Alex finally found a guy who would cut us a glass table-top for the table on our terrace, so we can sit out there and eat now. We still don't have the replacement awning, but we're expecting it soon. Once that is installed we won't be blinded by the rising sun any more, and we can add the secuurity fence and keep the doors open more. Lisa won't let us buy any more plants from the roving plant guys, insisting that we'll get a better price from the vendors at the Friday market.

Patrick started school this morning, and seemed completely enthusiastic. Charlotte liked it too.