July 28, 2014
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repairs
We were in the car, ready to go, when sister Deborah called. She and Mother had already been to the bank and had half Mother's certificate of deposit put into Mother's checking account. I would not have to do it.
Heading out, the scooter lift with scooter slid sideways. A trucker behind us helped Mary get it back in place. A pen was broken.
Sausage egg McMuffins for breakfast, then to the Courthouse Annex to record George's and my power of attorney. Turned out Boyd had already recorded it. On the way out, we met niece Denise and Robert in the parking lot. They had Leah with them.
Leah was not in the best of moods.
At First Farmers Bank, we deposited two checks and I had the power of attorney recognized.
Potty break. Back at the house, we noticed it was unusually hot. The air-conditioner would not come on. I called Gary Hollingsworth.
Back on the road. Lunch at Subway. We shared the Monday special: Turkey Breast and Black Forest Ham sandwich. In Walmart, we bought a hanging pot to replace Mary's broken one. Her oregano.
At Co-op, we reported that the Durango continued to leak oil. Ben examined the engine and tightened the transmission pan bolts. That should finally fix the problem. Ben also found a replacement for the scooter lift. No charge for today's service. Mary and I paid for last week's gasket replacement, as Ben assured us it was really needed.
Mary and I voted at the old McCord School. Rows of politicians waved flags and posters, staying close to their tents. It was hot.
Gary called soon after Mary and I returned home. Came right over and changed out the air-conditioner motor. Told me nowadays such motors weren't expected to last more than 4-5 years. Made in Mexico.
Deborah called. She and Rachel had been at the old Walker cemetery and taken pictures.
Mary just finished shelling the peas George brought yesterday. Our mouths are watering.
78.2 °F, mostly cloudy.
Comments (6)
That was a lot of running around in the heat! I hope you were able to cool off and spend some quality time at the outpost. It has not been hot here. In fact it has been down right cold!
I've been reading down the page of your last five or so posts. I have missed being over here on Xanga, and have enjoyed seeing what you've been up to, the great food and time with friends and family, etc.
I'd never thought about searing or broiling/grilling yellow squash... I don't know why... but it looks delicious! I'm fixing some that way next time. We are enjoying the bounty of our neighbor's fresh from the garden tomatoes, too. Nothing like it!!
That sure is a lot of business for such a hot day!
Wow, and it was only Monday. I hope the rest of your week doesn't have to be so busy.
I hope you weren't on the scooter when the lift shifted. sounds dangerous. I am glad it got fixed.
I like Denise's bag with the long, over one shoulder type of strap which allows use of both hands free.
I think that bright colored of Mary's top looks good on her.
I ended up at Walmart today too. I needed a plastic tote to put things in.
We sure don't need a/c here this week ~ was downright chilly here during the night and very cool this morning ~ so unusual for July in our area ~
Tough start, but hope the rest of the week is cool and uneventful. My wife likes Subway sometimes.