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by Duf Anything and Everything

Yesterday I had the company that used to do the annual subterranean termite treatment at my old house out to my new place. I was interested in getting a quote to do the same for my new place as it is good peace of mind, subterranean termites can be very destructive. I have had the service for over 20 years and it cost me $350 a year to renew so I figured that was what it would cost me to get the service installed at the new place. I was wrong.

The upfront install price was $1000 plus which made me cringe. I pushed back on the guy telling him that was way more than I was expecting based on what I had been historically paying. He explained that the upfront install price is more, once I would start renewing every year the price would drop back down. I still pushed, asking if there was anything that could be done since I have been a customer for over 20 years. He said he would call his manager and see. After a very, very long time he came back in and offered me $100 off, not as much as I was hoping but it was at least something. I signed up and will have the protection installed later on today.

I also contacted FHIA yesterday, the company that installed my impact windows at the old house. I got an email about the kitchen and bath remodeling services they provide. I was more or less happy with the work they did on the windows so I figured I would get some numbers from them on doing the kitchen where I would have them reface the cabinets, install new countertops and backsplash. While the guy is there I may have him give me numbers for the work I want done in the bathrooms as well, can’t hurt.

Last night I played volleyball and had my best session so far since returning. I would dare say I played well. All of my core skills were solid. My team only lost one game out of the 6 or 7 we played. It felt good to not only perform at a decent level but also emerge without any significant physical ramifications. I play hard, despite a lot of the other players being more novice. No one comes off the court sandier than I am, ever.