"I'm leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again, Oh baby, I hate to go." That's from Peter, Paul and Mary many years ago. I'm off this morning for Vancouver. A buddy is meeting me and then we're off to the mountains. I'll check in from time to time providing I can find an internet cafe. I'm not traveling with a laptop this trip, so I'm more limited for posting and pictures. I doubt anyone will go into withdrawal because of the lack of posts.
The contractor will tear out the old kitchen while I'm away and install the new cabinets, appliances, floor, etc., upon my return after July 11. The countertops will go in as soon as the contractor finishes his part. With luck and no surprises, I should have a kitchen by July 23.
I think everything has gone rather smoothly. My back hurt for the past month from stress and tension, but I didn't lose it and get into any conflicts and there were a few temptations. I stayed in forward motion and didn't have any attacks of ennui. I still haven't touched my grief over Beauregard's death. I've put it in one of the little neat boxes in my mind somewhere and I'll come across it one day when I'm least expecting it, and it'll find a way to express itself. I miss him more today than I did three weeks ago. Until then, it'll just have to take a number, and I promise to call on it just like I've called on all the other numbers.
Hi dee ho! I'm off to the rodeo!
Have a safe and wonderful trip!
Posted by: Bowietrek | June 27, 2005 at 08:41 AM
Have a great time. How clever are you, to plan a getaway during a messy kitchen renovation!
You'll have to confront your loss of Beauregard some time; please know that your friends are here for you when you do.
Posted by: ellen | June 27, 2005 at 10:20 AM
Have a fantastic time babe!
*jealous - Vancouver is my fave place in the world - I first visited Vancouver for Expo in erm... 88 was it? and have loved it ever since*
Posted by: Piggy and Tazzy | June 27, 2005 at 11:35 PM
Happy sailing, my darling friend. I shall kick the Bar Exam's ass for you!
Posted by: Jaye | June 28, 2005 at 06:14 AM
Have fun, and don't bother behaving yourself. :)
"With luck and no surprises, I should have a kitchen by July 23" - I wish you much of the former and none of the latter. And I'll be immensely surprised and jealous if you DO have a new kitchen by July 23!!!
Posted by: andante | June 28, 2005 at 05:10 PM
No fair! Your kitchen will be finished before mine AND I'm staying home to, erm, supervise.
Posted by: Jo | June 29, 2005 at 12:08 PM
I know I said it before, but go, have fun with the Canucks!!! Just don't forget about we humble southerners who love you dearly. Pictures and an ocassional post will suffice.
Love ya ducky!
Posted by: wanda | June 29, 2005 at 01:46 PM
Have fun, Houston! Don't do anything I wouldn't do:)
Posted by: oldwhitelady | June 29, 2005 at 09:24 PM
I hope you're having fun up there kicking up your cowboy boots!
Posted by: Brenda | July 01, 2005 at 12:16 PM
Hope you're having a great time.. I want to take a trip to the mountains.
Posted by: Ryan | July 03, 2005 at 09:00 PM
I am the driver in the mountains, I won't give anything away since there are many many stories to tell. I am the Canuck that has finally realized the Canadians are not friendly at all - we are just polite - and that is said in the most perfect Louisiana accent possible. Had a wonderful time hosting my American cousin, in the camper van that is apparently a little old..... I had the time of my life Sugah!!!
Posted by: Robby | July 09, 2005 at 06:50 AM
I see your still off wandering the wilds of the northern territories. I hope your enjoying your respite as much as I am missing you!
Posted by: wanda | July 09, 2005 at 03:34 PM