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we are home. no auto problems or travel issues, same for the family members who converged from across the midwest and western states. i am very thankful for that all by itself.
it was a long drive back to TN. we got there and the weather was unseasonably comfortable. made efforts to meet with family members and friends but didn't get so much as a return phone call. disappointing and a bit hurtful. BUT, it is what it is - has always been and most likely always will be. i think of myself as a fairly intelligent woman, but when it comes to matters of the heart i continue to be an idiot. hope spring eternal.
dumbass
i did go by the cemetery where my dad and some distant relatives that i never knew were buried. it was important for me to go and Tom was very supportive. love him.
i said my goodbyes knowing i will never return to the area again.
since there was no reason to linger, we loaded up on monday and headed for MI. It was good to get there a few days early. lordy was it hot - mid 90s with equal % of humidity. the best thing is that you can either take a pontoon boat ride or jump in the lake. we seemed to spend a lot more time in the water this year.
Tom's spawn were there during the first shift - his brother, sister and respective spouses came up, too. we had a nice brief memorial for his parenst and planted 2 evergreens on the hill beside the cabin. we hoisted a Labatts for Big John and pledged a rootbeer float for Lila. it was a fitting tribute. it was important to have them all together for a chance to collectively pay their respects and to comfort each other. i got some nice pics.
this troop left and then my offspring came with spouses and grandchildren. it was busy and fun - the kids enjoyed the cabin, boat rides and swimming. it seemed appropriate to have the next generation come and enjoy the legacy that John and Lila built. It is also a bit strange for tom and i - we are feeling our new role as patri/matriarchs of the family.
funny, i still feel like the same person in my mind. it's an interesting evolution of identity.
i read a delightful little book in an evening:
A Dog’s Life: Autobiography of a Stray, Ann Martin
didnt get a bit of knitting done. did manage to enjoy the fresh produce of the area. made a deep dish blueberry pie, a peach crumb cobbler. we had lots of corn, green beans and melon. i miss the access to the farm fresh stuff here in central Wy.
i have already sorted through emails and regular mail, paid bills and have a pile of things "to-do".
i was rather disappointed with our house sitter. clearly she isn't in to cleaning up poop. my barn was a mess as well and the dog run. my horses had lost weight, too. my shamrock was nearly dead and no other plants had been watered. my bathroom was disgusting and there was an inch of dust and dirt all over from having the windows open during the day. i wrote everything out in detail and gave her ample opportunity to ask questions. why is it so difficult to find someone that will care for your home with some degree of responsibility and pride? i was going to pay her $400, but will give her 3 now.
am waiting to hear from the breeder to pick up Baxter this week - i will go to Petsmart (a place i hate) to get the same dog food for now and a new dog bed and bowls. yay!
well, guess i better get to-doing.
it was a long drive back to TN. we got there and the weather was unseasonably comfortable. made efforts to meet with family members and friends but didn't get so much as a return phone call. disappointing and a bit hurtful. BUT, it is what it is - has always been and most likely always will be. i think of myself as a fairly intelligent woman, but when it comes to matters of the heart i continue to be an idiot. hope spring eternal.
dumbass
i did go by the cemetery where my dad and some distant relatives that i never knew were buried. it was important for me to go and Tom was very supportive. love him.
i said my goodbyes knowing i will never return to the area again.
since there was no reason to linger, we loaded up on monday and headed for MI. It was good to get there a few days early. lordy was it hot - mid 90s with equal % of humidity. the best thing is that you can either take a pontoon boat ride or jump in the lake. we seemed to spend a lot more time in the water this year.
Tom's spawn were there during the first shift - his brother, sister and respective spouses came up, too. we had a nice brief memorial for his parenst and planted 2 evergreens on the hill beside the cabin. we hoisted a Labatts for Big John and pledged a rootbeer float for Lila. it was a fitting tribute. it was important to have them all together for a chance to collectively pay their respects and to comfort each other. i got some nice pics.
this troop left and then my offspring came with spouses and grandchildren. it was busy and fun - the kids enjoyed the cabin, boat rides and swimming. it seemed appropriate to have the next generation come and enjoy the legacy that John and Lila built. It is also a bit strange for tom and i - we are feeling our new role as patri/matriarchs of the family.
funny, i still feel like the same person in my mind. it's an interesting evolution of identity.
i read a delightful little book in an evening:
A Dog’s Life: Autobiography of a Stray, Ann Martin
didnt get a bit of knitting done. did manage to enjoy the fresh produce of the area. made a deep dish blueberry pie, a peach crumb cobbler. we had lots of corn, green beans and melon. i miss the access to the farm fresh stuff here in central Wy.
i have already sorted through emails and regular mail, paid bills and have a pile of things "to-do".
i was rather disappointed with our house sitter. clearly she isn't in to cleaning up poop. my barn was a mess as well and the dog run. my horses had lost weight, too. my shamrock was nearly dead and no other plants had been watered. my bathroom was disgusting and there was an inch of dust and dirt all over from having the windows open during the day. i wrote everything out in detail and gave her ample opportunity to ask questions. why is it so difficult to find someone that will care for your home with some degree of responsibility and pride? i was going to pay her $400, but will give her 3 now.
am waiting to hear from the breeder to pick up Baxter this week - i will go to Petsmart (a place i hate) to get the same dog food for now and a new dog bed and bowls. yay!
well, guess i better get to-doing.