Another Thursday

@sallypup (57869)
Centralia, Washington
April 8, 2021 12:27pm CST
Sunshine at my house with a strong north wind so it feels this side of being below freezing outside. The sunshine brings rainbows from my stained glass window pieces and fools me into imagining warmth until I go out to feed birds and water pansies. I've gathered a little box of metal things that must go with us when we move. The box holds a small heavy green sauce pan that was made in Poland, a small copper sauce pan that was made in France. The snout from an antique English oil can peeks out of that box, too. I showed it to hubby and he thinks it was handmade. Don't know. A friend who loved antiques and owned a bookstore gave it to me. Small objects that reflect my need to gather odd things and now at least it is packed and ready to go- probably next week. Hubby grabbed an old box of very dusty and dirty braille mags and hauled them to the garbage can. That totally has to be his decision since I can't read the pile. I thanked him for the big help. Anything that goes makes it easier to see what is left and what is worthy of being boxed for the ride West. Rufus dog has been out leaping and chewing his big ball toy. I am delighted there cause when he has less excess energy he gets into less trouble. Total win for everybody there!
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
8 Apr 21
Sounds so cute. Miss my Coco so bad.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
8 Apr 21
@sallypup I forgot what kind of dog he is ? Well at least he don't bite the poor kitties. Must just be too playful.
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@sallypup (57869)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Apr 21
@bunnybon7 Rufus is a Blue Heeler. He is bred to herd things but his grabbing the cat's necks makes me very nervous. My biggest cat has slapped him several times for being too bossy.
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@sallypup (57869)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Apr 21
@bunnybon7 I'm sorry about your Coco. Rufus bullys the cats too much. If he does not get exercise he shoves them around.
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@DianneN (246819)
• United States
14 Apr 21
It must be daunting to make decisions of what goes and what stays. You seem to have a good handle on the situation. It sounds as if Rufus is a very happy boy living with you.
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@sallypup (57869)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Apr 21
@DianneN It is daunting. Gave up most of my mailings from my Mom. Most. Oh she liked to write and send cards. Rufus? The wind blew the driveway gate open so he had a grand time cause he got off our property and into the neighbor's horse pasture.
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@sallypup (57869)
• Centralia, Washington
15 Apr 21
@DianneN Oh yeah. Rufus is a young rascal.
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@DianneN (246819)
• United States
15 Apr 21
@sallypup That I understand. It’s a huge decision. Rufus must have had the time of his life.
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@RebeccasFarm (86754)
• United States
14 Apr 21
It is Wednesday here. Thursday tomorrow and son has doc appt. I am getting rid of everything Lenore.
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• United States
14 Apr 21
@sallypup Yes ..having to move again and cant keep stuff
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@sallypup (57869)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Apr 21
@RebeccasFarm I'm sorry. I hope you are doing okay otherwise.
@sallypup (57869)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Apr 21
@RebeccasFarm Everything? You're kicking everything out?
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@wolfgirl569 (95187)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Apr 21
You are making great progress packing.
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@wolfgirl569 (95187)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Apr 21
@sallypup I can guess. We only moved a little ways the last time and I still remember all the packing I did. And that didnt include the critter stuff.
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@sallypup (57869)
• Centralia, Washington
9 Apr 21
@wolfgirl569 I am trying to not imagine getting the cats into carriers and then shoving them into the car and after all that heck driving with them.
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@sallypup (57869)
• Centralia, Washington
9 Apr 21
@wolfgirl569 Thank you for being so nice. I could take photos but they will make you shake your head.
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@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
9 Apr 21
It was in the 70s and sunny for most of the day; and then some rain moved in. You sound as if you're almost ready to go! A bittersweet moment.
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@sallypup (57869)
• Centralia, Washington
9 Apr 21
@LindaOhio Another year before we honestly move. Who knows what will happen in this coming year??
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@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
10 Apr 21
@sallypup Keep us posted!
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
8 Apr 21
We have tons of sunshine after rain last night. Suppose to be 75 again today. You have lots of treasures.
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@sallypup (57869)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Apr 21
@CarolDM I do have lots of treasures. Packing this little box of metal things is just the tip of the iceburg. Closer to big moving time I have two curio cabinets of Bavarian and English china pieces to carefully manage.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
8 Apr 21
@sallypup Precious memories as well. I would help if I lived closer.
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@sallypup (57869)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Apr 21
@CarolDM Sweet you. We'd stop to gab over tea before we got down to the hard work.
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
9 Apr 21
It is hard to sort through things I know