The really big news is that I met with two solar power companies today. Very interesting, I did my homework before the meetings but did not have a clear idea about what I wanted until talking with them both. It is clear to me now that we need about 500 sq ft of panels on the roof which faces south and has exactly that amount of space. We are going to use panels that have the efficiency rating (170W to 210w) that will meet 80% of my energy needs and cost about $25-$35,000. Seems like a lot but the payback time should be 7 years, by then the kids will be gone (maybe) and we should have 100% of our needs covered and at no cost other than maintenance. It is estimated that by that time Electric from PGE will be about 35-40% higher than it is today.
The other news today is that Monday I have a physical with Watsonville Hospital and will start one day a week 4/2. The bad news is that after spending 300$ for a weeks grocery's at Safeway yesterday I think I will be working two jobs until the start of the summer so that I can get some money back into the savings accounts after buying all the baby stuff and meeting the increased daily costs of having six people at home. The good news is that given the growth, I am seeing in Ted and the fact that I really like Amber I don't mind this at all. (Gavin is a cutie as well).
Gavin news is that he has the sniffles today. Seems Ambers family, as well as our own has many allergies and Gavin is following right in line with that. He does however greatly enjoy sitting in his rocking seat in the bathroom while both showers are going and the steam clears him up pretty good. Some people are asking to see the Mom and Dad with the the baby pictures. I don't have one of all three yet but here is my favorite of Amber and Teddy.
The Pork Loin is marinating and the cheese cake is in the oven so looking forward to dinner tomorrow.
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