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Dead Animal

Jay Howerter — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:20:59 +0000

Ever wonder what you house would smell like if a opossum died under it? Well, just come over and I will show you what it smells like. I noticed the smell last night and narrowed it down to the sun room. After some investigation I found a break in the barrier under the sun room. This morning I found that something had tried to drag the varmint out, but couldn’t get the job done. So after a couple of minutes of trying to fish it out without touching it, I put on some gloves and threw it over the fence. Hopefully, the smell will go away now. I love waking up to the smell of decomposition. Mmmmm…

A/C Broken

Jay Howerter — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:19:01 +0000

Our A/C broke last night. The repairman came this morning and said the blower motor was shot. Luckily, it was under warranty. That saved me $300. Praise God. He should have it fixed tomorrow. Thank God it is cool out today.

Nice weather, where are you?

Jay Howerter — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:31:27 +0000

I am so ready for some consistent warm weather. This weekend was very refreshing. I got to vacuum up some more leaves. Yeah!!!

House Pictures

Jay Howerter — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:34:48 +0000

I finally got around to take a picture of our new house. Follow this link for some more pictures.

Labor Day Party

Jay Howerter — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:54:44 +0000

We just finished our Labor day party in our new house. It was really a good time. Thanks, to everyone who came and brought food. It couldn’t have been a better day. The pool water could have been a little warmer though. It was nice to have a house that is big enough to have a party in.

Another House

Jay Howerter — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:48:41 +0000

We put an offer on a house and the sellers accepted. We are closing on August 18th. That leaves us homeless for 2 days. We are still waiting on an appraisal to make sure we are not overpaying. Once that is done, I will probably start getting excited. I am trying not to now, just in case we don’t end up getting the house. It has an inground pool and a huge backyard. I will post some pics once we get in there.

Back on the House hunt

Jay Howerter — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:18:14 +0000

Well, the sellers of the house we like refused our offers. I guess it is back on the hunt.

New House

Jay Howerter — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:48:11 +0000

Last night we got the final copies of our contract to sell and put a bid on another house. The sellers have until 5:00 pm tonight to counter or accept. We really like this house, so I hope they like our offer.

We sold our house!!

Jay Howerter — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:43:28 +0000

Yesterday, we officially accepted a bid from a buyer on our house. The closing date is set for August 15. It is a kind of wierd feeling selling your first house. I was excited and then a little sad. We are ready to move, but it is starting a new chapter in our lives. Tonight we are putting a bid on a house. If we get the bid, I will post pictures.

Earthquake

Jay Howerter — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:26:03 +0000

This morning Katherine and I were awakened by an Earth tremor. I woke up because our bed was shaking. I noticed that our TV was moving back and forth. We were both a little confused. I have heard people that have been in earthquakes say how eerie a feeling it is and now I know for myself.