Good evening,
I have some nice music from XM playing through the Bose speakers, mellow and easy going, just back from dinner with a friend at Marie Calendars in Stockton. What a feast, super salad bar and some really delicious potato cheese soup along with a tiny bit of corn bread, wow, good eating on a wintery night.
Today has been a day of mostly working and listening to amazing sounds of heavy rain and wind whipping away outside and enjoying a little fire inside. Breakfast was steel cut oats and a banana, really a perfect breakfast, lunch was a combo of brown rice, green beans and a bit of mushroom soup heated for 3 minutes in the microwave oven.
This afternoon the rain moved on and the sun came out. Jessie arrived in time to go on an appraisal inspection with me, turned out to be a great home which has gone from a trashed short sale to a beautiful upgraded home with a new kitchen, new paint, new crown molding and new landscaping. Better than she see a house like that than the one I saw yesterday which did not even seem safe to inspect.
Great news today from Kaiser. My very special cardiologist Dr. Hanna has set the date of December 10 for the Cardioversion to take place. It will be done in Walnut Creek at 6 am. Have to arrive and check in then at 8 am they will do the shocking process, I'll be set to leave at 10 and can't drive for a day afterwards. I do so hope it works and the heart can find its proper rhythm again!
Well I think I have Kallie in the morning and perhaps even Keanna, we will see.
Love to all, another interesting week which has now moved behind us. God is very good and oh how our country needs His help.
Love
tim
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
A lousy day
Start off with the fact that I ran out of my heart medicine that had been doubled but then no one changed the prescription so I would have enough, so yesterday morning I ran out, had ordered several days ago but they did not respond, well during the night my heart began to race and the same thing was happening this morning. The walk to the park had my heart racing the whole time.
Then after some very quick research I hit the road running to Pittsburg. The first house had to be section 8 renters and the carpets were so filthy, I don't think they can be cleaned. The place was a huge disaster, just amazing how bad it can be, some bedrooms were locked and I could not get in at all.
Once I was through with that mess I decided to head to Kaiser to beg for a few heart pills. The pharmacist said sure and then I waited, after 30 minutes I went up to the counter and I saw her face. She had totally forgotten me so then she quickly filled the prescription and I was gracious though I felt like yelling. Now I was one hour behind. The next property was in Pleasanton and they were very nice. It was as nice as the first place was awful.
Then I raced to a third place in Pleasanton which was perfect and then I had a minute to grab something from Burger King. The last place was ordinary on the outside but was beautiful inside. Everything was new and high quality, the guy could do just about anything he set his mind to.
Shooting the comps was mostly very dark but I've learned that if I turn the flash off and just hold the camera still I can get photos even when the darkness is coming on.
I was glad when I was through but was so sleepy that I pulled off in a neighborhood. When I woke later I could not figure out where I was, finally I realized the road I had pulled off from and drove on home.
During the afternoon I had purchased a new low beam headlight for the Civic. Once I got home I loosened the battery and unhooked the light, trying to fit the new one in I could not make it work so I drove to town to a auto parts store to buy a bulb that would fit, they told me I had pulled the high beam bulb, to go back home and do the low beam. They were right and now I have headlamps again but my left hand is so bruised due to the thin blood and working against the battery in the car. Anyway it is done.
Now I'm heading to bed. Last night I woke at 11 and came down, wrote an appraisal and then went back to bed at about 2 having finished a report. Now I'm very sleepy. Its been a rough day today but right now I'm feeling much better finally.
This evening an old friend Don Bennett called. Don has been helpful as a very funny friend and has given lots of legal advice over the years. I found out that he has a new heart, his old one had given up. Tonight he calls me and we talk for an hour, he is doing well and is so funny and quick, what a hoot to hear from him again. Friends are like diamonds, they glitter and shine, are always precious and last for ever.
Love to all,
Tim
ps, good news, the company Valuation Partners accepted the email I sent showing the outstanding fees and has agreed to cut a very large check on December 7. It will pay the outstanding amount I owe for last years taxes. I am so thankful.
Then after some very quick research I hit the road running to Pittsburg. The first house had to be section 8 renters and the carpets were so filthy, I don't think they can be cleaned. The place was a huge disaster, just amazing how bad it can be, some bedrooms were locked and I could not get in at all.
Once I was through with that mess I decided to head to Kaiser to beg for a few heart pills. The pharmacist said sure and then I waited, after 30 minutes I went up to the counter and I saw her face. She had totally forgotten me so then she quickly filled the prescription and I was gracious though I felt like yelling. Now I was one hour behind. The next property was in Pleasanton and they were very nice. It was as nice as the first place was awful.
Then I raced to a third place in Pleasanton which was perfect and then I had a minute to grab something from Burger King. The last place was ordinary on the outside but was beautiful inside. Everything was new and high quality, the guy could do just about anything he set his mind to.
Shooting the comps was mostly very dark but I've learned that if I turn the flash off and just hold the camera still I can get photos even when the darkness is coming on.
I was glad when I was through but was so sleepy that I pulled off in a neighborhood. When I woke later I could not figure out where I was, finally I realized the road I had pulled off from and drove on home.
During the afternoon I had purchased a new low beam headlight for the Civic. Once I got home I loosened the battery and unhooked the light, trying to fit the new one in I could not make it work so I drove to town to a auto parts store to buy a bulb that would fit, they told me I had pulled the high beam bulb, to go back home and do the low beam. They were right and now I have headlamps again but my left hand is so bruised due to the thin blood and working against the battery in the car. Anyway it is done.
Now I'm heading to bed. Last night I woke at 11 and came down, wrote an appraisal and then went back to bed at about 2 having finished a report. Now I'm very sleepy. Its been a rough day today but right now I'm feeling much better finally.
This evening an old friend Don Bennett called. Don has been helpful as a very funny friend and has given lots of legal advice over the years. I found out that he has a new heart, his old one had given up. Tonight he calls me and we talk for an hour, he is doing well and is so funny and quick, what a hoot to hear from him again. Friends are like diamonds, they glitter and shine, are always precious and last for ever.
Love to all,
Tim
ps, good news, the company Valuation Partners accepted the email I sent showing the outstanding fees and has agreed to cut a very large check on December 7. It will pay the outstanding amount I owe for last years taxes. I am so thankful.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
And then the rain came
It came in inches and stood deep everywhere. So nice to see the rain, feel the wind, get instantly soaked, what a joy.
I woke to the wind and rain and was so glad I was in working today, that is until 12:30 when I had to see a 4500 sf home here in DB. At the last moment before leaving in the driving rain I checked the computer one more time and thank you Lord, I had seen it two years ago when it was 1.4 million. Quickly I checked the files and sure enough we had the sketch all completed. That meant I just had to take photos and inspect. Even that meant getting pretty soaked but it all went well and then it was time to collect Keanna from school.
She climbed in the car and said, my feet are wet, can you build a fire! Well I was able to tell her I had already built one and it was roaring at home. So we both put our shoes by the fire and enjoyed a cozy afternoon at 71 degrees due to just one piece of Oak burning away.
Once home she waded into her homework and just blew it away, she really knows her stuff and she proudly told me to day that she is in the Gate program in math. Can this be my grand daughter? Must have been from Nan's genes or Steve's genes and of course Nikki is an accountant too. I'm just so proud of all the kiddos. What wonderful gifts God gives us to enjoy.
When Jessie arrived I was glad she had made it over the slippery roads. She set to work and was successful in finding some files that may help us collect some funds. When Kallie rolled in she headed to the tomato plants and found 4 more red ones, amazing child.
Now I'm winding it up, got lots done today and very thankful for the blessings of life.
When I went to make the motorhome payment I was not sure about the funds in the bank so I checked. Whoa, Property Sciences had dumped a lot of money into my account which will help in many ways. It was a nice surprise.
Sending love to all,
Tim
I woke to the wind and rain and was so glad I was in working today, that is until 12:30 when I had to see a 4500 sf home here in DB. At the last moment before leaving in the driving rain I checked the computer one more time and thank you Lord, I had seen it two years ago when it was 1.4 million. Quickly I checked the files and sure enough we had the sketch all completed. That meant I just had to take photos and inspect. Even that meant getting pretty soaked but it all went well and then it was time to collect Keanna from school.
She climbed in the car and said, my feet are wet, can you build a fire! Well I was able to tell her I had already built one and it was roaring at home. So we both put our shoes by the fire and enjoyed a cozy afternoon at 71 degrees due to just one piece of Oak burning away.
Once home she waded into her homework and just blew it away, she really knows her stuff and she proudly told me to day that she is in the Gate program in math. Can this be my grand daughter? Must have been from Nan's genes or Steve's genes and of course Nikki is an accountant too. I'm just so proud of all the kiddos. What wonderful gifts God gives us to enjoy.
When Jessie arrived I was glad she had made it over the slippery roads. She set to work and was successful in finding some files that may help us collect some funds. When Kallie rolled in she headed to the tomato plants and found 4 more red ones, amazing child.
Now I'm winding it up, got lots done today and very thankful for the blessings of life.
When I went to make the motorhome payment I was not sure about the funds in the bank so I checked. Whoa, Property Sciences had dumped a lot of money into my account which will help in many ways. It was a nice surprise.
Sending love to all,
Tim
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
A Fib progress
Good evening friends and family,
This has been a huge day and I can feel the fatigue in my eyes and my heart this evening. I started at 6 this morning, at my first appointment at 8:45 in Blackhawk, the home was lovely with a large indoor pool and spa, beautiful view of the golf course, 4500 sf of splendor. When I arrived the owner had already had to leave so his parents showed me through, just a little problem, they only spoke Japanese, no English at all. We managed quite well and they had the most wonderful slippers for me to wear during the inspection, I could have walked out with them!
I had coffee in Blackhawk Plaza, a very busy Starbucks and interesting conversions all around!
Once I was through then I found a new tract office in Dublin and conducted an appraisal of a home that is almost completed. $741,000 for 2,500 sf. Wow the prices just blow me over.
Now it was time to drive over to Kaiser in Livermore. Quick lab, you walk in and they stick you, 2 minutes you are out and today I felt NO pain as she slipped the needle in, wow.
From there I started a series of three Livermore appraisals and was able to just about keep up with my tight schedule. I saw a fixer, a rental in perfect condition and the last was a home owned by a contractor, perfect in every way, nice family, cute kids. Then it was Subway as I was fading fast with low blood sugar. That was an interesting stop.
I had my usual vegetarian patty and white cheese, tomato slices and olives on wheat. But they time the patty was already thawed out and they toasted the basics creating a delicious sandwich. Then I noted that they had soup so I had some of that too. When i sat down I noticed that the lady at the next table had a huge manual on Subway's. We talked and she suggested I try the Falafel, she had them cook one up for me with cucumber sauce and it was great, I'll have it in a sandwich in the future. She told me a bit about Subway and suggested that if I was pleased with my meal I should let them know on the web. I'll do it as it was very good. The last time I had Falafel was in Israel with George and Yvonne. That has been a while for sure. Brings back wonderful memories, long before we knew Nan was ill.
So I came home via Safeway for a few things and now I'm going to bed, up early and hope I recover, don't feel too great right now.
The test results are in and my blood was 3.1 on the 2 to 3 scale this week. That is fine so I now have 4 weeks, I've written the cardiologist to see when the cardioversion can take place. How nice it would be to have my heart working properly again.
Sending love to all, and especially to Jason and Jo. Jason took his first in a series of finals for law school this evening, he just texted to say he thought he did well, that is a relief.
Tim
This has been a huge day and I can feel the fatigue in my eyes and my heart this evening. I started at 6 this morning, at my first appointment at 8:45 in Blackhawk, the home was lovely with a large indoor pool and spa, beautiful view of the golf course, 4500 sf of splendor. When I arrived the owner had already had to leave so his parents showed me through, just a little problem, they only spoke Japanese, no English at all. We managed quite well and they had the most wonderful slippers for me to wear during the inspection, I could have walked out with them!
I had coffee in Blackhawk Plaza, a very busy Starbucks and interesting conversions all around!
Once I was through then I found a new tract office in Dublin and conducted an appraisal of a home that is almost completed. $741,000 for 2,500 sf. Wow the prices just blow me over.
Now it was time to drive over to Kaiser in Livermore. Quick lab, you walk in and they stick you, 2 minutes you are out and today I felt NO pain as she slipped the needle in, wow.
From there I started a series of three Livermore appraisals and was able to just about keep up with my tight schedule. I saw a fixer, a rental in perfect condition and the last was a home owned by a contractor, perfect in every way, nice family, cute kids. Then it was Subway as I was fading fast with low blood sugar. That was an interesting stop.
I had my usual vegetarian patty and white cheese, tomato slices and olives on wheat. But they time the patty was already thawed out and they toasted the basics creating a delicious sandwich. Then I noted that they had soup so I had some of that too. When i sat down I noticed that the lady at the next table had a huge manual on Subway's. We talked and she suggested I try the Falafel, she had them cook one up for me with cucumber sauce and it was great, I'll have it in a sandwich in the future. She told me a bit about Subway and suggested that if I was pleased with my meal I should let them know on the web. I'll do it as it was very good. The last time I had Falafel was in Israel with George and Yvonne. That has been a while for sure. Brings back wonderful memories, long before we knew Nan was ill.
So I came home via Safeway for a few things and now I'm going to bed, up early and hope I recover, don't feel too great right now.
The test results are in and my blood was 3.1 on the 2 to 3 scale this week. That is fine so I now have 4 weeks, I've written the cardiologist to see when the cardioversion can take place. How nice it would be to have my heart working properly again.
Sending love to all, and especially to Jason and Jo. Jason took his first in a series of finals for law school this evening, he just texted to say he thought he did well, that is a relief.
Tim
Monday, November 26, 2012
Jessie does her thing
Good evening,
When one hires someone to help they never really know what they are going to end up with. Well with Jessie I've ended up with a clean office, I mean boxes sorted, files filed, junk thrown out and I have two clean offices now as a result. Wow the vacuum has not had that much work for a long time, now to get rid of some work stations and have some open space. Its true the garage is bulging with all the transfers to its areas but better in the garage than in the office. She sat out in the driveway today retrieving old file folders and turning them into reused ones, if I had sat that long I would never been able to stand again. But with her phone blasting country music Jessie just works till the job is done. Amazing.
Last night did not go so well, at 1 am I was wide awake and at 3 I gave up and got up, came down and wrote an appraisal which I shipped out at 5 am. Then back to bed and I slept to 8:30. Strange how one can be wide awake during the night, not something I enjoy at all. Hope to sleep all night tonight.
I have an early call tomorrow. I'm to be in Blackhawk at 8:30 to see a 4500 sf home, then to a new subdivision nearby and finally back to Livermore to see three in a row. I call that planning or luck perhaps.
I did not get as many done as I needed to today but I've made some progress. The weather is amazing, wish I could be out enjoying it, doing yard work or taking a boat ride. Still I've very thankful for work. Today a client sent an email asking that I supply a list of what they owe, imagine my surprise when I discovered the list totals almost $7,000. Wow even if I get some of it I can pay my taxes.
Well its time to wrap it up for the day. I've had some heart pain today, not the best feeling and the coughing is back pretty bad. My inhaler ran out and I had to order a new one, took a couple days and I missed my morning and evening treatment.
Sending love to one and all,
Tim
When one hires someone to help they never really know what they are going to end up with. Well with Jessie I've ended up with a clean office, I mean boxes sorted, files filed, junk thrown out and I have two clean offices now as a result. Wow the vacuum has not had that much work for a long time, now to get rid of some work stations and have some open space. Its true the garage is bulging with all the transfers to its areas but better in the garage than in the office. She sat out in the driveway today retrieving old file folders and turning them into reused ones, if I had sat that long I would never been able to stand again. But with her phone blasting country music Jessie just works till the job is done. Amazing.
Last night did not go so well, at 1 am I was wide awake and at 3 I gave up and got up, came down and wrote an appraisal which I shipped out at 5 am. Then back to bed and I slept to 8:30. Strange how one can be wide awake during the night, not something I enjoy at all. Hope to sleep all night tonight.
I have an early call tomorrow. I'm to be in Blackhawk at 8:30 to see a 4500 sf home, then to a new subdivision nearby and finally back to Livermore to see three in a row. I call that planning or luck perhaps.
I did not get as many done as I needed to today but I've made some progress. The weather is amazing, wish I could be out enjoying it, doing yard work or taking a boat ride. Still I've very thankful for work. Today a client sent an email asking that I supply a list of what they owe, imagine my surprise when I discovered the list totals almost $7,000. Wow even if I get some of it I can pay my taxes.
Well its time to wrap it up for the day. I've had some heart pain today, not the best feeling and the coughing is back pretty bad. My inhaler ran out and I had to order a new one, took a couple days and I missed my morning and evening treatment.
Sending love to one and all,
Tim
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Another excellent day
A friend shared a super devotional book with me that I'm enjoying each morning with breakfast. Every day its a message from God, uplifting, positive and touching, its great.
This has been one of those days. First I jumped out of bed and dressed for working. Then I came down and wrote an appraisal as quickly as I could, they take 2 to 3 hours so there really is no quick to it. Once I was through with the report and had it emailed to the client, then I headed outside to do some needed winterizing. Using the new trailer hitch on the Civic I backed in and after many quick trips in and out of the car to get the car just right for the tow dolly I had it hooked up and I slowly pulled it out and parked it in the driveway, Then it was back down the side RV parking pad to the Supra, my 21 foot ski boat. After more jockeying back and forth I got it hooked up. Now pulling a 3500 pound boat out out of its resting place for the last year took some effort on the park of the little Civic. After rocking back and forth a bit the boat broke free and trailed up the RV strip. Once I had it to a place where I could work around it easily I parked it, jacked it up high so the water would run out by gravity.
Pulling the very wet and soiled cover was not easy or pleasant. Frankly it felt good to get my hands dirty. Eventually the cover was out on the driveway where I washed it down, swept the leaves off. In the process a seam gave way, that was disheartening but instead of giving up I came up with the idea of using little plastic ties every three inches to repair the failed seam. It worked perfectly. So I rolled up the cover, carried it back to the back of the boat, laid it there and unrolled it.
After taking the cover off the boat I used the shop vac to clean out all the leaves and dirt that was there, then I rigged a shop light to hang in the boat day and night, it gives off enough heat to keep the interior of the boat dry once the cover is in place. To keep the cover from sagging I used the old satellite dish turned upside down, two water skies, a boogie board, two cookers on end and some redwood stakes. Then I rolled the cover gently over the top of the framework I had made so there is so sagging places to catch the water, now the water and leaves can just wash right off the cover like its done for the past few years. It needed to be done or the boat would be ruined by spring.
Once the boat was covered and the cover was tied in place I backed the boat into its special place only this time I had put 2 x 12 boards down as planks for the wheels to rest on. Then it was back to hook up to the tow dolly and back it in, once in place against the boat then it was time to back in the motorhome. Now everything is in place again but this time its ready for winter. So my outdoor work was a success.
I'd not been back in the office long when Jessie arrived ready to attack the files. She prepared a deposit, logged files out of the computer and started working on boxes. She nearly has the lower office totally cleaned up, amazing all that she has done in such a short time. At one point today the computer program she uses locked up but I was able to restart the server and suddenly it worked again just fine.
I've been writing reports again after a shower and when I move I'm reminded that last night working under the car and today working in all different kinds of ways has made some muscles angry but I'm delighted with the progress I've made today.
I also have to admit I enjoy walking through the hall and by the washer and dryer and see them gleaming and ready to work.
So tomorrow I'm working in again, can't land any appointments yet so I'll just work here, Jessie is anxious to get the junk out of the lower office and I'm catching the fever, that means dead printers, redundant office equipment etc gone.
So I'm sending you all my best vibes for your upcoming week. Some of you face health issues, others relationship issues, some of you are trying to find lost love again and many of you are looking forward to Christmas music, lights and the many joys of the season. May God guide us each day so we enhance the lives of those we encounter. We have something special, the love of Jesus to share, a love that avoids passing judgment, that looks for the good and has an ear for those who need to just talk.
Love to all,
Tim
This has been one of those days. First I jumped out of bed and dressed for working. Then I came down and wrote an appraisal as quickly as I could, they take 2 to 3 hours so there really is no quick to it. Once I was through with the report and had it emailed to the client, then I headed outside to do some needed winterizing. Using the new trailer hitch on the Civic I backed in and after many quick trips in and out of the car to get the car just right for the tow dolly I had it hooked up and I slowly pulled it out and parked it in the driveway, Then it was back down the side RV parking pad to the Supra, my 21 foot ski boat. After more jockeying back and forth I got it hooked up. Now pulling a 3500 pound boat out out of its resting place for the last year took some effort on the park of the little Civic. After rocking back and forth a bit the boat broke free and trailed up the RV strip. Once I had it to a place where I could work around it easily I parked it, jacked it up high so the water would run out by gravity.
Pulling the very wet and soiled cover was not easy or pleasant. Frankly it felt good to get my hands dirty. Eventually the cover was out on the driveway where I washed it down, swept the leaves off. In the process a seam gave way, that was disheartening but instead of giving up I came up with the idea of using little plastic ties every three inches to repair the failed seam. It worked perfectly. So I rolled up the cover, carried it back to the back of the boat, laid it there and unrolled it.
After taking the cover off the boat I used the shop vac to clean out all the leaves and dirt that was there, then I rigged a shop light to hang in the boat day and night, it gives off enough heat to keep the interior of the boat dry once the cover is in place. To keep the cover from sagging I used the old satellite dish turned upside down, two water skies, a boogie board, two cookers on end and some redwood stakes. Then I rolled the cover gently over the top of the framework I had made so there is so sagging places to catch the water, now the water and leaves can just wash right off the cover like its done for the past few years. It needed to be done or the boat would be ruined by spring.
Once the boat was covered and the cover was tied in place I backed the boat into its special place only this time I had put 2 x 12 boards down as planks for the wheels to rest on. Then it was back to hook up to the tow dolly and back it in, once in place against the boat then it was time to back in the motorhome. Now everything is in place again but this time its ready for winter. So my outdoor work was a success.
I'd not been back in the office long when Jessie arrived ready to attack the files. She prepared a deposit, logged files out of the computer and started working on boxes. She nearly has the lower office totally cleaned up, amazing all that she has done in such a short time. At one point today the computer program she uses locked up but I was able to restart the server and suddenly it worked again just fine.
I've been writing reports again after a shower and when I move I'm reminded that last night working under the car and today working in all different kinds of ways has made some muscles angry but I'm delighted with the progress I've made today.
I also have to admit I enjoy walking through the hall and by the washer and dryer and see them gleaming and ready to work.
So tomorrow I'm working in again, can't land any appointments yet so I'll just work here, Jessie is anxious to get the junk out of the lower office and I'm catching the fever, that means dead printers, redundant office equipment etc gone.
So I'm sending you all my best vibes for your upcoming week. Some of you face health issues, others relationship issues, some of you are trying to find lost love again and many of you are looking forward to Christmas music, lights and the many joys of the season. May God guide us each day so we enhance the lives of those we encounter. We have something special, the love of Jesus to share, a love that avoids passing judgment, that looks for the good and has an ear for those who need to just talk.
Love to all,
Tim
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Interesting Sabbath
Well here I am and its about 9:30 in the evening, I'm celebrating another good day.
This morning I was permitted to take Kallie Sabbath School. Kim was sleepy having just arrived home from Mexico late last night. Since Diane was gone I played the piano. Kallie likes to sit beside me on the bench and does SS from there. There were 4 little girls and I think everyone enjoyed the experience. Kim does a super job and is not flustered when the children go on their own way at times.
After SS we made hot chocolate in the church entry and then drove to the Dollar Store, later we hooked up with Nikki, Keanna and her friend Stacy who had spent the night. The lunch was perfect, the food was good, the service was really good today.
Once the girls went their way I drove home the alternative way, that is the scenic route and then had a nap for a while. Later I walked down the street and picked up the motorhome, the renters were through with it. Later I decided to try my hand at putting a trailer hitch on the Civic. There was just one hard part, making a hole in the frame larger, then slipping a square washer through the hole and 10 inches to another hole, then putting a large carriage bolt through the hole and slipping it down 10 inches and then getting it to fit through the hole in the frame. One side went easy but the other side was behind the muffler and that side proved to be tough, took hours and Ray came home, brought over a copper wire that did the trick and now the Civic has a trailer hitch installed. Yea! Purpose, to be able to shift my trailers around on pull them short distances, like the tow dolly, the boat or even Steve's little covered trailer, its just nice to have a tow hitch. Currently the only one is on the motorhome and that takes some space to work. Hard to back up a trailer with the motorhome. Now Tom Miller can do it because he is a trucker but not me.
I've been running loads of wash tonight just to make sure the washer is really working well and it is doing a super job, cleans so well and the clothes come out of the spin cycle really dry, ready for the dryer. The dryer works great too. I know I'm mentioned all of this before but its such a huge step forward to have this newer equipment working so well.
Tomorrow I'll put the boat out and get it cleaned up a bit, perhaps even find a place that can work on it so come spring it can be ready to run and enjoy. I'll also have to crank out some appraisals tomorrow, lots of them and get other scheduled. Life without work would make Tim a dull boy, also one without funds. I like having funds better.
Sending love to all,
Tim
This morning I was permitted to take Kallie Sabbath School. Kim was sleepy having just arrived home from Mexico late last night. Since Diane was gone I played the piano. Kallie likes to sit beside me on the bench and does SS from there. There were 4 little girls and I think everyone enjoyed the experience. Kim does a super job and is not flustered when the children go on their own way at times.
After SS we made hot chocolate in the church entry and then drove to the Dollar Store, later we hooked up with Nikki, Keanna and her friend Stacy who had spent the night. The lunch was perfect, the food was good, the service was really good today.
Once the girls went their way I drove home the alternative way, that is the scenic route and then had a nap for a while. Later I walked down the street and picked up the motorhome, the renters were through with it. Later I decided to try my hand at putting a trailer hitch on the Civic. There was just one hard part, making a hole in the frame larger, then slipping a square washer through the hole and 10 inches to another hole, then putting a large carriage bolt through the hole and slipping it down 10 inches and then getting it to fit through the hole in the frame. One side went easy but the other side was behind the muffler and that side proved to be tough, took hours and Ray came home, brought over a copper wire that did the trick and now the Civic has a trailer hitch installed. Yea! Purpose, to be able to shift my trailers around on pull them short distances, like the tow dolly, the boat or even Steve's little covered trailer, its just nice to have a tow hitch. Currently the only one is on the motorhome and that takes some space to work. Hard to back up a trailer with the motorhome. Now Tom Miller can do it because he is a trucker but not me.
I've been running loads of wash tonight just to make sure the washer is really working well and it is doing a super job, cleans so well and the clothes come out of the spin cycle really dry, ready for the dryer. The dryer works great too. I know I'm mentioned all of this before but its such a huge step forward to have this newer equipment working so well.
Tomorrow I'll put the boat out and get it cleaned up a bit, perhaps even find a place that can work on it so come spring it can be ready to run and enjoy. I'll also have to crank out some appraisals tomorrow, lots of them and get other scheduled. Life without work would make Tim a dull boy, also one without funds. I like having funds better.
Sending love to all,
Tim
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