Enjoying the last bits of summer

Fun with pet doors.

Fun with pet doors.
Originally uploaded by odelapaz.

Our new house has a pet door. Yay!

Rushmore.

Rushmore.
Originally uploaded by odelapaz.

This is from the third day of our trip from New York to the West Coast. We stopped off in South Dakota to look at Mt. Rushmore. It was VERY cold and rainy. Of course, on the way back, I got lost. It was by far the worst travel day.

Tennis with Mike and Sue.

Tennis with Mike and Sue.
Originally uploaded by odelapaz.

I needed a break from all the packing, so I played tennis with the tennis pro, Mike, and our friend Sue.

Jake the Dork.

Jake the Dork.
Originally uploaded by odelapaz.

This is our dog with a goofy expresion on his face. As you can see, the apartment is bare.

Last days in Utica.

Last days in Utica.
Originally uploaded by odelapaz.

The last few days in Utica were gorgeous. This one's after the movers had come. Basically the folding chair on the porch is the last of the furniture. Jake's by the door.

Arrivals

Meredith and I arrived safely. So did our stuff, for the most part. The furniture had dings and a few glass items were broken, but for the most part nothing was lost. I've now got all my utilities up and running. We are, however, completely broke. Moving's so gosh darn expensive! I must say, that I am glad I wasn't driving the truck. The last time I moved across the country, I drove a Ryder truck towing my own truck behind from Arizona to Pennsylvania. I'd wake up every day feeling completely stressed out. It wasn't so bad for me this time, though I think Meredith was a bit overwhelmed.

And as for the Pacific Northwest. . . it's beautiful and sunny. I can see the mountains in the distance and there's a nice cool breeze blowing through the windows.

I'll write more soon.