Down South

Auntie Upstream is a very fortunate woman. She has friends and neighbours who are truly marvelous!

While down south with Pearl and FCC, we stayed with one couple who have been friends with Auntie U. for the last 30+ years. It was like being home. We were comfortable, relaxed, and welcome.

Auntie's next door neighbours had given us an open invite to visit, but with their health issues, it was felt that we didn't need to add to the strain.

For the next three days, mornings were spent waiting for Pearl to take care of Auntie U's business, and lunch through post-dinner spent with Auntie U. After that, it was back to the neighbours for a bit of TV, and sleep time.

One day was spent- for lack of a better word- dunging out part of Auntie U's house. We filled a dumpster, but toward the end of it, FCC went on strike, and Pearl was starting to pitch china. It was decided to hold off the clean up at that point.

After a shower, everyone went to the home of the next door neighbour for a barbecue. There were snacks, hot dogs and hamburgers, and all the essentials for a good meal- including good conversation with friends, new and old.

After the day spent cleaning, we were spent, so it was off to bed early.

Later, Mushers!