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Sep. 16th, 2010 03:04 pm1. So I have this lamb shank. One lamb shank. Any idea what I can do with it that would be a) fairly simple and b) tasty? I could make soup out of it, or I could make dinner; I'm open to either option. Suggestions welcome, ditto recipes.
2. I received notice from CitiMortgage that they've received the payoff check, along with a stern admonition that if any of the funds are returned, the payoff will be cancelled. What, they think I'm going to cancel the check? Or that it's going to bounce? I thought that was the entire purpose of a cashier's check to start with. I need to arrange payment of insurance and taxes now that the escrow account is being closed; the payoff letter obligingly includes contact information for both of them.
3. Has anyone local heard of Bloomington Heritage Days? It's taking place this Saturday, and despite it being in the next suburb over, I hadn't heard a thing about it. I found out about it because someone in my spinning group was looking for someone to take her place at a spinning demonstration, and I volunteered. I found out, after everything else was arranged, that the gig pays $50, which was a pleasant surprise. I also recruited Linda L. (WIHNIISIOLJ) to demonstrate quilting. It looks like an enjoyable sort of thing; I hope they get the crowds they're expecting.
4. I received a letter in the mail, block-printed on lined yellow paper. It said that $name and his brother would like to buy my property, and I should call him. I called, and he said that they'd been driving around the neighborhood taking note of 25 or so houses for purchase as potential rental properties. My house was one of the ones, and he'd done a search to get my name from the public records. I told him I had no interest in selling my house (didn't mention I'd just paid it off), and we rang off. I wonder if they're looking for places on the verge of foreclosure that they can acquire cheaply, or what. I'll grant that my lawn needs mowing, but the place doesn't look particularly seedy otherwise, does it?
5. Reading on the iPad when I'm in bed provides an unexpected benefit. If the screen turns black, that means I've zoned out over the book I'm reading, and it's time to turn out the light and go to sleep.
2. I received notice from CitiMortgage that they've received the payoff check, along with a stern admonition that if any of the funds are returned, the payoff will be cancelled. What, they think I'm going to cancel the check? Or that it's going to bounce? I thought that was the entire purpose of a cashier's check to start with. I need to arrange payment of insurance and taxes now that the escrow account is being closed; the payoff letter obligingly includes contact information for both of them.
3. Has anyone local heard of Bloomington Heritage Days? It's taking place this Saturday, and despite it being in the next suburb over, I hadn't heard a thing about it. I found out about it because someone in my spinning group was looking for someone to take her place at a spinning demonstration, and I volunteered. I found out, after everything else was arranged, that the gig pays $50, which was a pleasant surprise. I also recruited Linda L. (WIHNIISIOLJ) to demonstrate quilting. It looks like an enjoyable sort of thing; I hope they get the crowds they're expecting.
4. I received a letter in the mail, block-printed on lined yellow paper. It said that $name and his brother would like to buy my property, and I should call him. I called, and he said that they'd been driving around the neighborhood taking note of 25 or so houses for purchase as potential rental properties. My house was one of the ones, and he'd done a search to get my name from the public records. I told him I had no interest in selling my house (didn't mention I'd just paid it off), and we rang off. I wonder if they're looking for places on the verge of foreclosure that they can acquire cheaply, or what. I'll grant that my lawn needs mowing, but the place doesn't look particularly seedy otherwise, does it?
5. Reading on the iPad when I'm in bed provides an unexpected benefit. If the screen turns black, that means I've zoned out over the book I'm reading, and it's time to turn out the light and go to sleep.
