Woo-Freaking-Hoo!

We just got back from the building commission meeting where we finally got our building permit.
Our contractor said he'd be there for the meeting, but he was a no-show. Nonetheless, we made our presentation - including my pitch about the alley being vacated - and they approved it all. What an incredible relief!
So I'm having a couple of celebratory Amber Bocks.
Now, if our contractor hasn't gone flaky on us, we're back on track.
In the meantime, the hot tub looks like new with a couple of coats of redwood stain that Maria applied yesterday afternoon and evening.