Sunshine

A gorgeous sunny day-- still a bit chilly, but warm weather approaches. Lots and lots going on. My UK entry clearance was turned around by the Chicago UK Consulate in record time, so all is good on the travel front. Lynn has turned the house upside down in preparation for the city-wide garage sale; we've had a few friends stop by to pick up a variety of items that aren't making the trip with us. Lynn sold one of our cars-- we're pretty sure we have a buyer for one of the bikes. Progress.

I'm a bit swamped with ongoing work, especially as I want to get as much done as possible before we leave for Costa Rica. Mike Larsen asked me if I was aware of the theories about needing only 45 minutes of sleep per night to survive. I'd actually heard that from a cab driver in Los Angeles about 15 years ago... The cabbie swore he'd been trained to do that by the US military-- it was a fascinating if oddly disturbing (and, from the backseat of a cab) and slightly anxiety-provoking story.

We're still searching the property sites for an apartment in Edinburgh. As summer approaches more properties seem to be coming available, so hopefully when I'm there in late May there will be lots of good options.

Taran's been acting out at home and school the last few days-- two office referrals this week. I think it's stressful for him to see us give away and sell off so many of our (and his) belongings. Kenna's been a bit cranky, but mostly manage-able.

Keeping our fingers crossed for the sale of the house. Everything seems to be slowly falling into place. We still have some coordination for the Costa Rica trip, including what on earth to pack for a 5-week retreat, but as far as I'm concerned if we have bathing suits and a change of clothes, it will be fine.

Adam