You might say that it was a moving experience. Similar to an earthquake. Son Matthew and I are now residents of Enumclaw, Washington, and have begun digging ourselves out from under the avalanche of worldly goods and clutter we brought with us from Seattle.
One thing is perfectly clear: in spite of my previous and diligent de-cluttering, I STILL CLUNG TO TOO MUCH STUFF.
Not much time to blob yet, but thanks to the Herculean efforts of my family, we survived the worst, and we’ve discovered that we’re going to enjoy our new habitat.
Here’s a glimpse of some of the boxes already emptied – with grandson Bryce providing the heavy lifting, and me doing the unpacking of all those “valuables” I was so sure I needed (!)
In the midst of the chaos —- to replace my old phone service, Bryce and granddaughter Josie managed to transport me to purchase my first cell phone – an iPhone. We had to visit multiple T-Mobile sites because the employees kept insisting I couldn’t keep my old Xfinity phone number, and Bryce kept insisting I could. After three hours of haggling, they gave up. I did get to keep my old number, proving once again, that it isn’t wise to tangle with Bryce! Especially with Josie riding shotgun.
I don’t know how to type with my thumbs yet, but I am feebly able to communicate with the outside world and I certainly have hope for a possible future conversation with you! And when I do, I promise I’ll never inflict yet another tale of woe about MOVING ANYTHING EVER AGAIN!
Welcome home!
Oh Pat! ❤️ I am so glad to hear you are alive & kicking! What an ordeal you made it through! Sounds like Bryce has been such a great support. I love that you have a new iPhone. A fun new gadget for you to play with!
Hilarious picture of you and that mountain of boxes! You’ve earned a rest from all that de-cluttering. Movie night?
Yay! You’re both there safe and sound! How are the early morning wake up calls for you? Braying? Crowing? Whinnying? Isn’t it SO much better than the sound of cars? Make yourself an iced tea, sit down on the porch, breathe in the fresh clean air and start planning out your garden. 🙂
Loved your latest post Gwenie. The pile of discarded boxes was wild. However the most Amazing bit if info was that you just recently got your 1st cell phone! How can that be? You the Queen of visual/audio tech, the Duchess of trending communications have stunned me. I am glad you and Mathew are all set in a new home. But dont go ‘donkeying around’ 🙂
Hurray! You’re there! Now just settle in and let us know when you’re excepting visitors!
So glad you’ve finally made the move, and that Bryce was able to help so much! Can’t wait to come visit you up there! -Arden
Wow! Well done, all around! Bravo to Bryce and Josie… and all the Wardens, for their succor and yeoman-like pitching in! Special congrats to Pat and Matt for heroic stamina and grit!