I started a new feature last week and FORGOT to tell you about it! I'm blaming it on the heat and humidity down in Antigua. Just above your name - look up above (appeared in the email newsletter only, not online) - you should see the name of my website displayed as a hyperlink. I […]
I'm back from Antigua. I was there as an expert witness in a high-profile case concerning construction defects at the home of the Brazilian Ambassador. Here are my observations about Antigua after visiting it twice - I was there three years ago for the initial inspection of the property to see all the defects: It's […]
This is going to be very short. If you do nothing else, be sure you READ the post below about the new Lead Paint Legislation. I'm writing this sitting on a screened porch about 30 feet from Hodges Bay here in Antigua. It's a glorious Sunday morning with a gentle sea breeze drifting through the […]
I'm not a huge football fan, however when I was in high school and college I played LOTS of football. When the DeflateGate scandal broke in the news back in January, within moments I said to Kathy, "This is absurd. After each play, the ball it touched by NO LESS than two NFL officials. If […]
I meant to get this out to you earlier today but as I said the other day, I'm starting to go nuts with all I have to do before leaving next Thursday. I've got two very short things for you. Over the years, I've been doing this newsletter - it's going on twenty years! - […]
Several hours ago, I sent out an issue of the newsletter. ALERT: New video link below too I'll bet you never thought today you'd go back in time to your grade school English class. I think my favorite English teacher had to be Sr. Mary Emma. She made us diagram sentences until the cows came […]
I've been sort of AWOL from your Inbox. Life is nutso right now for me as I get ready to: leave for the trial in Antigua prepare to install my new DaVinci Roofscapes roof tape several awesome videos for you If you're a new subscriber, I've done expert witness testimony for years on civil cases […]
Train season is here. Tomorrow, May 2nd, I'll be attending the annual FRA Rules refresher class. If you're a newer subscriber, I got a once-in-a-lifetime part-time job last summer. Train Conductor Yes, a real conductor on a real full-sized train. CLICK HERE to see my magic hat and the bow tie that makes women swoon. […]
I PROMISE this will be short! A few days ago, I teased you with sale notices about two amazing products I use and LOVE. Here they are. There's also some other great news below. Stain Solver Deck Cleaning Sale Are you cleaning your wood or composite deck? My Stain Solver Certified Organic oxygen bleach is […]
Friday Weekend Warrior Blasts are supposed to be short. Sorry, not today. There's some IMPORTANT stuff in this issue. I've got a QUICK reminder for you below if you're just getting out your lawn mower or ANY OTHER small engine for the Spring. Don't miss it!!!!! Each time I send out a newsletter or eBlast […]
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