Monthly Archives: August 2013

I just looked back at the calendar and see we listed the Michigan house on June 13.  Two months later we were already here in Florida.  What a whirlwind! House prep; listing; keeping it ready;  getting painters, etc.;  all the … Continue reading →

My wallet is stuffed with cards.  Yours, too, I bet.   Today I pulled two of them out and called in change of address.  These were two easy ones:  AAA and AARP. That successfully done, I took my passport and tax … Continue reading →

The painter spent most of today removing wallpaper.  Of course, it is not coming off easily, so the projected two-day job will be three.  Oh well; it’s only money, right? Our new dresser arrived.  Not during the 10:00 a.m. – … Continue reading →

We have such lovely birds in our backyard:  herons, cranes, cormorants, seagulls, and many more.   I ran down to the local bookstore this morning to pick up a book about the birds of Florida.     We loved watching birds in Michigan, … Continue reading →

Yes,  it was just two weeks ago today that we hit the road.   So much has happened that it seems twice as long. I have managed to calm down a bit.   And I may have found someone to walk with…a … Continue reading →

It has been suggested to me that trying to get every single thing done all at once might not be a good idea.   Ok,  Don suggested that.   Noel agreed;  then Diana agreed;  now I’m wondering if I should just calm … Continue reading →

We are…as of 30 minutes ago…online at home!!!!  This feels so good.  Two weeks without easy access made us realize how often we run to the computer for email, Facebook, blogging, games,  news online, etc. Today was super busy:  painter … Continue reading →

Thursday night, the  condo association provided pizza; the rest of us, salad or dessert.  30 people attended, so Don and I got to meet quite a few of the year-round residents.   Then, last night, we joined a group of Don’s … Continue reading →

We have had a very busy three days.   Luckily, Don is able to take bags of trash to a dumpster a friend owns, because, wow, do we have stuff to throw out.   LOTS of stuff.   This place was packed, and … Continue reading →