Ok ok ... so some of you do read my blogs ... I've never known my family to be short on words ... but guess they are in the response area.

Now that we have our shipment unpacked, Decy has started hanging things on the walls ... well, she's brought in a worker to start hanging things on the wall .... so, step by step the house is looking more like a home.  It won't be finished by the time Chris and Paul arrive, but it won't be too bad.

Went to an electronics store last Saturday. Found some awsome 300 Watt JBL tower speakers.  It was an "older style" which were 20% off so that they could start selling the "newer style".  I really didn't like the newer style and the sound was not as good.  So, I bought them ... as is typical in Indonesia most things that are on "display" are not in stock.  I am HOPEFUL that Decy can go get the speakers later this week.  Total cost US$900.

I talked to my company about the damage to my Cerwin Vega speakers. They advised to make a claim and see what the insurance will do (repair vs replace).  I'm hopeful they just give me the $800 replacement costs ... and I'll go see if I can repair them .... although they will never be restored to original condition.

>>>> TO TREE ... or NOT TO TREE.  Decy and I are in discussions regarding whether or not to decorate for Christmas. There is so much other stuff to do ... and we won't even be here on Christmas day.  Besides, we have no decorations and would have to go buy them.  Given all the other expenses this year ....I'm leaning towards not decorating.

ciao ciao