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004-The List, The List, The List

Yes we have a "to-do" list; you can't tell me you're surprised by that.  Interestingly, it's always 2 pages long.  Even now after closing out 427 tasks since last Summer.  Still two pages.  So if its always 2 pages how will we ever depart?  Great question.  We're just going to depart with a list that is 2 pages.

Each item is intended to approximate a "work package" broken down by location, trade, materials, work breakdown, scope, and priority.  Below is a snapshot.  It allowed me to slice and dice "the list" just about anyway I was in the mood; lets do carpentry, electrical, not just any electrical but 12VDC that is on the "critical path", or those items I already have "parts on-hand."  It goes on and on but I guess it worked to some degree, we did ultimately leave and yes the page was something close to 2 pages long.


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