Not much happening lately, 'cept our neighbors cutting down trees.

Well, we have not done a whole lot to the house lately. We've done some more clearing around the yard and I finally cut the grass after about two weeks due to the rain. We got an outdoor set so we can utilize our deck. We've also finally taken the next step towards getting some much-needed electrical work done. We picked a company and after some revisions to the original estimate (read - more $$) we're ready to sign the contract and get things started. And oh, I still need to install the air conditioners - can't believe it's July 1st and we haven't needed them yet.

Our neighbors have been busy though - in the last month or so they've removed two very large trees from their yard. There was one in the front that was wreaking havoc with their driveway - the roots were buckling the pavement. The trunk was also right in the way of a low retaining wall they had planned so out it came. That particular one looked to be at least 75 years old. The second one straddled their backyard and the neighbors behind them. This one looked like it may have even been older than the one in the front. Frankly it was quite sad to see these trees go, almost made no sense. We have all decided jointly to clean out out the space between our garage and their proposed retaining wall which is currently overrun with thick brush and weeds. Can't wait for that! See pics below.

In other news, I am now 'working'. What this means is that I go into the shop on Saturdays from 8 to 1 and on Tuesdays for most of the day. After some initial stumbles and an ensuing crisis of confidence, I've finally started to feel a little more comfortable. I hope to be getting more responsibility in the coming weeks as I get more time under my belt. Truthfully I have never really had to climb out of any sort of hole and make something work like I have when I decided to change careers. Hopefully I can continue on an upward arc and start making some money. I guess when I'm able to bring my tool box in is when I know I'll have achieved my goal.

Hope to have more updates in the coming weeks as the electrical stuff gets done. Though it will not really alter the appearance of the house, it will be a big upgrade and should ultimately increase the value of it down the road. Hooray home improvement!

Neighbor's tree - front 1.

















Neighbor's tree - front 2.












Neighbor's tree - front 3.

















Neighbor's tree - front 4.

















Neighbor's tree - back 1.

















Neighbor's tree - back 2.

















Neighbor's tree - back 3.

















Neighbor's tree - back 4.