Today, Geoff actually spent a concentrated amount of time deciding what to pack and what else he needed to buy. He went to Lamey Wellehan's and bought a nice pair of Clarke's shoes that actually passed his sister Susan's "metro Euro" test. ( Susan having lived in Europe for a couple of years.) At lunch with all 4 sisters, we learned more tips for travel. Susan lived in Europe, Janet travels there frequently for Amnesty, Ruth was in the Peace Corps in Poland, and Laura has travelled there. They had all sorts of advice, mostly helpful, and Geoff took it all in. It is much better to hear from someone other than me!
Upon our return home, Geoff started to sort through the pile on the bed (see previous photos) and some pieces have actually made it into the suitcase! Then it was off to clean guns, hang wreaths, and monkey with the boat trailer as the boat is being hauled out and shrink wrapped tomorrow am. He is now out on a fire call and I am not sure what is for dinner as I have been emptying the refrigerator in anticipation of the two week absence.
I wonder when he will finish the packing? My bet? Tomorrow night....late! Stay tuned! We leave the house Monday am.....LOL
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving!
What a beautiful day! The frost is most definitely on the pumpkin and the turkeys are out looking for their corn in the yard. I look at the bed in Caterina's room piled high with clothes and all the stuff that needs to make it into one remaining suitcase and one small carry on and I despair! While I have most of my things already packed and sorted, Geoff's stuff is all over the place. Imagine that!
As mentioned in his own post, I put my foot down on blue jeans and Scarborough Fire Department shirts accompanying us to the major capitals of Europe. So off we trotted to Geoff's favorite clothing store..Sam's Club, I kid you not!......and purchased some very nice Ralph Lauren sweaters, black pants and black polo shirts. (Yup, Lauren Polo) I happened to find two "roll them up into a small pack" down jackets for Caterina and I for chilly Paris and London and three bottles of wine for the party at Nancy's. Leaving behind more money than I like to donate to WalMart, Geoff looks quite spiffy I must say! I will post a picture for your viewing pleasure when I figure out how to do that.
And so, we munch on breakfast and make plans for the 12:15 ferry to Peaks where we will eat at the best kept Thanksgiving secret in town---the Inn at Peaks. Shoreside we will meet up with the MacLean clan, many of whom are flying in today, for another round of food and drink.
I give thanks for life and all its blessings. I will tackle Geoff's pile on the bed tomorrow.
As mentioned in his own post, I put my foot down on blue jeans and Scarborough Fire Department shirts accompanying us to the major capitals of Europe. So off we trotted to Geoff's favorite clothing store..Sam's Club, I kid you not!......and purchased some very nice Ralph Lauren sweaters, black pants and black polo shirts. (Yup, Lauren Polo) I happened to find two "roll them up into a small pack" down jackets for Caterina and I for chilly Paris and London and three bottles of wine for the party at Nancy's. Leaving behind more money than I like to donate to WalMart, Geoff looks quite spiffy I must say! I will post a picture for your viewing pleasure when I figure out how to do that.
And so, we munch on breakfast and make plans for the 12:15 ferry to Peaks where we will eat at the best kept Thanksgiving secret in town---the Inn at Peaks. Shoreside we will meet up with the MacLean clan, many of whom are flying in today, for another round of food and drink.
I give thanks for life and all its blessings. I will tackle Geoff's pile on the bed tomorrow.
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