Jun 26 2008
Closing Time
Well, this is it. I’m shutting down this computer. I’m moving all my files to a jump drive. I’m burning all my music onto CD.
This is, obviously, the final step.
The U-haul is loaded. Fully packed. Done.
The house is… mostly clean. Still a few projects. But basically, we’re done.
Tomorrow we drive to our halfway mark. The next day, around midday, we arrive at our new house.
I can hardly believe it.
For those of you who have been reading my blog for a while, you know that I’ve been in limbo for a very, very long time. In fact, I started blogging in March of ‘07 from my Mother-in-law’s basement, where I was living while I was trying to figure out the next step in my housing issues.
It’s almost over.
Of course, it’s not over yet. Two more days. Two more painful, exhausting days. And then? Well, then there’s the unpacking. But I’m not thinking about that yet. Nope. I’m only thinking about my pretty new house.
Mine.
What does this mean for us? For you and me? Well, it means that I will be offline for a bit. Who knows how long. Once we’re moved in, we’ll have to get a wireless connection set up. Who knows when that will actually happen. So, if you don’t hear from me, don’t fret. Don’t scream. Don’t think that the U-haul tipped over somewhere in the tippy tops of the Rocky Mountains and that I’m stranded. While that would make for a better blog-post, I assure you that it will not be the reason for my absence.
In the meantime, remain merry. I can’t wait to catch up on your lives. When I’m settled and up and running, you’ll be the first to know.
I promise.
We’re almost there.
I know you haven’t been fully here in awhile, but I’m still going to miss you. Because I’ll have the knowledge that no, you’re not going to suddenly pop up in the next few days. The hope of that will have to lie dormant for awhile. So I’ll miss you even more than I already have been. Love you to bits and really hope and pray that things go smoothly for you over the next fews days. Moving is exhausting, but it can be joyful to. This is the next step towards so many wonderful things for your family and you as an individual. Can’t wait as the months roll by and we get to read you blogging about it all!
I’m so happy for you that you’re finally on your way! Be sure to give us a full report when you’re back to bloggy world.
So happy for you to be on your way. I’ll be sorry to not see you at blogger babe lunches, but happy that you will be able to settle into your own house and start the process of getting on with your life.
Drive safe and see you soon.
Good luck on the drive and moving in. Look forward to your return.
I’m excited for you — good luck on the most exciting stage of moving!
Love and prayers headed your way and all along your trip! I’m excited for you, and yet sad that I won’t get to see you before you go!
Yay! Good luck on your drive! I’m with you in spirit. We’re moving this weekend too.
Blessings on you and yours as you get to close this chapter out. So excited to see what’s in store for ya’ll in CO.
Can’t wait for your updates on the other side!
Did my post photos arrive?
Congrats, Brillig! I’m SO excited for you. It has been awhile.
Happy travels and good luck!
Okay, so I ALREADY said goodbye to you once today…
But it wouldn’t be OFFICIAL if I didn’t say it here, too! I LOVE that this is where we cemented out friendship. And I also LOVE that this is a built-in way for us to stay always and forever in touch!
Safe travels, Brilly-pants. And if you feel like dumping all your stuff off the side of a ravine and starting over, I COMPLETELY understand! Happy unpacking! (hee-hee…another CHORE!) But most assuredly, I wish you a HAPPY NEW HOUSE! And ginormous blessings along the path with Fuzzles.
Adventures await!
Darling dearest, I am so glad that life is going to calm down so soon. I felt bad that I was SO TIRED when I came to see you last night but I was SO GRATEFUL that I got here just in time to hug you goodbye.
You have followed the Lord every step of the way and I know this move is going to do amazing things for you and your family, yet, selfishly? I’m going to miss seeing you when I come home.
I guess we just have to figure out travel between the Mile High City and the hottest place on earth. New adventures and new things to see!
Love you forever!
You may not read this till you get back, but many well wishes for a wonderful journey and all that is pleasant in setting up your new house! I will look forward eagerly to your return. And many thanks again for the guest blogging stint.
I’m happy for you that your time of transition is ending. I know firsthand how the difficult it is to live in limbo. I hope that the move is going very smoothly and you’re able to be back online soon.
Absolutely ecstatic for you, darling! Can’t wait to see photos of the new domicile.
Rocky Mountain High! (Someone had to say it.)
I hope your move has gone smoothly and that you are settling in. The best part is that your family will be all together again!
Happy Moving Day! Have a safe trip and enjoy settling in! Of course, we’ll be here waiting for you when you get back!
Wishing you all the best in your move. I hope it is everything you have dreamed of and that you get a wireless connection soon.
have a good move! Have fun settling in!
I am so happy for you, Brill. I miss ya like crazy, I do. And not just from the moving.
I’m so excited for you. This has been a long time coming. Um you just let me know when I can fly out for a vist,mmkay ?
Good luck with the moving, I hope everything goes well.
Good luck, Brillig! We lived in Littleton about 5 years ago and LOVED (seriously, really loved) it there. Lots of great parks and libraries and wonderful people there.
I’m so happy for you to have your own home and to be settled for a while.
I am so happy for you! Best of luck as you move to your new home and new life. Being settled is a wonderful thing.
I’m so happy about the new house! I am kinda-sorta still around. Lots of stuff going on in my life and most of it was not bloggable.
Sending you best wishes and I look forward to reading you when you return.
Paula
Hope you arrived safely, the house is unpacked and everything is starting to settle down. We’ll miss you at our Blogger Babe luncheons. Thanks for coming while you were still in the valley.
Have fun in your new neighborhood. I love Colorado, that’s where I went to Junior High and High School, albeit the southwestern corner of Colorado. Anyway, I hope you love it there! Get ready for the cold!
Closing Time is the debut album of Tom Waits, released in 1973 on Asylum Records, produced and arranged by former Lovin’ Spoonful member Jerry Yester..
Congratulations on the house that is yours! Drive safe and take care of yourself while you’re away.
I used to love this song. it was one of my favorites. i remember getting excited whenever it would play on the radio and making my family shut up so i could listen.
Best of luck with new opening.