The wafting of the weeks

Planning Permit for Addition:  Check!

I was expecting it to take a couple of weeks, going through a staff review.  However the guy behind the counter said “D’you want to do this now?” went ahead and gave me permit right then and there.  Having a complete and clear planning package helps, I think!

First Use of Own Stamp:  Check!

Very very exciting for me.

House Warming Party:  Check!

Held the party last Wednesday, and it was a blast, thanks to everyone who came out and made it a fabulous event.  I was really touched by how many people from my life were in my new house at once, cross-pollinating.  The house was packed, the conversation flowing, the tours ongoing, the discussions engaging the possibilities opening and the recommendations appreciated.  Thanks especially to Melissa for her catering and cooking expertise!

Start Teaching at New House:  Check!

The studio’s not yet built, but the classes have begun, and with my first students the kung fu and tai chi is now underway at Lakewood (not to mention my own practices).  I’m very excited, this is exactly what the house was intended for:  to forward what we (the inhabitants) are up to in our lives.

Third Ascent of Half Dome:  Check!

Trucked up to Yosemite this past weekend and had a great time hiking up Half Dome, my third visit to its peak (wow, been nine years already).  There was some threatening clouds on the horizon and overhead as we hiked up, but by the time we reached the cables they had blown away.  Always a fun and great hike.  Seemed a bit more strenuous than in previous years, though I attribute that to the fact I’ve not been working out hard lately due to some odd stomach issues (follows the old Chinese maxim:  Train one day, gain one day.  Miss a day, lose three days).  Took a whack of photographs and got some nice ones, I’ll edit them and try to get them up soon (more likely mostly the more artistic ones, I think my Yosemite page already has enough of the ‘regulars’).  Met some new folks, geeked out on some fun stuff while driving (making us miss a turn off while driving, oops!), and made some squirrel friends (including one who nibbled on my finger).  And also met on the trail two people I knew from the Bay Area (with no prior plans or knowledge they’d be up there), very amusing.

First Rain of the Season:  Check!

Er, oops.  Wasn’t expecting that one.  We have things about that while not fully exposed weren’t exactly 100% protected.  Thought we had a bit longer to go at least…

Composting Begun:  Check!

Yay!  The composter is going.  Food is going in.  Soon compost coming out.  Hooray!

Next Issue of Aurora Out:  Check!

Issue 3.5 – still going strong.

District 9 Seen:  Check!

Enjoyed it muchly.

Much Coming Up:  Check!

As always… woo!