Just back from Milpitas where friends of Jason and Jo's gave Timothy a wonderful birthday party. He enjoyed himself and lot and Mia got into the action too.
I've spent the day writing reports and setting up new orders. Its getting real busy now with lots of new orders pouring in. I'm thankful but afraid at the same time.
Dana and family did get home about midnight last night and were grocery shopping when I reached them this afternoon. Safe trip all around.
Good night
love
tim
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Texas bound
Good evening
Well its been a busy day. Rolled out at 7 as I was up pretty late last night socializing. Drove to Oakland to do two properties, shot the comps and then drove back home for a 2 pm arrival. Dana and Ronnie had the Pilot loaded, we traded cars with Steve as we needed the 7th seat since Keanna was with us for the day. We were stopped for road construction on the way but got them there with plenty of time to spare. I've heard nothing so I'm guessing they are arriving in Houston about now. How I hated to see them leave, they are genuine wonderful people and its been an excellent visit. Sure its been hard to get work done and that caused me some stress but now I'm alone and ready to crank out work now and tomorrow.
Long time Friend Marilyn is flying out tomorrow but will go to her friend Diane's house in Sac first and then sometime next week I'll pick her up.
After Keanna and I dropped the family off we headed back quickly. Traffic was pretty good and after a quick stop for Taco Bell we arrived at her home at 4:50. she and her mom were at a swim meet tonight until 10 pm. I expected to have to leave for Livermore for an appointment but after calling found out they are waffling on which loan company they are going with so that was put off. Upon learning that I headed for Lathrop to do a house with a lockbox. Wow was it hot, about 105 and even different inside. So I tested the AC while I was there and was so tempted to fall into the beautiful pool in the back yard. So tempted! Checking the attic was a very special experience!
On the way home my car swerved into the parking lot of Spaghetti Factory and I ended up with broccoli and whole wheat pasta, great meal.
Now I'm home and set to create the SF condo appraisal, partly tonight and partly when I get up in the morning.
I am thankful for family, yes it is challenging to have many more people in the house and yes it gets noisy but it is also a reminder of the blessings people create. Dana is even tempered, a good cook, a good food shopper, a fun and pleasant lady always. She likes to create good times for all and has a heart that is huge and loving. Ronnie is so mello and calm, he is a great stable guy and is eternally patient with the boys to tend to be loud and very active. He is a great husband. Anthony is a great big brother to Caleb, is really a cute kid and is very good at swimming, smiling, game playing and knocking his brother around, Caleb is the little guy and is loud, active, tender hearted and will be a great human being. All in all we all survived 3 weeks in this house, everything still works, the frig is stuffed with lots of things and the lake is returning to calm after weeks of constant swimming and playing.
On my work front I have many new orders to set up, schedule and get seen. The challenge is always there to get things back on time, thats the way to get paid and get more work.
Tomorrow Timothy turns 5, so hard to believe. Hope we get to celebrate his birthday somehow.
Love
tim
Well its been a busy day. Rolled out at 7 as I was up pretty late last night socializing. Drove to Oakland to do two properties, shot the comps and then drove back home for a 2 pm arrival. Dana and Ronnie had the Pilot loaded, we traded cars with Steve as we needed the 7th seat since Keanna was with us for the day. We were stopped for road construction on the way but got them there with plenty of time to spare. I've heard nothing so I'm guessing they are arriving in Houston about now. How I hated to see them leave, they are genuine wonderful people and its been an excellent visit. Sure its been hard to get work done and that caused me some stress but now I'm alone and ready to crank out work now and tomorrow.
Long time Friend Marilyn is flying out tomorrow but will go to her friend Diane's house in Sac first and then sometime next week I'll pick her up.
After Keanna and I dropped the family off we headed back quickly. Traffic was pretty good and after a quick stop for Taco Bell we arrived at her home at 4:50. she and her mom were at a swim meet tonight until 10 pm. I expected to have to leave for Livermore for an appointment but after calling found out they are waffling on which loan company they are going with so that was put off. Upon learning that I headed for Lathrop to do a house with a lockbox. Wow was it hot, about 105 and even different inside. So I tested the AC while I was there and was so tempted to fall into the beautiful pool in the back yard. So tempted! Checking the attic was a very special experience!
On the way home my car swerved into the parking lot of Spaghetti Factory and I ended up with broccoli and whole wheat pasta, great meal.
Now I'm home and set to create the SF condo appraisal, partly tonight and partly when I get up in the morning.
I am thankful for family, yes it is challenging to have many more people in the house and yes it gets noisy but it is also a reminder of the blessings people create. Dana is even tempered, a good cook, a good food shopper, a fun and pleasant lady always. She likes to create good times for all and has a heart that is huge and loving. Ronnie is so mello and calm, he is a great stable guy and is eternally patient with the boys to tend to be loud and very active. He is a great husband. Anthony is a great big brother to Caleb, is really a cute kid and is very good at swimming, smiling, game playing and knocking his brother around, Caleb is the little guy and is loud, active, tender hearted and will be a great human being. All in all we all survived 3 weeks in this house, everything still works, the frig is stuffed with lots of things and the lake is returning to calm after weeks of constant swimming and playing.
On my work front I have many new orders to set up, schedule and get seen. The challenge is always there to get things back on time, thats the way to get paid and get more work.
Tomorrow Timothy turns 5, so hard to believe. Hope we get to celebrate his birthday somehow.
Love
tim
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Another very busy day.
Dear Friends and Family,
Just a word as I head to bed. Have had a wonderful day with the family and my family. The kids have played in the lake many hours, Anthony thinks about 6 hours and he is burned all over. Keanna, Caleb and Anthony played with the paddle boat, the knee board and just jumping from the dock into the water. This afternoon Steve and Nikki came and along with Kallie we had a excellent time. Ray and Lois came over and we ordered pizza, so we ate, enjoyed the warm sunset on the back deck, enjoyed the AC inside and Dana's good cooking.
We are going to miss the family very much as they fly home tomorrow afternoon leaving about 5 pm. I'm off to Oakland in the morning to see a couple properties and then back to drive them to the airport. Later in the day I'll see a property in Livermore and then on to Lathrop. Of course its going to be a very hot day, 102 or so tomorrow.
Well that is it for now.
Good night dear friends and family
Love
tim
Just a word as I head to bed. Have had a wonderful day with the family and my family. The kids have played in the lake many hours, Anthony thinks about 6 hours and he is burned all over. Keanna, Caleb and Anthony played with the paddle boat, the knee board and just jumping from the dock into the water. This afternoon Steve and Nikki came and along with Kallie we had a excellent time. Ray and Lois came over and we ordered pizza, so we ate, enjoyed the warm sunset on the back deck, enjoyed the AC inside and Dana's good cooking.
We are going to miss the family very much as they fly home tomorrow afternoon leaving about 5 pm. I'm off to Oakland in the morning to see a couple properties and then back to drive them to the airport. Later in the day I'll see a property in Livermore and then on to Lathrop. Of course its going to be a very hot day, 102 or so tomorrow.
Well that is it for now.
Good night dear friends and family
Love
tim
Monday, July 9, 2012
The City, BART and the shopping power of 3 little people
Dear Family and Friends,
Well I made it through the day, we left this morning at about noon and found the entire parking garage and overflow parking places totally full. We had to park in a nearby mall parking lot and take a taxi back to the BART station. The trip in was uneventful and soon we were at the Powell Street exit. We found a Burger King for lunch and then considered riding the cable car but discovered they are very expensive so we walked the 5 blocks and entered China town. We then proceeded up the hill, down the hill, across the street and back up the hill, down the hill and eventually back to BART. This time it was 5 pm and every seat was taken. I stood the entire way back and there were many people doing the same.
We finally got back, took at taxi to our cars and went to On the Border for dinner. It was NOT great, I don't think anyone but Dana enjoyed their meal, chalk one up for learning.
Once we got home the kids may a straight line to the water and have been swimming and popping fireworks obtained from the China town merchants every since. I have the deck torches lit, first time in a long time and Dana is watching the Batchlorette, Ronnie is searching for food, I made Keanna some pasta and soon I'll take Keanna home. Its been a full day for sure.
Tomorrow morning the motorhome goes in for its alignment and then I come back to work some more in the office. The family will pack as they fly home on Wednesday afternoon.
So that is the report from our house.
Love to all
Tim
ps Jason reports that he has made the move and is now trying to figure out where everything is. He says moving is not fun! Amen
Well I made it through the day, we left this morning at about noon and found the entire parking garage and overflow parking places totally full. We had to park in a nearby mall parking lot and take a taxi back to the BART station. The trip in was uneventful and soon we were at the Powell Street exit. We found a Burger King for lunch and then considered riding the cable car but discovered they are very expensive so we walked the 5 blocks and entered China town. We then proceeded up the hill, down the hill, across the street and back up the hill, down the hill and eventually back to BART. This time it was 5 pm and every seat was taken. I stood the entire way back and there were many people doing the same.
We finally got back, took at taxi to our cars and went to On the Border for dinner. It was NOT great, I don't think anyone but Dana enjoyed their meal, chalk one up for learning.
Once we got home the kids may a straight line to the water and have been swimming and popping fireworks obtained from the China town merchants every since. I have the deck torches lit, first time in a long time and Dana is watching the Batchlorette, Ronnie is searching for food, I made Keanna some pasta and soon I'll take Keanna home. Its been a full day for sure.
Tomorrow morning the motorhome goes in for its alignment and then I come back to work some more in the office. The family will pack as they fly home on Wednesday afternoon.
So that is the report from our house.
Love to all
Tim
ps Jason reports that he has made the move and is now trying to figure out where everything is. He says moving is not fun! Amen
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Power fails, Ron BBQs, kids play
Dear Family and Friends,
What a rush this day has been, as I write my deck clock is blinking reminding me that we lost power for over 2 hours this afternoon during the heat of the day. We had been to Tracy for lunch and to replace a game controller that failed with a new one for the PlayStation 3 we just got. Of course the fact that there is gaming station means there is a battle over the big screen TV, one that pits adults against little people. Interesting.
The boys have played in the lake for hours and enjoy running and jumping off the dock into the lake as far out as they can extend. They use the paddle boat and have such a good time.
Meanwhile I've been working in my office getting some appraisals out the door, not as many as needed but at least some. Tomorrow I'm going to the city with the family plus Keanna. We are going to ride BART in and back to Pleasanton, find China town and explore the big city. This is something Dana has wanted to do.
I'm looking forward to bed soon as I'm tired and nerves are sort of frayed.
Sending love to all,
Tim
What a rush this day has been, as I write my deck clock is blinking reminding me that we lost power for over 2 hours this afternoon during the heat of the day. We had been to Tracy for lunch and to replace a game controller that failed with a new one for the PlayStation 3 we just got. Of course the fact that there is gaming station means there is a battle over the big screen TV, one that pits adults against little people. Interesting.
The boys have played in the lake for hours and enjoy running and jumping off the dock into the lake as far out as they can extend. They use the paddle boat and have such a good time.
Meanwhile I've been working in my office getting some appraisals out the door, not as many as needed but at least some. Tomorrow I'm going to the city with the family plus Keanna. We are going to ride BART in and back to Pleasanton, find China town and explore the big city. This is something Dana has wanted to do.
I'm looking forward to bed soon as I'm tired and nerves are sort of frayed.
Sending love to all,
Tim
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Its getting hot here
Its about 10 pm and still warm outside. This has a been a day of recovery for the family as they were tired from yesterday. The boys have been in the lake many times but tend to get bored after having such a good time last week at Steve and Nikki's house.
We had a late lunch at Home Town Buffet in Tracy where everyone can find what they want to eat. It was good, just now someone is shooting fireworks off over the lake, there has been a lot of fireworks this year and of course they are not legal at all.
Tomorrow will be a work day for me and I'm not sure what the family will come up with, perhaps a day in SF but tomorrow evening we are eating here, Ronnie is using the BBQ to create magic, both he and Steve are really good at it.
Wishing all of you a cool place to be when it is so hot. The weather channel had a picture of the entire US and California looked like the coolest place on the map, of the entire country.
Sending love to all,
Tim
We had a late lunch at Home Town Buffet in Tracy where everyone can find what they want to eat. It was good, just now someone is shooting fireworks off over the lake, there has been a lot of fireworks this year and of course they are not legal at all.
Tomorrow will be a work day for me and I'm not sure what the family will come up with, perhaps a day in SF but tomorrow evening we are eating here, Ronnie is using the BBQ to create magic, both he and Steve are really good at it.
Wishing all of you a cool place to be when it is so hot. The weather channel had a picture of the entire US and California looked like the coolest place on the map, of the entire country.
Sending love to all,
Tim
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