Two of my lesser known, but essential, home inspector assistants are Mr Tigretto Tartufo and Mr. Fratello Tartufo. These two gentlemen, of Italian linage, are excellent office assistants. Both of them have an interest in, eventually, graduating up to becoming certified rodent intervention specialists. But, since I believe that training is a gradual process, for the time being, this pair is learning the ropes in the office environment.

Tigretto Tartufo (kind of translates to Little Tiger Mushroom or fungus) is a computer and marketing guru. His expertise at the computer is a joy to behold. And, when he is awake, his periodic batting, swatting and laying on the computer keyboard have been responsible for many lost home inspection reports and lord knows how many typos here at Active Rain. Whatever it is that he does in his role as a guru, he does it as well as any guru that I know.

While the marketing whiz is helping me here at Active Rain, or wherever he thinks I need his valuable assistance Online, his twin brother, Fratello Tartufo (translates sort of like brother to Little Tiger Mushroom or fungus) is more in charge of heavy equipment and logistics. He makes sure that, when I get ready to go out the door in the morning, all of my tools are where they should be and the batteries are charged. Here he is checking out a million candle power flashlight. He discovered, lucky for me, that it was not fully charged so, based on his advice, it is now back on the charger.

These individuals, valued cat employees, answer directly to me and not to my ace certifried assistant Nutsy. The Secretary of State says somebody has to be in charge of the firm and I would like to think that that person is me.

Steven L. Smith

Bellingham WA Home Inspections