This year we tried to do something different, be on the road south before Christmas heading for the sunnier south; we barely did so. I was too busy with too many activities yet again including a hair appointment December 16th which I could not miss. Well, so then we could leave the 17th? Nope, again, I was too hectic. I thought not decorating our home as we would not be there would add all sorts of time, but not so. I tried to set up small decor to travel along, such as our small tinsel tree, but left hose behind in my skeltered readying. I did miss getting out some decor that I only see once a year, a and although I do far less than the displays I used to put out in the past. If the 2nd market ever returns I have a massive collection of exquisite and pricey decor to sell, but for now they reside in the closet until this time of year. I found that the limited shopping I do, gift wrapping, mailing with all those 80 some Christmas cards we send consumes lots of time and continuing my physical activities all morning at the Y consumes hours in my day.
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| Cardinal in a pear tree this morning a red splash on my walk toward the beach. |
This holiday on the road enhances my independent perspective, and gratitude for what we do have, health and comfort to travel and reason to do so--curiosity. So far, we have driven 1209 miles in 19 hours and 45 minutes driving time, spent $627.26 for diesel fuel.
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| The local Christmas stork at the conservancy marsh |
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| Our coach tree and reindeer Thanks to good friend Carlie I left the tinsel tree and intended decorations at home. Proves good friends come through and sense what's needed, they care and are aware. |
