Well, once on the roof the chimney situation is more complex than I thought. There are actually 2 chimneys. One is for the coal burner and I would have no problem knocking that down with a sledge, except that it is right on the edge of the house and I'm too afraid of heights to get that near the edge. The main chimney for the fireplace is in the center of the house. The issue with that one is that it appears to me that at a more recent time in history someone has replaced the top section and that is pretty solid. The section below that is crumbling. Tearing out the middle and bottom sections will be easy, except for the top part being all solid.

I think instead I will take a shower and go for a boat ride with my sister. New plan. Better plan.

But Oakland, for example, seemed pretty reasonable

Hey, did you find a place in Oakland? Where are you living?

Argh. I just had to borrow money from a friend. I feel much with the assyness. The sooner I finish this bloody masters and get a job, the better.

New plan. Better plan.

I love this plan! I'm excited (for you) to be a part of it!

Have not found a place yet. I'm really hoping to find a job very quickly and let that determine where I should live... or not. I don't know. The whole thing's very stressful.

Eep. Good luck!

You should teach at Oakland Tech and live down the street from me.

So sorry for your loss, Megan E. Much ~ma and punctuation for you and your family.I dunno if you'll see this, because I can't remember which threads you post in.

Word.

Gosh, that reminds me - Teppy, I'm so sorry about your grandfather. It sounds like the ceremony was very moving.

pauses to flail hysterically at a small and frenzied attacking moth

Ahem.

wonders fretfully where it's hiding.

er, I have skimmed extensively, but just spent since Wednesday without much internet access, in Toronto. It was good times, and now I'm home, and tired...I arranged to have dinner iwth a friend, whiel I was driving home from the airport, and I'm thinking I should've made it earlier, as spending the last hour on my couch has really made me want to not leave it...

I t heart Fay.

When are you moving to the State, Fay? You really need to live closer. I'm sure a great numberof Buffistas would agree. In fact, in a completely random and scientific poll, ten out of ten Buffistas say they want you here.

That said, Megan, I'm so sorry. Strength to you and yours.

Emily, did you get my email about CalWest?