Monday: we made it

We made it to the house! It's a very nice house...pictures to come shortly. The Internet guy came and (hopefully) got it set up, but there is no wireless so I can't post do anything with it yet.

We had dinner with Dad and Pat and it was nice to see them. I guess that's really all I have to say today; it was a boring but relaxing day.

Sunday: good byes

Today was the worst good bye day.

But first, a cool story. I messed up my ATM card a while back (it's a long and complicated story) and got a new PIN number...I think in early February. I got it, looked at it for a second, and then put it somewhere, thinking that I'd find it again before I had to use the ATM. Well, I realized last night as I was half asleep that I didn't have my PIN number. But I did think of four digits in my have dream state. In the morning I first tried the old PIN, which unsurprisingly didn't work. So I tried the four digits that I dreamed last night. And they worked. How cool is the brain??

Church gave us a nice send off with some cake.

Ben also played the drums...fun songs were picked out just for him.

But it was the time after both services that was the hardest, as we said good bye to the best friends that we've made in New York. I know that everyone hates good byes, but I've decided they're good in a way too. They give value to the relationships that were made.

“No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are throroughly persuaded of each other’s worth. “ Robert Southery

But I still have Ben. He held my hand as I cried when we left the parking lot. He even shifted with his left hand so he didn't have to let go of my hand.

We finally left Owego around 3pm.

Flurry did ok. She was quiet some of the time and when she was crying they weren't the super distressed cries, just the annoyed meows.

Saturday: potluck

The movers moved everything out of our house this morning. They were all out by noon. I found it odd how they were willing to pack some things (like a half used bottle of fabric softener) but not other things (like an unopened bottle of laundry detergent).

We cleaned, with Jess' help for most of the afternoon. Cleaning is annoying.

Then we had a potluck with our friends. I've loved the potlucks that we've had; there is always good food and laughter. i was hoping for a game of frisbee, but it was a little too cold. And I was having too much fun talking with people. But we did get a signed frisbee as a gift!

Toledo

Well, we made it to Toledo tonight. That was our goal. Besides Ben having a bad headache, the drive (about 8 hours) went well.

a lot of other things happened yesterday and today that I want to write about, but I want to wait until I have pictures. I am pretty sure that I have the camera adapter somewhere in the car, but i'm not quite sure where. So hopefully I get the posts posted on Tuesday (Im not sure I'll have Internet access tomorrow).

Friday: packing and party

Today the movers came and packed us all up. Well,they still have the upstairs bathroom and a few misc.things to finish, but they got almost everything done.

then I went to a girls night were we went out for dinner and then played some games. It was a lot of fun.

And Im exhausted. I have some pictures, but not the energy to find the adapter to post them. Good night.

We started taking some things apart today before the movers come first thing tomorrow. My desk only took about 10 minutes to get into small enough pieces to get out the door, so we're waiting to do Ben's until tomorrow morning.

We moved the picnic table into the garage because it is supposed to snow (at least a little bit) tonight. While we were doing that I decided that I should do a quick rake on one side of the house while we still have rakes...leaves get caught there every year. It was a little drizzly and a little cold, but not too drizzly and not too cold. I actually had a pretty nice time outside.

Wednesday: small change of plans and lunch

Well, today was going to be rather busy as Ben and I had several last things to finish up before the movers come tomorrow. Then the movers called and said that they aren't going to come until Friday...which actually works out a little better for us in the end.

You'd be proud of me...I'm even making some of the phone calls. I'm making the easy ones, but I'm proud that I'm not making Ben call everyone.

I had lunch with Jess and Heidi which was fun as usual. Actually, it was a little more fun than normal because Heidi was there. And I found a person to give all my extra cardboard boxes to! I was going to recycle them, but reusing is even better.

Speaking of things you put out at the curb, we almost missed our last trash pick up this morning. I figured that I'd have plenty of time to get it out, although I really wasn't sure when it got picked up. I woke up around 8:45 (later than I have been waking up) and got up to put it out. Then I started hearing this weird noise...I thought it sounded like an owl. Then I thought that maybe it was the garbage truck. So I threw some clothes on to at least get the trash can out there, and then I could go back through the house and pick up the last trash. Well, I got the can to the curb about 30 seconds before they came by. Phew.