Seems May is when we usually make our moves. We moved from North Carolina to Germany in May; likewise from Germany to Guam. And here we are, once again, moving in May, this time to New York. I’m not complaining ~ it’s a great month to move since the weather is nice and school is usually done or at least, almost done for the summer. We’re actually not leaving Guam until June but the movers have come and gone with the bulk of our household goods.
I’m sitting in an empty house which echos if there’s any noise. As sad as it is to be leaving, I do love this minimal lifestyle. It’s so easy to clean and reminds me of my college days when I could fit everything I owned (including my cat) into my orange VW Bug.
We kept a few things to live on for the next three weeks and those items will be shipped as “Unaccompanied Baggage” which is roughly 500-600 lbs. FG had a moment of panic when she realized we would only have ONE TV. The horror of it all. She immediately wanted to set up a TV viewing schedule for the three of us 😉
Since a lot of people are in the process of moving, a few of us got into a long conversation about movers. It was interesting to hear other people’s perspective on how to treat movers. Some people don’t even give them water! Pretty harsh. Personally, I think being a mover is a tough, thankless, low paying job but I’m glad SOMEONE is willing to do it. I always provide coffee, water, sodas and usually muffins or donuts in the morning. And, of course, lunch.
When I moved from Atlanta to Ft. Riley, I remember giving one of the movers my leftover Irish Whiskey from my annual (back then) St. Patrick’s Day party. He was so happy and all he kept saying was “this is all the way from Ireland, all the way from Ireland.”
I’m off to enjoy a little TV while both FG and FM are out of the house…
Displaced Beachbums 
Patti,
I said the exact same thing about liking the minimalistic life-style! Too funny! Our little 3 1/2 year old visitor didn t seem to agree with that, though…. he was opening closet doors looking for our couch. He must have been wondering about us “weird ” people not even owning a couch!! We arrived in Germany last week and are now looking for a place to live… I am ready to be in a house again, surrounded by (at least some of) my “stuff”… especially the couch! Wish we could have still been around KS while you are taking the course before moving on. Would have loved to take you to my fav Thai restaurant! Good luck with your move!
Alex
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Kay R. ~ I’ll be sure to let you know if we make it to Savannah
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Patti-
If your travels take you to GA as well,Savannah to be exact, FG and C-A should meet again! Or let us know where you will be and by chance we may be able to set up something for the Girls! However, Christel-Ann’s second summer adventure will take place in July: she is going to Germany for 4 weeks (by herself!!).
K.
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Thanks for the list of Restaurants in VB. I sent you an e-letter last night to thank you but it was blocked. Good luck with the big move:)
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KBG: Actually, we will be in NC (near New Bern) for a couple of weeks in July but I don’t know if our travels will take us through the Sandhills. Can you send me your stateside phone number via e-mail and I’ll let you know as our plans come together. I would go way out of my way to see all of you and the Sweet Basil would be just that much more incentive 🙂
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So funny – you don’t have any reason to be in NC this summer do you? I don’t remember if you have family there or not. Seems like your mom was? Sure would be nice to be able to get together for a Sweet Basil lunch!
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No need to get a TV for our visit ~ FG likes the food channel and HGTV, too.
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This is too funny. Joann and I just talked about the same subject of the TV. I have only one tv so I guess I better start looking for another one.
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