Inspection and Pre-Close

We are one week away from closing! The inspection went well yesterday and this afternoon is the Pre-Close Orientation. With the exception of an A/C valve, some grading in the back and a few minor finishing issues, everything looks great and we are ready to go.

Superbad!

Go see the movie. Judd Apatow knocks another one out of the park with this one. I just love it when a movie making team gets on a hot streak. Anchorman, The 40-Year Old Virgin, Talladega Nights, and Knocked Up may not be everyone's cup of tea but I found them to be hysterical in a very original way and each with its own charms.

These movies, especially 40-Year Old, Knocked Up and Superbad, have a certain sweetness and sincerity that most movies of this type don't.

Plus, they are freakin hysterical.

On another note, the funk heavy soundtrack for Superbad is inspired. But it was the hip hop track "Here I Come" that I sought out first, only to find it was from my long beloved The Roots (thanks to Chris). I shamefully missed The Game Theory last year from which this track is plucked.

Too lazy to link. Google away.

Peruvian Earthquake

Patty and I have received quite a few inquiries as to the safety of her family with the recent 8.0 Earthquake south of Lima. I am happy to report that she has spoken to them and everyone is fine. Her father said that the ground was moving "like a worm" for nearly two minutes in Lima. How that is possible without severe damage I just don't know.

This disaster is especially devastating to the small towns of Pisco and Chincha with the total dead currently over 500. Remember, this is a very poor country where there are minimal social services and insurance is not even a consideration.

Mad Visit

Madeleine visited for a couple of weeks and of course saw the new digs. She was very pleased with the size since she has lived in pretty small spaces her whole life. As for San Antonio, I think she liked it but her most common phrase was "What's that smell?"

Less than three weeks to go on the house. They have a lot to do on the exterior but inside is very near completion. Electric and plumbing are both functional.

Yo Gabba Gabba!

I just had to put in a plug for my friend Lance's new show, Yo Gabba Gabba! This is a children's show that was picked up by Nick Jr.! and will debut on August 20th. DJ Lance Rock is the host and the show is very colorful and musical. Take a look at the behind the scenes interview found on the Nick Jr. site and watch the show! You can get a good indication of what to expect can from this video of Party In My Tummy!

Elijah's First Haircut

After much pleading from Gina and Patty I finally relented and agreed to let Elijah get a haircut. I wanted him to let the curls grow for another 6 months to a year but we were able to come to a manageable compromise. Top right is the finished look while it was still wet. Very Billy D.

Laying Bricks and Tile

The house is about half way bricked and most of the floor tile is down. It is interesting how fast these guys can move. One guys stands below and throws the bricks up to the two guys laying them and another runs the bucket of mortar up the scaffolding.