Yeah. THOUSANDS of those drove down, thrown around by almost tornado force winds, into my house and truck. They put holes everywhere in my siding and shingles. Dealing with insurance companies is never fun, but even worse than that is dealing with lienholders. Did you know that in the State of Georgia, if your damage is more than $10,000 to your home, the insurance companies must cut the check not to the homeowner, but to BOTH the homeowner AND the lienholder? What freakin good does that do? The damned lienholder isn't the one that has to pay for all the repair work!!! What a stupid fuckin' rule. Its making my life hell right now, trying to deal with all the contractors to do repairs (which are difficult to contract right now as it is since there was so much damage in the area) much less having to deal with the lienholder in EVERY single case.
Other than the home and the truck repairs / estimations / contractors / lienholders / temporary fixes so rain doesn't damage my home through all the holes / etc..... OTHER than all that I've been really busy at work lately. The last 3 weeks and the next three weeks are the busiest ones of the entire semester for me. Tons of thought and lecture has to go into those weeks and it tires me out at the end of the day.
Oh, but it gets even better, folks! My in-laws arrived from Japan right after the hail storm and are staying with us for THREE MONTHS!!! Yes, you read that right,... three MONTHS! They are pretty cool people, and they're fairly easy to get along with since they don't speak much English (they speak mainly Japanese). And I don't speak much Japanese. But you can imagine how having in-laws in your home can add to the stress and business factor of your day.
There is some GREAT news though! My brother Ken and his wife Sherry just had a baby girl, Karissa (I think that's how you spell the kid's name). I really want to go down and see her right now but I can't! And believe me, that makes me really sad right now. But I'm extremely happy for them and I can hardly believe it. I think Ken will make a good dad. I think Sherry will make a good mom. And of course, being the uncle I know its my job to be the crazy relative that sends the kid all sorts of noise-making toys, etc. Hehe! I already sent one that makes noise. :) I hope to get down there soon to see her. :)
Anyway, readers,... I hope all is well in your worlds. I'm surviving in mine. Cya soon!
