Get Ready Time

It was mentioned that the space we are in is a nice, remote site, that we chose because of the clear shot for the Satellite. Everything about it was perfect except it is a tight space to get in and out of. Today we will pack things up inside and close the slides and move it to the bottom of the hill into a nice level space that will make it easier for us to leave in the morning. I took a picture of the space so you can see how small the opening is:

Not only is the opening small, but the terrain gets pretty steep once you get out of the space. They use a special short bed truck to do these moves. There is no way I could use my truck with the added girth of the dual wheels and the extra length. Anyway, we will rest easier when the move is completed.

Our final day yesterday was a pleasant one. We exchanged more emails and wrapped up some projects and Josie turned in her keys. We went to dinner last night with the couple (Susan & Larry) that are from Massachusetts and Minnesota. They are a very nice couple that we will keep in touch with. Susan is a painter and has also written a chilren's book that was just published and Larry is our entertainer at the group dinners and functions. He is excellent on the guitar and has a good voice, too. Susan worked in the office with Josie and Larry did maintenance on the grounds. We're thankful that we made many friends while here and will stay in touch with most of them.

The staff has planned a pot luck dinner tonight to see us off. That was an especially nice gesture since we were only here a couple months. The rest of our day will be taken with packing up and securing everything for the long trip beginning tomorrow. Later...