Facebook is a useful tool

We are getting closer to finding someone to replace Helga.

The harpist who came by on Monday and locked me out of the house came back this morning and made a good impression on Esky and Roxy.  There was concern about harp lessons imposing on others in the house (as they would be in the front room and Esky felt uncomfortable about waling through them) and about harp rehearsing keeping people from sleeping at their preferred times.  Again, Esky was concerned about that.  I think we can work around this provided that people are reasonable, and it seems as though everyone is.  Another potential housemate came yesterday and was also fine, although she wouild be bringing a bird, which may also mean noise issues.  I hope we get this sorted soon.

I think we have now got internet that works reasonably well.  Apparently we could get an electrician in to deal with some of the wiring issues, but it is fast enough to do what we need it to do now so this may be the end of it.  Hooray for accomplishment.

I'm up to Sydney shortly.  I meant to go up a few days ago but housemate searching took precedence.  I am quite keen on getting this right.  We have passed over a lot of people who just don't seem suitable.  Many were international students (which isn't necessarily a problem but some gave me little confidence that they would fit well into the house) or seemed clueless or had Facebook profiles that made them look unsuitable and douchbaggy.  (Facebook can be good for screening.)  A number of the potentials who have come by are apparently looking for new places to live after breaking up with exes.  I've made sure that anyone in this situation wouldn't be likely to have a crazy ex who might turn up at 3am to set the house on fire.

ThW: AMRAP 20 minutes - 1 set of arm smashers, 20 marine pushups - 8 rounds + 10 front raises + 4 side raises.

YW: 10,9,...1 - 70kg bench press, burpee pullups (which was hard going) - 15:06.  Then AMRAP 20 minutes - 10 bag get ups, 10 35kg bicep curls, row 400m - 5 rounds + bag ups + curls + row 45m.