TG, that is excellent advice. I am waiting for that pain train as well here in the Encinitas/Leucadia area. Your suggestions give me nice busy work while waiting.
We are weary of renting but are wise enough not to rush it. I had to call the landlord the other day to ask permission to get a cat (since our sweet kitty had just died). I am getting way too old to have that kind of parental relationship any longer with anyone.
Sometimes I just want to say f*** it and move to Wisconsin.