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Good morning everyone from outside the Marion, Michigan Public Library. Fortunately, their WiFi signal is strong enough to reach the parking lot. Glad to see @kazuhas weathered the storm. Been thinking of you, Jacqui. We found a house we like and are putting in an offer. Here’s hoping this one goes through.

Thank you! It is hard to house hunt from 300 miles away. But, I think we will find something this weekend. Now you can make them! They look pretty easy.

You can leave me off the list and wait until we are under contract for a home in Michigan. Then we'll celebrate for sure!!!! This is a minor blip that happens with house hunting.

Me, too! Although the toes are getting a bit cramped. We can shout it out together! I'll have the carboardeaux when I get home Monday night to celebrate a successful trip. I didn't think the Dailyites would go hungry as most of you are great cooks. I love the recipe sharing. DS mentioned some houses she saw on realtor.com and I looked at them and realized I couldn't let her do this alone. Ha ha ha. Or maybe I just like to be in control. I will be glad I did. Tired, but glad! Thank you so much. What would I do without my Dailyite cheerleaders! Thank you, Tina! I am leaving early tomorrow so won't be posting. I do appreciate this. I know we will. And if we don't find it right away, I can split my time between my sister and my niece. Thanks, Jack. Thank you, Vanessa. I feel better now that I am actively doing something to change the situation. I'll be sure to report next week what we found.

Well, the carboardeaux will have to wait. I decided I'm going to make a quick trip up to Michigan so I can tour the houses with my sister. Meal of the Day will be on hiatus unless @0106 Tina is willing to pick it up. I'll be gone tomorrow though Monday.

Yes, it does stink, but nothing I can do about it now except move on. Our realtor is putting together some homes for Sue to look at on Saturday. Me, too! Stick lots of pins in the voodoo doll for me! I wondered what that noise was! Today is turning into the day from **LL. First we lose the house, next the report on the inspection (could cost several thousands), then the window company did not replace the windows today. They just came out to measure so they could place the order. I sent them the photos of the labels and they said they had ordered the windows and they would be installed today. The guy who came out said the pictures were too blurry so they made me wait six weeks to find that out and sent him out instead of asking me to retake the pictures. Of course, there is a $99 service charge for each visit. They get you one way or the other. Now, I think I'll go back to bed and start over.

I liked the looks of the last one as well. The inspection did a wrinkle. They want a foundation expert to come in because of a skanky wall in the basement. It has been like that the whole time I've lived here. I could stay with my sister, but her house is way too small for any extended period and she refuses to get wifi. It is better to let the rest of us do her internet work. I've decided I want a commission for the work I've done on the sale of her house. Renting is a possibility but it will take a bite out of my budget. My home is paid for and I have no monthly payment to make. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your DFIL. Thoughts are with you and your family. Thank you! Thanks, Joy. Thanks, Gerry. I think the seller was stringing us along and keeping us in his back pocket as insurance and so they could tell prospective buyers that there was an offer on the house. When he finally got one he liked better, he cut us loose. Thank you, Jacqui. I, too, am trying to figure out what the reason was for this. Maybe there is something better out there. I'm glad you were able to get everything under cover before Fiona hits. Hopefully, the trough will send her spinning off in a different direction. Botox was recommended to my sister for migraines and she was rejected for coverage as well.

It happens more often than not. I'm not a big drinker. Except on vacation.

Good morning, everyone! It is a new day and better things will happen. At least, I hope so!! Today the windows with leaky seals get replaced as they were under warranty. There's the first good thing. The other good thing is that my realtor got a text from the buyer's realtor saying the inspection went well, except for the faucet. Actually, the faucet is an easy and relatively inexpensive repair. Today's meal can be sweet or savory. I guess it depends on what you feel like having - dinner or dessert. A sopaipilla, sopapilla, sopaipa, or cachanga is a kind of fried pastry and a type of quick bread served in several regions with Spanish heritage in the Americas. The word sopaipilla is the diminutive of sopaipa, a word that entered Spanish from the Mozarabic language of Al-Andalus. The original Mozarabic word Xopaipa was used to mean bread soaked in oil. The word is derived in turn from the Germanic word suppa, which meant bread soaked in liquid. A sopaipilla is traditionally made from leavened wheat dough (or a mixture of wheat flour and masa harina) to which some shortening such as butter is added. After being allowed to rise, the dough is rolled into a sheet that is then cut into circular, square or triangular shapes, 8–10 cm in size for the longest dimension (if intended for a dessert) or 15–20 cm (if intended to be stuffed for a main course). These pieces are then deep-fried in oil, sometimes after being allowed to rise further before frying: the frying causes them to puff up, ideally forming a hollow pocket in the center. Here is your basic sopaipilla recipe. You can sprinkle confectioner's sugar on them or honey for a dessert. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sopaipillas/ The sopaipillas above are like the ones found in the southwest US, especially in New Mexico. South American sopaipillas are a little different as seen in this next recipe: https://www.chileanfoodandgarden.com/chilean-sopaipillas/ In this next selection we see a more savory use of sopaipillas. https://www.curiouscuisiniere.com/chilean-sopaipillas-with-pebre/ If you are looking for a sugar overload, this recipe might be the one you want. Chancaca can be found on Amazon. https://www.midiariodecocina.com/sopaipillas-pasadas/ Here is an example of a stuffed sopaipilla. https://www.newmexicanfoodie.com/stuffed-sopapillas-filled-with-carne-adovada/ Just got word that we have definitely lost the house in Midland. Back to the drawing board. Wishing you all a wonderful day.

It is nice to think that, but we did leave a couple of things for him to find. Like we need a thin cap for the electrical panel. Dan has one and is bringing it out tomorrow. I should also have a fire proof door between the garage and the house. It is in the garage, but not in place. He could mention that! That is actually a biggie. But thank you for the kind thoughts. I think with the faucet he just was turning it the wrong way. I'll check it out tomorrow when Dan is here. That's my plan!

Cardboardeaux sounds really good, but I don't have any. I'm in my jammies and it is too much effort to get dressed and go get some. I'm not sure the jerk is worth the effort to file an ethics complaint. I hope the Dr. can appeal the decision about Botox. It is expensive to pay on your own.

Thanks, Vanessa. I agree about the Michigan seller. Me, too! I think that is what my realtor said. He told me he ripped the other realtor a new one for dragging this out and playing us while they waited for another offer. Thank you! We did put in a last ditch offer that met the criteria he set in his last counter. Haven't heard anything yet. Prayers for your DFIL and DF. I've been through that as well. I sure hope so! We are looking for another house. But, as my realtor noted, there really isn't much out there that is comparable. If we go comparable in cost we get some questionable properties. It is a difficult market. It will all work out. The faucet is the least of my worries. This is nothing compared to what you are going through. We'll be ok. Thank you. We'll find something. Eventually. Ray, I check realtor.com every morning and every evening. There may be 300 homes available but they are either way over our budget or less than 1000 square feet. We don't want to sit on each other's laps. We did make another offer, but haven't heard anything back. As for the faucet, I have possession of the inspector's level. He left it in my basement. He gets it back when I get a new faucet.

We may have lost the house in Michigan. They got another offer. The seller dragged it out as long as he could with us in the hopes of getting another offer. My realtor is really mad. The inspector has come and gone. He was here an hour longer than scheduled. He broke the outdoor faucet in the back of the house. I used it yesterday and it was fine. But today he couldn't get it to turn off. He was probably turning it the wrong way. Hope he didn't find too much else to look at.

Thanks, everyone! I am hopeful. Off to do my laps. @HAL Sailer Thank you for the good news about your DSIL. I hope all goes well for her. @kazu So happy you got the car back. It is really hard to go without.

The basement stayed DRY last night during the rain! I am so excited!

Good morning, everyone. A good morning it is. The basement stayed DRY during last night's storm. I think I finally came through to the other side. I can go off today during the inspection and not have totally twisted innards. Thank goodness for my neighbor, Trevor! He had already left for work when I got up, but I definitely have to let him know. Today's meal sounds good and could be a carb friendly one with low carb tortillas. Carnitas, literally meaning "little meats", is a dish of Mexican cuisine that originated in the state of Michoacán. Carnitas are made by braising or simmering pork in oil or preferably lard until tender. The process takes three to four hours, and the result is very tender and juicy meat, which is then typically served with chopped cilantro (coriander leaves), diced onion, salsa, guacamole, tortillas, and refried beans (frijoles refritos). A chipotle, or chilpotle, is a smoke-dried ripe jalapeño chili pepper used for seasoning. It is a chili used primarily in Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisines, such as Tex-Mex and Southwestern United States dishes. It comes in different forms, such as chipotles en adobo (stewed in adobo sauce). Tostada is the name given to various dishes in Mexico and other parts of Latin America which include a toasted tortilla as the main base of their preparation. The name usually refers to a flat or bowl-shaped tortilla that is deep-fried or toasted, but may also refer to any dish using a tostada as a base. Given the above, there are tons of things you can do with this dish. You can substitute chicken for the pork if you wish. And, have a blast with the toppings. The possibilities are endless. Our first recipe comes from Taste of Home and gives us a basic framework for the dish. Branch out from there! https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lime-chipotle-carnitas-tostadas/ This recipe lets your instant pot do all the work. https://www.whatscookinchicago.com/2017/03/instant-pot-chipotle-lime-carnitas.html This next one includes black beans to help with the cholesterol. Lots of good fiber there. https://marleyspoon.com/menu/86099-carnitas-tostadas-with-refried-black-beans-pico-de-gallo-lime-crema Let's get really healthy by including some greens and avocado. https://preventionrd.com/2014/07/avocado-and-carnitas-tostadas/ Prayers that the Bolt Creek fire is contained today and no one is harmed or in danger. Wishing you all a wonderful day. Pray for Ukraine.

Ok, I have done all I can for the house inspection tomorrow. I built up the soil in that special corner of the house, tamped it down good, put mulch over it and let's hope it helps. My neighbor came over tonight and redid the discharge pipe so that it goes directly into the drainage pipe. No more emptying into the pool in the corner. It is supposed to rain tonight, so I am holding my breath. And that is the first thing I will check in the morning. @Cruzin TerriI'm glad there is progress on your house. It seems like it is slow going, but when you look at things, a lot has been accomplished. @HeartgroveI hope you do a good job getting rid of the evidence!

I don't know if it is the first time. It is the first time I know about, but I'm not in the habit of checking the basement walls every time it rains. We will have the opportunity to check out the neighbor's solution tomorrow as it is supposed to rain overnight. Then, we'll know. As my realtor said, we can't change things now. We'll just disclose what we discovered to the buyers and let the chips fall.

We'll deal with it. At this point, I will give the buyers the money to fix it. I'm done messing around with this place.

Good morning, everyone! Last night was one of those sleepless nights. I finally fell asleep around 3:00 am. Today will be a tough one, but I'm hoping I will sleep tonight. Way too much stress today. I have to go get more dirt for the other corner in the back of the house. That is an easy fix. Today's meal is a healthy one we should all embrace. Quinoa is especially healthy for us. Quinoa is a nutrient dense, gluten free grain. Quinoa is a good source of a number of important nutrients, including folate, magnesium, zinc, and iron. It’s also rich in fiber and protein, nutrients that play an important role in helping you feel full. Quinoa contains flavonoids, including quercetin and kaempferol, which have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in the body. Quinoa is high in fiber, a nutrient that’s important for health. Adding more fiber-rich foods into your diet can help support gut health, body weight maintenance, and more. Quinoa is naturally gluten-free. Using it in place of highly processed gluten-free foods can increase the nutrient value of your diet when you’re avoiding gluten. Quinoa is a good source of protein and can help you meet your daily protein needs. Quinoa is very high in minerals, but it also contains some antinutrients like saponins and phytic acid. Rinsing, soaking, and sprouting helps reduce these antinutrient compounds. When you enjoy it as part of a well-rounded diet, quinoa can help support overall health and may improve certain disease risk factors, like high blood lipid levels. Quinoa is widely available, and you can use it in many different dishes, including sweet and savory options. Try this today: You can enjoy quinoa any time of day. You can cook it in bulk and store it in the fridge for easy meal prep, too. Our first recipe comes from Healthline: For a meal prep-friendly lunch idea, try layering quinoa, grilled vegetables, feta cheese, beans, and roasted chicken in mason jars and storing them in the fridge. Simply top your salad jar with a bit of olive oil and lemon juice and enjoy! This next recipe is extremely easy and uses ingredients that are on hand or easy to get. https://pinchofyum.com/basic-awesome-chicken-quinoa-salad Doesn't that look refreshingly good? This one is a little more involved, but I think the flavor explosion will be worth it. At the end it gives you WW points if you follow their diets. https://emilybites.com/2018/01/greek-chicken-quinoa-salad.html This one is way different with cabbage and sesame seeds. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/chicken-sesame-and-quinoa-salad-3361489 This next one is also different in the ingredients it uses. https://itsnotcomplicatedrecipes.com/chicken-and-quinoa-salad/ So, the story is, use the ingredients you enjoy most and be healthy while eating well. Wishing you all a wonderful day. I'm going to do my laps, put down some dirt, and stay out of the basement.

Thank you!

Let's hope. I'm feeling a bit better after reading that 60% of basements have water issues at one point or another. Best to deal with it now than later. This has probably been happening for a while, but I'm not in the habit of checking for water after every rainstorm. In fact, I tended to avoid the basement like the plague. Too many spiders and spider webs. Sandi, you are making me feel so much better. I don't know what is worse, my basement or Lenda's @Quartzsite Cruiser roof leaks. I tend to think the roof is worse since the water comes down and ruins everything along the way. When I had the roof leak that put a hole in my bedroom ceiling I had nightmares of dying of crush injuries during the night until the ceiling was repaired. Roof was repaired long before the ceiling was.

Thanks, Lenda, Ann, and Terri. I am in knots over this.

This preliminary thing is new. The first time we had a preliminary boarding pass was in July when we went to Norway. I don't think we had them last year for Alaska. They don't list our boarding time on the preliminary one either. They used to, but this time it just says To Be Assigned.

I am just sick. We had a hard rain last night. It was hard enough that there was still water pooled in the back yard. It eventually soaks in, but it takes a while. I went down to check the basement and discovered that there was water over near the sump pump. My neighbor, a plumber, came over and checked the sump pump and it is working. We did notice that the wall was wet up near the top, not so much near the bottom. The water is not coming from the floor of the basement. So, next stop was outside. There is a pool of water near the sump pump outside. Soil has been eroded away and it is lower, allowing water to pool up there. Also, the drain from the sump does not drain into the drainage pipe. It misses it by a small bit and just empties into the pool of water. Trevor felt that if we built up the soil in that corner and if he realigns the drains to match that should take care of the problem. I sure hope he is right. The realtor asked me to ask Trevor to write up what he had done to fix the problem. We've been looking and right now there isn't anything comparable. We'll persevere.