Chapter 18

Yeah,I thought,this will hold a hot tub just fine with no modification to the structure.Then I considered bare feet encountering splinters on the rough floors, and decided that it would be a good idea to cover the somewhat rough deck boards with smooth—and solid—flooring. I retrieved a yellow pad, a pen, and a tape measure to make some measurements and sketches. Then I put together a list of materials and went over to the nearest Home Depot to get some prices, and since I was on a roll, I also visited two companies that sold and installed hot tubs.

Later, I sat down at my kitchen counter and made enough calculations to determine that I could accomplish what I wanted without dipping too deeply into my reserves. With that happy thought in mind, I cleaned out the refrigerator and put the garbage out for collection and, armed with a shopping list, I made a run to the nearest Publix. Chores completed, I crawled into bed thinking that my day had turned out rather well after all.