Up and Running in Oakland

Well, I made it… and my back hurts. The movers were amazing: they got everything out of the old house in a little over an hour. Getting things into the new (three story) house was much more difficult, but they did it — and it cost less than I was expecting since they were so fast! They definitely earned their tips today ($40 per man, three men) — I sure wouldn’t want to have done it!
Naturally the first thing I got up and running here was the computer. I won’t have TV for a few days since DirecTV needs to come out and install a new dish.
The new balcony is coming along nicely. All the new beams are in, so next up is the new decking material and handrails! Two of my bathrooms have been ripped up, as well. I picked out some new tile so that nasty 80’s linoleum will be gone soon!