Just a quick post before the weekend. The trip to Oregon was just terrific. Once we got into Canada, we made a stop to visit one of our favorite knitters, Ted. Ted made us a lovely dinner and brought it to our hotel, where we ate on the balcony and got caught up with everything that's been going on. The next morning we took the ferry across one of the lakes, drove north around the remaining lakes, across the flat lands of central Canada and then through the Canadian Rockies (which are absolutely stunning to see!). Since my camera was packed away, David got some beautiful pictures, which I hope to get soon to show you.
I'm in my apartment, the truck got here on Tuesday, and David's family came out in force to help unload the truck. They were absolutely amazing - it was like worker ants attacking prey. The truck was unloaded in two hours and the apartment is full, and now the next round of cleaning out begins as I start to unpack (beacuse lots of things came to Oregon that were't intended to come to Oregon. About 35 people arrived at the old apartment in NY to help me move, and to be quite honest, I really don't remember too much about that day - it was constant questions and rooms full of people packing the things I hadn't packed yet, and it really was insane! And they're wonderful people, and I will miss them.)
More to come when I get pictures to share. And today David and I are off to another men's knitting retreat, so the unpacking will need to wait for a couple of days. See ya!
So glad you had a nice - and safe - journey!
How lucky to have so much help moving!
Enjoy your retreat - take your time unpacking - and make me some soap! :D
Posted by: tristanrobin | September 03, 2009 at 08:46 AM
So happy that your trip was safe and beautiful! Have a great time at the retreat!!!!
Posted by: Sara | September 03, 2009 at 03:32 PM
Nice to hear you arrived safely!
Posted by: Ruth | September 04, 2009 at 03:14 AM
It's good to hear that things are going well...can't wait for photos!
(((hugs)))
Posted by: knitnana | September 04, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Glad to hear that you are safe and sound and settling in!
Posted by: Devorah | September 04, 2009 at 02:17 PM
It's nice to see you have your priorities in order..knitting retreats always come before getting organized. Good for you!
Posted by: Ann | September 10, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Stop with the good stuff. Knitting retreats and all that. You're making me wish I wasn't straight and married with kids! (Just kidding; my husband's reading over my shoulder...) :-)
Posted by: jessie | September 11, 2009 at 03:13 AM
Welcome home! Hugs and cookies to be delivered in person. And I need your new snail mail address if I'm to send you Christmas rumballs.
Posted by: Roxie | September 20, 2009 at 06:17 AM
Can't wait to see your pictures, have fun on the retreat!
Posted by: Nichole D. | September 21, 2009 at 07:49 AM
Good morning, Paul. My daughter Stephania mentioned that you were now a member of her knotting group and that you read my blog. She mentioned that we had a lot of interests in common (although I embroider rather than knot).
I just read through the story of your getting together with David, which is delightful. I told Fritz all about it--we thought it a great story, and he said how nice you'd met over an opera date. He and I visited the Timberline Lodge in August when we were out in Oregon to meet my new granddaughter and to visit with Blogger friends in Portland. Welcome to your new life--I hope it brings a lot of happiness!
Posted by: Will | October 01, 2009 at 05:29 AM