I'm going to try to explain our dilemma. We put the Monkeedoo house (above) on the market almost 30 months ago. Since then, we had one really offending low-ball offer (about 50% the appraised value) by a reputably gravy sucking sleaze ball. And so we waited. When we finally got a reasonably close offer, it was still 27% off the original price we paid, and it was contingent on the sale of their house. Just as we were about to accept the offer another offer came in for the same amount, but was restricted to that amount by divorce decree which means no negotiating, but also, no contingency... we accepted the offer.
So we informed our boarders who were good sports about it and within a week a HUGE hail storm blew through. No body thought anything about it. The boarders said the house was fine and we proceeded with paperwork to sell. The inspection came and went and all systems were go. Boarders were out and I went up to make one final pass the day before closing.
And so, just hours before closing they buyer did one final walk-through and they noticed a little water stain on one of the walls. One thing led to another and the roof was re-inspected. Low and behold there was major hail damage which now requires a new roof. UGH!
The buyer is on the curb with kids and a moving van full of furniture. The sellers (us) have to stop payment on the mortgage on the house... get an insurance adjuster to come make an estimate, and somehow figure out how to get all this closing crap resolved within a 15 day window (before our mortgage payment lapses).
So here is where it stands this Labor Day Weekend. the adjuster came and calculated $15K in damages, less $1000 deductible, and a reimbursable depreciation of $2,600. A check arrives to Sidetrack and me on Tuesday. It must be endorsed by us and the bank. Then, once it clears (3 - 5 days), a check is sent to the roofers who then contact the title company about closing details (this can take 3 -5 days). All closing costs get recalculated and financing must be secured by both the buyer and the seller (remember, we are under water here), and a closing date can be set. This will put us right up to the 15th. YIKES!!
Once the roof is complete, then the roofing company sends documentation to the Insurer who in-turn writes a check to the Sellers for the reimbursable depreciation. The sellers then pass this additional money back over to the roofer to complete our dept. with them. Somewhere else in this mix is the deductible.
So, by the time it's all said and done, this little roofing oversight (mistake) by the inspector cost interest and other costs in excess of $2,000 additional dollars to our selling costs. It is very painful, but we should close soon, and put this chapter behind us. What a crappy, crappy, crappy way to end a rough go of it in Monkeydoo. But soon, this chapter will be closed and better days will be ahead.
To better days ahead! CHEERS!
This is a look of relief you see on the faces of Sidetrack, Dr. Weinstein, and Buzz. Maggie is out and we'll see her in about 10 minutes. She is "waking" up right now, and NOW the work begins. At least the scariest part is over. 
Well today is the day that Chalupa's back will be straightened. A year ago (July) she was diagnosed with Scoliosis. At the time, her spine had a 32 degree curve. She opted to participate in a longitudinal study conducted by Dr. Stuart Wienstein to determine if back braces are an effective treatment for Scoliosis. She was in the control group (no brace), and when she was measured yesterday... her curve was 56 degrees. In the last two months the curve in her back grew three degrees. Makes me wonder what she'd look like at 90 degrees?
From left, Binsey, The Mick, Peanut, Big Dawg and Beaner. Reunited at the Fox Cities Marathon to cheer Mr. Beep Beep and Buzz along. (see earlier post). The only delinquent missing was Chalupa, who remained behind to play some Futbol. All's good on Sheffield Lane and Sheffield Court. Probably a bit quieter with us no longer there. Thanks for coming out to cheer us on.... every little bit helps.
When Mr. Beep Beep and I set out on Sunday morning's run around the Fox Cities area... we had one goal in mind, cover the 26.2 mile course in under 4:00 hours. Staying on task meant sticking to the plan... be last over the start line and hold an easy jog for about 6 miles. We did just that, and then picked up our pace ever so slightly to pass and stay of the 3:50 pack (group running to cross the finish line in 3 hours and 50 minutes. 
This will be Chalupa's (far left) first and last cross country race for the season. A week from today, Thursday, she goes in for surgery to correct a bad case of Scoliosis. It will be an approximate 6 hour procedure to include pins and rods to straighten things out. This will be followed by 7 - 10 days of hospitalization, another week (or so) at home, then on the disabled list (DL) for 6 months of inactivity. 
Chalupa and Miss Molly are off to school... Whacky Day. Miss Molly is another surrogate daughter. She's a delight, and a lot of fun... not to mention a snappy dresser! Fo Sho.
Here we see Miss Molly, Chalupa, Dorf and Big Dawg. We just finished breakfast at Breugger's. A real croud-pleaser.
And last but not least, Sidetrack and Lorraine are chatting about this and that. These two wonderful women always have plenty to share with one another. It's great when we can get together.
INSTANT REPLAY - Clearly we see his hand below the ball and he clearly caught it. The play on the field stands. The ball was caught and the touchdown counts! Nice work BD. And thank you for not celebrating in the end zone!
Ceci (left) is not sure what to think of KFC, who seems to be holding court or singing The Star Spangled Banner. Chalupa is just standing there, frozen in disbelief. Before the day was out, we were joined by Alissa, Julia, Marpy, Adrianna and Abby Normal II. It was typical afternoon mayhem 'round the hood to be sure.
I'm going to try to explain our dilemma. We put the Monkeedoo house (above) on the market almost 30 months ago. Since then, we had one really offending low-ball offer (about 50% the appraised value) by a reputably gravy sucking sleaze ball. And so we waited. When we finally got a reasonably close offer, it was still 27% off the original price we paid, and it was contingent on the sale of their house. Just as we were about to accept the offer another offer came in for the same amount, but was restricted to that amount by divorce decree which means no negotiating, but also, no contingency... we accepted the offer. 
