Thursday, February 17, 2011, PM

I'll try to post again.  The last post I wrote, for two days, just disappeared when I hit the post button.
I may have forgotten some things, as it's been a really active three days.
Wednesday, I picked up Jeri and we went to get her zebra-striped seat.  It's beautiful, and matches all the jungle prints in her room.  She's really happy to have it.
That night, we went down into the basement of their house, and tried to lay out plans to build her a room down there, as Chris is afraid of the basement.  There's lots of possibilities there for a nice room and a family room, also.  Elaine is excited to see what we will try to do with the space.
We had a barbecue on their back porch, and it was a delightful time for everyone.  I stayed way too late, and my cell phone did not take Steve's calls, so he was worried when he finally got hold of me.
I didn't sleep well, but I was supposed to be back at Elaine's early this morning to get her and Jeri to go to Dandridge to the Habitat re-sale shop there.
On my way, I went by Cameron's Service Station to get some gas, and Ann complimented me on my pretty floor tile I had in the truck.  I gave her three boxes to do her bathroom with, and she hugged me over and over.  She's a sweet lady, and has done so much for our community.  I'm glad to help her.
Jeri, Elaine, and I went to the Goodwill in Dandridge, and I ran into Ron and Ada Stroup.  I hadn't seen them in years, and it was a good time to see them and remember our love for each other.
While we were at Habitat, I played an organ they had.  I drew quite a crowd, even the convicts that were working there.  Jeri and Elaine couldn't even see me playing, for all the people standing around.  Stella Hensley was there, an old friend from Blaine.  Her husband had driven Edsells.  He died several years ago.
She bragged to everyone that I had played for her in my home before.  She was so proud of me.
I got some baseboards for my hut while we were there.
I had seen a whirlpool bathtub on Craig's List that I wanted, and I asked Chris if he would take our truck and pick it up for me.  He was glad to, and he went for it in the late afternoon. 
When he got back to the Family Dollar, everyone went out into the parking lot to see it and exclaim over it.  It's a two-seater, with built-in stero, drink holders, a heater, and a clear glass front.  It's a truely deluxe model, but not really too big for our bathroom.  I talked the man down even over the phone.  No one could believe how cheaply I got it.  Chris sent pictures to Steve over my phone.  He called right away to tell me I did good.
I was so tired this evening, I didn't do too much at the store.  We get a truck tomorrow.  We really need cleaning chemicals.  I cleaned some on the floors, but Elaine did the fronting of the products.  Beth watched the front, and put out some 're-packs', which are products that did not fit onto the shelves originally.  There's always so much to do.
We had gone by the Rutledge Goodwill for a few minutes in the afternoon, but didn't buy much there.
They had got some furniture, but it was almost all gone, and the rest was pretty high.
Elaine is looking for two love seats for her living room.  Her furniture is clean, but it's showing some age.  She's just had to make do with what she has had for so long.  I want her to have some nice things now. 
Two love seats would make for better arrangement of her living room.
She needs at least two tires for her van, too.  I worry that she will have enough.
We want to go to Joe's Sweet Spot Restaurant and to the Shepard's Corner one day next week.  Maybe we'll find a nice love bench there.  And perhaps some other nice things.
We look forward to busy and good times.