Jens

Our good friend from Eastern, Jens, came for a week-long visit last Thursday. The last time we saw him was three years ago, and when he walked through the back door, it seemed like he never left. :O)

Let me tell you: Jens is a really easy house guest putting up with our current renovation situation (- OK, "current" means two years here -). He also helped Michael with a snaking project in the basement where the water did not go down the drain easily (and then at all). We rented the 50 foot eel (i.e. sewer snake) from our friends at The Home Depot and when that did not work, we had to go back for the 100 foot eel.

Remember this folks:
1. Never flush baby wipes down the toilet. You will be VERY thankful you heeded my advice.
2. Anyone who will stand with you and puts up with crap (literally) and be fairly enthusiastic about it is a true friend.

We miss you already, Jens. Hopefully, we will have made some more progress on the house by your next visit!