Aloha, y'all!
I know it's been a while since I posted here. There was really nothing interesting about all the unpacking that seemed to go on forever, and --truth be told-- there are still a couple of dozen boxes in the garage that I've almost lost interest in. Most recently I targeted boxes with old tax records and anything that might contain a receipt that could be used to increase the cost basis on the Avalon house. Uncle Sam is killing me this year.
The reason I'm back on the blog is because interesting things are happening again. Next week, I'll be the proud momma of a puppy girl. I found her at the local shelter this week, and after they spay her next Wednesday, I can bring her home. I'm not sure why the delay, but I'm using the time to get things ready. The backyard fence was completed last week, so as soon as she's old enough and big enough, she'll have a nice big backyard to play in!
Our dear, sweet Coconut is gone. He was murdered on Wednesday night by a pack of coyotes. There are no words for how tragic this is or how devastated we all are. Coconut was Misha's best dog friend, and I can only hope they have found each other in Heaven.
Aloha, dear Coconut.
Ha'iku Place is starting to feel like home. I've got my bed and favorite pillow and Internet access - all the necessities. Slowly but surely I'm working my way through the 300 boxes in my garage and finding things I haven't seen in over a year.
I've hired a gardener and tree trimmer, and I've interviewed a fence guy (gotta have a fence before I can have a dog). I feel as if I've done a lot in a week, but I've got SO much more to do. I'd love to get out in the garden and putter, but getting the house to some minimum level of functionality has to come first.
And sadly... sometime this week, I've got to unpack my work computer and make sure I'm ready to start work on Monday.
Today I vote as an Hawaiian!
Aloha y'all!
