tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post4901580840805574356..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: and it's happening...Moving Truck is at the Door!materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-15904176966545102402016-06-16T15:30:18.880-07:002016-06-16T15:30:18.880-07:00And now you are really fully into your new adventu...And now you are really fully into your new adventure. No turning back. Excitement ahead, and hopefully more joy than worry.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88805849954332801322016-06-09T13:35:52.377-07:002016-06-09T13:35:52.377-07:00It went very well, considering. And yes, I'm f...It went very well, considering. And yes, I'm focus on exciting times ahead. There will be changes!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-31373170608260924822016-06-09T13:35:16.125-07:002016-06-09T13:35:16.125-07:00It's true -- island life poses some particular...It's true -- island life poses some particular, even peculiar, challenges. And those are all behind me now!<br />Thanks Wendy.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-79559848596135381282016-06-09T13:34:33.052-07:002016-06-09T13:34:33.052-07:00Thanks, new neighbour ;-)Thanks, new neighbour ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24206573570068273482016-06-09T13:34:18.964-07:002016-06-09T13:34:18.964-07:00Thanks, Jennifer. Honestly, I took my last looks b...Thanks, Jennifer. Honestly, I took my last looks before the house was emptied, and that was enough for me. Suspect (as I said, above, to Pondside) there will be waves of various emotions to surf yet. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-56129035446275517172016-06-09T13:33:03.216-07:002016-06-09T13:33:03.216-07:00First of all, yes, yes you have been rather too bu...First of all, yes, yes you have been rather too busy with arguably much bigger concerns to spend time missing your lovely home.<br />And second, thanks for taking time to process and share these feelings. Right now, I'm riding on relief and on the excitement of moving forward, but I won't be surprised if a certain melancholy, sadness, wistfulness, or whatever, begins to surface. And you're very welcome, and really too kind.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-34589981652381673892016-06-09T13:30:30.820-07:002016-06-09T13:30:30.820-07:00We did have a lovely relaxing couple of days, beer...We did have a lovely relaxing couple of days, beer, tea, nothing to do but feed ourselves. Thank you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-13329336831923628892016-06-09T13:29:40.714-07:002016-06-09T13:29:40.714-07:00Thanks for those thoughts, Mme. Much appreciated.Thanks for those thoughts, Mme. Much appreciated.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24571786836402427112016-06-09T13:29:10.003-07:002016-06-09T13:29:10.003-07:00Ah Sarah, thank you! and you're very welcome. ...Ah Sarah, thank you! and you're very welcome. ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-69128201696690866052016-06-09T13:28:50.813-07:002016-06-09T13:28:50.813-07:00It's odd, indeed, and actually a good state to...It's odd, indeed, and actually a good state to remember, the reduction to what's really important. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29497667048157527172016-06-09T13:28:20.474-07:002016-06-09T13:28:20.474-07:00YES! with both feet firmly on the floor!YES! with both feet firmly on the floor!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-59053726218001480782016-06-09T13:28:03.113-07:002016-06-09T13:28:03.113-07:00Thanks Elle. This is a reassuring way to look at i...Thanks Elle. This is a reassuring way to look at it!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24028689020515377832016-06-09T13:27:46.465-07:002016-06-09T13:27:46.465-07:00And it's done! And there will be new adventure...And it's done! And there will be new adventures, thank you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-3590737485999708382016-06-09T13:27:28.927-07:002016-06-09T13:27:28.927-07:00Thanks! Holy emojis! ;-)Thanks! Holy emojis! ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-47626830193703156812016-06-09T13:27:15.428-07:002016-06-09T13:27:15.428-07:00Me too! Wish the sellers didn't selfishly (#ki...Me too! Wish the sellers didn't selfishly (#kiddingnotkidding) want the summer to pack up.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-61735511470227731302016-06-09T13:26:34.057-07:002016-06-09T13:26:34.057-07:00Here I am, Sarah! Waving ;-)Here I am, Sarah! Waving ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-51102409072771717212016-06-09T13:26:14.561-07:002016-06-09T13:26:14.561-07:00Ah, good of' Mother Courage. . . ;-) thank you...Ah, good of' Mother Courage. . . ;-) thank you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29172774727216546962016-06-09T13:25:44.460-07:002016-06-09T13:25:44.460-07:00It's true -- the shifts happen in the process ...It's true -- the shifts happen in the process and propel towards the next stage. . . Merci!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-11874963340375523772016-06-07T03:55:49.025-07:002016-06-07T03:55:49.025-07:00Hi Frances, you've been in my thoughts a lot, ...Hi Frances, you've been in my thoughts a lot, these last few days. Hope your move went smoothly and not too many tears were shed. <br />Exciting times ahead! <br />RosieRosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718521437964866609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-53608039436942532362016-06-06T23:39:47.911-07:002016-06-06T23:39:47.911-07:00" The truck which arrives by barge " - n..." The truck which arrives by barge " - not an expression I've heard before & it illustrates the difficulties of living on the island . So , the worst is over . We wait for the next installment , literally - Exciting .<br />Wendy in YorkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-92131097581080825802016-06-06T21:49:07.096-07:002016-06-06T21:49:07.096-07:00Hugs as you venture forth. Sleep well and wake up...Hugs as you venture forth. Sleep well and wake up rested, ready to live another chapter. -Marianne in North Van Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-80251972042370310852016-06-06T21:32:51.316-07:002016-06-06T21:32:51.316-07:00Wow! It is really happening .. A huge piece of wor...Wow! It is really happening .. A huge piece of work- physically and mentally. The house tends to look weird and bereft with everything packed and a limbo time ahead- remember the chaos will settle, emotions of all kinds are expected and all are okay. You are setting a great example for those of us still on the fence about our next move. Lead on! JenniferUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672725172624302454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85289356008351754062016-06-06T17:27:51.917-07:002016-06-06T17:27:51.917-07:00Yikes! .....phase of TRANSITION!!! Mea culpa.Yikes! .....phase of TRANSITION!!! Mea culpa.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22558503513854445142016-06-06T17:26:48.829-07:002016-06-06T17:26:48.829-07:00I hope the day went well for you. I have been rea...I hope the day went well for you. I have been reading your posts but haven't commented. I could say that it is due to time, but after reading this, and doing a little soul-searching, I have to admit that it is because what you have written, all along, comes very close to the bone for me. I thought I'd made peace with leaving Pondside. In my defense I remind myself that there hasn't been much time since the move for me to come to terms with it. Your posts helped because they encouraged me to think about it all. Thanks, Frances, and best of luck in this phase of tradition. Thanks for your honesty and the generosity that is part of sharing your experience.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-55221180184016853622016-06-06T14:18:02.004-07:002016-06-06T14:18:02.004-07:00Best of British, Mater. By now I hope you're s...Best of British, Mater. By now I hope you're snugly ensconced somewhere peaceful with a cup of tea or a glass of wine. One foot in front of the other. And the gentlest of journeys to you from me too (what a lovely expression, Sarah) Ceri in Bnoreply@blogger.com