Hasn’t the year just flown by?  There’s so much that needs to be done, but we just haven’t been getting to it.  Here’s where things stand for December for the properties:

The San Antonio house: The yard is ready for winter.  Property taxes are paid.

The Central Texas house: The yard is mostly ready for winter. Got some decluttering done — not a lot, but every little bit helps.  Half the property taxes are paid.  We’ll pay the rest in January, but by paying half before November 30, we have until June 30 to pay the balance without any extra fees.  We do that “just in case.”

The Shop:  Mr. L got some sealing work done on the middle downspout.  That seems to have taken care of the leaking problem.  We’re not absolutely certain yet.  We’ve had rain but not a heavy downpour that would tax the system.  We’re cautiously optimistic that he’ll be able to continue with the next step soon, and the problem with water sheeting down the inside of the back wall by that downspout may be behind us.

The Store: Nothing done this month.

The Ranch: Nothing done this month.