New Life in the Woods

Well, Michael and I just got back from moving the bulk of my stuff up to the cottage and it was quite a “road trip” as he called it. For those of you who don’t know, Michael is a college buddy who has kept in touch with me all these years and has helped me through a lot of rough patches. I couldn’t have done this move without him and he has, without a doubt, paid back (with interest) all the moves I ever helped him with! We are both worn out and may be a little sick (it was raining up there and a bit chilly but not too cold). Most important, we had fun and survived a few insane days. More on all that later.

Thanks also to those who have donated or lent me money for gas/food or the moving expenses (Alexis and Robin). It was, of course, a bit more expensive than I expected (but just a bit) and there may be other expenses coming up related to switching utilities over, etc., but everything so far has been covered and it has been a big relief. Thanks a ton!

With every day I feel like I am getting further and further behind on relaying these adventures and all the thoughts and feelings that go along with them. All of which is to say: expect a couple more long posts before I get caught up and I apologize for this in advance. I know it is easier to read a few small, quick posts as things are happening, but I got started on the blog kinda late in this whole process. This is just a quick post to let everyone know the move is done and we are back in relatively good health. So bear with me. There are some amazing stories coming up!

I have one post already written on the first two trips up there (which I might break up into a couple shorter posts) and then I will get to the “big move” mid-week or so. But the main news is: it is done. This is really happening! Right now I am sitting in the mess we left behind: piles of dust where furniture was removed, newspapers and trash bags strewn about, styrofoam peanuts scattered across the kitchen floor. All that remains is my computer, one table, one chair, some artwork, the bed and a microwave (plus a few clothes and toothbrush, towels, etc.). The fridge is up at the cabin and running fine from one of the two working outlets that I managed to repair the last trip. Whatever won’t fit in my car on the next trip will go out on the sidewalk (including the bed and computer table).

The next few weeks should be interesting as I wrap up my business down here and finish up (hopefully) the bankruptcy stuff and then I will be off “to the woods!”

Expect the next installment very soon.

P.S. – Expect more images soon too!