June 24, 2006
Very Brief, but VERY GOOD
I just wanted to take a moment to let everyone know that as of 2pm on Friday, Pat and I are officially HOMEOWNERS!!! WooHoo!!! The closing went smoothly and we are now in possession of the keys to our new abode in Holliston, Massachusetts. We are very, very excited and will be spending time over the next few weeks getting the place ready to move into. We will be leaving Somerville officially sometime during the 3rd week of July. We are very fortunate to have a great rental situation right now which allows us to take our time moving. We told our landlords we’d ask around to see if anyone we know is interested in taking our place, so if you or someone you know is looking for an apartment in Somerville, close to the Orange line, let us know.
I have a pile of paint samples that Pat and I will be debating over as we begin to make some changes to the new home. Right now there are 4 rooms painted blue, and I only like one of them, so we have to change the other 3. The living room is pink as is one of the bedrooms and since this is my least favorite wall color (after living with it for the past 8 years in our hallway!!!) these 2 rooms must be changed as well. And then there is the lavender dining room. Nope, not going to work for us. So as you can see we’ve got our work cut out for us. As neither Pat nor I have much experience with paint, this could be an interesting couple of weeks. I’ll keep you posted!
Lastly, I just wanted to let everyone know that despite the change to the front page of our website, I will still be posting weekly updates. As you may have noticed we, along with the other members of Team Appendiceal Wheels, are hosting a benefit to raise funds for the Pan Mass Challenge. Pat, Mark and Tom are riding this 2 day, 200 mile event in the beginning of August. All monies raised will go to Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The benefit will include a silent auction of my photographs from some of my travels. In addition, we have t-shirts, bicycle jerseys, greeting cards, and matted photos for sale. If you find yourself in Cambridge or the Boston area on the night of July 13, please stop by Tommy Doyle’s in Harvard Square to support this cause. If you can’t make it but would like to see some of my photos or buy a t-shirt, let me know.
Gotta run – some packing to do and today will be our first trip out to the house as the new owners!!!!
J&P - Many congrats on the new house! We have about an acre, which I mow, so I know what you're up against. We took the plunge and bought a ride-on mower a few years ago. I absolutely could not do it with a walk behind. We did the year interest free with a Lowe's credit card. The mowing I don't mind, it's the weedwacking that I HATE. And we have a lot of trees & etc, and everyone wants a nice inn to have a nice neat lawn, so we have to weedwack. Anyway, we have lots of news, but I've lost your email address...is it jean@gasbarro.net? Email me to let me know and I'll get you caught up on our lives.
love-
ben
Hi Jean -
It's been years and I just got your info from Mrs. Harney. Michael & I think of you often and you are always in our prayers. Tina, as always, sends her love. Would love to catch up sometime. Congrats on your house!
Corrine Harney
CONGRATULATIONS!!! isn't it exciting? i still remember our first house..sounds like alot of work to begin but sounds like you guys are up to it. we are going to the silent auction look forward to seeing you guys there. z
Posted by: auntie sandy at June 28, 2006 11:49 AMHi Jean,
Best wishes on the new house. I am sure you will be busy decorating, lots of fun and lots of work. Steph wants to talk to you about a new medicine they prescribed for her. Has worked wonders for her, maybe you already know about it, sorry I don't know the name but she will tell you about it. I did watch a lion in the house last week, I can't tell you how moved I was
by all of the stories, it was very well done, needless to say I was totally depressed, but amazed at the courage some people have. I will be sending my T-shirt order form out this week.
Best of luck to Pat and the team. Stay well, think of you all of the time.
Kathie
Hi Jean & Pat,
Received your letters; thanks for letting us know about your great progress and this wonderful website. A donation is on its way and you should receive it in a few days along with a Harney Family Update. We plan to attend the auction and look forward to seeing you there. Great news about the house, congrats! Although, sounds like the previous owners bought that pink & blue paint at a 2-for-1 Sale. :) See you soon and good luck with the new house. Love, Mom Harney
Posted by: Doris Harney at June 30, 2006 11:06 PMHi Pat and Jean
CONGRATULATIONS on your new house !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hip Hip Hooray.
xoxoxoxopxo Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn at July 17, 2006 04:56 PMI am amazed at your courage and all the drugs and other appointment you have to endure. I also have cancer and am doing chemo each week for a year.
You have not mentioned your faith but surely the Lord is upholding and protecting you.