[Magdalen] good news, bad news

[Jim Guthrie]

I'm kind of surprised at this list -- all the fixes on it (until the business 
with the mower) would be required by law in New York State. Sale "as is" would 
not be permitted if the buyer intended for him/her self intended to live there 
or intended for any other person(s) to live there.

In any case, happy to hear things are working out for you.

Cheers,
Jim

From: Molly Wolf

The good news is that the exterminator got all the carpenter ants -- quite a 
nasty infestation.  The bad news is that they will inevitably come back in the 
fall.  This is going to be an ongoing battle.

The good news is that the previous owner has agreed to ante up for replacing all 
the non-Code, uninspected, permit-free, and sometimes hazardous wiring he 
installed, not having the slightest idea of what he was doing.  The bad news is 
that the rewiring is taking forever and still isn't done.

The good news is that I've got the abatement company to come in and remove all 
the asbestos-contaminated attic insulation in my old house.  The bad news is 
that this is going to cost me $13K and is completely unnecessary.

The good news is that my tiny vegetable garden (assorted greens, Brussels 
sprouts, tomatoes, and potatoes) is in.  The bad news is that the water supply 
to the outside, for watering said plants, is bizarre and dysfunctional and will 
have to be fixed. Plumbers $$$.