The dance I do

We were pleased to learn that the VA appraiser valued our new house higher than what we agreed to pay for it.  Now we are eager to consummate the transaction.  I've never done a real estate transaction from across the country before.

So we are busy preparing for our transcontinental trek in November.  This time will be with a van full of stuff.  No winter clothing or furniture, but just about everything else.  We had thought about buying a trailer to drag everything in, but decided to just haul what we could fit in the van.

Meanwhile, there's a plane in Eugene that's calling my name.  Preparation is being made for its transportation and accomodations in Puyallup.  We have a hangar space reserved and a 24' trailer to carry the plane there.  My friend Doug has a fire breathing big dog truck to pull the trailer with.  We have measurements and must ensure that the plane will fit in the trailer before we drag it to Eugene next Wednesday.

It is so wonderful to have friends help.  It was a friend (John) that introduced me to Rusty who owns the trailer.  Another friend Doug who volunteered to spend the whole day with us driving his truck to Eugene and back.  I know these retired guys all have things to do, so it's a sacrifice that I take notice of.

Did I mention that we are getting ready to drive to Florida AGAIN?   Somehow I had this mental picture of me sitting in the shade consuming some adult beverage in retirement.  Not yet.

So once we get our van back to Florida, with keys in hand we will take possession of our new home.  Then there is the unpacking, the cleaning, the shopping for stuff to fill the place.  The pond is surrounded by trees that need to be removed because they are an invasive species.  So who do you suppose will do that?  That's right, my friend Back Hoe.  He doesn't work for free, but he's reasonable.

Meanwhile, back in Puyallup there's this plane that needs to get finished.  So I will need to return to the perpetually cold and wet Washington in December or January to lend a hand in the effort.

No telling how long I'll be here working on the plane before for I need to waltz back to Florida.

Please don't misunderstand.  I'm not complaining.  I'd call it being amazed.  I never envisioned my life being this way.  There is truly not a dull moment to be found.  I'm a blessed man, living a busy life.  I have good friends and great fun everywhere I go.  But it does make me just a little bit crazy at times...