Interesting Day
My day started with paperwork - specifically paying bills and paying my property taxes (YUK). Talk about something that gives you that sick feeling, that's exactly how I feel every six months when I write checks (in the 5 digits) for property taxes.
As I was finishing up my taxes, I got a call from The Sprint Store telling me that my Palm Pre had just arrived and I could come pick it up. So, as soon as I finished the taxes, I went to the Sprint Store and picked up my new phone.
I had a Moto Razor before, so moving up to the Palm Pre was quite a move up. The Pre is a very sophistocated machine - more like a small laptop than a phone. I'm still learning to use the phone/handheld computer, but I really like it so far. It uses an operating system that lets you view websites exactly like you would on a computer! Very cool.
After getting the Pre home and putting it on charge, I did the paperwork to take to the lawyer for the eviction I have going. As you may recall from my previous posts, I have a brand new lawyer doing my evictions. With the paperwork complete, I made a trip to the bank; the post office; and my lawyer's office to drop off the eviction paperwork. I intended to just hand the paperwork to my lawyer's secretary, but when I did the secretary said the lawyer wanted to talk to me. To my surprise, she informed me that she was moving to another city and wouldn't be able to do my eviction. RATS!
I need the evictions filed on Thursday, so I needed to find another lawyer fast! I went into town and stopped at another lawyer's office that I know. He's done some work for me in the past, so I knew he would be good. Fortunately, he was in the office and agreed to do my evictions.
Next stop was the police station. I needed to get the police reports for the last 2 months for the Pink Elephant. The reason that I needed the reports is that I've had 3 criminals barred from my property by the police and I needed copies of those reports. With copies of those reports, it's much easier to have a barred person arrested for criminal trespass.
I received a call from one of my friends who is involved in the government. She wanted to tell me that one of the local agencies had taken a BUNCH of stimulus money that they had used to hire summer workers (mostly students). They didn't have enough work to keep these workers busy and wanted to know if I had any work they could do - like painting low income houses or yard work at low income houses. My answer - YES!!! So, I made a list of rentals that I would like to have work done. We'll see what happens!
That was about it for today. I'm going to try again tomorrow to work on painting the Pink Elephant.
As I was finishing up my taxes, I got a call from The Sprint Store telling me that my Palm Pre had just arrived and I could come pick it up. So, as soon as I finished the taxes, I went to the Sprint Store and picked up my new phone.
I had a Moto Razor before, so moving up to the Palm Pre was quite a move up. The Pre is a very sophistocated machine - more like a small laptop than a phone. I'm still learning to use the phone/handheld computer, but I really like it so far. It uses an operating system that lets you view websites exactly like you would on a computer! Very cool.
After getting the Pre home and putting it on charge, I did the paperwork to take to the lawyer for the eviction I have going. As you may recall from my previous posts, I have a brand new lawyer doing my evictions. With the paperwork complete, I made a trip to the bank; the post office; and my lawyer's office to drop off the eviction paperwork. I intended to just hand the paperwork to my lawyer's secretary, but when I did the secretary said the lawyer wanted to talk to me. To my surprise, she informed me that she was moving to another city and wouldn't be able to do my eviction. RATS!
I need the evictions filed on Thursday, so I needed to find another lawyer fast! I went into town and stopped at another lawyer's office that I know. He's done some work for me in the past, so I knew he would be good. Fortunately, he was in the office and agreed to do my evictions.
Next stop was the police station. I needed to get the police reports for the last 2 months for the Pink Elephant. The reason that I needed the reports is that I've had 3 criminals barred from my property by the police and I needed copies of those reports. With copies of those reports, it's much easier to have a barred person arrested for criminal trespass.
I received a call from one of my friends who is involved in the government. She wanted to tell me that one of the local agencies had taken a BUNCH of stimulus money that they had used to hire summer workers (mostly students). They didn't have enough work to keep these workers busy and wanted to know if I had any work they could do - like painting low income houses or yard work at low income houses. My answer - YES!!! So, I made a list of rentals that I would like to have work done. We'll see what happens!
That was about it for today. I'm going to try again tomorrow to work on painting the Pink Elephant.
Comments (5)
Debbie, Check with your state's "community action" or similar program. Your state may call it something else, but I guarantee that there is an agency that hands out free air conditioners during the summer; helps pay heat bills during the winter; helps prevent evictions (with cash), etc. They likely also administrate the weatherization programs in your area. Furthermore, be advised that there is probably more than one weatherization program. Here in Ohio, the gas company has a program; the electric company has a program; the state has a program; and they are all administered by "community action". Do some digging and you'll find them! Mike
Michael Rossi, about 15 years ago
How do I get in on this? That is absolutely crazy!
Debbie B., about 15 years ago
I no longer put anything past the government when it comes to wasting our tax dollars. After they did a BEAUTIFUL job weatherizing one of my houses, I realized that the money is there if you just find out how to get it. They'll be able to justify painting some of my houses because they are low income rentals and therefore they're helping low income people live in prettier houses! Everyone deserves a pretty houses, whether they choose to work or not!!
Michael Rossi, about 15 years ago
Now Josh, I can clearly see that you don't have a good attitude about socialism. Yes, I AM ABSOLUTELY ENTITLED to have our benevolent government paint my houses and apartment buildings for me and to weatherize them also. I'm hoping that The Chosen One will buy me a new motorhome next! My wife would like one with two slides. Please, Barack, Please - give me a new motorhome!
Michael Rossi, about 15 years ago
Are you kidding me, Mike?!?!?!? Are we subsidizing the upkeep of housing for private landlords now? That is unbelievable. I'm glad that they are going to help you out free of charge, but this is beyond crazy. Any stimulus employees want to weed my yard for me?
Joshua Dorkin, about 15 years ago