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This is a short update just to let you know that we finally made it out of the canyonlands on Monday. I am on a borrowed sticky keyboard which has knocked my typing words per minute back down to my old high school levels of a negative rating after subtracting for mistakes.
It was a long day for Steve, Vicky, myself and all the fur critters, a VERY long day. They had set off at 4AM from Albuquerque for our last day of moving and were ready to kick butt for one last mission and it was a full-out, non-stop mission. And I was dreading that last long look around so badly; my supply of stress adrenaline depleting rapidly now after three months nonstop. The fur family was the last to be loaded up, followed by Terry's cowboy hats on the headrest and his shoes on the passenger side of my Dakota although barfing Ms. Daisy would ride shotgun with me, too. True to form and despite a dose of Dramamine, she performed one very colorful flash of stomach contents before setting down which I have still not addressed. I would like to vegetate for a full week or so after yesterday's emotional exodus.
They led with Terry's big Ram diesel pulling the red 16 footer across the washes and down the choppy and often deeply sandy roads at a snail's pace since we had packed the last of the Rat's contents hurriedly and much less professionally than Wayne had done. Two hours later, we reached the highway and I had managed to stop long enough along the way to each back and wrestle a number of aspirin from the box beside the yowling cats' crates and the disturbing ailments subsided reasonably by the time we reached pavement. Then the pace picked up considerably. Even so, we were all exhausted by the time we arrived at the new place. Once essential critter comforts were addressed, it was time to quietly sit in a stunned and breathless manner for the rest of the evening with good and jovial company.
Hopefully, I will be back within a week; right now, I just need to sleep a little and then adjust to a reality long postponed.
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18 comments:
Good News{I guess} you have made the move...I know you have to have a bittersweet feeling about it all.
And car sick critters? I've had my share, from mutts to Airedales, that loved to ride, but riding did not love them....;)
Relieved to hear you made the trip successfully knowing how difficult it was to have that final goodbye. So glad you had Terry beside you at least in spirit to help you realize you were making a positive move. I'd hang that hat on a hook right inside the door. Hopefully now EVERYONE can get much needed rest and not have any worries hanging over you.
Love,
J & S
Dr. Phlegmmy prescribes a nice long, hot soak in a yummy smelling bath, preferrably with a bucket of icy beer within reach.
Glad you've made the journey. Keep us posted. You've never been far from our thoughts, my dear.
Rest up... we'll be here when you come back. So glad you were able to get the move behind you. (((((hugs))))
It all went off without to much trouble then, thats good to hear. Take your time, and take it easy!
I'm glad you're safe in your new digs, Lin, and doubly glad to see this post. I was beginning to worry!
Looking forward to the next post... and pics!
We'll "see" ya soon!
So glad the most stressful part is finally over. Try to relax...I'll add on to Phlegmmy's prescription
and recommend a massage...:)
That is good news. . . and upbeat end to the day.
Sleep well.
I'm still here...listening, and praying for you.
Take care.
Glad that you all made it without too many incidents along the way.
Take your time settling in, we will all be here when you can finally draw breath - and have your own internet connection up and running.
I concur with Dr Phlegmmy's prescription!
It's only 5 AM but your blog is the first thing I check even before making coffee! I'm still half asleep but can go back to bed now knowing that you've landed safely.
Lin, you are so good at keeping emotions close to the chest but now might be the time to use your blog, or a new blog, to sort through them and unload them. We can be your support group - here to listen if you want.
Just a thought. xxx
Oh, thank the Lord. Get some rest and hopefully, you will feel like yourself pretty soon. Thanks for the update. Margie
Lin!! Here you are ... back again! I have been checking frequently for a new post, so this is SO good to see. However, I know this was a tough move, saying goodbye to so many dreams. I am just glad to see you are safe and sound and no matter where you go, Terry will be there with you always. Thanks for letting us know you made the journey and are okay ... well, at least as okay as you could be in this situation.
I agree with Dr, Phlegmmy - what could be better for your battered spirits than a warm bath and a cold beer.
Love ya, girl!
~Towanda
What Phlemmy and Mushy said! I'm glad you made it, but very sorry you had to. Maybe one of these days we can take a trip out there and you can show me some of those petroglyphs.
Performed a colorful flash...
How poetic. ;-)
Missing you and fretting about you ain't no way to survive each day. Thanks for use that sticky keyboard. (Haven't I told you not to eat marmalade toast over a key board? Harumph.)
Please take care child. We need you.
Glad you made it out safely. my prayers are with you as always. I know Terry with be with you in your new home. You know where I am if you need me.
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