which needs some renovation to the wood, etc. - which plan was presented to the city fathers. No, said they, we don't like your plan (cost about $15K). We want you to remodel your building to fit our architectural plan for downtown. And here is what your building will look like.

How nice, said I - and that plan prices out methinks to about $100-150K. Yes, they said, but we can get grant money for 50%; and a low interest loan for the other 50%. No, said I, I have to sleep at nite - and keep whatever reputation I have.

I expect we'll get around to some basic repairs & staining, etc., which is grandfathered.

PS: Not a problem with the reindeer; I got rid of the ewe.