Moved in

Well, the move is complete. The actual work isn't though. And probably won't be for several months.

My parents helped us with the move along with Turner, which was really nice considering the heavy lifting involved and the forcing of box springs around corners. Maria and my mom cleaned up like crazy while my dad and I did things like replace toilet seats and prime the bathroom wall. There was nasty wallpaper in there which was on pretty good, so we decided that instead of trying to rip it off and screw up the drywall, we'd prime instead.

Now, about that washer, dryer and microwave. Oh yeah, the sofa, too. Well, the sofa was supposed to be put in yesterday. It was delivered, oh sure. But they couldn't fit it thorugh the front door. So they took it back. Now we have to buy a smaller one -- lengthwise, that is -- and perhaps a small chair to go with it.

As per the microwave ... last night we managed to remove the old nasty microwave and discovered that the wall behind it had holes in it. Large holes. In the drywall. So, instead of slapping up the new unit, I'm going to get some drywall and fix it up before the installation.

The washer and dryer also won't fit in the tiny closet off the master bedroom. We tried like hell last night -- me and an old friend from high school -- but to no avail. Well, last night after getting back from buying some lovely red paint from Home Depot, I went at the door frame with a screwdriver and some pliers. Fifteen minutes later and there was enough room.

I'm beginning to see how this home ownership thing will really start to add up. Especially with a bunch of little projects, tools needed, etc., But we've sort of made a list and prioritized things, so that should help. And some of the bigger things we'll put off for now until we get bored later.

Unfortunately I left all of my tools back in Lancaster. Fortunately, we've been able to get by with tools that I've bought that I know I don't already have. Like a drill.

Also, it may be a good thing and a bad thing that Home Depot is less than a mile away.