A note, or two, of thanks

My sincere thanks to Phil Spagnolo - the executor of Stratton's estate, who had the confidence in me to be a good steward of the house and property, and Peggy Brady, who handled the closing for Stratton's Estate.  Also, my unfathomable thanks to Maryann O'Connor who so aptly represented me for this purchase with equal parts lawyer, advisor, and mother.  And finally, thanks to my good friends at CitiMortgage who had the patience to see this mortgage through with professionalism and creativity when so many others wouldn't even give it a look.