March 18, 2011

Dear Cyndy,

Probably it was the excitement of the inspection, and the tiredness that ensued after a very long day, that caused me to lose track of our correspondence. I haven't had any word about the inspection. No doubt Mr. Ciarmataro is trying to devise a rationale that would justify his having the plumbing ripped out.  I doubt that he will succeed, but then, one never knows.

Meanwhile I've decided to go back to Nantucket for a few days to finish the wiring. I'll turn the water back on, and Margaret and I will resume the housekeeping there that was interrupted by the order to Cease, Desist and Abate. Of course, I've stopped and will let Mr. Gordon do what further plumbing, if any, the Court might deem necessary.  We've not yet set the date when we shall go. Initially we would plan to stay for only two or at most three nights, long enough for me to survey what little wiring remains to be done and to get an idea of the materials I need to purchase. To the best of my knowledge all that is necesssary is to replace the no. 14-2 wiring to kitchen and dining room receptacles with the heavier 12-2 wires, to install an exhaust fan in each of the four bathrooms, to install three outside weatherproof receptacles, and to install a light just outside each of three outside doors. If I don't run into technical problems, the work shouldn't take more than two or three days, even considering the snail's pace at which in old age my work proceeds.

Today has been a wonderfully balmy, spring-like day. The winter seems to be behind us. Just possibly there is a very hot summer in the offing. Stay well and give my best to Ned.

Jochen

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