This was a busy day doing the things I need to get taken care of so I can be gone for a couple of weeks. Paid the water bill and my contractor, took the dogs to be boarded, got some snacks for the drive, emptied out the refrigerator and trash, etc. All I have left to do is pack and we will be ready to hit the road in the morning for MA.
The funeral home called me to tell me they needed my signature on a form or two. They were supposed to email me the form but I didn’t get it. I called them back after a couple of hours had passed to let them know I hadn’t gotten it. I talked to a different person and he said I didn’t need to sign anything. Not sure what happened and trust that it won’t hold things up.
I moved a doctor’s appointment I had scheduled for this coming Thursday. Her next available appointment is the end of July. Goodness, that is a busy practice. It is a routine visit so felt comfortable postponing it that long. I will need to get a blood draw when I get back to check to make sure things are good.
At the recommendation of a friend we are trying the Spur Ridge Vet Lodge to board the dogs this time. The dogs will be together in the same pen and can go outside during the day. The other clinic we took them to they were put in a small crate and only allowed out twice a day. I trust this place will do a good job. I liked what I saw while I was there. I did pay extra to have Sophia walked at least once a day as she loves her walks. Roxy could care less if we walk her.
Not sure how long we are going to be gone. I told the boarding place two weeks but that I may need to extend it and that I would let them know when I know. Not sure what we will find when we get there and how long it will take to clear out the apartment. I’m grateful I have till the end of the month so I don’t have to rush. Trusting it won’t take that long but we shall see.
Kathy arranged for the neighbor to take care of the cats and to bring the mail in. They will take good care of the house for us. Nice to be able to leave and know someone is watching the place. I probably should clean the house a bit but it will just get dusty again before I get home so what is the use.
We are planning on leaving mid morning. I want to get to the other side of St. Louis before rush hour traffic starts. We don’t have any hotel reservations along the way so will go as far as we feel like and stop for the night. We don’t have to be there in any time frame so can take our time to get there.
I need to take some time and pack tonight. We will have access to washers and dryers so don’t have to take too many clothes. I’m trying to think of other stuff that I may want. I keep reminding myself they have all sorts of stores back east so no worry if I forget something.
It will be good to hit the road tomorrow and get this project started. Not sure what I will find and it will be good to get there and know where we are. I have lots of time and won’t have to rush to get it done. I don’t do well rushing these days.
Grateful for the love and support of friends and family, grateful for the help of Gene’s good friend, and grateful one by one things are getting done.