I'm learning....it's just that the learning curve has changed

Oh, boy...when did this happen? I'm pretty sure this isn't me, but my mother!

And, not only is it difficult to recognize myself, it takes me hours and hours to complete a task "the kids" (and I'm not referring to Chris and Steph) can accomplish in just a few minutes. And then, I want to repeat the task and ...whoosh...it's gone and I need help again. Oh well, this too shall pass...and that in itself is a scary thought. This morning I spent the better part of 3 hours learnin to link...and I'm not going to get more technical than that.

Steve and I have now have assigned a corner of our home to put the stuff that we're taking down to TS (Todos Santos for those out of the loop) and it grows by the hour. I'm pretty sure the Chevy Cavalier (we need to come up with a name for this chariot) will be challenged to pack it all in. There must be some sort of law that addresses volume of one space getting into a smaller space....if anyone knows of one...pass it along.

More shall be revealed....

How nice to hear from so many of our friends...

It seems not everyone knows what we're up to....I was sure I had told everyone, but apparently I just thought I had! Steve and I have purchased a little place in the Baja...Todos Santos to be exact. A friend sent me an email with the following description of Todos Santos :

"Todos Santos is a unique, desert oasis on the Tropic of Cancer, nestled amongst ancient orchards of mango and palm, with spectacular views overlooking its white sand beaches and the Pacific Ocean. The town is located on a mesa to the west of the Sierra de La Laguna mountain range, equidistant between the resort cities of Cabo San Lucas to the south and La Paz to the northeast. Blessed with the most favorable climate in Baja Sur, Todos Santos is a haven for artists, craftsmen, surfers and travelers seeking adventure, natural beauty and a healthy lifestyle. It is here that rich history, centuries’ old traditions and warm hospitality blend with modern conveniences to make this a magical community. We welcome you to experience the fine dining, unique resorts, excellent shopping and renowned galleries of Todos Santos, Baja's one and only 'Pueblo Magíco'."

We are hoping this will be the place we will be in for the proverbial "twilight" years. We're very excited about it. Our plans are to visit there as often as possible for the next couple of years, working up to 6 months there, 6 months here.

We are trying to stay cool, calm and collected while trying to decide what exactly will fit into the Chevy Cavalier (perhaps part of Stephanie's anxiety?) we will drive down the Baja and leave there. After we make room for Steve's amplifier and guitar perhaps a coffee pot will fit in? :-) We brought a lot of stuff down last November and left it there, so packing clothes and that sort of thing will not be necessary...we left it there.

So that's what the big adventure will be....and I look forward to posting our trip down. We'll be the very small car sticking close to the rear end of a very large truck, preferably one that has running lights, etc.

**sigh**

Taking it down

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

SURVIVE: .... 2. To carry on despite hardships or trauma; persevere: families that were surviving in tents after the flood. 3. To remain functional or usable:...

We're going to do it! Maybe I should say...We made it...or how about...We've almost made it. Whatever!

Steve and Louisa leave on their grand adventure in a few weeks and the excitement level is mounting higher as the number of days grows shorter. We're driving and the level of concern in our daughter's voice about our capabilities of remaining safe indicate that age has set upon us and is now obvious to everyone...not just our waking bones.