Tuesday - November 27

Burrrr......we are back in Bloomington and it's COLD and SNOWY!    Good drive this morning from Marion, stopping for Starbucks in Mattoon and then onto check into Eastland Suites, our home for the next month and where we've spent the past 3 Decembers.

Brought our stuff in from the truck (we have same unit as last year and very convenient with side door where Big Red is parked).    Got things put away and then off to our storage unit and let the fun begin!    We have decided that after 3.5 years of being nomads, we really need to downsize some more and de-clutter.    Lots and lots of bins and so much stuff we haven't even thought about or worn since 2015, so......let's pass it on.    We have a month to donate, pitch, clean out and then use a smaller unit.     We are hoping Ryan will take some of our furniture, too, once he is settled in Memphis.    A daunting task, but we gotta do it (or so Mark says) 😊

So we brought back a bunch of bins and the sorting out has begun!   

Patrick and his band, Jury's Out, have been collecting their tips from shows throughout the year and surpassed last year with a very hefty donation of $15,000 to Home Sweet Home benefiting the homeless with shelter and food.    Soooo proud of him!    He was on the 6:00 news tonight presenting the check!   

Sooo excited to hear and see pics from Jim and Lydia that our shed is "finally" finished in Fort Myers....now waiting for final inspection!

Got some Christmas decor to add a festive touch to our suite!    Stay warm wherever you are....