Being from the East Coast (PA) the bigger concern is the amount of shade those trees are going to put on the pool. The season is short enough but without a heater, you're probably cutting another month+ out of the season as the water will be too cold. I know the OP said he's saving for one down the road, good idea!

Like any kids that will wear off quick!

SEC - Good luck with everything as it's a big project, a lot of work but all that goes away when it's 80+ outside.

BTW that back corner of your lot is a nice place for an outside bar!

Yeah I am waiting for the post where you were told "your pool exceeds the amount of gallons allowed per the HOA bylaws, we need you to take the pool out".

HOAs don't move that quickly

A LOT has changed. Was there not to long ago. It's to the point that "some federal employees have been told to work from home amid the crime and drug use outside of their building in the SoMa. The area of the Federal Building has been a hot spot for drug users and dealers who gather in plain site of security".

If you go to San Fran and rent a car, ask for one that has CA plates. Thieves (smash and grab) go after out of town plates quicker then in state.

Alcatraz is neat to see. Just was taken back by the fact it only housed like 260 inmates. In the 29 years it was open only 1500some stayed there.

South of Market is a neighborhood in San Fran

Don’t mean to offend so hopefully you don’t but, curious as to why the black fence is all over the place and not straight. Is it due to property line, hoa or something??

Yeah I have never seen a fence so awry. At a minimum he could’ve followed your grass line.

As cute as it may seem, you might want to get rid of him. When they get close to the house the can cause damage to your home. They will dig under your foundation at a minimum. Another thing they do is attract rats as the rats will live in their tunnels.