Working, post 1. The "finally got internet" catch-up post (1 June 07).

After moving a few things needed to be done right away. The first thing we did was put new locks on all the doors. I installed a new 220 outlet so we could move in the dryer, and we started working on repairing the pool pump and filter, which leaked. High on the list, but not done, are replacing the garage-door opener and the stairway/landing going from the house to the garage.

Meanwhile, we started painting in the kitchen, which is probably the most difficult one. We removed all the cabinets and associated hardware, stripped the wallpaper, and masked to paint with three different colors. (See a later post for the final results -- for now we are waiting for special order hinges to arrive).

We've met several of our neighbors. The pastor of Rockford United Methodist Church (two doors down) stopped by with fresh banana bread and a Michigan specialty called a "Pasty" (short 'a'). Our next door neighbor came over with a gift, and even better, offered to help us get our pool going. This is, unfortunately, an ongoing project.

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