Next Phase

Closing for Moonshadow at 9:00 this morning. We are now moving past the acquisition stage into construction. This is always the easiest phase of the development process, but the holidays and time schedule will pose challenges.
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We have to take down all of the non bearing walls and reconstruct four classrooms, all without major disruption to the existing finishes. On the outside, we have to fence in the play area, and build an office addition in the back. We don't have the budget for a gut remodel, and it is crucial that the building be ready by Jan.2 to handle students returning from the holiday break.
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Once again, we have the right guy for the job, and that is the critical detail.

Christmas Shopping

Done, Wrapped, Mailed... All through the internet, primarily Amazon.com. Life is definitely getting more convenient. No driving to the Mall, searching through the stores, standing in line with the general public, wrapping presents, going to the Post Office, etc., etc.
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I'm so thankful that Al Gore invented the Internet!! Maybe I'll even vote for Hilary.

For Senor Balzac

From Wikipedia....

The assault was later revealed to be a hoax. The chief of police of Odessa Texas released a statement which read in part: "After viewing the video, the officer who was employed at the club in an off duty capacity, was contacted by investigators. The officer reported he had met with Mr. Shore prior to his set, and was asked to participate in the skit. The officer stated that the skit went as designed and that Shore was not injured in the designed skit."

Missing Tuna

It's 50 degrees in December. No reason why we couldn't be tuna fishing.
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The big showoff in these photos is Frank Gaul, Chris Crawford's buddy.
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Chris says he's a good guy, but I've never met him, and he's really pissing me off.
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So you caught a tuna this summer and I didn't. Who cares, Frank!

Nanepashemet Peeps of the Week - 6

It's Thursday again. Amazing how fast POTW day creeps up on you.

The honor today goes to the below individuals. None gave me Lagavulin, so it is up to them to determine if they were named for Annoyance, Stupidity or Inspiration.

• Linda O'Shea
• Dave Bruett
• Barach Obama
• Sarah Pooper
• Frank Gaul
• Daisuke Matsuzaka

Thanks for the hundreds of nominations. I actually did read one or two of your pathetic emails before sending them all to the trash bin.

Last week, a number of you contacted me regarding the reasons why some of the Peeps were chosen. Please don't do that again. It is none of your business.

Office Holiday Party

In keeping with Darwin's policy of being a class operation, the office Holiday Party is at the Nine Zero Hotel in downtown Boston. Plus they are not charging the employees. Once again, Generalisimo Dynamo takes a back seat. Thank God for the little things.

Bruett Comes Through

Kudos to Dave for fast work in getting an insurance binder for the new school building and keeping the closing on schedule. We will clink some mugs of Nance Nog Christmas Eve for this nimble deed.

Stressful

Can't you feel the tension in the air? Nanepashement Peeps of the Week 6 will be chosen about this time tomorrow night. The pressure is starting to build.
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BTW, if you ask to be a POTW, you have just forfeited your chances forever....or at least until I forget that you asked. So keep your mouth shut and don't blow it.

POTW Tomorrow

Get your Nanepashemet Peeps of the Week Nominations in early... I already have two slots locked. One is Linda O'Shea hands down.

Busy EOY

I can't believe how the end of the year is heating up, both for Darwin and Sundance. Lots of business opportunities starting to materialize. It would be nice to take a little kick back time, but no rest for the weary.
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I will definitely take a vacation - probably a week in North Conway during January or February - when the smoke clears.

Moonshadow Details Today

• Meet with Mike and his framer.
• Check on the perimeter survey.
• Call the fence contractor.
• Receive moving bids.
• Finalize Schedule and Budget.

Paramus tomorrow, then Friday Closing.

Two Week Renovation

A tough two weeks over the holiday to complete the Sundance Renovations. If we didn't have Mike Rockett handling this, I would be doubtful, but he is the most capable construction manager that I have come across. No worries.