We are five days away from departure time but already we have been busy with all the things that have to be done when you leave one home for another. Theresa has all the paper work and there is plenty with cancelling the TV, Internet and the dozen accounts that have to be settled. I pretty well do the outside work with shutters, water, pool and trees to be put to bed. We are fortunate to have a neighbour to look after our grass cutting and pool maintenance.
We used to have a contractor do this work but they are so bad we had to make a change. Since summer makes this place seem like a greenhouse the maintenance is very important. Our trees and grass grow at an alarming rate and a missed week could be real trouble. We have these vines that grow everywhere and if not controlled they take over. Last year they covered our white bird of paradise to a height of twenty four feet. I had a big job of ridding it but this summer it will come back even stronger.
This is the time of year with one more garbage day, you have to rid yourself of all the things you collected and never used. Our garage fills up every six months. We fertilize the trees and lawn and then pay to have it cut and trimmed. There is something wrong with this picture and I intend to correct it next year. There are plants and bushes that are native to the area and need little care. People think they are not pretty or green enough so they don't catch on. With the water shortage they will become very popular in the future I am sure.
As we wind down our social life is pumped up as everyone invites you out for one more drink or dinner. I wish these engagements were spread out over the whole winter. Well I must get busy and get my work done as it is going to be around 90 this pm and I need a swim and a cold drink to pass the time away.
I can see that once the temperatures reach a certain number, you fly back north, like the geese. You won't miss the heat, for sure. You will miss the lush vegetation and daily monsoon showers. We lived for six years in Tallahassee, too hot in summer, too cold in winter for our taste. My husband couldn't stand the humidity either. Now, we're in temperate weather most of the time. I do miss the sun, tough. Happy trails to you both. Your children and grands will welcome you back with loving arms.
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