How did you spend your Saturday monring...

As most of you know, we are in the process of moving from Germany back to the US.  We've been cleaning out stuff and moving stuff around.  Since I'm leaving on 6 July, I've only got a few more days left here.

Earlier this week, Tom mentioned that he wanted to get a squirrel.  I was surprised, but though he meant he was going to get another wood one.  No, he meant a stuffed one.  Seems that one of his German friends had called around and found a guy in a town nearby that did that kind of stuff.

So this morning we took a ride to the "stuffers" place about 30 minutes away.  It was weird and a little scary to see all the stuffed animals.  Tom got his squirrel and is happy, but  when we get back stateside, he's going to have to keep it in his "man cave".

Found on Pinterest

When I read this on Pinterest, it reminded me of my girls.  The middle daughter especially had a habit of eating paste and paper.

I have got to make this!

knitting withdrawals?

My knitting machines are all packed up. I've sorted some of the yarn, some went in the express shipment (yesterday).  Some yarn will be mailed, and the rest will go in the house hold shipment on  29 July.  I'll hand carry some books, accessories and yarn in my suitcase.                                                                                      During the "clean up" process, I found yarn that I'd forgotten I had, and even some yarn I'm not sure where it came from.

I'll try to keep knitting right up until they take away all my stuff.  One good thing about moving is that I've realized, there's no such thing as too much yarn or too many knitting needles.

And the big move begins

Tomorrow we start the move.  Our express shipment (350 lbs) will be packed and shipped tomorrow.  On 29 June the 1st part of our "regular" shipment is packed and shipped.  I'll leave Germany on 6 July.  So Florida becomes our real home.  
Tom will stay a few months longer in Germany. 

The 2nd part of the regular shipment will be picked up mid Sept.  Tom should fly out on 29 Sept.  He's retirement date is 31 Oct, but he'll be on leave from 1 - 31 Oct. 

I'm excited to finely leave Germany and move into our "retirement home".  Tom hasn't seen it yet, so it will be a real surprise for him.  Hope he'll like it as much as I do.