We've been home for a week and it already feels like fall in Minnesota. Temps have dipped down into the 40's overnight but we cling to our teva sandals and summer attire while we also shiver.
This week has been busy. We rebuilt our limestone steps, seriously hard labor! Not sure what we're thinking, taking on this project after a summer of sweat and tears working on our sailboat, Mystic. The steps had to be done though, the limestone deteriorates over time. It was becoming unsafe!
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| Limestone steps |
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| New brick steps with rail |
Our home looks great, considering we were gone for three months. Our kitty was thrilled to move back from her extended stay at our son's house. She seems to have forgotten we were ever away.
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| Good Morning Mama |
We've reconnected with neighbors and friends; weeded our gardens and enjoyed a backyard blaze in the fire pit. We purchased a State Parks Pass and have been hiking in the woods.
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| Hiking at O'Brien State Park |
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| The Chapel Brewery |
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| Tanzenwald Brewing Co. |
We're knee deep into transitioning from boat life to land life. They are very different worlds with similar covid restrictions. We work in paying jobs when we are in Minnesota. I started my winter job yesterday. Dave is waiting for his job in the trade show industry to be released from the claws of covid. We hope that happens before the 2021 cruising season.
Life is filled with change. We're constantly evolving our plans. Each variable creates new opportunities, sometimes through closing doors. Everything is temporary except our commitment to our dreams. We hold onto them with excitement and optimism for better days to come.
Good to be home
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