One thing about this job, every day offers something new! Today it was driving up into an area where last night and this morning snow was falling. I was even a bit concerned that I might encounter it on the road but the roads were wet but clear of snow.
I found a very nice place, set in mature trees, hand constructed and in good condition. The father had passed away in December and was a pretty amazing guy, life time military, wood working craftsman with a full shop of tools, love parent and all around good guy. Now the family must decide how to settle the estate and an appraisal was needed. I enjoyed my time with the older of the three children and found out they had driven up from Brentwood. Amazingly the comparables I had found were all within a few blocks so once I was through with the home the comps were quick and easy.
Once through with the work my condition told me I needed to locate food and soon. So I asked my faithful GPS to find lunch. The first place it found was also located in Pollock Pines and it was long closed up tight, the second looked inviting but a warning on the door sent me back to my car, no credit cards or ATM but checks were welcome. The third place was perfect. It was a burger joint but they gladly made me a garden burger, it was great, filled with shredded lettuce, got to learn how to do that and sweet potato fries. That was my second and last time to enjoy those. I had two huge diet cokes in real coke glass filled with ice, they kept filling it. That was good at the time....
As I started down the mountain to Sacramento it became more and more apparent that I would need a restroom, could I hold out for the one off Florin Road? Sure, but then I took the wrong exit and wandered through a neighborhood becoming more and more desperate. Finally I found the Burger King and all was well.
The entire day involved about 250 miles and a lot of boring driving but with XM radio and an ipod loaded with good books I managed just fine. All day long the diesel prices were $4.49 so I just purchased a couple gallons and got home. My own Safeway had the best prices of the day and with discount I paid just $4.30 so I felt good about that.
Tomorrow I'm off to Castro Valley, Berkeley and then San Jose. If I feel up to it I'll slip over the mountain and see the kiddos and Julie and Clayton for awhile.
Right now its bedtime, long day, had those traveling mercies I spoke about for which I'm grateful.
Sending love to all and lets make this a week of getting those things done we have been putting off. For me that means a 1 hour phone call to IRS, never fun but can't avoid it any longer.
Tim
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