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Taken In Quartzsite Arizona Dec 7th 2015

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Busy Couple of Weeks

About 2 weeks ago, my brother-in-law delivered the china buffet that was at my brother's. I had emptied the boxes prior to the buffet arriving. Needless to say everything needed to washed. Everything has been boxes since 2006, so a wash was necessary. I used the dish washer for the first time to wash anything that wasn't crystal as I believe crystal needs to be washed by hand. 6 more boxes empty.

Because of the various moves of the boxes, I was very surprised that only 2 sherbets were broke and one chipped glass. There was a box that travelled with us. It had china dishes, crystal wine glasses and good utensils, to be used for a special occasion. What I surprise I had, that everything was intact. Can't believe that for some of the roads we travelled on were very bumpy.


While my brother-in-law was here, he also did a minor repair on my spoon rack. George had given it to me one year for Christmas. It was in pieces as he didn't have time to put it together. So, the spoons needed to be at least washed, except of course for the silver ones. We actually had some Twinkle downstairs in storage which made that job much easier.

I accomplished some purging in the linen closet. There was no way I needed all the towels, tea towels, dish cloths, wash cloths and rags. The majority went into a bag and I delivered it to a Thrift Store that they can sort through for rags. During my purging of the towels, I then had a lot more storage I could make use of. I was able to move the shelves to what I wanted to put on the shelf. Of course, I moved shelves several times and they might be moved again. Who knows, time will tell. I'm sure you notice that the bottom shelf seems very empty. There is a plan for that space but I need to get something out of the RV or downstairs in storage. It may not make a lot of sense, but I like the idea of having George's tools handy for me to get to. Thank goodness he was thinking when we took things out of the RV.
Of course during the process, I re-organised stuff in kitchen and laundry area. When we first moved in, we wanted to move some shelves for stuff to be in it. Because of the me first adjusting the shelves in the linen closet, I was able to figure out how the clips work. The clips have a locking system on them and it was suggested to take the doors off and pull the shelf out. Well for me that is not a good idea as I am really good at taking things apart but I'm challenged when putting it back. So, I was able to move several shelves in the laundry area without taking the doors off.

This past weekend, I went to the RV to get what I was looking for. Found some things I was looking for and some I couldn't find. Mind you, I was able to open all the compartments but one (frozen shut). Maybe what I want is in it or I didn't see what I wanted. While at the RV, I did empty a couple of areas inside the RV to go through another day.

Also, while at the RV and talking with my sister-in-law, she found out that I have done a couple of meals in the slow cooker. She suggested we go to the New Hamburg Thrift Store and look for a small one. I was in luck and found a little one for a really good price. Found couple of more picture frames that I will use for another project. While at her house, she had a couple of things that she was purging and I could use. So another great find.

The following project has taken a while to accomplish. I wanted to create an area that shows the merging of two families. The first row of pictures are from our wedding and the balance pictures of George's 70th birthday party.
During the past couple of days, I have copied some of George's recipes to a word document. Not all the recipes on the blog will I use. I have accumulated 30 plus pages of recipes. They are now printed and in a binder that is 5 1/2 by 8". I much prefer a book type selection of recipes instead of always checking the internet. Of course, any recipe I find on the internet will go into my binder.

As you can see, I have been busy with several projects, with more in mind. I have managed to keep busy. I have started to get to know some people in the various buildings. I've been to coffee time twice, worked on a puzzle with someone I have met and yesterday there was a wine tasting from Bell's Winery here in Stratford. They will make wine from kits to suit what you like. It was very interesting but the red wine they brought, I definitely didn't like.

Thank you all who commented on Daughter #2 tribute to her father. It took her a while to compose it. She had asked her brother to read it at the funeral, but he declined as he would need a box of Kleenex's. I tried to warn you about the Kleenex's as every time I read it, I need the box.

I am doing Awesome and taking care of myself as George would wish. He would not want me living in the past. He would want me to go forward with my life without him, even though he is in my thoughts every day.

Going forward, day by day.

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26 comments:

  1. Sounds like your making your place your home and settling in nicely so glad to hear.

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  2. Glad you're making progress and doing so well.

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  3. Jessie's tribute is impossible for anyone to read without a box of Kleenex! So glad you are making good choices and sharing 'Your Awesome Travels' with your faithful readers.

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  4. Beautiful post Suzie I am very glad you are accomplishing so much! And making your place feel like home!
    I also want to thank you for being a so strong and supportive- I love our chats and making sure we are ok! Thank you everyone for all the comments on my post about Dad - I do miss him so much that will not go away but Suzie is right- He would want us to move forward in a positive outlook! Much love to all of you for all the beautiful comments and support to Sue and our family.

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  5. Good to hear from you Suzie, all your arranging, unpacking and making your space your own is fantastic. Very happy to see you're keeping busy and moving forward. Take care and we will touch base with you when we are home.

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  6. So nice to read the blog today and see how you are doing. I really like the family gallery you have put together on the wall...and your spoon collection looks very nice in the display case. The recipe binder is definitely a good idea.
    Glad you are doing Awesome... we look forward to seeing you in person when we get back.
    Take care,
    Kim

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  7. You're right when you say George would want you to take good care of yourself. Lots of good memories and it looks like you're moving ahead. The cookbook is a great idea! I loved seeing the pics of the grill and the plates served up. We're almost there and ready to travel more. Enjoy.

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  8. Glad to see you are moving along as George would have wanted. Organizing the apartment the way that works for you is important. Give yourself time to heal and soon you'll be pull the car apart and putting back together blindfolded.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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  9. So good to hear from you and to know you are doing as good as can be expected. The picture gallery is beautiful.

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  10. Good to hear you are keeping on keeping on. As for the recipe book, I would love to buy a cookbook of George's recipes to have at hand,on paper. Maybe that could be a project for the future? After you have your living situation fixed in the way you want. Might be more work than I can imagine, but sounds like you have a good start on a cookbook. So something for later, if you are inclined. Thanks to George, I am enjoying a WeberQ.

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  11. Happy to hear from you Suzie. Yes Jessie's post was beautiful and brought lots of tears. Your really keeping busy arrange your place to make it comfortable for you. Your china buffet is beautiful and the spoon rack is very different also very beautiful. Your staying active with your new place and making new friends. I know that is what George wanted for you. Continue to take care.

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  12. I think of you every day Suz. And pray for you. Let’s get together soon and do something fun together. Easier once spring arrives. Love you my friend.

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  13. Great that you are keeping so busy with your projects. Everyone out here in the Southwest speak of you two everyday. You two are a part of this area. Take care.

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  14. Nice to hear from you and to know you are keeping busy decorating your home. I liked the wall with the pictures of your wedding and your family. I loved seeing George's hat hanging on the side of the TV.

    I had never seen a little cabinet just for storing spoons, it is beautiful. I am glad you are taking care of yourself just as George would have liked.

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  15. I love the picture wall. So good to hear you are moving forward. George would be smiling!! Hang on to those tools, you never know when you will need them. Sounds like you are becoming very "handy". Although I tend to stay to my self, it's SO much better if you get out and around the neighborhood. Meeting other people is good for you, to be sure.

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  16. so nice to read your messages and that you are coping suzie I look in every day

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  17. Your apartment is really coming together, Suzie! Love the picture wall too and your spoon rack is finally on display. George would be happy about that.
    I'm happy to hear that you are meeting new people in the building and working on a puzzle! Yay! maybe I should have pushed for you to join me! haha
    Thank you for the update, I was thinking of your blog a couple of days ago hoping an update was forthcoming soon. :)

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  18. It sure takes time to get a new abode organized doesn't it? I hate not being able to find things. We moved to this house from our RV in 1999. I still have boxes in the garage from the switch. Gosh!

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  19. Glad to see things are going well Suzie. I like the hat, very George. I'm sure it's very comforting too. I think it's a great idea to keep the tools nearby, you will learn to do many things as you move forward, and using tools is only one of them. Of course, even just having them handy for someone else to use is a good idea.
    It seems to me that George would be very happy with your progress and your efforts to move forward. Eventually you will be unpacked and still not know where everything is but at least you'll have a smaller place to look for it. It's looking more like home!

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  20. I found cleaning house and doing chores around the house kept me sane for a few months...then it hit me hard. I grieved like no body's business...shut my door to the world and cried and cried. Eventually, I came back to the world slowly..first sitting in the back yard then going for short walks. My appetite picked up and so did my interest in the world around me. I was finally able to carry on a conversation without totally breaking down, smile at the memories with misty eyes. Now after many years, I still find myself with tears in my eyes every so often but it's not painful anymore. Take care Suzie.

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  21. I'm so glad you continue to post Suzie and that you are keeping busy. I'm sure George would be proud of you! It took me a few days to read his daughter's post because I did keep crying, but so beautifully written and so heartfelt and full of love.

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  22. We too continue to purge every time we go through a tote. We have so much stuff we don't need! Speaking of totes, we still have about 10 of them from the stuff we had in the 5th wheel when we sold it. When we are looking for something it is like a treasure hunt as we have to look through each of them until we find what we are looking for!

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  23. I am happy to hear you are doing so well Suzi. We have to keep moving forward and it actually does get easier as time goes by. I like that you want to keep George's tools nearby and I know you will fix a few things with them!

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  24. Your home is looking lovely Suzie! Thank you for the update, we always look to see if you have updated. You are right that moving on is exactly what George would want for you, and we are glad that you seem to be doing so well. Nice to meet people and get out a bit. Funny, how many times in our travels you and George's names come up! :) George's recipes are something I would treasure too. Printing them out is definitely a great idea, I have a few of his on recipe cards..like his tuna melt yum! Take care!

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  25. Glad you are keeping busy and looking after yourself. Always nice to have a few tools handy. I only got about 1/4 through #2s letter and had to stop.

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  26. Thanks for the update Suzie! I love how you are turning your apartment into your home, full of your favourite things and best of all your special memories. Glad you are getting out and meeting people, you're right, that's exactly what George would have wanted. Do you think you'll take the RV on the road?

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