–Drove back from Sac, no problem.
–Rolex OysterQuartz came in. Incredible bevels, though it does have some dings. Set it 1 second slow at time.is.
Month: December 2019
–Drove the Civic to Sac so I could bring the InnerLight.
–Family room lights now work, after I tried (unsuccessfully) to fiddle with electric eye in corner near ceiling. No idea what’s going on.
–Mosquito got in. HOW??? Bought some bug spray at Rite-Aid.
–Got a haircut.
–Put InnerLight in the Civic; will take to Sac tomorrow.
–Went to Bagelry for bagels: low stock, not even a bin for sesame.
–Made pizza for dinner.
–Lost flying saucer in back yard after trying to chase woodpeckers.
–Boxed up size 40 shorts for return to Macy’s.
–Opened Christmas presents after orange rolls.
–Watched “Mr. Bean’s Christmas.”
–Wrapped Grace’s presents.
–Willie the mailman dropped by.
–Went to Aptos Feed for birdseed.
–Made baguettes.
–Went to FedEx Capitola to print 2019 ornament pic. No problem.
–Started some baguettes.
–Delivered presents to Nourse’s house in Half Moon Bay.
–Tried to get 2019 ornament photo printed at Staples. They couldn’t get size right, ended up copying it. Awful.
–Went shopping at Farm Fresh produce and Safeway.
–Put up the Christmas trees.
–Drove back to LSB.
–Watched last 3 episodes of “Man in the High Castle.”
–Picked up breakfast at Starbuck’s; ate at home because no seats.
–Comcast guy came out. Had a hard time finding connection, eventually hooked up cable box and router in closet in Grace’s (prospective) bedroom. Seems to work (594 mbps download speed), and we’ll allegedly be able to add a TV (in addition to wired one in family room) wirelessly.
–Dinner at Jack’s Urban Eats.
–Drove to Sac in 2 hours 45 minutes.
–Turned up temperature on water heater.
–Replaced hearing aid batteries around 1 PM (9 days only).
–Tried to sort through Tunnel Hill paperwork. Paid remainder of property taxes (hmmm…I should only owe 1 month’s worth of property taxes for 2019). Made a mortgage payment that might not be due until 2/1/20. Still need to figure out how to pay HOA dues.
–Went to Outside In (near Frank’s Pharmacy) to finish Christmas shopping. Then to Safeway/Peet’s for stuff.
–Grace wrapped; I boxed.
–Bought a Rolex 116520 from Lunar Oyster for $18,500.
–Made a pizza for dinner.
–Drove back to LSB. GPS took me via 205/5, which turned out to be fairly smooth.
–Sent off some watches to Lunar Oyster on consignment.
–Breakfast at Starbucks.
–Ross Broadley came around 4 PM and replaced the water heater. Done at 8:45. I’m beat from standing around.
–Breakfast at Starbucks.
–Opened checking and savings accounts at Heritage Community Credit Union (in Bel Air market).
–Ross Broadley came out to look at water heater. Confirmed it is original, and panel on roof is indeed solar. Will replace with 50-gallon heater with recirculation and timer (as original) tomorrow.
–Found the plug and turned off the wine cooler.
–Drove to Sac. Huge slow-down on 17.
–HOA approved new roof.
–Went to Best Buy to pick up modem/router.
–Packed guns and knives to take to Sac.
–Did a little Christmas shopping at Capitola mall. Lunch at Togo’s. Last one, I fear: their rolls are huge and they don’t offer sliced bread.
–Bought a router/modem from Best Buy; rescheduled Comcast appointment for 12/18.
–Replaced hearing aid batteries around 4 PM.
–Went to Home Depot to look at refrigerators. Grace pointed out that we have to get a “counter-depth” model, as that’s what is there now.
–Went to Santa Cruz for Christmas shopping. Disappointing. Nothing at Artisans and Agency, formerly a gold mine; got some stuff at the bookstore (while avoiding the “Fuck you, bitch!” socks); got some socks at the sock store (ditto).
–Made some French press coffee. Pretty good.
–Pool Time guy came out. Seemed pretty straightforward, though on a different planet from Deja Blue in terms of what needed doing. Signed contract for pump and filter replacement.
–Lunch at Jasper’s Giant Burger. Pretty darn good (blue cheese burger).
–Drove back to LSB. No problem except (a) GPS tried to get me to take many exits off 680 for no obvious reason; (b) the usual 3 PM slowdown on US 1.
–I’m beat.
–Got locks changed to single key.
–Watched “Angel Has Fallen.” Not a bad movie. Downloaded and watched current episode of Seal Team. Moving more and more towards soap opera.
–Took The Beemer to Sac to start moving in to Tunnel Hill. Most everything is okay. Did kill a mosquito in the kitchen. Garage stinks of former pet. Water is off (will be turned on tomorrow) because it apparently is NOT provided by Sac County Utilities, but by Golden State Water, a private company that is regulated by the CPUC. And I have internet: Xfinity wifi is available and fast.
–Heard from Kim (Bessolo) that Jeanne Davis died.
–Took the Beemer to get gas, Peet’s coffee for Grace.
–Packed the Beemer.
–Another drizzly day.
–Finally succeeded (I think) in getting google calendar (with audible alerts) on iPhone.
–Drafted letter to Curtis Finton re 2019 taxes; will email when I confirm his address.