Good evening
This morning started at 6 am. After a shower it was 6:30 and I had a warm drink, a bottle of water and a bowl of granola along with a wheat toast and peanut butter with applesauce over the top. Excellent.
I left for a Cupertino appointment after 8 and it all went smoothly until the end of Vasco Road. Traffic was stopped and it was a 5 mph pace until I reached 680, many miles later. In that short section of freeway I lost an hour and I arrived at 10:45 for a 10 am appointment. The owner was gracious and the home beautiful and spacious. I'm seeing a value of 2.4 million at least. It has a super location in Cupertino, a place that is highly desirable, schools are great, work is near and the neighborhoods are filled with mature trees, distant Santa Cruz Mountains, narrow streets and such beautiful elevations.
Once I was through with shooting 9 comparables then I turned to the trip to Concord. With little traffic in the way the trip was easy but I still arrived at 1:32 when the owner had expected 12:30. He had worked all night and was so sleepy.
Before long I had that one completed, found a Starbucks who amazingly had steel cut bagels left. I enjoyed the bagel with cream cheese and took a break before venturing into Martinez to shoot comps for the last appointment of the day. Then Jessy traveled out to join me for the appointment and we inspected a very lovely home on over an acre. In the course of the inspection I discovered that they were Seventh-day Adventists and attended Pleasant Hill church. They knew the Vogels very well and the Seyfangs as well. We had a great visit. Then Jessy left for her counseling job at San Quentin and I faced the traveling home traffic.
My trip was made more enjoyable as Jason called and we talked nearly an hour while we both commuted home. It was great.
Tomorrow morning at 10 I'm taking my green new beetle to Precision Alignment to see if they can solve the shaking that takes place when I reach 40 mph. I hope, I pray that they can solve it without totally breaking the bank. I trust this company, they did the new springs for the front of the motorhome and even charged less than they had quoted.
Good night one and all,
Love to each and every one of you.
Tim
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Busy and the girls came to visit so great day!
Good evening,
Early call this morning, had to be up at 6 and to Livermore by 8 am. I would have made it except for a couple nasty crashes along the way. I arrived at 8:20 but the lovely lady was gracious. What a property, everything really in great condition both in and out. A very nice way to start the day and she was super nice to work with.
Once I left Livermore I set my sights on Hyde Street in Oakland. The home was old and had been loved. It was there to determine a value for resale since the home had a reverse mortgage on it. It was a pleasant visit and the house was pretty good overall. Then it was find correct comps to match the house. All of my advance research proved to be wrong so I started over on the spot and got the right comps to match the home.
Then it was time to find a Starbucks and head back to pick up the girls. All went smoothly but the lady in front of me in the line bought the last multi grain bagel, talk about sad so I had to go with a everything Bagel and it was very good. Then it was on the road for home and I arrived about 20 minutes before the girls were released from school. Once I picked them up I discovered it was book sale week so a few bucks later the girls had a couple new things to enjoy.
This afternoon Keanna did her homework, Kallie played with the phone, paper, found things to munch in the kitchen and then we went to the park. Pooka snapped at a little furry dog, NOT good but we had a good time.
Then Nikki arrived to collect her little darlings. Marilyn made a lovely dinner which was really filling. Now I'm winding down, sort of tired and not feeling too great.
On the total blessing side about 7 new orders arrived today which is a very nice thing to take place. Bodes well for the future and I thank God for the work and His multiple blessings.
Sending love to all,
Tim
Early call this morning, had to be up at 6 and to Livermore by 8 am. I would have made it except for a couple nasty crashes along the way. I arrived at 8:20 but the lovely lady was gracious. What a property, everything really in great condition both in and out. A very nice way to start the day and she was super nice to work with.
Once I left Livermore I set my sights on Hyde Street in Oakland. The home was old and had been loved. It was there to determine a value for resale since the home had a reverse mortgage on it. It was a pleasant visit and the house was pretty good overall. Then it was find correct comps to match the house. All of my advance research proved to be wrong so I started over on the spot and got the right comps to match the home.
Then it was time to find a Starbucks and head back to pick up the girls. All went smoothly but the lady in front of me in the line bought the last multi grain bagel, talk about sad so I had to go with a everything Bagel and it was very good. Then it was on the road for home and I arrived about 20 minutes before the girls were released from school. Once I picked them up I discovered it was book sale week so a few bucks later the girls had a couple new things to enjoy.
This afternoon Keanna did her homework, Kallie played with the phone, paper, found things to munch in the kitchen and then we went to the park. Pooka snapped at a little furry dog, NOT good but we had a good time.
Then Nikki arrived to collect her little darlings. Marilyn made a lovely dinner which was really filling. Now I'm winding down, sort of tired and not feeling too great.
On the total blessing side about 7 new orders arrived today which is a very nice thing to take place. Bodes well for the future and I thank God for the work and His multiple blessings.
Sending love to all,
Tim
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Good day
Worked hard, got lots of reports filed with lenders, did inspection of newly completed home in Brentwood with Jessy, OK house and OK price.
Bummed that the jerk won in Virginia. Seems by the exit polling that if another week had passed he would have lost. Huge reaction to the Obamacare mess, Marilyn's daughter tried to get insurance in Rhode Island, even with subsidy price was way too high and only available from one insurance carrier through the state web site.
Wonder when American will wake up to the lies on everything from the death of the 4 Americans, the massive spying mess, the promise you can keep your health care and your doctor when they knew in the White House it was not true. When will the main stream press start to ask hard questions of this Chicago thug and his crowd in the White House.
At least questions are beginning to be asked. Lets hope truth starts to mean something again in our country.
I'm thankful to have work, to have a home and most of all thankful for a wonderful family and friends.
Love to all
Tim
Bummed that the jerk won in Virginia. Seems by the exit polling that if another week had passed he would have lost. Huge reaction to the Obamacare mess, Marilyn's daughter tried to get insurance in Rhode Island, even with subsidy price was way too high and only available from one insurance carrier through the state web site.
Wonder when American will wake up to the lies on everything from the death of the 4 Americans, the massive spying mess, the promise you can keep your health care and your doctor when they knew in the White House it was not true. When will the main stream press start to ask hard questions of this Chicago thug and his crowd in the White House.
At least questions are beginning to be asked. Lets hope truth starts to mean something again in our country.
I'm thankful to have work, to have a home and most of all thankful for a wonderful family and friends.
Love to all
Tim
Monday, November 4, 2013
A windy day, a quick trip to Stockton
Good evening,
We've just come back from watching Keanna's soccer team play in the windy chilly evening. Unfortunately they lost the game and this was the playoffs. I didn't like the calls by the ref and others were unhappy as well, one never knows the thinking that goes on in an officials mind but the kiddos enjoyed playing and played hard, just didn't get the second score in.
This morning the phone rang early, just as I was settled in with my warm drink and ready to work in sweats for awhile. I built a fire to drive away the chill and then there was the phone.
A lady that I tried to reach all last week was home from her cruise and was anxious that I get there before she went back to sleep. I dropped everything, showered and drove through the wind to Stockton. I 5 was a parking lot so I got off as fast as I could, found her house, did the appraisal. This lady had an opinion on everything, wow, one more reason to stay single. I'd have a hard time not getting into a fight with her before long. Really amazing, had not experienced a owner like that in a while. She was fine with what I was doing but just had new carpeting and flooring put in but hated it, it seemed like everything was an issue with her including things from the cruise, that didn't set right so she was about to write to the owner of the cruise line to let him know what to change!! Oh boy.
Once I was home I settled into work and Jessy was hard at work writing up reports and pulling files that had been paid. she is so good at what she does, just amazing.
We worked through the afternoon and three more orders came in today, great news.
So now its bed time once again and I am always so ready to crash.
Hope your Monday went well.
Love
Tim
We've just come back from watching Keanna's soccer team play in the windy chilly evening. Unfortunately they lost the game and this was the playoffs. I didn't like the calls by the ref and others were unhappy as well, one never knows the thinking that goes on in an officials mind but the kiddos enjoyed playing and played hard, just didn't get the second score in.
This morning the phone rang early, just as I was settled in with my warm drink and ready to work in sweats for awhile. I built a fire to drive away the chill and then there was the phone.
A lady that I tried to reach all last week was home from her cruise and was anxious that I get there before she went back to sleep. I dropped everything, showered and drove through the wind to Stockton. I 5 was a parking lot so I got off as fast as I could, found her house, did the appraisal. This lady had an opinion on everything, wow, one more reason to stay single. I'd have a hard time not getting into a fight with her before long. Really amazing, had not experienced a owner like that in a while. She was fine with what I was doing but just had new carpeting and flooring put in but hated it, it seemed like everything was an issue with her including things from the cruise, that didn't set right so she was about to write to the owner of the cruise line to let him know what to change!! Oh boy.
Once I was home I settled into work and Jessy was hard at work writing up reports and pulling files that had been paid. she is so good at what she does, just amazing.
We worked through the afternoon and three more orders came in today, great news.
So now its bed time once again and I am always so ready to crash.
Hope your Monday went well.
Love
Tim
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Zoo day
What fun we had today. We met at the zoo about 10:45, Jason, Jo, Timothy and Mia came from Milpitas and Nikki, Kallie, Keanna came from the east and I drove over to meet them. They all know the zoo very well so we set out. The weather was pretty good, not cold and not too hot, the animals were out on display and in good form. The kiddos were on their best behavior and it was all fun. We walked for hours, visited the children's zoo, saw bats, alligators, lions, tigers, elephants, rabbits, birds, giraffes and a host of other creatures.
We had lunch at the zoo and it was pretty good, then it was rides time and they rode the train, the airplane, the roller coaster, the carousel and the cars. By then every one was tired so we parted ways and headed home. A great day at the zoo.
Tomorrow I'm get serious about working again but for today it was fun and games with the people I love. Just sorry that Steve was so buried with orders right now that he had to stay home and write things up. At least this way he had a quiet house to work in.
I'm still not feeling that well, lots of coughing today, took my inhaler only to discover on the road that it was on 0. It was out of the good stuff. I have a second one and it says it has 76 puffs to go.
Wishing all of you a good week, its getting chilly outside so be ready for it. We actually build a fire this morning to take the chill off and it worked. Marilyn watched 9 episodes of General Hospital, must be pretty up to date of what is happening on that show.
Love to all,
Tim
We had lunch at the zoo and it was pretty good, then it was rides time and they rode the train, the airplane, the roller coaster, the carousel and the cars. By then every one was tired so we parted ways and headed home. A great day at the zoo.
Tomorrow I'm get serious about working again but for today it was fun and games with the people I love. Just sorry that Steve was so buried with orders right now that he had to stay home and write things up. At least this way he had a quiet house to work in.
I'm still not feeling that well, lots of coughing today, took my inhaler only to discover on the road that it was on 0. It was out of the good stuff. I have a second one and it says it has 76 puffs to go.
Wishing all of you a good week, its getting chilly outside so be ready for it. We actually build a fire this morning to take the chill off and it worked. Marilyn watched 9 episodes of General Hospital, must be pretty up to date of what is happening on that show.
Love to all,
Tim
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Wedding on the waves
Good evening,
So at 8:40 this morning I pulled up to the playing field where Keanna was playing her heart out in the early morning cold air. Alas victory was not to be today but all the girls had a very good time and did their best. The other team had several girls that were about 2 feet taller than Keanna and could kick half the field when given the ball. Anyway Keanna and Sharron her dear friend were happy after the game.
Then I headed back home to work on the wedding service. With that completed I rested and watched the Christian satellite stations for awhile until it was time to dress and go. I arrived first at the home where the hosts were waiting. A lovely home and recently updated with direct water access and a 42 foot Grand Banks Trawler with its engines rumbling. Soon the wedding party arrived and we boarded for the greater delta. We cruised for about 30 minutes until we found a nice place near ski beach, dropped anchor and snacked on treats, they had Champagne and I enjoyed water.
We had the service up near the bow and it went well. Debbie and Erv exchanged very well thought out vows and we concluded the service. All the while they had a phone line open to Hawaii where their dear friends were vacationing so they were able to hear the service as well.
Afterwards we snacked, chatted and enjoyed the very beautiful day with a gentle breeze, warm sun and rocking water. Eventually we headed back to toward Discovery Bay and into the sunset. It was a very beautiful day and I'm so glad they have found each other. I believe they will be very happy.
Tomorrow I'm looking forward to seeing my 4 kiddos at at least 3 parents at the zoo in Oakland. What fun that will be!
So I'm going to include a few photos I shot this afternoon.
Love to all
Tim
So at 8:40 this morning I pulled up to the playing field where Keanna was playing her heart out in the early morning cold air. Alas victory was not to be today but all the girls had a very good time and did their best. The other team had several girls that were about 2 feet taller than Keanna and could kick half the field when given the ball. Anyway Keanna and Sharron her dear friend were happy after the game.
Then I headed back home to work on the wedding service. With that completed I rested and watched the Christian satellite stations for awhile until it was time to dress and go. I arrived first at the home where the hosts were waiting. A lovely home and recently updated with direct water access and a 42 foot Grand Banks Trawler with its engines rumbling. Soon the wedding party arrived and we boarded for the greater delta. We cruised for about 30 minutes until we found a nice place near ski beach, dropped anchor and snacked on treats, they had Champagne and I enjoyed water.
We had the service up near the bow and it went well. Debbie and Erv exchanged very well thought out vows and we concluded the service. All the while they had a phone line open to Hawaii where their dear friends were vacationing so they were able to hear the service as well.
Afterwards we snacked, chatted and enjoyed the very beautiful day with a gentle breeze, warm sun and rocking water. Eventually we headed back to toward Discovery Bay and into the sunset. It was a very beautiful day and I'm so glad they have found each other. I believe they will be very happy.
Tomorrow I'm looking forward to seeing my 4 kiddos at at least 3 parents at the zoo in Oakland. What fun that will be!
So I'm going to include a few photos I shot this afternoon.
Love to all
Tim
Friday, November 1, 2013
At last the week grinds to an end.
Good evening,
I'm enjoying being home, in my work chair, in the other room Marilyn is having a happy chat with her daughter Lori who is in Rhode Island. Its a typical mother and daughter jam session.
Today went well but I had a lot of coughing and I had to deal with that. I first inspected a very old home located in downtown Antioch in an area that was once "the" place to live. The owner has lived there since he was born in the 50s so it was a mixed bag of updating and some very old features as well. Once I was through I then drove to Starbucks in Pittsburg where I got the last multi grain bagel and a light peppermint mocha, only 100 calories.
I then waded through intense traffic and reached my San Leandro destination about 30 minutes late. The owner was a 80 year spry lady who was just wonderful, the place was pretty good too. Then it was Taco bell for a burrito and a trip to Fairfield. That home was easy, I had a code for a lockbox so could see the home quickly but I had to shoot 9 comps which took awhile.
Then it was Costco where I found water, mocha for Steve, Mangos for Nikki, cottage cheese for Marilyn, Vitamin D3 for me, paper for the office and peanut butter. It was a nice stop.
Now I'm home and getting hungry.
After the disastrous A1C, 10.6 and the most recent illness I've been let to conclude that I simply must dump weight. Everything that I'm experiencing would be better if I lost weight. So after thinking this over I'm asking you for a favor. My personal email address is pretty simple, timmustard@yahoo.com and I asking if you would send an email with your suggestions, your advice and your own experiences on how I should go about losing weight. I'm not expecting any of you to have the whole set of needed steps, I just would like to hear from you about what you think would help. I intend to print the ideas and comments out and then go over them as I build a plan to make this happen. My will power is very low and my impulse control is even lower. I would appreciate your help.
So have a great weekend and make sure you actively love the one you are with. Tomorrow afternoon I've been asked to conduct a wedding service on a yacht for a very good friend, Debbie Read and her new guy, Irv. Her husband, Paul was an appraiser that Howard and Dolly taught the business to many years ago. He was a fine appraiser and a very good guy. He was struck down several years before Nan died and she took it very hard at the time. Now Debbie has found a new guy and they seem very happy together and I'm happy for them. So tomorrow at 3 I'll board a boat and do the service somewhere out in the Delta.
Love to all,
Tim
I'm enjoying being home, in my work chair, in the other room Marilyn is having a happy chat with her daughter Lori who is in Rhode Island. Its a typical mother and daughter jam session.
Today went well but I had a lot of coughing and I had to deal with that. I first inspected a very old home located in downtown Antioch in an area that was once "the" place to live. The owner has lived there since he was born in the 50s so it was a mixed bag of updating and some very old features as well. Once I was through I then drove to Starbucks in Pittsburg where I got the last multi grain bagel and a light peppermint mocha, only 100 calories.
I then waded through intense traffic and reached my San Leandro destination about 30 minutes late. The owner was a 80 year spry lady who was just wonderful, the place was pretty good too. Then it was Taco bell for a burrito and a trip to Fairfield. That home was easy, I had a code for a lockbox so could see the home quickly but I had to shoot 9 comps which took awhile.
Then it was Costco where I found water, mocha for Steve, Mangos for Nikki, cottage cheese for Marilyn, Vitamin D3 for me, paper for the office and peanut butter. It was a nice stop.
Now I'm home and getting hungry.
After the disastrous A1C, 10.6 and the most recent illness I've been let to conclude that I simply must dump weight. Everything that I'm experiencing would be better if I lost weight. So after thinking this over I'm asking you for a favor. My personal email address is pretty simple, timmustard@yahoo.com and I asking if you would send an email with your suggestions, your advice and your own experiences on how I should go about losing weight. I'm not expecting any of you to have the whole set of needed steps, I just would like to hear from you about what you think would help. I intend to print the ideas and comments out and then go over them as I build a plan to make this happen. My will power is very low and my impulse control is even lower. I would appreciate your help.
So have a great weekend and make sure you actively love the one you are with. Tomorrow afternoon I've been asked to conduct a wedding service on a yacht for a very good friend, Debbie Read and her new guy, Irv. Her husband, Paul was an appraiser that Howard and Dolly taught the business to many years ago. He was a fine appraiser and a very good guy. He was struck down several years before Nan died and she took it very hard at the time. Now Debbie has found a new guy and they seem very happy together and I'm happy for them. So tomorrow at 3 I'll board a boat and do the service somewhere out in the Delta.
Love to all,
Tim
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