Here's what the house looked like earlier in the week:
It got so bad that at one point, the junk on the countertop itself cried out in a "Face of Mars"-type encounter.
Needless to say, it's been a busy time.
Monday: In the morning I did the unit in-processing paperwork and moved out of the hotel room. At noon I met with the housing representative. The rest of the day was spent unloading the car and buying the basics for the house: garbage cans, a pillow, a microwave, sandwich stuff, and dishes.
Tuesday: I turned in my hotel receipts for Temporary Lodging Expense reimbursement, borrowed some pots and a mat from the Lending Closet, bought a garden hose and sprinkler (the lawn is completely brown), moved over a carload of boxes from U-Haul.
Wednesday: According to SY, the Household Goods Transportation people said the transportation orders were messed up, so I tried to get things sorted out on this end. And since they won't be able to move stuff until after she's already arrived here, I had to get a special power of attorney for my father-in-law to send my boxes. Because I don't yet have internet access, I used the free wireless internet over at the USO building. (That's a cool place -- they even have free snacks.)
Thursday: Got some household stuff from Wal-Mart and fixed up some of the mistakes I make on the power of attorney. Another U-Haul trip and went through old junk. Looked at furniture stores.
Friday: Cable guy came today and hooked up the internet. I checked out the commisary and a furniture outlet in Copperas Cove. Bought a desk and a chair from Wal-Mart (they really are the most reliable source for a lot of stuff in the house).
So now, the day before the family comes in, there are only a few things that we don't have yet -- a mattress, a washing machine, and a table. And those are the things I didn't want to get without the wife's input.
Good to go.
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