Six

Jimmie's sister Susan and her partner David drove up from Hood River and lent a hand for a fun weekend of packing. We tore down all the dying plants and harvested the cabbages, tomatoes, eggplants, our last watermelon and a small bunch of grapes. We made the yard look trim and ready for winter. It was a nice garden and we were happy to have had the chance to grow some delicious food.

   

We were also able to share (unload) a barbecue, two chairs and assorted knickknacks, gimcracks and a few paddywhacks with them. It must be easier to help someone pack instead of doing your own packing. Thanks so much, Susan and David, for all your help.


It's turned fairly cold for this time of year and Simon developed a fever after playing a soccer game yesterday (his team, the Morgan Tigers got their first win 3-1). He'll be home sick today, so he can help us pack (just kidding). 


We've moved out of the upstairs bedrooms and into our third bedroom on the main floor. Simon chose to make up a bed in the storage space under the stairs, so he could experience what it would be like to live like Harry Potter in his foster parent's home.

Jimmie reading "A Connecticut Yankee" to Simon "Potter"

As the garage begins to bulge with taped up boxes, we are beginning to scrutinize our possessions much more carefully. Do we really need this? Can't we buy this there? At some point it really comes down to those things which are truly irreplaceable AND you think you may want or need someday.


Back to packing.