Aloha, Bay Area

Today is my last day in California. Twenty four hours from now, I'll be home in Hawaii!
For the past couple of weeks, I've slept little and eaten much. Everyone I know has graciously taken me to lunch or dinner at all my favorite Bay Area restaurants. I've tried not to think "this is the last time I'll ever eat here."
It was madness trying to wrap up my project at work so that I could ship my computer and put work out of my mind for the next two weeks. But I worked 18-hour days and dug into my stamina reserves and got it all done. Now I can leave with a clean conscience.
There was a going away party at Thermo yesterday - with lots of delicious homemade eats and even a dark chocolate volcano cake with firey red lava, surrounded by sharks in a blue-frosting ocean. :) This afternoon, Megan and Barbara and Steve are hosting an aloha party at their house, where I know there will be a fabulous spread of yummy food. And then tomorrow morning, Barbara drives me to the airport at an ungodly hour and it's "Aloha, Bay Area!"
I hope to see many of you at the party today. And I know I'll see many of you in Hawaii in the not-too-distant future!

Aloha y'all!

One-Way Ticket to Kona

Today, I bought my first one-way ticket to Hawaii -- non-stop from San Jose to Kailua-Kona on Sunday, the 28th. I'll be crossing the threshold of my new house before noon.

Even if I have to sleep on the floor that first night, I'll be sleeping on the floor of MY house in HAWAII!

 

Aloha y'all!

Anchors Aweigh!

The Guardian shipping dudes come tomorrow to take all my worldly possessions to Hawaii.



Coyote, Misha, and Margay might get to Hawaii before I do.

Aloha 'oe!
I'll see you girls on the other side!

Moving Date !

The mover dudes come for my things on October 4th.
It will take 3 to 4 weeks for everything to make it across the Pacific.
I want to arrive just ahead of my bed, so it looks as if I'll be moving myself right after Halloween.

Another Visitor

My friend Debbie Fong is visiting my house today.
She took these pictures of the backyard.




Aloha y'all!

6 Weeks and Counting...

My new house has a gardener to keep the place in shape until I get there.
I've got utilities in my name, and an account at First Hawaiian Bank. I've registered to vote in Hawaii in the November elections. I've even been taking practice tests for my Hawaii driver license. I should be moving before Halloween.
And today, I received the key to the house.



Aloha, y'all!

It's a Done Deal !!

I am now officially the proud owner of a gorgeous house in Hawai'i !!
Everything is closed and recorded.

WooHoo!

Aloha y'all!