Last week sucked bad enough, this week will give you a little break

(But don't count on it, or you'll jinx it!)

Got up to do taxes. Overpaid the governments by $5k. Get $5k.

Realtor and man from city showed up unexpectedly and realtor talked him out of some sections of the sidewalk, then he said he wouldn't be doing them till the following summer anyway, and then the fee would be spread out over 12 years (and would be much less than I was quoted before). Don't have to spend $10k.

Realtor said so far, her comps aren't going to get the amount we were hoping for. Assuming we sell what she thinks, lose $14K. Which is what I would have lost if I just rented.

Still trying to hire a sprinkler guy. The recommended guy can't do it for MONTHS. Called another little old man. He might be able to.

Called a cleaning lady. She sounds ancient, but can come clean the things I am getting overwhelmed by. More things checked off list, at less $$ than things disappearing from list. All right.

One more job applicant to whirl around the city tonight. I'm making the executive decision that we need steak.