Title 42

Mom's been approved for the Title 42 program.  She gets a $2500 credit on the next bill (if they can get it in by October, otherwise November), a 10% reduction in rent going forward, and a 2% reduction in any rent increase (there apparently is one each January). 

She's signing the papers as I type. 

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That's all they wrote!

I believe we have completed all the major tasks for relocating Connie to NY.

• Found a new place
• Moved to new place
• Sold old place

If no one has any objections or any other outstanding tasks on this project, I'd like to close down this project.

Your Senior Project Manager (really, it's me Hillary)

Closed!

Per Barry the Lawyer, "the closing is funded".  The money is being wired to her checking account even as I write this.  I will have Mom cancel all her utilities, homeowner's insurance, etc. 

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Closing on Tuesday!

We learned a couple of days ago that the buyer was going to be approved by the Board, and the approval apparently came through today.  Lee did a yeoman's job of getting all the documents signed and overnighted to Florida, and  Barry the Lawyer says they are likely to close the sale tomorrow, Tuesday, August 27.

Hooray!

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Still no Board approval

Closing is scheduled for Tuesday, but we still do not have Board approval of the buyer.  Barbara says everything is in order.  The lawyer suggested to me it may be because the Buyer is Haitian, but of course he can't prove it. 

If this doesn't happen, we go back on the market next week. 

I let Mom know earlier.  

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Laundry Labels, ETC

A lot was accomplished this weekend at Mom's.

All the cartons were unpacked with the exception of the photos, photo albums. These are stacked in the front closet.  Eric - there are a bunch of empty cartons stacked by the door for Alex. If he doesn't want/need them, please let Mom know and she'll get the maintenance guys take them away. Also for Eric - the folding chairs are there for the taking.

Lee and I made a CVS/Bed Bath & Beyond run and got a bunch of things to help settle Mom in (soap dish, toothbrush holder, hamper).  I'm sure she will need more things besides furniture which we will get to as she asks.

I have ordered name tags for Mom's clothes that are peel and stick. It will take awhile before they get to her but she has the Sharpie to use until then.

See you all soon - and some sooner than that.

Your Senior Project Manager

car & movers

car arrived & movers comfirmed friday delievery

they will call thursday with a time so I can meet them

I checked with Atria they need no info on movers and will probably let them come thru front door based on where Mom's apartment is

all good

Telephone

The telephone arrived and has been hooked up.   Mom has phones everywhere.  Because they are ringing in each room, she asked me to shut off the ring amplifier.  It is still connected but is turned off.

By the way, Mom lost her reading glasses (in her bed).  I couldn't find them anywhere.  Whoever visits should look.

Scott,

please add dropbox link to blog page

https://www.dropbox.com/l/1vP6aAge1IWJ63Pc0qNcB8/invite

thank you

Dining room, Internet and phone

Mom isn't satisfied with her dining table companions, so Shelley spoke to Eileen who will in turn talk to Larissa when she's in tomorrow.  Shelley will follow up as well.  

For those who might care, Mom now has a wifi access point.  The password is AbbeyRoad. The network name will be obvious when you're here.  

Her LOUD ringer box is hooked up.  

Since the phone service is only accessible from the cable box, she needs a new cordless system with multiple extensions.   I ordered a V-Tech unit on Amazon which will arrive Saturday: four handsets and an answering machine for $65.  Such a bargain!

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Visit

FYI ... We'll be visiting Mom tomorrow afternoon.  

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Calendar

In case anyone's interested, we found the current month's calendar by going to the Atria website

http://www.atriaseniorliving.com

and then entering this search term into the search box at top:

engage life tanglewood

The July calendar was the third item on the list.  It's direct URL is

http://www.atriaseniorliving.com/library/Calendar/10464-Atria-Tanglewood-calendar.pdf

but I don't know if it changes from month to month.  Clearly, the daily routine doesn't change frequently, so the August calendar is likely to be extremely similar. 

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Mom settled in for the night

Just left Mom about 10PM.  She is settled in for the night.  A little fragile right now.

Arranged for assistance in getting undressed and in bed for 10:30 each night.

She is set for the late seating at meals and is planning on a couple of activities tomorrow morning (current events and reminiscing).  

Deb is going to stop by tomorrow afternoon.

Lee Connie and Hillary are on their way to lynnbrook

Sent from my iPhone

Mother bird has landed	City			City		Actual
Flight Complete	Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Terminal 2 Gate D2			New York (JFK) Terminal 4 Gate B25		2:54pm 30 Jul

Movers done!

Movers all loaded and gone.

Mom's stuff scheduler for delivery on the 9th.

Merry just stopped by for a visit.  A few tears flowing.

Home stretch.

Move update

Update:

1)  Car is gone.  Should arrive in NY in 3 to 5 days.  They will call Eric to arrange delivery

2)  Packing by movers in progress.  They are great.  Almost done.

3)  Mom called Merry to say goodbye and Hillary sent emails to Harvey and Lisa to tell them Mom was moving.  Lisa may come by tonight to say goodbye

4)  all donations to the Salvation Army have been completed

5)  Lifewatch Alert has been Returned / shipped

6)  Sunpass account cancelled

7)  Box for Amanda shipped

Mom is getting her last sit in the ejector chair - watching some game shows at eardrum splitting volume.  A couple of neighbors came by to say goodbye.

Hillary & I are sitting around eating Wheathins.  What a life!

Cleaning

Barbara's answer ... 

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: barbara tenzer
Date: Monday, July 29, 2013
Subject: Question
To: Scott Abbey <scott.g.abbey@gmail.com>

common courtesy is clean for the new owners.

thank you

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Cablevision

... just called me.  The installer will be at Atria iin about 5 minutes.   

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Cablevision

... just called me.  The installer will be at Atria iin about 5 minutes.   

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