Well, my buns are dragging at the moment.  I spent the day at the house directing the movers, but also lifting, sorting, moving, and unpacking.  The temperature and humidity were in the discomfort zone for me (i.e., when the sum of the two exceed 150).  Today’s total was probably around 155, and since the doors had to be open all the time, I elected to just open windows also and use the ceiling fans. 

Got to the house around 9AM in anticipation of the movers, and got a phone call from the landlord saying that he was removing his name from responsibility for the electricity today and that I had to get my name onto the bill or the power would probably be cut off (which is inconvenient in itself, but then I’d have to pay for a reconnection fee also).  If only it were easy to get this resolved.  First, I was at the house with no transportation of my own, and I had to be there to direct the movers as to the location of all the goods.  Then, if I could get away, I had to get back to our temporary condo (the plumbing contractor who’s doing some work for me gave me a ride) to pick up my passport, our house’s assessment number, and the meter number, then head over to the Bermuda Electric.  (By the way, this is stuff that can’t be handled on the phone).  At which point, I realized that the lease for our house is in Kim’s name, not mine, since she’s the one with the work permit.  So it was her passport that was needed.  And, of course, she and her passport are in Switzerland at the moment. 

So, a call back to the landlord to keep the power in his name at least for another week.  It turned out OK, but it was another hassle I wasn’t looking for.

At the end of the day I finally made it back to the condo (by taxi) and am now relaxing with a martini and writing this blog. 

Tomorrow, of course, more of the same.  Our second container will be delivered to the house.  I don’t know whether or not there’s enough room for everything.  I’m obviously going to be making decisions on locating all our possessions that Kim will either love .….  or will move herself.

One other change ….. tomorrow, I’ll take my swim suit and at the end of the day, use the pool. 

Time to eat.