Recommended

So, our plumber recommended a contractor who recommended an ... architect, or structural engineer, not sure his exact title, to do the drawings and deal with the city permits. He was rather apologetic about his fee for such a small project, but it would take that amount of time and the fees would be the same. He seemed satisfied with our stated budget, which is not the actual whole of our lump-sum-derived budget.

I'm inclined to follow the professional recommendations as given, professionals like working with other professionals. Getting foundation work done, structural, plumbing, electrical, going cheap is false economy. We have the funds, or will soon, and doing it right is important. Doesn't have to be pretty, I can do pretty later. Our Old Girl deserves the respect of a proper job, good underpinnings.



Ultimately, we can't just let it continue to deteriorate. We can't.

Woke sore and at ends this morning. Despite having a cat pressed into my back. Not getting a lot done, not enough. But the catsoup is cooking, and half the kitchen counters are cleaned. Chatted with Spike&Mike several times, as I kept going outside. Nice to have a friend next door. Two. Three if you count Sebastian Cat, who may not. But if I'm chatting with Mike and petting Spike, Sebastian will sometimes come to me for a light massage as well.

Looking forward to the most recent Christopher Guest - Mascots.