Getting Settled

OK --- moving is a drag, but it is behind us now. The boxes are unpacked (mostly) Pictures are starting to find new homes. We have a Murphy bed assembled and ready for company and closets are somewhat organized so we can find things. This is a small house ----- kind of like a 2 bedroom apartment with a garage and small yard (with tons of potential). Keeping down the clutter and having things in their place is essential for ones sanity because you can't get away from it ---- all space is used.

Todays tasks included finding and ordering shower doors and a small shed for storage --- Don likes the garage for his car. Next it was off to Lowes for cupboard organizers and blinds for the basement windows.Tomorrow will be busy!

Before supper we cut the grass for the first time --- a mere 15 minute job-- quite a treat after the 3/4 acres we used to cut.

After dinner we rewarded ourselves with a long walk along the canal.

This path stretches 23 miles from Port Weller where we live to Port Colborne. It is great for walking or cycling --- flat and paved . Like the Rhine River in Germany transportation options line the canal --- boats – walking paths and auto route all side by side. The far side of the road is boarded by lucky homeowners who have positioned their patios under shady trees to watch the river traffic ----- awesome!

The far side of the canal is lined with cherry trees which are loaded with fruit at present. The trees glitter with streamers and guns are sounded regularly to keep birds away. (reminds me of picking blueberries years ago)

The locals are friendly. We stopped to chat with a cyclist who noticed a beaver swimming in the canal. Sadly we weren't able to spot it but we will keep watch in future.

Last stop was a snack break for Don. Two girls were sharing a pizza and were more than happy to share once Don did his sit up and beg routine (kidding --- we asked if they were eating the best pizza around and they insisted Don try it and make his own decision). You can be sure he will be looking for these two next time we walk --- it was good pizza.

More jobs ahead tomorrow but we have decided from now on each day must include some outdoor activity ----- after all August is approaching and we have to be able to keep up with the grandkids when we hit the hills in Europe .

The adventure continues!