Oops - I think I misspelled that....it's supposed to be life in Missouri!! LOL

We are getting pretty well settled in to our new abode. But it is a funny thing. Since we are working towards purchase of a travel trailer, so that I can spend all my time traveling with the slick one, I don't spend as much time 'settling' as I normally would. Aside from a couple things that I have hung on the wall (one is a picture of slick with his mom - she passed away in December :>( and the other is my big Walleye - caught in a lake in Canada many years ago!) the rest is all neatly packed in tubs. I have many things to go through yet, to sort out of the trash and repack into something resembling order.
The kids are busy at their jobs. They are going to be finding another vehicle (right now my car is serving dual purpose - for me and for Katy) and then they will find a place of their own to live. I love having them here, but I will also love having them in their own place. They will most likely be moving 30-60 minutes from where we are. But when we get our trailer, it won't matter anyway. Our stuff will go into storage and we'll be nomads....I'm so excited at that prospect!

The slick one is heading home for a 5 day weekend starting today. YEA! It seems like it has been forever since I've seen him. We were talking about it last night and it was two weeks ago today that he headed north for work. It seems much longer ago than two weeks!

I have spent several days composing what I think is the perfect letter, written to several 'leadership team members' at Budget Truck Rentals. Our move from Florida to Missouri can only be classed as "the move from Hell"...and they need to know of all the problems we ran into. I was going to write it immediately after we got here, but I was too upset, too irritated, and I know that the letter would not have been nice, at all. So 3 months after the fact, the letter is written and winging its way to them. I made no demands, I just explained very clearly what all happened and asked them to follow their conscience and do what they think is the right thing to do. It would be cool if they decided to send me some sort of compensation, but bottom line for me.....they need to take steps to make sure that no one else ever has the same horrible experience that I had. We'll just have to wait and see!

The time of rambling on has come to an end. The coffee cup runneth dry, as does the blood-nicotine level....Plus my sis is waiting for me to call her back again.

Hugs to all ya'll out here in the greasy spot!

Comments:

I was a nomad in my youth. I was younger then. I could walk. Now I have a lot to remember, and travel far less. It's like having kids young and growing up with them versus having kids older and dealing with teens in your later years.
It doesn't matter in which order you do things, only that you do them.
Enjoy!

comment by thestephymore on May 15, 2008 8:11 AM ()

I agree....as long as you do what you want to do, it doesn't matter what your age. I'm glad I had my kids when I was young, so that now I feel able and fit to do other things. I know the day will come when I probably won't get around as well, so I'll enjoy my good health while I have it!

reply by dakmom on May 22, 2008 4:52 AM ()

For a long time, I thought that I would want the life of a nomad, too... and then I discovered that instead of wings, I have roots. This can be a plus and a negative at times...I'm glad to hear that the prospect makes you excited.And even happier to read that a five day reunion weekend awaits you...

comment by janetk on May 13, 2008 9:35 AM ()

there's nothing wrong with having wings and roots at the same time! Until 4 years ago, I didn't think I'd ever leave the little town I had lived in almost all of my life. But I decided to spread my wings and I'm so glad I did! I still have a place I call "home" and I know that I will miss having a house with all of our "stuff" in it, but I will enjoy being with the man I love. I'm sure it isn't something we'll do forever, but heck, I'm up for the adventure! Hugs to ya'll!

reply by dakmom on May 14, 2008 9:30 AM ()

I envy that life of a nomad! I think that it would be so fascinating to travel and see so many different things and meet people along the way.

comment by angiedw on May 13, 2008 8:21 AM ()

I know that the nomadic life will have its ups and downs.....and yet I think the compelling factor is getting to be with my sweetie. I will be happy no matter where we are. Until the kids get another car though, I'll be riding along with him, so limited in what I can do. Won't be able to go out cruising around seeing new sites, but that's okay. I worked in the pipeline business too, so I understand what's going on.....and enjoy watching. I firmly believe that happiness is a state of mind, and has nothing to do with "where" you are!!! Thanks for stoppin' by!!

reply by dakmom on May 14, 2008 9:28 AM ()

comment by jondude on May 13, 2008 6:41 AM ()

healing always takes too long! I would think that moving about would be good for it......but it's so danged hard to type on the computer while you're standing (believe me, I've tried this too many times!!)
extra hugs for your healing!!

reply by dakmom on May 14, 2008 9:25 AM ()

comment by jondude on May 13, 2008 5:54 AM ()

thanks jon!! get better soon, so you can get out there and swing those clubs!!! Slick and I are hoping to get out and play a few rounds while he is home......he has new irons that he hasn't even gotten to see yet...they are waiting for him when he gets here!!

reply by dakmom on May 13, 2008 6:11 AM ()

comment by elfie33 on May 13, 2008 4:22 AM ()

Thanks! I'm excited to have the slick one coming home....a day earlier than we had thought YEA!!!!

reply by dakmom on May 13, 2008 5:01 AM ()