Closing in on closing day

As we close in on our Friday closing day, a question for the universe:

For as much as you pay other people (lawyers, banks, title companies, realtors, etc), why does it seem like finalizing the details of a real estate transaction is a full-time job? Sheeesh, it seems like I'm on the phone all the time with these people!

That being said, we're really excited that the official moving day is almost here. We're moving on Saturday morning with the help of friends and family. Supposed to be a much-cooler 83 on Saturday when compared with the searing upper-90's of the move from Baltimore. It'll be such a relief to get into the new house and have our own place again. Not that I mind living with my buddy Tom, but it is a little uncomfortable when you add the wife to the equation. The dogs will probably be the happiest of all. Finally a yard to themselves to run-around, chase squirrels and generally wear them out.

Some dates to keep in mind:

Saturday, August 12th: Moving day!

Saturday or Sunday, August 26/27th: Jenni's graduation party at my parents' house - E-vites to be sent out soon.

Sometime in early September: BBQ at the new house. Going to have a pre-renovation party in early September when we get back from Hawaii so everyone can take a look at the place before we tear it up. The post-renovation party will be sometime in 2007.