Long Day

We are just back from Sacramento where we inspected a nice property in the old part of town.

Before that we did a very nice place in Brentwood, in the 55 and over neighborhood.  It was a perfect property and what I did was for a date in the spring last year.

Tonight its starting to rain.  Last night it rained here and when Pooka and I walked this morning the earth had been washed.

Today I worked hard in the office this morning writing reports and dealing with conditions.  It felt good to take a moment and drink a huge glass of water, what a difference it has made in the day, felt better, more energy and managed to drive lots of miles without falling asleep.

Tomorrow Marilyn leaves for her big weekend in Sacramento with her friend Diane and I'll try to hold the house together without her.

This is twins sale for Nikki so she will be a very busy girl as she helps with this massive sale of childrens clothes, toys, bedding.  You just would not believe how much stuff they have.  Nikki enjoys finding new things for the girls and selling things that they no longer use.

Well I'm fading so I'll say goodnight.

Love to all

Tim

Busy day

Good evening

Well this has been another busy one.  I am finally catching up on some NCIS shows which I enjoy.  Today we have written reports, fielded many appraisal issues, done revisions, picked up Keanna from school, taken her to Tap class and then returned her to her home.

This evening Marilyn baked some potatoes and the meal was great.

This morning I went out early and was in Dublin at 7:15.  The home was tough to measure, it was a real challenge but finally I managed to pin it down.  Once the comps were shot I headed home.

I'm struggling with eating, I just like to do it much to often and its disappointing that I'm not down lots of pounds. Nothing gets better until I dump weight.

Well goodnight to all,

Love


tim

Productive day

Some days you just have to deal with all the little stuff you have been putting off.  Today was such a day, now the boat will be licensed, my classwork needed so I can renew my license is ordered and paid for, all the conditions the clients could dish out have been answered and shipped and thanks to Jessie new reports are shipped out as well.

4 new orders came in including one from a client that I only signed up for this morning and it pays over $400, amazing. 

So thats about it.  I have to head to bed as I'm to be in San Ramon at 7:30 and thats an hour away in good traffic which will not be the case in the morning.  So I plan to leave as close to 6 as I can in the morning, bummer, does not sound like much fun at all.

Then back to work things up, pick up Keanna from school, then pick up Kallie at 4:15, deliver her to her mom and take Keanna to dance in Brentwood at 5.  will be a nice break!  Might even venture over to the exercise club for a few minutes.

Sending love to all,

Tim

This Day was big

It all started at 6 am.  After a fitful night, it was too warm I think, I rolled out showered and quickly had breakfast and then was on the road.  Traffic held us back from reaching the first property at 8, it was 8:25 when I got there.

Then to a driveby in San Ramon, Pleasanton next, then Berkeley hills, that one was incredibly beautiful, backed to a full time creek, had a waterfall, mature redwoods, decks, views of the city, wow, very nice.

Then to a second Berkeley which had an extra bungalow in the rear, nice people.  Then to Oakland for a last little one as the light began to fail.

Dinner at Cattleman's, the vege sides are great and now home to head to bed, dead tired and very happy.

Meanwhile Jessie was here cranking out reports,  what a team we have going.

I warned Marilyn how long the day would be but she still wanted to go.  Yes it was long but the weather was pleasant and she read her book on her Kindle.

Love to all,

Tim

Wow

Some days just go better than others, have you noticed that?

Today was one of those good days!  Thanks to wonder woman Jessie who had several files prewritten I was able to get totally caught up, a meaningful and gratifying experience.

Jessie has two to write up tomorrow but they are not due yet.

I've just completed my research for tomorrow, its a pretty amazing day.  I have to be in Livermore at 8 am to start the day with a condo in a new complex up behind CostCo on the hills by the community college.  Then I move to Dublin for a field review of someone elses work.  Then I may get to fit another Dublin one in, not sure yet, they have not called back, will check with the number again in the morning.

At noon I'm in Pleasanton to see a property for a private appraisal, not really sure of its purpose but I'm prepared.  Then I travel to the Berkeley hills for a large home in a great area.  Then I move on to yet another home in Berkeley but more towards Oakland.  Once that one is completed I think I head home and I'm pretty sure I'll be tired enough at that point.

I'm thrilled that the orders are coming in again.

The weather is really warming up here right now, I had hoped to get into the front yard to do some trimming but that did not happen.

I hope your weekend was meaningful and contained some joy, some people, some beauty, music or art or the smiles of those you love.

Well I'm winding this up, going to work on a condition and then head to bed.

Love to all,

Tim

Good evening

So this morning Keanna and Kallie went with us to Sabbath School.  There were active, engaged and enjoyed the programs.  Today we had a new little baby visiting, it was Sylvia's grand daughter, she was smiling and making noises, I think she liked being there.

After Sabbath School we made a brief stop at the Dollar Store, then Starbucks for Kallie's hot chocolate, then Olive Garden where we had an enjoyable meal with excellent service.

This evening Marilyn and I went to Grazzie's in Brentwood, they have the best soup and the home make pizza was incredibly good.

Now we are back home after a busy day.  My brother Jerry just called and we caught up a bit on what is happening in our lives.  He and Donna were able to help their grand daughter find a nice used car today, she is thrilled and they are happy to help her out.

I am convinced that there is no place better to invest our time and funds than to our children.  No encouraging them to not work and help but encouraging them to work and do their best.  They are such blessings to us and touch our hearts in so many ways.  I think we have a glimpse of how God feels toward us all, His children.  He just wants us to do our best, to be our best, to be kind, caring human beings and help each other.

Sending to love to all,

Tim

A Long week comes to an end

Well here I am again,  today I was at a house at 8 am, it was a ranch and was a great job to see and enjoy.

Then to Tracy to see yet another home.  Then to CostCo for cat food, soy milk and a host of other things.

I raced home to start working in the office, Jessie had several reports ready and I was able to crank out several important things.

As I type Jessie is in South Lake Tahoe spending her hard earned money and having a great weekend.  This evening we went to Red Robin and Kallie was with us, she did a great job with her meal.

During the week I enjoyed seeing Barb and Gerry, seeing many properties and getting a lot of work completed.

Tonight I am so thankful for the many blessings I've experienced.  Tomorrow morning Marilyn, Kallie and I will attend Sabbath School.  Finally a break in a very hard working week.

Love to all,


Tim