Monday when we arrived, we unloaded the vehicles in the rain, then tried to get things put away. The furniture rental people had set everything up; not bad furniture, actually, except for an ugly lamp I have draped with one of my scarves.
Joshua with tulips and Julia with champagne and Cadbury eggs arrived, and we toasted to our safe arrival in Portland. Went to dinner and then to bed. Tom and Jess stayed with Joshua.
Tuesday we checked out the storage unit where our furniture will be stored, then picked up Tom and Jess to go househunting. Some good, some bad, some ugly. Found a wonderful one: the green farmhouse looking one. And then there was the one with two bathtubs in one bathroom. We are still puzzling over that.
Grocery, etc., shopped at Fred Meyer. They have everything: windshield wipers, furniture, food.
Celebrated my birthday early at Jake's Grill, one of my favorite restaurants. That's Jess and Bobby slurping oysters. Julia also. Not me, thanks.
Wednesday took Tom & Jess to the airport to fly to Spokane; more househunting. Another gem had come on the market (the brown shingled Tudor) and was snapped up (well, made an offer) the same day. Sounds familiar. Saw one of the ugliest light fixtures in another house (and they were taking it with them, fortunately). Looks like Chihuly was here.
5 hours of househunting that day!
Thursday (today) Bobby spent the day supervising the off-loading of our furniture at the storage place; 7:30-3:30! He's bringing home a few necessities: vacuum, etc.
I potted my peonies today; they are very happy. Along with an avocado pit that sprouted, and some sunflowers that the birds planted in the peony soil!Tomorrow more househunting!
By the way, it has rained every day except today, which was quite chilly - upper 30's and 40's! Bobby had to scrape ice off the windshield this morning.
The tulips here are gigantic!
the dogwood trees, too! Everything is blooming, blooming, blooming. Beautiful.
Having been thinking about you and wondering about the house hunting. Sounds like you are seeing lots of interesting places and things in the places! Nice to see the pictures - hope to see a picture of THE ONE very soon! Love, Melodee
ReplyDeleteHi Tommy! Thanks for the update! The Maundy Thursday service was incredible - missed you lots. The pictures are wonderful. Will try to e-mail the banner pictures and Easter to keep you in the loop.
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