Limbo

 I do not do well in limbo.  With only three days until we leave, I do not want to start any new projects.  We washed and vacuumed the new car this morning and helped TJ briefly.  A last run to Goodwill.  Packed our bags.  Spoke with the boat yard and repairs should be finished within the week.

I will miss the walking - the monastery, bike path and differing neighborhoods and even a cemetary.  I will miss seeing the kids and being able to "drop in".  I will miss their antics.  I will miss Brianna's random singing and stories.  





Here the kids decided the needed to know if their arm length was more than their height.  Conclusion - Calitri's have a longer wingspan than height.  Non Calitri's are the opposite.  Who's to blame - me!

In the 4 months we have been "home" we have enjoyed so much.

We have hung out by the pool, the beach, Canobie Lake.  I have been to the circus, yard sales, estate sales and consignment stores.  We have played multiple card games, visited friends and family.  We have renovated a bathroom, played trivia with dreadful results.  We have hiked a mountain and walked busy and not so busy roads.  We met elephants on the cliff walk in Newport.  We have met Snoopy and Maisie.  

I am looking forward to quiet.  And warmth.  I am looking forward to new adventures in new waters.  I hope Fred finds us.  And the dolphins.  Not the alligators or sharks.  

Funny story:  While in Skidaway River, in Georgia, waiting to move into the marina, I swam in the current (holding a rope) after talking to a number of people who assured me there were no alligators.  However when I arrived at the marina and mentioned swimming I got the "look".  Why would I swim where the are bull sharks.  Life lesson - ask the right question!

I have some trepidations about crossing an ocean but have faith in Captain Trent.  Some qualms about having someone else live on the boat with us for days.  Still without a marina for the holidays which means possibly missing Christmas in RI.  

Everything will turn out as it is supposed to, so I have faith in the journey.  Part of my best life means going with the flow and enjoying what is happening.  Even if it is limbo - ugh!

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