another OHAP done

I sent Dietmar a detailed report of general chores done, Open House chores done, general observations, findings, notes regarding the CAO and GBO.

general

• I installed 8 of our red solar lights with fresh AA batteries.
• Tony delivered and I installed an extension cable for pagoda red LED lighting so that both west and east tracks work. At the work party they had installed the top plates and west string. They reported pleasing illumination.
• Phil and I inspected fire bottles (as a number of them had not been checked at the work party).
• Helped cut lawn and do some weed whacking.
• Checked generator status: FAB!

the house

• Found that a number of items in the kitchen and dining room had been moved and could not be found.
• Found water at base of stairs Thu night, water markings on the east wall at the bottom of the stairs, and water damage below double doors leading to the deck; reported to Tony.
• I printed and installed a new version of weather station quick reference sheet, with battery removal instructions.
• Installed fresh C batteries to the Davis weather station.
• Inspected the server computer.

the garage

• Rescue the Rocket Recovery Team. Tested the ATV battery.

THO

• Inspected the THO observatory.

GBO

• Removed extension cord running through window for dehumid.
  
• In warm room, thoroughly cleaned the counter top.
• Noticed the south wall flaps hinges are tearing out, particularly on the east door. Reported to Dietmar and Tony.
• Found the C14 objective cover askew and crimping dew heater sensor.
• Found one of the 2" mirrors was not working properly, thumb screw jammed or stripped; gave to Gilles to repair at his magic workshop.
  
• Found the outside door not closing properly. Reported to Tony.
• I upgraded the C14 / TV101 eyepiece matrix document, printed and installed new versions.
• Cleaned the windows of the warm room.
• I updated the sign-in sheet; reviewed with Dietmar and Phil; printed 10 new sheets, 3-hole punched for binder.
• Flew the Paramount for the Open House.
  

humans

• Reported who slept in house both nights despite booking for camping.
  
• Received personal apology from John for the incident with Karen last fall.
• Reported improper invitations to third parties for "free camping."
  
• Delegated to another super to deal with a minor domestic issue.
  
• Discovered that many people used my bath towel in the downstairs bathroom. Yuck.
  
• Explained to a member that we do not "reserved" rooms.
• Collected money from members staying Sunday night.
• Left Stu and Steve to lock up.

I was assisted by many. John B, Geoff, Dean, Ralph, Lora, Phil, Sharmin, Elaine, Charles, Bob, John L, John H, Matthew, Pat, Nicole, Gilles, Denis, Leslie, Bren, Trevor, Tony, Katrina, Dietmar, Terry, Chris, Fred, Tom, Scott, Stephen, Stuart, Jean, Paul, Guy, David, Joel, Millie, Brenda, Jerry, Jason, Kiron, and the boys!

They helped me get everything done for the Open House.