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Internet and More!

Ashley — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:54:43 +0000

That is right… I have internet! It has been in the house for a couple of weeks now and I am loving it. Thanks to every one at Charter Cable who worked so hard to make it happen!

The Light at the End of the Charter Saga?

Ashley — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:32:45 +0000

Still cable-less, I am blogging from my dear Granny’s house. Yes, she has digital cable and cable internet. What a joyful place! So I contacted Eric from Charter who shot some emails around and got the Construction division in my area moving (Thanks Erin). It came down to two choices: pay Charter $1440 to have cable run to our house or dig a ditch and only pay $750. We are digging a ditch. Actually, my Uncle is digging the ditch. Sadly, that is taking a bit as he is busy building in Lenoir City. But as soon as he gets to digging, I will have cable 48 business hours later. Yeah! Hopefully the ditch will be dug soon… please?

The Never-Ending Charter Cable Saga

Ashley — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:12:50 +0000

Still no cable and internet. Surprised? Not me. During my most recent phone call I was given 4 different reasons why I do not and or may not ever have cable and the call ended with the suggestion that I should just go down to the local office and see what they think about the situation. Charter, I officially hate you.

Where oh Where?

Ashley — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:23:20 +0000

Where have I been? Where has my time gone? What has happened to my life?

Did you know that I have shows on my DVR that are three weeks old? Did you know that I have a Netflix DVD that has been sitting on my shelf for over a month? Can you imagine the number of images on my camera I have yet to download?

I thought I would check in and let you know that I am still alive. Work has gotten extremely busy. Extremely busy. I have been appointed to two difficult cases, one of which has already made an appearance in the local paper. I was not appointed at the time, so no Ashley-in-Ink. I have a preliminary hearing on it tomorrow and if it makes the news, I’ll post a link. Just a warning, it is a tough case to read about.

On the home front, 75% of the main level has been primed. I went back over to the house today to sand some patches down and was delighted to see that Roger has finally framed in the driveway and sidewalk. We have had so much rain and our yard has been so swamped, we haven’t been able to get a driveway. Or water for that matter. While I was hoping to be in the house by the first week of May, that obviously didn’t happen. Right now I will be ecstatic if I get moved in by the last weekend in May. It is hard to work full time and try to get a whole house prepped for moving in. The Family is really pitching in and I appreciate them for that.

Back to prepping for the prelim for tomorrow. Hopefully there will be more 365 Day photos posted this weekend. And more posts!

Day 72: Rosebush

Ashley — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:14:40 +0000

There is a rosebush on the side of The House and it has bloomed a bit more every day. It is so beautiful! And in more house news, the bank meeting was today to get the whole money thing going. It has been over six months since the pre-approval by the bank, so the process pretty much starts over again. Jennifer, the mortgage lady, said she doesn’t think there should be a problem at all. We plan on closing in 3.5 weeks, as the appraisers are backed up and we have to wait for some final repairs before we can send them over. Eek! I am so excited!

Day 71: Decorating Begins

Ashley — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:38:40 +0000

Taken with my iPhone.

It is suppose to be bad luck to decorate your house before you own it, but I just can’t resist. The contract has been signed and the bank meeting is tomorrow. Unless the financing falls through, the house is all mine and I’ll be in about 2 weeks. So today I headed over to the mall on my break to find some bedding for the master bedroom. This was one of my choices, but not the winner. You won’t see that until later…

Day 70: Happy Birthday Mom!

Ashley — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:38:12 +0000

Taken on April 27, 2009.

Today is my Mom’s birthday. After eating dinner at Pancho’s in Maryville, we headed over to The House so Mom could see it. Happy Birthday Mom!

Day 67: Paint Chips

Ashley — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:33:32 +0000

Taken on April 24, 2009.

Introducing the potential paint palette for The House. We’ll see if this changes over the next couple of weeks.

Day 64: The House

Ashley — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:57:00 +0000

So it looks like we are finally getting a house. After months and months and months of searching, we have found a house. Now we just have to talk to the bank and as long as they come through, we will be living in this house next month!