Just a quick list of accomplishments

- 8/1 mtg. w. Russell , roof inspector / repair person (rirs "at" comcast "dot" net):
The roof is not in a good shape, and spot repairs (estimated at $767) will not be guaranteed. But since the rainy season is likely to start before I even make a decision on what to do with the roof, I am decided to go forward with the repairs - scheduled now for early september.

- 8/4 Chimney inspection and cleaning (sorry but the cricket guy is a bit of a challenge - pushy, patronizing and also pretty expensive)

- 8/3 Met with the Day worker center people in Mountain view. Arranged to have 2 workers available when Tony is here, at least from Tuesday-Friday

- 8/9 mtg. w. Ron Morris, structural engineer
Thought the structure looked pretty sound and worth building onto. Though that my expansion plans were all good, but really wanted a second opinion on the soil condition. Liked the idea on the breeseway to separate preservable and new space from the maze-like west end.

- 8/13 mtg. w. David Moore, the arborist
Calmed me down about the redwoods - they just need water. Which is bad news: I find it wrong to have to irrigate 50+ ear old native trees. But that was what he said. We walked around the lot and he gave me a lot of advice on plants and care.

- 8/11-8/17 Tony visited and did a lot of magic, including maintenance things like oil-treating countertop (why am I to lazy to do it myself?), hanging lamps and mirrors, adding deck receptacle, repairing ll the screendoros and some interior sliders, overseeing the installation of garage drain, and brainstorming on larger remodeling projects. Tony ended up NOT wanting the day workers, so I cancelled.

Research on
- well drilling (scheduled 8/21 pm)
- swimming pools and swim spas
- siding