Dateline Dayton — Regarding the sale of our house, we still do not have a closing date, except it is supposed to happen between now and next Friday. I have patched most of the holes in the walls where we had pictures or other objects. Sanding still is to be done, on Saturday. Along with cutting the grass, I hope to …
Can Rosemary Clooney Break Out and Sing ‘This Ole House’?
Dateline Dayton — Last week I told you about the deal on our house falling through. On Friday evening, I got an email from my realtor, which she forwarded from the former purchaser's realtor. They claimed they were still interested in the house. In addition, the purchaser had received a verbal approval on their mortgage. They were meeting with the mortgage company on Monday.
A Crushing Feeling – Starting Over
Dateline Dayton – At noon yesterday, we were to close the sale of our home. You may already guess, it did not take place. Last Thursday, I was notified that the closing was scheduled for noon on Wednesday, the final day, according to the contract. I was relieved that at last the sale was going to take place. I even …
As the Ships Go Down, Selfish Captains Take a Powder
Dateline Dayton – What ever happened to the gallant notion of the captain heroically going down with his ship? A little over two years ago, a Costa cruise ship rammed into a reef, killing 32. The captain was among the first to flee the ship. He is now on trial for his actions. He defended his escape by rationalizing that “I could better direct rescue operations from land.” We will see what …
We Always Have Had Hate Groups
Dateline Dayton — God does not make junk. Nor does he create evil, which is made by man. We appear to be doing a good job. School shootings and stabbings are an everyday occurrence, as well as shootings at our military bases. The school incidents are done by youngsters. What makes them commit these evil, deadly acts?
Now This Was a One-Time-Only Moving Experience
Dateline Dayton – I am back! The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity for our family We completed the move into our new condo on March 8, spent Saturday through Wednesday there, and then we left for our annual Florida vacation. On Monday of that week we had received an offer on our house, which we …
We Move Into Our New Home, and Then We Leave the State
Dateline Dayton – I am back! The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity for our family We completed the move into our new condo on March 8, spent Saturday through Wednesday there, and then we left for our annual Florida vacation. On Monday of that week we had received an offer on our house, which we …
It Takes So Much Time to Get Ready to Move. Is It My Age?
Dateline Dayton — In the accounting profession, crunch time is fast approaching although for me it already is here. Not to complete tax returns but to finish projects at our new condo since we are moving in this weekend. The kids felt we should be in the condo before leaving for Florida next Thursday.
My Shaky Cable Company Has Lost Its Way
Dateline Dayton — A couple weeks ago I told you about the problem we had with convincing a large cable company to service our condo. I am positive service will only worsen if the two large cable companies are allowed to merge. Neither is known for customer service. Since cable installers do not like to …
The Lady Did What She Could Afford
Dateline Dayton – Ever since Pauline and I got married in 1962 and moved from Piqua, we have lived in the City of Dayton or the surrounding area. As I told you last week, we are moving to a condo in Centerville, only a few blocks, from our home in Kettering. We really like the convenience of living in this part of town. Although, for the past 36 years we have lived in the suburbs, I still …