Driving Attorney in Pittsburgh PA

I do NOT condone drinking and driving in any way, but my nephew Scott went to a wedding in PA and from the pictures and description of the reception, a lot of wine, champagne and beer was flowing. Normally if my nephew drinks he makes sure he has a designated driver. He now is in need of a Drunk Driving Attorney in Pittsburgh PA. From the report and he only blew only one point over the legal limit after having two drinks…which had to be really loaded up drinks and now he would like to get a lawyer who specializes in drunk driving. He passed the sobriety test but not the breathalyzer.

Scott did admit to being at the wedding and also having two drinks and thinks that the breathalyzer test was inaccurate, hence getting a good attorney. The catering company bartender will even testify on his behalf, but Scott didn’t want to get a public defender since he is not from PA.

I suggested that he go online and read the Attorney’s Profile and also look into the firm. I think he can find just what he is looking for, if he does this. His work depends on him driving and this could really hurt him financially. He would rather have one of the best in the field than someone who could care less about the outcome.

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Porch needs a new roof

Once I got the nerve up to climb a ladder, since I am not afraid of heights but do have the terrible fear of falling if that makes sense, I was in total disbelief how the porch roof looked. I cleaned the gutters and eaves troughs, but there were shingles that had blown off during the winter and I do need to get a roofer out here to fix it.

I have a dear friend I’ve known since my early teens who is a roofer and he really knows his stuff. My husband who passed away at a young age was a roofer and siding contractor. He taught my a lot, but this job I can’t do myself because of the falling fear factor.

I’m sure my friend will give me a good deal, as he is actually considered family and comes to all our family get together’s. I’ll barter with him and cook for him, since he is a bachelor! He loves my cooking, so it’s a win win situation as long as I buy the materials!