The Countdown

Well, Rick's departure is only four days away and we have accomplished so much. Our house is in the best shape ever since I moved in eight years ago. We have rearranged, purged, dumped, recycled, and donated a garage full, two basements worth, as well as, one out building. It is amazing the junk that we have collected (really it is Rick's junk, not mine) over the years. What did we need all of that for anyway? We finally took a breather for the first time this summer and hit the beach in Lakefield. The weather has been deathly lately, and it felt so good to dip in the lake and sit on the beach. Tomorrow we are heading to the marina to wrap up the sailboat and say our farewells to our good friends, Sophie and Stan. I have found that as the days pass and our departure approaches, I am more mindful of how much I love our home and how appreciative I am for the terrific friendships we have acquired. But you know what? There is no reason why we won't find those things in the UK too!