On September 29, I had the closing on my condo. Everything that was not going to the buyers was out and packed in the ABF moving truck which had by the been taken over to the storage units. Don thought it would take him until Wednesday to finish packing the truck with the help of his son. It took him until late Thursday with Chris' help and mine. Kevin was supposed to help load as well but he was in a mountain bike accident and wrecked his shoulder the week before. That added driving him to doctor appointments to my to do list and dong some shopping for him plus jobs around the house that might need two functioning upper limbs. We stayed with Kevin on Friday night after the closing and then had a suite in an extended stay place for the coming week. This was the worst possible time to have to get a room because the prices balloon during leaf peeping season if you can even find a room at all. But it was close to the storage units where we were working and it was dog friendly. We ju
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Oh wow, I'll take the neighbor house! Your recognition of bird species amazes me -- those two look alike to me, other than the color! And -- they both resemble storks! I really need to study up.
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See the little garden shed to the left of the modest cottage? I'd be happy to stay there.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, the circumstance that some people have to live under! That poor family is probably several million shy of being able to afford the Gulfsteam. Maybe November will bring some good news in that direction.
ReplyDeleteContrasts!!! Thought provoking blog you wrote!!!
ReplyDeleteMy husband's father and a couple of his sisters live in Sarasota. I recognize some of our photos. Looks like a pretty day for a visit.
ReplyDeleteLovely pics. Personally, I'll take the the more modest house. It's better to own things than to be owned by them.
ReplyDeleteI like the modest cottage better, although I'm pretty sure the cost to buy it wouldn't be modest in that neighborhood. Beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteLove those birds! Blue herons are so beautiful they feel like they ought to be rare.
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you were out and about. It must be quite pleasant where you are now.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! I've never been to Sarasota so thanks for sharing!
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