Friday, June 9, 2023

Adventure 866: A View from the Perch/5

Almost a month in to this new paradigm, our main chagrins (First World Problems) are that we're still waiting for the "rug", and we're struggling to use our monthly meal money. Poor little birdies! The arrival of the rug will allow us to finish our living room decor. More guests will help us use the meal money (Come on over).  We have discovered that we're driving more, especially against the grain north to south. As we become more accustomed to the northland, that will diminish. It's certain that every conceivable American amenity is available very nearby, so our connection with the Southland will lessen over time. On a pleasant note, we're still in love with the light that enters our space. We have late morning sun followed by soft afternoon shade. The landscaping proceeds apace, and soon our view will overlook a very well designed common space on the ground floor. Workers continue to "punch" finishing touches on the complex. Mostly, those efforts don't affect us. In reality it's no small thing to wrench a 36 year tap root from the ground, but every day we feel more secure in our decision. We've already met quite a few interesting people. "Everyone is Someone" as they say in Luchenbach, Texas. Judy has availed herself of some of the class offerings, and I've developed a routine for my Tai Chi studies in the aerobic room, which I call the dance hall. In addition, I've been walking the trails behind Whitworth on a fairly regular basis. So, all in all life is good, especially today.


There are quite a few trails behind Whitworth University. I found this idyllic place; I plan a lunch date with my Bunny very soon.

We've revived our Sunday family dinners to help use the food money.



Our kitchen space is quite nice, but over time we'll use it less and less.



Art shot: Perch mates in the lobby.



Our cardinals like their perch.



I have managed to get in a bike ride, too. 



We're pleasantly surprised at how much room we have in our main room. This is where I do battle with the "Wiley Cager" who is currently ahead by  $.28.





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