Just a quick note, all: His response to my saying no to the kids going rafting was: That's fine, thanks for your candor.
Hmmmm.
Heimlich, yes, I'd read those before. Thanks for posting them. If I had my own mirror, I might post them there.
ST, yeah, when I told my close friend about the basement idea she said, "How modern. Seriously, I don't know what to say to you." I'm glad I've got some time on that one. If things continue as they are now, I'm pretty sure he won't be living here by the time the thing could be done, anyway.
Thanks so much for your fast, thoughtful help today. I needed it! Take care, everyone.
