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May 14, 2007
If I Can't Say Anything Nice ...
Well, these days, no matter what crap rains down, I can at least say that the move is on. One month from today, my friends, we close on both houses.
One month.
And no, I'm not having packing-related panic attacks. I've actually done things in a smart, organized manner. There's really not much packing left to do, as I've been packing here and there since January.
Last Thursday was our home inspection, and today was the appraisal. I've learned something about folks in the poking-around-your-house business: they're perpetually early. The inspectors were waiting outside when we arrived home 15 minutes before their appointment. Today, the appraiser arrived at 9:30 instead of 10, meaning he got to see me in my pajamaed, braless, morning breathed glory. Good thing I wasn't the one being appraised. I wouldn't have gone for much. Although in this neighborhood, pajamaed at 9:30 AM, braless, and morning breathed is better than a lot of the other options. Do I need to bring up '80s Lady, dune buggy old ladies, or the 360-degree cameltoe yet again?
Because spending money on a house isn't enough, we're also footing the bill for a new roof, per last week's inspection. Today I learned that we're also footing the bill for a new air conditioner in our truck. I guess it was feeling left out, what with all the cash we've been flinging at the house.
But that's all fine. We'll have a vehicle with air conditioning (which we won't be able to afford to drive) and a new roof (which we'll never live under). We're lucky to be able to throw random wads of cash hither and yon.
Tomorrow I'll be throwing some of my cash hither and yon in the direction of the new Wilco album, and you know that makes me happy. Take my a/c. Take my roof. Take my money. Just leave a copy of "Sky Blue Sky" on my iPod and I'll be just fine.
Sometime in the next day or two, I'll be slipping away so I can listen to the album in its entirity all by myself without distraction. That makes me almost as happy as moving. Too bad there are people still living in my new house, or I'd tresspass onto their front porch for my little listening party for one.
In fact, 15s are looking good. Tomorrow's the 15th, and the album's coming out. June 15th, we'll be moving. July 15th, I'm planning a big, blow-out of a boobie fundraiser for The Cuz and her 3-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. And not just because I so want her to raise $5000 and shave her head. That's only part of the reason.
But yes, 15s are good. I can talk about 15s all I want right now, and I'll always have something nice to say.
Posted by Robin at May 14, 2007 04:52 PM
Comments
What I've heard of Sky Blue Sky is really good, but nothing like their last two. I'll be picking it up tomorrow, too.
Posted by: Kathy at May 14, 2007 08:36 PM
Yep, I'll be picking up my copy tomorrow afternoon. Can't wait!
P.S. Will write soon, promise!
Posted by: Exena at May 14, 2007 08:47 PM
I've resisted all the previews of the album so far. I hadn't heard any of it except "Walken", which I've seen live twice. I broke down tonight and listened to "What Light" on MySpace. Oh my God ... LOVE it! It's interesting to hear such, I don't know, positive lyrics from Tweedy. Musically, I think it sounds like a blend of their old rootsy stuff with flashes of the last two albums. A logical progression. The guitars are great, which I expected.
Considering I slept for three hours this evening, I just might stay up for a midnight iTunes download.
Posted by: Robin at May 14, 2007 09:03 PM
"What Light" reminds me of A.M., more or less. I wish I could put Jeff Tweedy's voice in my pocket, so happy it makes me.
Posted by: Summer at May 14, 2007 09:53 PM
Good grief, I need to stop swooning in your comments. Sorry 'bout that.
Posted by: Summer at May 14, 2007 09:58 PM
Robin, I'm loving Cherry Ghost at the moment (off to buy it for my iPod after this) - you might like it too. Also new Manic Street Preachers. yum.
Posted by: Zoe at May 15, 2007 04:17 AM
Summer, swoon away. His voice is perfectly swoon-worthy, especially of late.
Posted by: Robin at May 15, 2007 08:22 AM
Hey, you feelin' any better? You want some fresh coffee or anything?
Posted by: pkb at May 16, 2007 09:46 AM
i wasn't familiar with wilco until reading your blog. you inspired me to head on over to itunes and check them out. LOVE THEM!!! i downloaded sky blue sky immediately. thanks for broadening my musical horizons!
Posted by: beth at May 16, 2007 10:31 AM
PKB - love you. Thanks. Still improving.
Beth - Hooray! I've converted another one! I've taken it upon myself to drum up as many Wilco fans as possible. Go see them live, if they come through your neck of the woods (and they probably will; they tour incessantly). Their live shows are awesome!
Posted by: Robin at May 16, 2007 01:41 PM
