Back at the house......overwhelming!!

Saturday 17 Oct.   It was 28 degrees this morning but sunny and calm.  We spent most of the day wandering around trying to decide where to start.  Corey and his buddies where in and out at least six trips hauling things out of the yard and garage including three trips (with pickup and trailer) to the dump. He made his last trip around 3pm and looked exhausted. We had managed to get a few things cleaned.  First the bathroom then the washer and dryer both necessities for our stay.  Made a few lists of things we need, cleaning supplies, light bulbs and a few throw rugs for the bathroom.  Our little brains are just spinning out of control with what to do, where to live and who to call first and most importantly when to head south.  The day ended with a glass of wine, burgers on the grill while we stared aimlessly at the colorful hillside.  Almost forgot one of us was extremely happy with our situation that was Rudy.  He ran free all day, unleashed and unrestrained just as happy as a dog can be collecting ticks for daddy to find.

Sunday 18 Oct.   27 degrees when I looked outside this morning but still sunny. The temperature rose quickly into the low 40's and we decided to do breakfast on the grill but as the sausages cooked

Early Snow this year!!

the clouds thicken and by the time the eggs went on the snow was falling.  We darted inside had breakfast and contemplating if we are crazy sitting in a motor home on top of hill with snow blowing sideways when Florida has so many open RV spots.   Back to reality, we did some more cleaning dishwasher, refrigerator, and I cleaned most of the Moho bins out so we can get a few things we need from the storage unit next week.  The renter are now completely moved out and we have the place to ourselves.   Our brains have recovered a bit and today we organized and focus on a short list of necessary actions utilities and such.  The snow showers moved through occasionally but we took a few short walks around the place anyway(kind of nice).  I did however retire the grill and chairs for this stay.  Diane made dinner inside tonight and grumbled about having to retreat to inside cooking.  Rudy is still mighty happy and hasn't been on a leash for two day, but the ticks are terrible this year.

Out for a stroll!!

Monday 19 Oct.   Today is phone call day.  I called at least 15  or more phone calls.  One person answered the phone.  The rest were push one for something or message machines.  By afternoon one guy called back and he had to tell me who he was and what he was selling.  We didn't do anything in house just packed and organized for our trip down state tomorrow.  We did do another walk checking out how much the trees and brush have grown in the past four years.  Headed into the Bear Track for dinner with Kate and Tony, that was nice.  We talked, had dinner and didn't leave until after 8pm.  No one there we recognized and bartender asked we had a camp there, visiting friends or just passing through and we said yes.  It was a productive and satisfying day.

Brad, Diane and Rudy

One last picture
with color!!