Putting on the roof is a matter of trust, going both directions. I'm using a roofer I've known for years so was ok giving him the advance check to cover the cost of materials. I've been watching the bank account and that check still hasn't cleared, but he has decided he can trust me and said he's ready to do the job tomorrow (a bank holiday).

I'll park next door at about 6:30am to be out of the driveway well before their 7am arrival. I have to take my ex to an appointment tomorrow so will be able to leave from next door; the street in front of the house will probably have the vehicles of the various workers plus the truck that will bring the trailer for hauling away old shingles. And the noise cancelling earphones are fully charged for the day. Last time I replaced the roof it took just one day, but it was during summer with longer light.

Tomorrow will be perfect weather for the job, a high of 73, but I spy soup-weather on the horizon. As I put jars of marinara in the freezer today I checked out my supply of frozen stock and will probably make soup this week.