Grace and Chekhov left for their last full run to Oklahoma on Friday, and barring another delay will arrive tonight; for the next two days they’ll be preparing for the return trip, which will be a marathon because they’re going to have the animals with them and we don’t think it’s a good idea to have them cooped up in the trailer for more than two days, even with the ventilation windows. After that, I can sell the big trailer to recoup some of my costs; everything remaining will be able to fit in the bed of the truck and the small trailer that’s currently sitting in storage. It’ll be nice for my income to start going someplace other than petroleum companies, auto repair & parts businesses and tire stores (not to mention hotels) again, such as building-material stores and the like. But when I’m finally done with fixing the place up, it should be a lovely little country retreat for Grace to live in and me to visit when I get the time. For those of you who are thinking about this for the first time: yep. I’m spending all this money and effort on a place where I’ll probably spend less than 40 hours a month, if that. But Grace will be there full-time, and friends in need of a retreat will have a place to go, and I’ll have a place I can spend holidays in when the mood strikes. Hell, maybe I’ll even get a license & let Grace grow cannabis there; I certainly have the room (and a dear friend who happens to have connections in the industry so I can find buyers). Well, we’ll see; the important thing is that I’m finally putting down roots, as I’ve longed to do for over 30 years. And that to me is far more precious than money.
Diary #377
September 19, 2017 by Maggie McNeill
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Maggie… You have listened to what your heart needs and know that is where it will always reside, no matter where you are! I’m in awe of your energy but funnily I am the same.
Wishing you love and light… Always xx
Grief has taken hold as of late… Again! but that’s when I feel my beautiful girl Pip around me. There is much that needs my attention, but I’m moving house also and feel a little displaced at present! Like when you wake in the morning and wonder where I am. My heart is in the new address and a life finally will unfold that I can put down roots and finally enjoy a tiny garden. I have a green thumb that needs to be amongst the earth and love Color in all it’s forms.
Do you have a private email I could write to you without it being blogged?
I could DM on Twitter but feel short messages are not me.
My central concern is perhaps writing a screen play on Pip. Yes there is the book but…. Laters. There is more than meets the eye in her death which needs fleshing out. Being outspoken but protected gets harder as time goes on.
One day would like to meet you in the flesh and just sit. You’re eloquistic streak.., I enjoy. Love meeting intelligent strong women. Strong you say -:)?
Well being outspoken Can attract the wrong intention as I have found.
Look forward to your blogs… As you pen them daily!
In gratitude Lynne
You can just email me at the regular address; our correspondence will remain private unless you tell me otherwise. XO
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Congratulations on your progress!