Category: Daily Life

HVAC status for the curious. Life got in the way. It is very difficult to shop for things while trying to meet work obligations and deadlines. Ergo, we are still without air conditioning. The borrowed portable AC has been a life saver. Dehumidifiers have saved our possessions.

Hiller came back with the “yeah, we are pricier than everyone else” quote on an inadequate unit. I’ve asked them to re-quote a 16 seer and a 20 seer unit and come back with a better price.

A new friend, one of your referrals, has mentioned that he can get our existing unit working much cheaper. However, my unit was installed in 2007 so I’m thinking rather than throw money at a 16 year old heat pump that I need to just replace the entire unit. I’ll be reaching out to you for a quote since homeowners requires that in writing.

I’ll be getting a couple of other quotes but I’m not going to get carried away. I’d rather overpay and just get this over with than continue to live like this (I know…1st world problems).

Next steps:
1) Look up the specifics of the tax break
2) File a claim with homeowners and get an insurance adjuster out here
3) Get a couple of competitive quotes
4) Get the new unit installed asap
5) Build a wood shed

I’m not hiding under the covers; I am organizing my thoughts.

Another leak fixed. Just took a rubber maid container lid.

Something they never tell you when you become a parent or take on a pet is that you will regularly play the mystery game called “Is it poop?”

Be the first room to be mopped, not the last.

As I reflect back on my life, I realize sleeping was a mistake.

1. Type message
2. Send message
3. Panic
4. Check to see if you sent only to your spouse or if you sent to the group chat with the children

Probably not doing that in the correct order.

Sometimes the voice in my head chuckled and says, “No. Don’t do that.”

I like OmniFocus. However, I have been using it more like a giant task list instead of a GTD system. Today I’m making an effort to change that and actually ingrain OmniFocus as part of my workflow. Feels good to be back into it. Now let’s get things done.

I’ve been meaning to look this up since the 1980s. Now I know.

“C beams (cesium beams) are used in space combat. Reaching speed near the speed of light, they are fired towards the enemy ship to disrupt and destroy its shields and hull. They glitter on impact. Our Roy was in space close combat and remembers those moments with longing.”

My transition to grumpy old man is almost complete. God I hope the Republicans don’t make me reverse it. This therapy has taken decades.

My bank was happy to order this for us but won’t accept the coins as a deposit and since it is less than 200 euros there is a surcharge to deposit the bills.

Their suggestion? Drive to Gatlinburg or Florida. I’m think of getting a briefcase and beginning my collection of currencies and passports. 00Doug!

When I asked, “Was this supposed to stay in Spain?” The banker replied, “Yeah, he should have spent it.”