July 27

The to-do list:

You know what it’s like. Anytime you go away, there’s the inevitable list of things to do:

• clean/empty the fridge

• pay the bills

• take out the garbage

• arrange for someone to mow, shovel, water the plants, check the house, etc.

Well, that’s the phase we’re in now. We’ve done this many times before, but never in preparation to be away for such a long time. The next couple of months includes a change of seasons, fruit that will ripen and a garden (flowers and veggies) that will need at least some attention. But in the end, we’ll do our best to not forget the important stuff, and not panic if something unimportant has been overlooked.

This is a trip we’ve talked about for a very long time. Our plan is to drive from our home, as far east as Halifax – and back home again. Stops along the way to visit family and friends will add to the richness and memories of our trip. So, if we’re leaving you behind – we welcome you to travel along with us on our blog. Some of you – we can’t wait to visit with you as we come to/through your home town.

Last but not least – some of you have already done this trip, or part(s) of it. What did you see/do? We’d love to hear your recommendations. Use the “leave a comment” option at the bottom of our daily posts to share your thoughts and ideas.