Finally home after a good day in the field. I rolled out at 6 this morning, did research, breakfast and finished one report and wrote another before leaving for an 11 am appointment in Walnut Creek, then it was Burger King for vegeburger, then it was Union City to do another one, then on to Castro Valley to do another one, then to Antioch for a driveby and then to Oakley for the last one of the day. Now I'm home finally and very tired. I think I'll go up to bed soon, get an early start on sleep and rest.
The car is so smooth now after its new timing belt. It was a joy and the AC worked hard but the car was cool. I finished up a great book, very exciting and have started another book. I met very nice people today, the first was a teacher enjoying the last days of summer, the second was a young pretty lady whose parents are buying her first home, she was a charmer, then on to Castro Valley where the husband met me at the door with a big chocolate lab, then the final one was a ranchette whose owner asked that I come in low, amazing, no one every wants me to come in low.
At this point I'm still behind in getting some work out the door and people are growing increasing angry about it. It does not make me feel good to let people down.
It was hot today and every time I was measuring it sort of overwhelmed me, the coughing is back so the headache is back as well, that part of my life is no fun at all.
Wishing all of you a good evening,
Love
tim
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
The Bug is back.
Up at 5, could not take it so back to bed till 6, that felt better. Off to the park with the doggie, could not make her wait yet another day.
Shower and breakfast
Start writing up reports, making appointments and trying very hard to help people out with delayed report. I've spent most of the day on a big on in Piedmont, nice place, views and value well over a million dollar. Not quite through now but have to go to bed.
The shop called this morning to say the bug was ready, well sort of. It was running fine but the gas gauge was not reading right and the outside air temp was not reading right either.
So at 12;30 we drove in to pick up the car and part with over $1200, ouch. From the moment I started the car I could tell a great difference. They said the belt was ready to fail and I could tell by the smoothness that the car was much better. This afternoon I had to go to Livermore for a report and the car had more power, idled much quieter and really was nice, the fix engine light never came on once. Nice!
So that is the day, the girls came at 7 for an hour while Nikki went to kallie's school to learn about this school year. They did their normal things and had fun. While they were leaving Dana called to check in, that was great to hear her.
Love to all
Tim
Shower and breakfast
Start writing up reports, making appointments and trying very hard to help people out with delayed report. I've spent most of the day on a big on in Piedmont, nice place, views and value well over a million dollar. Not quite through now but have to go to bed.
The shop called this morning to say the bug was ready, well sort of. It was running fine but the gas gauge was not reading right and the outside air temp was not reading right either.
So at 12;30 we drove in to pick up the car and part with over $1200, ouch. From the moment I started the car I could tell a great difference. They said the belt was ready to fail and I could tell by the smoothness that the car was much better. This afternoon I had to go to Livermore for a report and the car had more power, idled much quieter and really was nice, the fix engine light never came on once. Nice!
So that is the day, the girls came at 7 for an hour while Nikki went to kallie's school to learn about this school year. They did their normal things and had fun. While they were leaving Dana called to check in, that was great to hear her.
Love to all
Tim
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Discovery!
Dear Family and Friends,
Today Ray made the discovery that he and I have been pursuing for weeks, months. He had me removing boards in the deck so we could see under the spa. Today he looked under the other side of the spa and came up smiling, I mean really happy smiling, he said come look.
When I knelt down to take a peek it was very obvious why we could not get any water to pump no matter what pump we used. At some point in the past the spa has shifted slightly downward and the supply line was pinched totally flat, it only allowed a very small amount of water to slip by, not enough to feed the pump or make the heater work. Finally at long last we can do a repair, cutting out the squished piece of pipe and get the spa back on track. It was a huge discovery and I'm so thankful, interestingly enough I had asked God this morning to help us solve the spa mystery. And today it gets solved.
I've been working hard today and have several reports out the door as a result. There are many more that need to get out and tomorrow morning at 5 I'll be back at it again.
This afternoon I inspected a ranchette here in Byron that is so nice, clean and well designed, has the best pool house I've ever seen. Then it was on to Tracy to see a very clean and updated home. Clear water pond with perfect landscaping everywhere. What a house and the lady of the house rides bike, she has a bike like no bike I've ever seen. It is a work of art, she keeps it on a special stand in the house and I can see why. I can only guess its cost but I'm thinking several thousand at least. Wow.
Well here comes the week, are you ready? I think I am. Tomorrow we'll find out if they have been able to make the bug run again, so far they have not been able to get it started since they did the timing belt, not a good thing but I think they will keep at it until it works again.
Love to all,
Tim
Jo texted me this photo this afternoon as Mia is playing with Barney. What a cutie!
Today Ray made the discovery that he and I have been pursuing for weeks, months. He had me removing boards in the deck so we could see under the spa. Today he looked under the other side of the spa and came up smiling, I mean really happy smiling, he said come look.
When I knelt down to take a peek it was very obvious why we could not get any water to pump no matter what pump we used. At some point in the past the spa has shifted slightly downward and the supply line was pinched totally flat, it only allowed a very small amount of water to slip by, not enough to feed the pump or make the heater work. Finally at long last we can do a repair, cutting out the squished piece of pipe and get the spa back on track. It was a huge discovery and I'm so thankful, interestingly enough I had asked God this morning to help us solve the spa mystery. And today it gets solved.
I've been working hard today and have several reports out the door as a result. There are many more that need to get out and tomorrow morning at 5 I'll be back at it again.
This afternoon I inspected a ranchette here in Byron that is so nice, clean and well designed, has the best pool house I've ever seen. Then it was on to Tracy to see a very clean and updated home. Clear water pond with perfect landscaping everywhere. What a house and the lady of the house rides bike, she has a bike like no bike I've ever seen. It is a work of art, she keeps it on a special stand in the house and I can see why. I can only guess its cost but I'm thinking several thousand at least. Wow.
Well here comes the week, are you ready? I think I am. Tomorrow we'll find out if they have been able to make the bug run again, so far they have not been able to get it started since they did the timing belt, not a good thing but I think they will keep at it until it works again.
Love to all,
Jo texted me this photo this afternoon as Mia is playing with Barney. What a cutie!
Saturday, July 28, 2012
A Family Day
Up early, picked up Kallie at 9, then Marilyn and I ventured into Sabbath School. Diane was subbing since Kim is away and the piano sat silent so I sat down and plodded my way through the cute little songs as Diane led. There were three little angels today and the program went well. Kallie was helpful and involved and I think enjoyed herself.
Once Sabbath School was over we stopped for a snack at McDonalds, dropped by home to make sure we had everything and headed down to San Jose to have lunch with Jason, Jo and family. Kallie loves seeing her cousins and the kids all did a good job with lunch. The food was great and it was a nice time together.
Once we were out we followed them to their new digs. A cute condo with security gate, pool and large rooms. It is so different from the home they left behind with its huge yards, the ocean nearby and cool summer weather. But this is a step Jason and Jo want to take, for Jason to attend Law School in San Francisco and Jo to reenter the world of teaching.
We came bearing gifts today, school uniforms for Timothy. He was able to try everything on and amazingly everything fit. Nikki had been the one doing the purchasing and everything worked out well. Now we know what to get for him to round out his uniforms for the year.
While we were there Jason and I attempted to get his Magic Jack working, a phone service that costs less than $2 a month. It was refusing to load in his computer so he went to the web site, found a chat room person who was able to help him, we ended up loading it using Clayton's laptop instead of Jason and Jo's nice apple computer. After a few minutes Jason was able to select his area code and area and a number was assigned to him so as of this afternoon their home phone is working and all for no charge until a year from now, pretty amazing. I personally use two of them in the office and they work perfectly. For him it is quite a savings.
We finally left and headed home planning to pick up a snack for Kallie but once on the way she fell fast asleep and did not wake until we were in her driveway. She was happy to see her daddy and Keanna who had a big day at the swim meet.
Steve gave me a basket of tomatoes he has grown, they are just unbelievably delicious, I came home and found ways to eat 4 of them for dinner. Just now I've been outside pulling deck boards up on my deck so we can see what is taking place under the spa, the deck support boards are all dry rotted, not a fun discovery.
Well going to sign off now, bed soon and a very long day of work tomorrow. Thank you Lord for a day spent with family and friends, it was good.
Love
Tim
Once Sabbath School was over we stopped for a snack at McDonalds, dropped by home to make sure we had everything and headed down to San Jose to have lunch with Jason, Jo and family. Kallie loves seeing her cousins and the kids all did a good job with lunch. The food was great and it was a nice time together.
Once we were out we followed them to their new digs. A cute condo with security gate, pool and large rooms. It is so different from the home they left behind with its huge yards, the ocean nearby and cool summer weather. But this is a step Jason and Jo want to take, for Jason to attend Law School in San Francisco and Jo to reenter the world of teaching.
We came bearing gifts today, school uniforms for Timothy. He was able to try everything on and amazingly everything fit. Nikki had been the one doing the purchasing and everything worked out well. Now we know what to get for him to round out his uniforms for the year.
While we were there Jason and I attempted to get his Magic Jack working, a phone service that costs less than $2 a month. It was refusing to load in his computer so he went to the web site, found a chat room person who was able to help him, we ended up loading it using Clayton's laptop instead of Jason and Jo's nice apple computer. After a few minutes Jason was able to select his area code and area and a number was assigned to him so as of this afternoon their home phone is working and all for no charge until a year from now, pretty amazing. I personally use two of them in the office and they work perfectly. For him it is quite a savings.
We finally left and headed home planning to pick up a snack for Kallie but once on the way she fell fast asleep and did not wake until we were in her driveway. She was happy to see her daddy and Keanna who had a big day at the swim meet.
Steve gave me a basket of tomatoes he has grown, they are just unbelievably delicious, I came home and found ways to eat 4 of them for dinner. Just now I've been outside pulling deck boards up on my deck so we can see what is taking place under the spa, the deck support boards are all dry rotted, not a fun discovery.
Well going to sign off now, bed soon and a very long day of work tomorrow. Thank you Lord for a day spent with family and friends, it was good.
Love
Tim
Friday, July 27, 2012
Glorious Friday!
These two came to visit today and how can one be unhappy when you have this kind of happiness around.
Have a meaningful weekend and I hope your weekend contains a Sabbath Rest. God really knew what He was doing when He gave us the Sabbath.
Love
tim
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Is it Friday yet?
All day today its felt like Friday so much so that I've even entered into conversations with clients implying it was Friday. Perhaps its been wishful thinking on my part.
Up at 6 this morning we headed to the park, while everyone slept it seems we walked and enjoyed the chilly air. Once back Pooka had breakfast and eventually so did I. Breakfast included a huge slice of watermelon and it was very good.
This morning we we got into the bug to go to town to pick up the Subaru the bug's fan refused to start. So once in town I stopped by the European Auto place and they found a blown fuse, not only that they noticed that the fuse adjacent was blown also. For the first time I can remember the back window defroster came on, my my, I learn slowly.
We picked up the Subaru and its seems to be working well, The power steering pump seems to be doing its job well now so Marilyn drove it home and I did an inspection of a beautiful home, then picked up Keanna. I was only home for a short while before having to leave for the road once again. I went to Richmond and found a nearly perfect little house that had just been remodeled. Then it was back to Pittsburg to do a recertification of value, the home was now completed and I shot a set of photos to prove that. Then it was on to Antioch to do the same for another home that was just completed.
Then it was time to shoot comps for the house I saw this morning, then shoot comps for the ranch I saw a couple days ago and finally it was time to be home. Upon arriving I decided it would be nice to have dinner out.
We went to Boardwalk and had great food, Lois joined us as Ray is out of town.
Now we are back home and I'm ready to crash. 6 am comes early.
Thankful for work and for a long day to work tomorrow. My goal is to write 6 reports tomorrow. Lofty goal but why not aim high.
Love to all,
Tim
Up at 6 this morning we headed to the park, while everyone slept it seems we walked and enjoyed the chilly air. Once back Pooka had breakfast and eventually so did I. Breakfast included a huge slice of watermelon and it was very good.
This morning we we got into the bug to go to town to pick up the Subaru the bug's fan refused to start. So once in town I stopped by the European Auto place and they found a blown fuse, not only that they noticed that the fuse adjacent was blown also. For the first time I can remember the back window defroster came on, my my, I learn slowly.
We picked up the Subaru and its seems to be working well, The power steering pump seems to be doing its job well now so Marilyn drove it home and I did an inspection of a beautiful home, then picked up Keanna. I was only home for a short while before having to leave for the road once again. I went to Richmond and found a nearly perfect little house that had just been remodeled. Then it was back to Pittsburg to do a recertification of value, the home was now completed and I shot a set of photos to prove that. Then it was on to Antioch to do the same for another home that was just completed.
Then it was time to shoot comps for the house I saw this morning, then shoot comps for the ranch I saw a couple days ago and finally it was time to be home. Upon arriving I decided it would be nice to have dinner out.
We went to Boardwalk and had great food, Lois joined us as Ray is out of town.
Now we are back home and I'm ready to crash. 6 am comes early.
Thankful for work and for a long day to work tomorrow. My goal is to write 6 reports tomorrow. Lofty goal but why not aim high.
Love to all,
Tim
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Trying to catch up
Good evening
Well here is is past 10 once again. In a few minutes I will allow this day to enter the history books.
Pooka Bear and I did the park thing this morning, she loves it but this morning it was so cold I nearly froze before getting back.
I tried my best to get things written today but I made very little progress, only about 3 went out today, not enought to get caught up. So many demands for finished products, both calls and emails.
This evening I drove over to Alameda, about an hours drive to see a simple condo. It was nice and the people were pleasant. The little condo backs a waterway and has been updated. Very nice. Once I was through I headed home but traffic slowed in the tunnel, eventually I came up on the flashing lights of a SUV that was broken down. My heart went out to them being stuck there in the tunnel. Its awful when your car lets you down flat. I've experienced it many times over the years and never really enjoyed it.
Once again I'm thanking the good Lord for a safe trip. Its such a pleasure to watch the miles stack up on a tank of diesel. I'm well into the 400s and I still have a quarter tank left. Now that is nice.
Tomorrow we hope to get the Subaru back from the repair place, was supposed to be done today but that did not take place. I need to get it out so I can put the bug back in for its repairs. And then there is the motorhome, need to get it over to the alignment shop to have its new springs installed and an alignment.
Well today Marilyn started entering orders in the computer and setting up files. What a huge blessing that was and is. Anything that lets me stay focussed on the appraisals is important and helpful.
Sending love to all,
Life is very interesting and I keep feeling frustration over the one big hitch in my well oiled appraisal business, getting the reports written up, perhaps its time to take another look at the company that does just that. I tried once appraisal and what they did on that one was not worth the bother. perhaps I need to give them another chance.
Tim
Well here is is past 10 once again. In a few minutes I will allow this day to enter the history books.
Pooka Bear and I did the park thing this morning, she loves it but this morning it was so cold I nearly froze before getting back.
I tried my best to get things written today but I made very little progress, only about 3 went out today, not enought to get caught up. So many demands for finished products, both calls and emails.
This evening I drove over to Alameda, about an hours drive to see a simple condo. It was nice and the people were pleasant. The little condo backs a waterway and has been updated. Very nice. Once I was through I headed home but traffic slowed in the tunnel, eventually I came up on the flashing lights of a SUV that was broken down. My heart went out to them being stuck there in the tunnel. Its awful when your car lets you down flat. I've experienced it many times over the years and never really enjoyed it.
Once again I'm thanking the good Lord for a safe trip. Its such a pleasure to watch the miles stack up on a tank of diesel. I'm well into the 400s and I still have a quarter tank left. Now that is nice.
Tomorrow we hope to get the Subaru back from the repair place, was supposed to be done today but that did not take place. I need to get it out so I can put the bug back in for its repairs. And then there is the motorhome, need to get it over to the alignment shop to have its new springs installed and an alignment.
Well today Marilyn started entering orders in the computer and setting up files. What a huge blessing that was and is. Anything that lets me stay focussed on the appraisals is important and helpful.
Sending love to all,
Life is very interesting and I keep feeling frustration over the one big hitch in my well oiled appraisal business, getting the reports written up, perhaps its time to take another look at the company that does just that. I tried once appraisal and what they did on that one was not worth the bother. perhaps I need to give them another chance.
Tim
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