[Janet]

Since the Monday after the auction I haven't done a whole lot. Went back to Mom's once to let the appraiser in (my brothers were there too) and to get mail. Trying to keep things up here keeps my mind occupied some.

Found out my younger brother is making smart a$$ remarks about me behind my back which is hurtful. I try to ignore it, but it still hurts. He's telling people that it wouldn't surprise him if I made a claim to the estate for taking care of my Mom. I never even thought of it, but since it's obvious he's only worried about his share of the estate.....I just may have to do it now.

I'll be glad with the estate is totally closed, but it will be a while yet. Still waiting on the Will to be authenicated in Florida and once that is, I'll be made the Exectutrix and then can start the sale on the place Mom had there. We had the house here apraised and once it's formulated will be sent to the attorney and then on to me. Not a big house, just two bedroom and the appraiser thinks it will be somewhere between the high twenties to low thirties. I think, but not sure, but we may purchase it. Our house is paid for and our rental will be paid off June of 2013, so we'll see.

I just can't see living out here when I'm old....trying to take care of this house two garages, shed and an acre yard. We are 15 minutes from town and the winter driving isn't fun now, let alone when I'm older. Mom's house is just the right size and in town although being in town is the only draw back. BUT....hopefully it will be awhile before we won't be able to take care of things here. We're just trying to think ahead and make good judgements.