"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Friday, May 16, 2008

Filling/emptying; out with the old

As mentioned in previous post, at the same moment the living room as being filled in, we emptied the pool. This was perhaps ahead of schedule a bit. However, due to a combination of equipment problems and operator indifference, the pool was turning a nice green color. So we drained it now.

Once our HOA approves knocking a hole in the fence to facilitate equipment access, we'll knock down the pool and start putting in some shade trees etc.

Paul Jr. and Pat Herrara were around that day and somewhat helped pick up the pump and get things set. And they reminisced about pool basketball, recalling the days of yore when CPG used brute strength to throw off would-be defenders.

Last photo: yes, we will need a new Christmas tree. If only we can find one that can be put up, decorated, and taken down without actual work . . .

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