stop licking!

[k2daisy]

Roofer is tentatively scheduled for the week before Thanksgiving. Will be a 3-day thing since they are also removing all the insulation from the attic, cleaning out all the dead mice bodies, sealing up all entry points for the lil critters, and blowing in new insulation. And then putting on a new roof, soffits, fascia, and gutters, as well as replacing all the bathroom and kitchen vents so they actually vent. It's going to be amazing. The color we picked is Desert Rose by Owens-Corning, a warm brown with some yellow undertones, which will look so lovely on top of our yellow brick house.

I got my Yale Alumni Magazine, and immediately flipped to my dad's class notes page so I could find the secretary's contact info. I have been putting off sending an announcement to his class notes; I just wasn't ready to break that last connection between the two of us, I guess. But now that it's coming up on s year, it's time. 

Turns out I don't need to send anything in. My dad's name popped out at me as soon as I got to his class page. The class secretary wrote a lovely obit for my dad, talking about him from the perspective that they all knew him. He must have read Dad's official obituary too because he included my mom's passing, my sisters and I by name, and a quote from the obit. It was just really kind of him to do that. I sent him an email thanking him this morning, and of course he wrote back immediately expressing his condolences and thanks. Very kind.

In unrelated news, Molly has some kind of irritation or rash around her, ladyparts. She will NOT stop licking herself. We have an appointment for Monday at the vet, and I finally broke down and bundled her into her jammies so she can't reach it. 

Otherwise it's a slow weekend of housework, laundry, groceries, and maybe finishing off GBBO that I fell asleep halfway through last night. 

Comments

[denynothing1]

I had no idea how much was involved in replacing a roof (though it's probably a MUCH bigger deal at your latitude than ours). Having working vents does sound like a better situation for sure.

I recall your Dad worked at Yale for a very long time but that still was *very* kind of the class secretary. So glad they took that on and gave you, and everyone else who knew/knows him and you something lovely to remember.

Finally, poor Molly! Whatever she's got sounds miserable. Hopefully something can be done asap. Have a good rest of your weekend!

[k2daisy]

Well, the insulation part is in addition to a normal roof replacement; we had our pest control company do an inspection and they found evidence of lots and lots of mice activity. They have chewed through most of the insulation and are nesting. So a whole fresh start is needed. We are also replacing the soffits and fascia, which are how you get air circulating through your roof/attic/foundation to keep it from getting, uh, moldy? Stuffy? I dunno, I just know you need that circulation. And the gutters too because ours are a mess and we will get gutter guards on top so they don't get clogged with leaves every year. Drainage around the house has been a big problem for this house so we need to keep everything in good shape. But it makes for a more complicated roof replacement than most.

[lisforlilydale]

I read this post's title and then started reading about your roof, which made me wonder if you chose the wrong roofers because they were licking the roof. Glad I was wrong, but sad for Molly. I hope she's okay soon!

[k2daisy]

LOL we have a vet appointment today so hopefully will find out the problem then. She's been bundled in her jammies all weekend and she hates it. Girl wants to lick!

[finefoxyladies]

Glad that the roof is happening. That color sounds like it's lovely, and a little reminiscent of Floridian hues too. And I'm glad to hear the folks at Yale had that recognition for your dad, and that you got to see it and feel that love while also having a nice feeling that you're relieved from the duty of making it happen.

And straight into a transition to: Poor Molly and her vag problems. That sound is real, real gross (from what I remember of Minnie doing a similar thing way back when).

[k2daisy]

Good point about the Florida hues. I am just ready for it to look like the little house in my imagination.

It's such a gross sound, and then she wants to snuggle after and, girl no. But her inner leg is so red and raw I feel like a terrible dog mom. Vet appointment this afternoon!