Coming Along

Day 250:

An unseasonably cooler day today, Conor.  With temperatures not much higher than mid-70s, especially given the blazing hot temperatures of July, it was a particularly good day to work outside, Son.  Unfortunately I was stuck working inside.  However, I did have a couple guys come to the house to work on our deck and I'm sure they enjoyed the cool day!  Not only did they enjoy the day, but they delivered fantastic work!  They got rid of those troublesome stairs, straightened up the railing, fixed a few of the deck boards, and patched the existing holes as best they could.  It's a whole new back yard!

While being pleased with the work to the yard I was also out to meet your Uncle Justin to go through a construction project we've been eyeing in Fairfax.  I've had my eye on this house for several months, Son, though the owner has been largely indisposed having to deal with a number of family issues.  Now that he's through them, he's not even listing the place anymore and really only working with Uncle Justin in the hopes we're able to pull something together.  We'll see.  There's a ton of moving parts in this effort.  But more than anything I had a lot of fun walking the property with your Uncle, measuring out rooms and gaps, talking about relocating walls and doorways... Just imagine what would be a fine painting, only it's nothing more than a blank canvas that's been tacked into a really great frame. That's what we're dealing with.  And though it sounds like a ton of fun, it's a hell of a lot trickier than you might think, though certainly it's worth making a run at...

After an hour or so walking the house and talking through the endless possibilities, Unc J had to head off to have dinner with your Aunt Marti ahead of your cousin Charlie getting here in a few days, and I had a nice ride home with a head full of images and ideas.  Every one of them centered around you, Boy'O.  You in the great room, you in the gigantic kitchen, you in the oversized 2 car garage and work shop, you in the yard...  Even if it's not this house, Conor, it'll be a magnificent house, Son.  And as far as I'm concerned, it'll all be for you...

In other news, I had an appointment today with Dr. Vessali, my dentist.  I'm particular about dentists and doctors, Son, and I've been seeing the same dentist twice a year for 12 years.  And each time I see her she's like an old friend.  Asks about you, the dogs, my job, your Mom.  There's something to be said about a person in the medical profession who can make their patients seem so welcome...  Even if she is a dentist!  And the good news, Boy'O??  Still no cavities.  I'm blessed with a great set of choppers, Conor!  With any luck, so will you be...

Time to finish out the Nationals game and then it's off to bed.  I'm back on my workout tomorrow and am gonna need all the energy I can get!

I love you, Conor.
-Dad