I can’t believe that we’ve been in Fiji over a week already. The weather has been wet, wet, and more wet but thankfully not too hot. We’ve enjoyed connecting with Arthur’s family in Suva. We’ve been staying with Arthur’s cousin Tomasi and his family. They have out done themselves with preparing great food every night....
Tomorrow is our big day. We leave Vancouver at 4:00pm Monday Aug. 10th, flying to LA and after a 4 hour lay over we’ll be finally on our way to Fiji. Just one more sleep!!! We’ve had a wonderful visit in Vancouver with family and friends. The weather couldn’t have been better. Arthur watched...
The moment finally came yesterday for Arthur and I to say our goodbyes to the Yukon. Our sea can is full to brimming and finally sealed. All our errands are done and final goodbyes made to friends and family. A glass of champagne all around to celebrate the day and we’re on our way to...
Many thanks to Ruth for hosting a farewell get together at Bear’s Paw Quilts. I will miss being a part of the Yukon quilting community. I plan to be back to visit my kids who are all currently remaining in the Yukon and I will be back in November for the birth of my...
I really didn’t think we would make the June 25th closing date with the amount of cleaning and last minute issues that needed to be dealt with but thanks to the tremendous effort from Siana, Marc, and Arthur we not only got everything to the sea can that’s going to Fiji but took 3...
165 boxes and other items and there’s still more to pack but the end is in sight. By Sunday evening the house will be empty. I can’t believe how difficult its been to go through everything tucked away in the far corners of the house and decide what we’ll take to Fiji, what needs to...
Today Ateca and Siana helped me sort through my canning cupboard. Although in recent years I haven’t been canning or preserving as much as I did, my canning cupboard is still impressive. We hauled out all the jars and spread them out over the rec room floor to sort into what gets to go to...
Our house has officially sold. Yeah!!! The close date is a month away. A month seems like lots of time to pack away the things we’re taking to Fiji and to pass on the things we don’t want to deserving others. But time is going to fly by very quickly. To help keep me...
Well I’ve made it through the first week of retirement and am feeling more relaxed than I have in years. I’ve been out for at least a 5K walk everyday, done some yoga, completed a quilt top, and lost 4 lbs. On top of all that we have an offer on our house. Hopefully...
I’m half the way through my first week of retirement – hurray! I’ve been sticking to my goals with starting each day with a walk. The skies have been clear and its been crisp. I love the trails and our little dog Maggie is enjoying the extra exercise. Today I’m walking a trail that...