Today did not start auspiciously.

Today did not start auspiciously. After an air-conditioning-less night I got pulled over speeding (40 in a 30 zone) about 200 yards from my house. I still have to mail in the $10 for my previous ticket and now I have to do a defensive driving class (and be paranoid for the next 12 months).

At 10 I had a guy from Strand Brothers look at my house to evaluate what would be needed for a new A/C system. My A/C has died a quiet death and I've decided to completely replace it. It's 17 years old and I might as well take advantage of Austin's Rebate Program. Of course, as I found out, this will involve sealing doors, windows and ducts, adding solar screens to my windows, replacing a duct damaged by my attic vermin - and adding a bunch of insulation to my attic.

So, this weekend I have to wage war on critters living under my roof.