Glad things are looking up, Tam. Now, be sure not to overdo. Slow and steady does the trick.

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Here is where room status and negotiations stand as we begin to let go of our much-loved summer "palace" to become a starter home for the "kids" with whom I hope to close the deal tomorrow:

Jessica and Matt,

... got up early this morning; all the things I was discouraged about last night, up in the room, were easily knocked out in an hour and a half. It will never be "done," but now I can move on to the shared areas I want to show you on Sunday.

Jessica, our agreement with past occupants has always been to leave the space broom-clean, and sometimes they do! :~) As we have been repairing things and removing vac-clogging debris as we go, it's almost up to that level now. :~) Your references all say how clean you keep your home. So-- shall I leave the vacuuming, dusting, and window-washing to you in exchange for a free week after Matt leaves, and can Matt carry up the shop vac or upright you will need? (The electric broom up there is only good for routine maintenance-cleaning.)

Past occupants have left things they expect to find when they come back in July. I will trust your "nose" to set out anything offensive that ought to go to the trash or our camper-- which they also use. I no longer trust my sense of smell (mostly meds issues). This also means we will Febreze the space for you once it's clean, if you want.

Matt, I have a few items still to to carry down, and a ceiling light-globe we broke to sweep up, but the only other jobs left up there just need a tall person to put up a couple of small, lightweight things and a skinny one to tack down some things on the floor. Are you able to help me with those? I do not fit either criteria, LOL.

I was just given some nice scrap carpet to cover the stairway treads and little landings-- to make them quieter and nicer-- but that would not require access into the room as far as I know. I do not expect to get that done before Sunday (my hubby reminded me at bedtime of a big funeral this afternoon), so you will find the stairway broom-clean.

Furniture and locks-- the black cube/hassock isn't up back there yet. (See the space first and decide it you want that.) If you are not bringing a small microwave I will get one out of your deposit. We can decide together what you want for locks and we will install them. Any other furniture you want up there that will actually fit in the narrow stairway-- please know that I might be interested in bartering for it, to keep for the room after you vacate.


Looking forward to meeting you both! See you later tonight,

~Susan