Monday, Monday....

Aside from the weekend ending much too soon, my Monday began with a 6:30 a.m. call from the Museum, where I work. Plumbing problems caused some flooding from the second floor down to the first floor. What a mess! We are closed on Sundays, in the summer months (because of low attendance), so the leaking had been going on since sometime after we closed up on Saturday. Fortunately, none of the art was damaged. I did have to call in a professional company to do the clean up. Mold is not something we want to deal with down the road, so it needs to be done correctly, now, to avoid that problem later. We just don't have the equipment necessary to get all the moisture up, and dry things out.  Great way to start a Monday (or any day, actually).  In addition to being the accountant and HR person, I also supervise maintenance, security and visitor services. Five hats to wear, though they are all somewhat related.

AND...my annual audit started today. There are three people in the conference room, working on the books. Two are trainees. I was told that we make for a good place to teach people because I have everything organized and ready for them.  Seems like diving into a mess might make for a better learning experience, but...whatever. They all seem to be nice, and hopefully it will get done quickly, this week, with three people working on it.

I am on my lunch hour now, and thought I'd better get a post done while I have a few minutes. I've already reported on the weekend, but we did talk to both of our sons last night. Joey and Darlene were on the road and should get to the new house today. Their furniture should arrive tomorrow or Wednesday. Joey hired someone to deep clean the house, so they don't have that to worry with that when they arrive. He is also hiring someone to help them put things away and organize storage areas. Joey is a hoarder, so we were happy to hear he is taking this step and will let the organizer tell them what to keep and what to toss or sell. Hope it works.  They bought a four-bedroom house, with a three-car garage. Joe and I both have visions of three of the bedrooms and the entire garage full of junk, top to bottom. Joey is that bad. Praying for them, and for the organizer they hire. It sounds like he is ready to make the change.

Jeff is doing well, and it is always good to hear his voice. We text and are on Facebook daily, but I do like to hear his voice.

I have nothing else to report, and need to get back to work here.  Thanks for checking in!!