not a shepherd, nor a fisher of men, but rather a fishherder

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things are difficult. I won't go on too long, but let's just say that I had to drive down queen's highway screaming at the topof my lungs for a little bit to let go of some of this frustration.

Ah, bureaucracy.

Ah, the building official who wants a bribe.

The wheels turn slow.

I told Ruth, it's a delicate blend of waiting, bitching, smiling, gladhanding, paying money, thinking, running around, doing cartwheels, complaining, acting gracious, cracking jokes, planning, drawing, problem solving, and then starting over to accomplish every little thing. Just like in the states, I suppose, but the difference this a very small community, very spread out, and I'm on a tight budget with a tight deadline. Things that do not mix well with the Bahamas. WHat's the expression? Price, timeliness, and quality? Pick Two? Pick One? When you pick all three and then want to be hurricane proof on top of it, it's a juggling act.

I will shut up. I just vented to RUth on SKype (got my headset, but I don't like the phone, and am never on the computer, so don't worry about calling me. Post on here instead, if you're in the mood...) for a good little bit.

The library will close in a few. I will write or post for a minute till then.

Selling the truck to get loot. Selling the generator. GOt electricity. Got a new guy to dig holes (cheaper). Have to bribe the building inspector. Other guy in the office very cool, cheap, fair, and affordable. HIs boss is the one who's a prick. Miss you all. Some of you lots. Cash? You reading this? Getting the stuff we sent from customs. Trailer was a massive amount to send, being held in Ft. Lauderdale. Can't afford to send the steel building. Being held in Ft. Lauderdale.

Brian posted some great ideas to me in an email about design. Maybe you should put them up here, bro. It affects all of us...

Think I know who are the bad seeds. 2 counting the building inspector. But everyone has a dog in this fight, and most people have a wish list for how this is done, what should be done, what they'll let me do, what they want me to do before I can do it, and multiply that by 36and 7/8 and divide by the cotangent of the atomic symbol for carbon and drink it in a graveyard at midnight after you catch the right people on the right day, and you might get all these stars to line up.

But check this: I'm close. I'm waiting on the rainbow bay people (who should be back to me in 48 hours or so and 90% sure it's a go with them) and the guy who wants a bribe (90% sure he's down, the bribe was his idea) and then I'm off to the races.

I am herding fishes with a stick in open water. The herd is running willy nilly hither and yon, but getting smaller and smaller, and soon I will have them all so close I can put them in a pile and then pull them into the boat and clobber the lot of 'em over the head with a shovel. Then I will make a building of their stinking corpses.

The latest idea: the plan ( think as i posted it before, but I'll double check that), but in the meantime, a guest house. One bedroom. With 2 doors, a bath, a sink, kitchen, etc. You should already have a key. I will tell you when it's done.

Christine Webster saved the day by closing on our house in Kalamazoo for us. Why? Because she's a badass. IF you didn't know this, you must introduce yourself. A serious badass. You can smell that spirit a block off when you're upwind. Christina: THANK YOU. We are proud to be your neighbors, and look forward to helping bring down your property values.

As far as that house goes, it will have at least one guest room, we think, that will be a revolving door for you weirdos, who are all welcome, all the time. We hope you will be there. We can't possibly drink all the beer we plan to purchase by ourselves. And yes, I'll get on that deck right away. Christina, you have any interest in submitting a building permit application for me?

You all rule. We rule. This rules. The idea of getting a builing done and getting you guys here and sharing it with you and showing you around? ABSOLUTELY THRILLING. The library, shesa close. Photo next time.
Lotsa love. Jackola