Dear Family and Friends,
The weather has just been amazing today and I've been out in it quite a bit. Keanna has entered the wonderful world of soccer and played in her second game today. While some might wonder why I would prefer attending a soccer game instead of sitting in church for me its pretty easy. In life words are easy to mouth, easy to use, words like family comes first, investing in little people is always the right thing to do, etc. At this point in time Nikki and Steve have decided to expose Keanna to soccer, she has her little uniform, shin protectors, special shoes and outfit. She is going to practice several times a week and plays on Saturday morning. Games times range from 8:30 to something past noon. The games are played in Brentwood on a field created next to a new shopping mall and there can be at least 4 games played at the same time due to the huge size of the fields.
Today Keanna's team, Lucky Charms, were down two goals when they started to play better as a team and for the last quarter Keanna was goalie. Well this is a proud Papa writing but she did pretty well for her second game ever. She hustled back and forth grabbing the ball again and again once it got into her area. The coach told her she made three saves and her team went on to get more goals, 3 to 2. Last week they lost 8 to 0. Keanna is playing better and is the smallest little girl on the field but she is fast and quick so she gets her kicks in. We were all yelling like made encouragement to her and she could hear us I know. It was a super experience for all of us, Steve, Nikki, Marilyn, Kallie and Papa as we sat lined up in our chairs in the sun. While I love to take the girls to their Sabbath School programs and I believe that is a very good experience right now I've decided to be there for Keanna, every week she asks me if I can come, will I be there and I love it, the chance to be in such a precious little life where people are everything.
As we move through life we constantly encounter forks in the road where choices have to be made, many of the decisions are fraught with uncertainty but they still have to be made. As Marilyn and I were munching our food from In N Out Burger under a shade tree and talking through what I should do to try to reduce the cost of living the motorhome came up for discussion. A friend had pointed out a web site that helps people rent their motorhomes out for several weeks a year. I have visited that web site and frankly I'm going to give it a try. I have decided that either I rent the coach out or it must be sold. It is a luxury that I cannot afford at this point in my life. Few of you will understand what a bitter pill that is as I dearly love the motorhome, the freedom it offers, the joy it brings to me and the chance to travel in safety and comfort. However something, in fact many somethings have to give and everything in my monthly budget is up for review. That is not a hardship but a reality, millions of people are doing it all the time. Steve spoke to me today about taking the 92 gallon reef (salt water) tank off my hands. I've never learned how to keep it pristine clean like Steve does his tanks and it costs me quite a bit every month for the power that runs the two pumps, the light, the chiller and there is money for frozen fish food as well, plus money for salt water to do water exchanges. It is the loss of a memory for me, Nan loved her tank and she and Steve became experts on the keeping of salt water fish. It was her passion and I have kept it going out of love for her but its time to move forward and do what is vital for now. Steve has a huge tank that a homeowner gave me one day at an inspection. It is a huge beautiful tank that he has never been able to set up. With the fish and live rock from my tank, the light and the pumps he will have a start on his new tank and I know what his tanks look like, they are so beautiful they remind you of diving in Hawaii or even better.
I'm learning about myself that part of the reason I hate change so much is I'm stubborn, unwilling to dream new dreams, accept new realities and take risks. Does that sound familiar to any of you? Do you hate change? Uncertainties? Risk?
Life is this huge risk, chance, gamble and we all have to face it, move forward into it, keep renewing it.
So hold on for the adventure to come!
love
Tim
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Pushing paper, looking for work!
Good evening,
This has been a day of working through mounds of paper, managing to land on at least three management company approved lists, cleaning up details, faxing and emailing proof of errors and omissions to clients and searching for orders. Finally late this afternoon an honest to goodness order arrived pushing the weekly total up to an amazing 3. This one is located nearby in Byron but when I read the order it said it had been ordered on the 7th and was due back the 11th. Well therein lies a problem. Today is the 13th, not the 7th. There is this huge layer of busy people pushing paper, talking to each other and they do not help the system in any way. They stand between the people who need to order reports and the people who do the reports and charge a small fortune for paying the orders from one side to the other. One company is holding up my approval since I have a tax lien from the state over a very small tax amount.
Oh how maddening this whole process is. Meanwhile it is the 13th and another day without money in the mail. I despair about when money will ever come again even though I've been busy for the last few weeks writing reports, the pay might be 45 days away still. I was so unsure of where to turn this morning, of how to proceed, I just felt the weight of the whole world at least my little world pushing down on me. Eventually I fried some eggs and made good wheat toast, had grapes and juice and started in on the pile of paper that has grown. Whatever came up next I faced it and solved it. There were some quick results. I took an hour filling out paperwork for AMCSS, a management company that looked like it has its act together and about an hour later an email came back saying I was approved, that was nice. I finished the paperwork for obtaining $63 the state has of mine, Phyllis pointed it out to me long ago and I'm finally getting all the documents filled out and out the door. I made my kids the recipients of the life insurance policy which is substantial, it went to Nan before. I just kept wading until at this point I'm near the bottom of the stack.
Meanwhile Marilyn had taken up her post in the lower office and began to work on the files. By this afternoon she had nearly worked her way through the entire stack of paperwork. She loves to file and really did a great job of it. I miss Loree so much but of course with the tiny volume of work I'm doing I can't afford to have her help anymore.
This evening we went to the Old Spaghetti Factory with the girls. Now that was fun. In fact so fun I've included a couple photos of our time there. So a tough day ended well.
I'm still not sure how to process what is taking place, I do not want to over react nor do I want to be complacent. I think the coming week will help things become more clear.
For now its Sabbath and we can just put away lots of this scary stuff and rest in Him.
Love to all and thanks for your many FB birthday greetings and cards. I appreciate every one of them very much.
Tim
This has been a day of working through mounds of paper, managing to land on at least three management company approved lists, cleaning up details, faxing and emailing proof of errors and omissions to clients and searching for orders. Finally late this afternoon an honest to goodness order arrived pushing the weekly total up to an amazing 3. This one is located nearby in Byron but when I read the order it said it had been ordered on the 7th and was due back the 11th. Well therein lies a problem. Today is the 13th, not the 7th. There is this huge layer of busy people pushing paper, talking to each other and they do not help the system in any way. They stand between the people who need to order reports and the people who do the reports and charge a small fortune for paying the orders from one side to the other. One company is holding up my approval since I have a tax lien from the state over a very small tax amount.
Oh how maddening this whole process is. Meanwhile it is the 13th and another day without money in the mail. I despair about when money will ever come again even though I've been busy for the last few weeks writing reports, the pay might be 45 days away still. I was so unsure of where to turn this morning, of how to proceed, I just felt the weight of the whole world at least my little world pushing down on me. Eventually I fried some eggs and made good wheat toast, had grapes and juice and started in on the pile of paper that has grown. Whatever came up next I faced it and solved it. There were some quick results. I took an hour filling out paperwork for AMCSS, a management company that looked like it has its act together and about an hour later an email came back saying I was approved, that was nice. I finished the paperwork for obtaining $63 the state has of mine, Phyllis pointed it out to me long ago and I'm finally getting all the documents filled out and out the door. I made my kids the recipients of the life insurance policy which is substantial, it went to Nan before. I just kept wading until at this point I'm near the bottom of the stack.
Meanwhile Marilyn had taken up her post in the lower office and began to work on the files. By this afternoon she had nearly worked her way through the entire stack of paperwork. She loves to file and really did a great job of it. I miss Loree so much but of course with the tiny volume of work I'm doing I can't afford to have her help anymore.
This evening we went to the Old Spaghetti Factory with the girls. Now that was fun. In fact so fun I've included a couple photos of our time there. So a tough day ended well.
I'm still not sure how to process what is taking place, I do not want to over react nor do I want to be complacent. I think the coming week will help things become more clear.
For now its Sabbath and we can just put away lots of this scary stuff and rest in Him.
Love to all and thanks for your many FB birthday greetings and cards. I appreciate every one of them very much.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Ship sinking slowly, hope for rescue dimming, news at 11!
Dear Family and Friends,
Another day without funds in the mail, my last regular client informed me today that their managers have decided to use management companies instead of have them order, no new orders, where does one go from here?
At this point I have one report left to write up and then I'm completely caught up. At that point I'll shift to working the management companies full time until something breaks loose. I got word today that another company has put me on their approved list to use, of course no orders but another yes, better than no.
The highpoint of this day came at 4:15 when I picked up the girls and took Keanna to soccer practice at a local park, dedicated coaches work with these little ones honing them to focus their kicks, keep their eyes on the ball and run run run. Kallie played nearby and then came to watch her big sissy play. Nikki arrived to watch the action and to cheer Keanna on. Getting over concerns about being stepped on or kicked will take awhile. We are making progress though and she is running her little heart out on the field. It was a drastic change of pace after fretting over writing two reports up today and getting them to the lender ahead of time, thinking about the absence of orders and wondering how in the world I'm going to be able to cover the daily bills. To just lay on the grass and watch the little tykes race around and pursue the ball, to see the excitement and joy when the foot and the ball connect, good stuff.
I read some very interesting articles today about my professions. For years the balance was there between the needs and the numbers of appraisers, then in the boom years schools pushed the idea that becoming an appraiser was a great way to riches and thousands joined our ranks. Now we are stuck with them and while some are quitting not enough have moved out yet to clear the way for experienced appraisers to make a living. One set of numbers was rather startling today, 27% of homeowners are behind on their loan payments and 47% are behind if they have one of the funny loans, interest only or high interest or no money down type. Nearly half of these will go under and 90% of homes in California have loans that are higher than the homes are worth. This is going to take some time to get through and its going to get worse before it gets better is my opinion. Getting some new blood in congress will help stop the stupid spending but to get this buggy turned around completely will take some time.
At this point I'm still sleeping pretty well. I tend to wake up early every morning filled with concern and dread about the day but after the walk things seem more possible. I would appreciate your prayers so I'll know how to cooperate with the Lord as He leads and opens and closes doors. Right now it seems like there are so many bills, its like trying to keep water in a bucket that just got shot with a shotgun, how do you plug all the holes where money runs out? Its a challenge for sure.
This evening Marilyn, Lois and I took my certificate for a free mini pizza to Straw Hat, got the little pizza and salads thanks to Marilyn's generosity, then we hit up Nikki's house for some cake and ice cream. It was a very nice end to a troubled day.
Love to all,
Tim
Another day without funds in the mail, my last regular client informed me today that their managers have decided to use management companies instead of have them order, no new orders, where does one go from here?
At this point I have one report left to write up and then I'm completely caught up. At that point I'll shift to working the management companies full time until something breaks loose. I got word today that another company has put me on their approved list to use, of course no orders but another yes, better than no.
The highpoint of this day came at 4:15 when I picked up the girls and took Keanna to soccer practice at a local park, dedicated coaches work with these little ones honing them to focus their kicks, keep their eyes on the ball and run run run. Kallie played nearby and then came to watch her big sissy play. Nikki arrived to watch the action and to cheer Keanna on. Getting over concerns about being stepped on or kicked will take awhile. We are making progress though and she is running her little heart out on the field. It was a drastic change of pace after fretting over writing two reports up today and getting them to the lender ahead of time, thinking about the absence of orders and wondering how in the world I'm going to be able to cover the daily bills. To just lay on the grass and watch the little tykes race around and pursue the ball, to see the excitement and joy when the foot and the ball connect, good stuff.
I read some very interesting articles today about my professions. For years the balance was there between the needs and the numbers of appraisers, then in the boom years schools pushed the idea that becoming an appraiser was a great way to riches and thousands joined our ranks. Now we are stuck with them and while some are quitting not enough have moved out yet to clear the way for experienced appraisers to make a living. One set of numbers was rather startling today, 27% of homeowners are behind on their loan payments and 47% are behind if they have one of the funny loans, interest only or high interest or no money down type. Nearly half of these will go under and 90% of homes in California have loans that are higher than the homes are worth. This is going to take some time to get through and its going to get worse before it gets better is my opinion. Getting some new blood in congress will help stop the stupid spending but to get this buggy turned around completely will take some time.
At this point I'm still sleeping pretty well. I tend to wake up early every morning filled with concern and dread about the day but after the walk things seem more possible. I would appreciate your prayers so I'll know how to cooperate with the Lord as He leads and opens and closes doors. Right now it seems like there are so many bills, its like trying to keep water in a bucket that just got shot with a shotgun, how do you plug all the holes where money runs out? Its a challenge for sure.
This evening Marilyn, Lois and I took my certificate for a free mini pizza to Straw Hat, got the little pizza and salads thanks to Marilyn's generosity, then we hit up Nikki's house for some cake and ice cream. It was a very nice end to a troubled day.
Love to all,
Tim
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
An afternoon in the park
Sometimes you just have to take a meaningful break. This afternoon after collecting Kallie from the sitters I just headed to the park. I knew Nikki was coming soon but for a few minutes it was just magic observing the two girls enjoying the swings, the slides, the money bars and the warm afternoon sunny air. Kallie tried her hand at the big swings today. I showed her how to hold on to the chain and hold on she did, she gripped the chains, kept her balance and sat in the swing for several minutes with a huge grin on her face. She was being like sister. She loved the slides and would shout out, ready or not here I come and then race down the slide. Keanna was hanging from the monkey bars going back and forth like they were nothing and Kallie kept an eye on her and you could see that she wants to try it so badly but at 2 years old, well thats a bit early. Eventually their mother arrived and then they were off to another big adventure but for a few minutes I was in bliss land with no money worries, no order worries, just the job of little ones loving life.
Why is it we forget how to live? To breath, to relax, to soak in the warmth of the sun or observe the ducks as they paddle by? Days race by and they have contained little pleasure, minimal peace but are jammed with stress and concern. It takes getting into the old motorhome for me to begin to relax and once I've herded it down the road to the destination then I can unwind, sleep like a baby and pretend that everything is OK. I'm considering it this weekend, to take an overnighter somewhere for a change of pace, and why do I have to do that when I live on a nice lake with pleasant breezes stirring the water? I really can't fully explain it but I know I'm more relaxed at Jason and Jo's place by the sea than I am at home.
This is the strangest time work wise. No orders, almost no calls from a myriad of clients who used to order, there is almost nothing happening in the whole industry right now. I now hear experts predicting that we won't recover for at least the next 7 years, frankly I don't have that long, I'll be on the street if that happens but of course living on or near the street would involve a lot less stress, well I think so.
This evening we had a lovely dinner with my friends Ron and Lydia Samoian at their home here in Discovery Bay. The food was perfect, the conversation fun and it was a rare moment to relax and socialize. They are just back from trips to Australia, New Zealand and to attend the reception for Melissa and Ryan on the east coast. Oh to travel again, sure would be nice but then I think about all the traveling we did for years once Nan became a travel agent and found the deals. Of course many of the trips were medical related but they were still trips and we mostly loved them. Easy to forget good times and past blessings that were precious.
So I bid you a goodnight now,
love
tim
Why is it we forget how to live? To breath, to relax, to soak in the warmth of the sun or observe the ducks as they paddle by? Days race by and they have contained little pleasure, minimal peace but are jammed with stress and concern. It takes getting into the old motorhome for me to begin to relax and once I've herded it down the road to the destination then I can unwind, sleep like a baby and pretend that everything is OK. I'm considering it this weekend, to take an overnighter somewhere for a change of pace, and why do I have to do that when I live on a nice lake with pleasant breezes stirring the water? I really can't fully explain it but I know I'm more relaxed at Jason and Jo's place by the sea than I am at home.
This is the strangest time work wise. No orders, almost no calls from a myriad of clients who used to order, there is almost nothing happening in the whole industry right now. I now hear experts predicting that we won't recover for at least the next 7 years, frankly I don't have that long, I'll be on the street if that happens but of course living on or near the street would involve a lot less stress, well I think so.
This evening we had a lovely dinner with my friends Ron and Lydia Samoian at their home here in Discovery Bay. The food was perfect, the conversation fun and it was a rare moment to relax and socialize. They are just back from trips to Australia, New Zealand and to attend the reception for Melissa and Ryan on the east coast. Oh to travel again, sure would be nice but then I think about all the traveling we did for years once Nan became a travel agent and found the deals. Of course many of the trips were medical related but they were still trips and we mostly loved them. Easy to forget good times and past blessings that were precious.
So I bid you a goodnight now,
love
tim
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
62 and loving it so far
Dear Family and Friends,
Thank you for the many birthday greetings that have come through Face Book today. I am overwhelmed by the warmth and caring expressed there and in other email cards and cards in the mail. After periods of feeling pretty well alone this day and its affirmations has been very sweet.
Ken and I walked this morning, then it was back to work. An order had come in last night so I made the appointment and Marilyn and I drove there this afternoon at 2:40 to see the house. She read in the shade while I worked, its OK, I made money and she read in the shade.
For lunch we had gone to Red Robin where an email had promised a free burger. It was great and I had a side salad with it but no fries. After reading about how loaded fries are with bad stuff we both decided to forgo them and be good for a change salads. But after the meal they brought me this wonderful hot fudge sundae. Now we are talking pretty good stuff. Oh my, about 900 calories I think.
This evening Nikki invited us over for dinner. She made the most delicious dinner with everything I love. What a feast and I got to bring the rest home afterwards, more great news. The girls were in a happy mood, sang to me, performed musical numbers and were a total delight. Having little people in my life means so much, especially at a time when many things seem up for grabs, the little ones ground me to what is really important and I thank God for my kids and their kids.
This morning a very special friend appeared at my door at about 8:30, now mind you she lives a ways away and it was so surprising and exciting to see her. She brought some very beautiful balloons, share a very special prayer with me and was just a total inspiration. It warmed my heart so much. There are friends who really care. Wow.
The one thing I had thought would be nice to get for a gift for my birthday was head bands, to control the sweat when I'm working out and don't really want to wear a hat. Marilyn gave me two today, thank you Marilyn for that special gift. The girls had prepared some special pictures for me and even made a card. These were tucked into a birthday card. Talk about special.
Thank you for the many birthday greetings that have come through Face Book today. I am overwhelmed by the warmth and caring expressed there and in other email cards and cards in the mail. After periods of feeling pretty well alone this day and its affirmations has been very sweet.
Ken and I walked this morning, then it was back to work. An order had come in last night so I made the appointment and Marilyn and I drove there this afternoon at 2:40 to see the house. She read in the shade while I worked, its OK, I made money and she read in the shade.
For lunch we had gone to Red Robin where an email had promised a free burger. It was great and I had a side salad with it but no fries. After reading about how loaded fries are with bad stuff we both decided to forgo them and be good for a change salads. But after the meal they brought me this wonderful hot fudge sundae. Now we are talking pretty good stuff. Oh my, about 900 calories I think.
This evening Nikki invited us over for dinner. She made the most delicious dinner with everything I love. What a feast and I got to bring the rest home afterwards, more great news. The girls were in a happy mood, sang to me, performed musical numbers and were a total delight. Having little people in my life means so much, especially at a time when many things seem up for grabs, the little ones ground me to what is really important and I thank God for my kids and their kids.
This morning a very special friend appeared at my door at about 8:30, now mind you she lives a ways away and it was so surprising and exciting to see her. She brought some very beautiful balloons, share a very special prayer with me and was just a total inspiration. It warmed my heart so much. There are friends who really care. Wow.
The one thing I had thought would be nice to get for a gift for my birthday was head bands, to control the sweat when I'm working out and don't really want to wear a hat. Marilyn gave me two today, thank you Marilyn for that special gift. The girls had prepared some special pictures for me and even made a card. These were tucked into a birthday card. Talk about special.
So I've shared some photos from today. You see Lady and Starr, beautiful balloons from this morning and Kallie and Keanna this evening fresh from their baths and full of energy and love.
Love to all,
Tim
Monday, August 9, 2010
Productive day
Hi
This morning after we walked I left for San Rafael. The drive over was very enjoyable, I had a good book playing, had a 0 calorie ice tea and a water while I drove and arrived nearly on time. What a place. Purchased about 3 years ago the owners have constructed a Tahoe Blue gunite pool, have made many upgrades and the entire property is beautiful. Beyond the property one can see coastal mountains in the distance, everything is green, lots are large and well landscaped. There are reasons the values are so high there, it is just a stunning place to live. Once I completed the inspection and shot the comps I headed back to the office. Steve had completed a report we were working on together and emailed it over so I could lock it up and send it out. Then I settled down to work and spent the afternoon writing. The computer worked well with no lingering effects of the bad times last night.
At 5:12 I drove to Brentwood to Weight Watchers where the scales did not have good news but the following meeting was very helpful as usual, I think WW is really great.
As soon as the meeting let out I scooted over to the gym for a machine workout and about half way through Nikki showed up, looking very worn out. She had just been in some very stressful workout class and was recovering. We walked over and got to see the girls, they both were very happy to see their Papa, how that warms my heart.
Then I went back to the machines and they headed home for dinner. Once I was completed with the club I drove to Mountain House for a quick inspection, yep, the power was on finally so now the loan can close and the new owners can move in.
Once I got home I made a fried egg sandwich. Jerry mentioned having one the other day and its been in my mind. So yummy and on the 100 calorie bread too.
Marilyn finally made it home after being stopped cold on the levee road due to an accident. After a long time of waiting she finally was able to make it through and she is so glad to finally be back in her own room and bathroom with a nice shower.
Now I'm heading to bed. No money in the mail today which was very disappointing. One wonders what comes next. I've had a very successful day with many safe miles driven. This evening a new order arrived which was a great event. Its hard to remember when they used to come in 10 a day and it took a team of appraisers to get to all of them. Money flowed like water, how times change for so many of us.
Love to all,
Tim
This morning after we walked I left for San Rafael. The drive over was very enjoyable, I had a good book playing, had a 0 calorie ice tea and a water while I drove and arrived nearly on time. What a place. Purchased about 3 years ago the owners have constructed a Tahoe Blue gunite pool, have made many upgrades and the entire property is beautiful. Beyond the property one can see coastal mountains in the distance, everything is green, lots are large and well landscaped. There are reasons the values are so high there, it is just a stunning place to live. Once I completed the inspection and shot the comps I headed back to the office. Steve had completed a report we were working on together and emailed it over so I could lock it up and send it out. Then I settled down to work and spent the afternoon writing. The computer worked well with no lingering effects of the bad times last night.
At 5:12 I drove to Brentwood to Weight Watchers where the scales did not have good news but the following meeting was very helpful as usual, I think WW is really great.
As soon as the meeting let out I scooted over to the gym for a machine workout and about half way through Nikki showed up, looking very worn out. She had just been in some very stressful workout class and was recovering. We walked over and got to see the girls, they both were very happy to see their Papa, how that warms my heart.
Then I went back to the machines and they headed home for dinner. Once I was completed with the club I drove to Mountain House for a quick inspection, yep, the power was on finally so now the loan can close and the new owners can move in.
Once I got home I made a fried egg sandwich. Jerry mentioned having one the other day and its been in my mind. So yummy and on the 100 calorie bread too.
Marilyn finally made it home after being stopped cold on the levee road due to an accident. After a long time of waiting she finally was able to make it through and she is so glad to finally be back in her own room and bathroom with a nice shower.
Now I'm heading to bed. No money in the mail today which was very disappointing. One wonders what comes next. I've had a very successful day with many safe miles driven. This evening a new order arrived which was a great event. Its hard to remember when they used to come in 10 a day and it took a team of appraisers to get to all of them. Money flowed like water, how times change for so many of us.
Love to all,
Tim
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Crash
Dear Family and Friends
This evening I'm writing on the little laptop as my main computer decided to stop working about an hour ago. Jim, my faithful IT guy has been working by remote to try to get it working again and I've been saying prayers in hopes I can be able to use it again so I can finish my work. I depend on it for nearly everything and sure hope I don't need to replace it right now.
For the last few minutes it is just hung up, not doing anything but the screen is up and the harddrive appears to be working.
I had just completed a report and was starting to put in the photos when things froze up. Then when I did a warm boot it would not start up again, over and over I tried but it would not come back, then I called Jim and he was able to guide me through different commands and suddenly it was back again, but I don't think it is back, really back yet. I have to be in Marin county in the morning at 10 to see a house and I need to do research first. Perhaps I can use the laptop, I'm not sure if I can or not but this is just another hitch in a challenging life. It happens, no more smooth sailing at least for awhile.
This morning I drove to Union City and inspected a interesting property. The owners have enjoyed their little court located home for years, have a family room addition, a pool and spa and recently constructed an inlaw unit to the side of the house. It is so cute, tiny living room, tiny kitchen, bedroom with nice bathroom, slider to its own patio, just very nice. So my challenge is to do the entire property justice for them. After I completed the inspection I was experiencing low blood sugar so I went in search of food. I found Fuddruckers, a burger place and they make a wonderful garden burger which I enjoyed very much.
Then I drove to Tracy where the bug got an oil change. When I pulled in the young guy told me, no they could not help, they were out of oil filters, I had drive a long way so asked if I could go buy an oil filter, they said yes so I did that and had them change the oil. The engine is much smoother now. Could I afford it, no but could I afford to let the bug die, no no.
Once I came home I went to work on an appraisal that is due tomorrow. Now my ability to complete it is in question.
Our weather continues to be pleasant but Jason says they have gone for many days with overcast, only one day of sun. He says that if our weather were hot then he would have heavy fog which would burn off during the day. So far that has not happened this summer.
Well here comes a new week. What great things are going to happen this week? I can't wait to find out.
Love to all
Tim
This evening I'm writing on the little laptop as my main computer decided to stop working about an hour ago. Jim, my faithful IT guy has been working by remote to try to get it working again and I've been saying prayers in hopes I can be able to use it again so I can finish my work. I depend on it for nearly everything and sure hope I don't need to replace it right now.
For the last few minutes it is just hung up, not doing anything but the screen is up and the harddrive appears to be working.
I had just completed a report and was starting to put in the photos when things froze up. Then when I did a warm boot it would not start up again, over and over I tried but it would not come back, then I called Jim and he was able to guide me through different commands and suddenly it was back again, but I don't think it is back, really back yet. I have to be in Marin county in the morning at 10 to see a house and I need to do research first. Perhaps I can use the laptop, I'm not sure if I can or not but this is just another hitch in a challenging life. It happens, no more smooth sailing at least for awhile.
This morning I drove to Union City and inspected a interesting property. The owners have enjoyed their little court located home for years, have a family room addition, a pool and spa and recently constructed an inlaw unit to the side of the house. It is so cute, tiny living room, tiny kitchen, bedroom with nice bathroom, slider to its own patio, just very nice. So my challenge is to do the entire property justice for them. After I completed the inspection I was experiencing low blood sugar so I went in search of food. I found Fuddruckers, a burger place and they make a wonderful garden burger which I enjoyed very much.
Then I drove to Tracy where the bug got an oil change. When I pulled in the young guy told me, no they could not help, they were out of oil filters, I had drive a long way so asked if I could go buy an oil filter, they said yes so I did that and had them change the oil. The engine is much smoother now. Could I afford it, no but could I afford to let the bug die, no no.
Once I came home I went to work on an appraisal that is due tomorrow. Now my ability to complete it is in question.
Our weather continues to be pleasant but Jason says they have gone for many days with overcast, only one day of sun. He says that if our weather were hot then he would have heavy fog which would burn off during the day. So far that has not happened this summer.
Well here comes a new week. What great things are going to happen this week? I can't wait to find out.
Love to all
Tim
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