It is somewhat ironic that most people I know are scurrying around buying stuff for the Holidays whereas I am desperately fighting off the holiday consumption bug, trying to maintain some sort of momentum for dispersing belongings that I no longer need and that surely someone else desperately does. After such great garage sale momentum, I have to admit, my fervor for paring down has somewhat mellowed. I do get a kick visiting the drive through Goodwill drop off in Bellingham. Though, Yes, I miss the beloved Exchange. At the same time... Goodwill takes everything you hand them and even gives you a blank little receipt to fill out to your liking for the IRS. I'm collecting those and happily anticipating tax time.
So, as you can see, we're not in Bali yet, but we do have a wall in the house we are renting dedicated to making lists of everything one would need to do to move their life across the globe. It's all coming together slowly but surely. A house that I fell in love with on our first trip to Bali is available for rent, so we're thinking that may be our home for the first six months! Here's a link if you want to take a look.
A House in the Hills above Lovina, Bali
Bryan has decided to go back to school online so he can learn how to create websites and other nifty things related to multimedia technology. I am thrilled that he will be taking on that part of our future business! We are busy working out details for visas and researching business for sale and lease that might fit our dreams. Of course, we'll wait to get there and settle before jumping in. At least that's what we tell everyone so they won't worry. Bryan reminds people of his new motto... "You know.... no one ever jumped a 20 foot chasm in two ten foot jumps."
Well.... that's the latest. Zoey is having a ball with her grandparents and their new puppy, Maisy. She talks about all of our dear friends on the island often. Thanks to everyone who has hosted us on our trips back to the island to settle all the bajillion details. We love being your house guests and you've made us feel so at home.
More later.... Heather
PS... for the record and in response to Bryan's post-garage sale sentimental and poetic post: I HAVE actually seen a sunrise before and while I may have been somewhat stunned by the beauty of the garage sale morning mist, I didn't think the sky was falling or anything.
PPS... click HERE to get our new address and phone numbers.
Wednesday
Garage sale pt. 1
I want to thank everyone who came out to the garage sale last week. What a blast! I bow in humble admiration to Heather. While I've been off in Friday Harbor working on our boat, she, along with a band of merry companions, put together what I will describe as "An Event".
Saturday we woke early to make (attempt) final preparations for the Hordes. (These Hordes are not related to the Minnesota Hordes, Richard and Virginia.). We saddled up our faithful steed, Bella the mighty Sienna. Accompanied by a host of smiley face balloons, armed to the tooth with my trusty Dewalt and a full bandalao of screws, we rode off into a slightly annoyed and "Hey, I'm still sleeping here!" morning. Since we kept driving anyhow the day went potty (I can't bring myself to say "take a leak"anymore) and headed down the hall for coffee.
I've learned to read Heather pretty well by now and I could tell she was frightened. I knew this was going to be one of those moments where my few extra years of experience were going to pay off. I reached over to her and said "what's wrong Honey". She whispered "What's happening"? I was moved and wishing to comfort her I said, with all my heart, "Don't mumble". This is what I say one hundred and eighty-five times a day in order to avoid getting hearing aids. Taking courage she sweetly yelled " WHAT...........IS................HAPPENING..............". I nodded and took a moment to reflect, what could be troubling her so? Then it dawned on me. And her too. I remember what I felt then first time I saw the sun come up. It's one thing to read about it, discuss it, and see it on the screen, but to actually witness the slow progression from dark to light, to see the world infuse with color and watch the miracle as the sun appears with majesty. Dude.
We worked through it and when she was comforted she lay back in her seat and said, with reverence, "At least I got to see this once". With a small tear in one eye, grateful to be with her in this moment, I drove on. We put up the rest of our signs and leaving a trail of smiley faces behind us we returned home.
Saturday we woke early to make (attempt) final preparations for the Hordes. (These Hordes are not related to the Minnesota Hordes, Richard and Virginia.). We saddled up our faithful steed, Bella the mighty Sienna. Accompanied by a host of smiley face balloons, armed to the tooth with my trusty Dewalt and a full bandalao of screws, we rode off into a slightly annoyed and "Hey, I'm still sleeping here!" morning. Since we kept driving anyhow the day went potty (I can't bring myself to say "take a leak"anymore) and headed down the hall for coffee.
I've learned to read Heather pretty well by now and I could tell she was frightened. I knew this was going to be one of those moments where my few extra years of experience were going to pay off. I reached over to her and said "what's wrong Honey". She whispered "What's happening"? I was moved and wishing to comfort her I said, with all my heart, "Don't mumble". This is what I say one hundred and eighty-five times a day in order to avoid getting hearing aids. Taking courage she sweetly yelled " WHAT...........IS................HAPPENING..............". I nodded and took a moment to reflect, what could be troubling her so? Then it dawned on me. And her too. I remember what I felt then first time I saw the sun come up. It's one thing to read about it, discuss it, and see it on the screen, but to actually witness the slow progression from dark to light, to see the world infuse with color and watch the miracle as the sun appears with majesty. Dude.
We worked through it and when she was comforted she lay back in her seat and said, with reverence, "At least I got to see this once". With a small tear in one eye, grateful to be with her in this moment, I drove on. We put up the rest of our signs and leaving a trail of smiley faces behind us we returned home.
Monday
our online MOVING SALE - finally accepting that Early Birds are people too
MOST of THESE ITEMS SOLD in our first garage sale. A few have reduced prices above though!
Here's how it works. If you see something you like here... send an email to say you'd like it.
Show up between 8am and 9am with check, cash or Indonesian Rupiahs and it is yours. If you show up after 9:00 we'll make you a latte to enjoy while you browse! Wait until after 2:00 and if your secret treasure is still available it's 1/2 price!!
The Regular MOVING SALE hours are from
Follow the Balloons from Island Hardware
$100 Each or $175 both
Swinging Chair - one tan and one green
Set of Barstools
Brown Rawhide Leather Recliner
Bowflex XTL
Here's how it works. If you see something you like here... send an email to say you'd like it.
Show up between 8am and 9am with check, cash or Indonesian Rupiahs and it is yours. If you show up after 9:00 we'll make you a latte to enjoy while you browse! Wait until after 2:00 and if your secret treasure is still available it's 1/2 price!!
The Regular MOVING SALE hours are from
9am to 4pm
SATURDAY OCTOBER 16th
525 Presidents Channel Lane - EastsoundSATURDAY OCTOBER 16th
Follow the Balloons from Island Hardware
Outdoor Gazebo - with side curtains, lounging bed and plywood floor
$300
7 Person Hot Tub - with cover, lift, and extra filters
$2600
Solid Teak Steamer Chairs
$100 Each or $175 both
Swinging Chair - one tan and one green
$60 for the pair or $35 each
Taylor Big Baby Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar with Case
$250
http://www.taylorguitars.com/Guitars/Baby-Taylor/BBT/
Set of Barstools
$30
Brown Rawhide Leather Recliner
$300
Peg Perego Tatamia High Chair, Recliner & Swing
$200
http://us.pegperego.com/babyproducts-catalog/2010/Tatamia
Hon Office Chair with footrest
$100
http://www.hon.com/Products/Chairs/4313.aspx
Dining Table with 6 Chairs
$100
Water Heater/Cooler
$45
Vase
$25
Entertainment Center
$50
Our "Bali Space" Couch - (attaches to the wall)
$200
7 foot round rug
$30
Inflatable Kayaks with storage bags and paddle
$100 each
HP Color LaserJet 2605dn with new cartridges
$150
City Mini Baby Jogger Stroller
$150
Bowflex XTL
$250
12 x 20' Berber Commercial Carpet in Plum - great condition!
$_________
http://www.flooringblowout.com/grandintro.htm
Just a note, now that you've reached the bottom. There will be LOTS MORE STUFF at our moving sale. We're not kidding. We are selling an EMBARRASSINGLY LARGE AMOUNT OF STUFF. We don't know where all the STUFF came from. We just know that we keep finding more of it.
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