Monday, February 12, 2007

Pictures have Arrived

The 436 slides from Elmcroft that we had digitized have arrived. We probably threw away more than that of slides that we could not identify or slides from various trips to Europe that mom took. I will try to post some on Snapfish. At some point I will catalog them all so that future generations will know what each one is.

Isn't Andy cute? ................Those were the days - snow at Elmcroft

Friday, February 09, 2007

Office Guest Chairs

These are better overall views of the office to give you all an idea as to why I cannot put the desk in the middle of the room. Besides, all the wires hanging under the front edge would look aweful. I have a surge strip under there, a few of those power modules and lots of bundled wires. So, I got two guest chairs tonight just in time for my first two clients on Saturday. I had seen these at Office Depot a week ago and they told me they were $25 each. I shopped a bit and went back last weekend only to be told that they were now $54 each. Tonight I drove all over the place looking for something - even Ikea - and couldn't find anything decent for less than $80. So, I went back to Office Depot annd asked the price again. The lady told me $54 again and then she said that two weeks ago they were on sale fo $16.99 each. I offered her the $16.99 and after checking with the manager I got them for that price. Yes, yes, I know. Now I have enough money left over to buy a new task chair for myself. Ok, one thing at a time.

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Home Office at 50% +

The Rumbold Financial & Tax Advisory home office is well on its way to completion. All the computer gear is now connected, functional, and neatly tucked in around the edges. The cable modem, wireless router, external backup hard drive, printer server and the two printers are all located in the wall unit to the right. The computer, scanner and new flat monitor are on the desk. I avoided having to have a new cable outlet put in the wall behind the wall unit by running the cable from the opposite wall under the edge of the carpet. Next I need to tackle the bookshelf and get all the files organized. Then hang my diplomas and a few pictures.