Steve`s Country
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Down Country Paths. #8
Good morning on this beautiful, sunny Saturday! It is supposed to be a warm day again today, around 84F (29C), but then it cools off a lot for tomorrow which will have a high of just 68F (20C). That is because of a strong northwest wind arriving this afternoon. But right now it is so nice out there, though there is smoke in the air again too. Not too bad though.
Oh my, all I can think about right now is packing. But I need to do more than just think about it. I am behind in my packing, so I will have to go a little faster next week. I might go out and try for some pics again today though, before that wind begins. It is just too nice to stay inside all day.
Part of the river path, this goes into a dense area of spruce and balsam fir.
I did pack one box already this morning. Guess I still have too much stuff. However, I will be spending more time indoors once I move and I do not want to have an empty looking apartment. Just a light wind right now, the birds are busy at the feeder. The chickadees are around all day as are the nuthatches.
Now leaving that area mentioned above.
Purple finches are here now with their babies, however they are grown up now. Goldfinches have also arrived now with their babies. The best way to tell which are the babies is by all the squawking they do. Had a different kind of visitor on Thursday night, about 3am actually.
Someone was tapping at my living room window. Muffin was out there, probably looking out the window at the time, and she came running and jumped into bed with me. The tapping continued, then knocking at the door, then more tapping. So I finally got up to look. But whoever it was must have gone by the time I got out there. Very strange really.
Coming out to an area of white and red pines.
Only Muffin knows who it was and that does not help me. I will not miss these strange night visitors that I get sometimes. Or the bears. But I will miss the birds and chipmunks. But I am sure there will be new and interesting things at my new place. We shall see.
This is where I would like to sit by the river in 2019.
Now, back to packing. The pics today are part of the river path that I have not been on for 4 years now. It is such a beautiful area too. Have a great weekend everyone and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
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God bless you with packing strategy to help the packing process. Your photos of the river path are lovely. Your visitor at 3 a.m. does not sound friendly but weird. Happy packing and may your extra help manifest soon with a big moving truck in the name of Jesus!
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Thank you so much! Yes, I would agree, a 3am visitor is weird, a very odd time to come knocking. Muffin and I are “enjoying” our packing somewhat, but it is tiring.😊😻💤💤
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Get some good rest and sleep.
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I’m trying to for sure!
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Magnesium helps relax the muscle cramps along with water!
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I do take magnesium and drink plenty of water.🙂
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🤔
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You need to Marie Kondo and then pack
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I think perhaps I missed something. Don’t know Marie Kondo. Is she good at packing?🤔
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She’s good at getting rid of stuff. Google her.
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I will do that.
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Steve, you’ve got this. You’ll get there, no matter how long it takes to emotionally distance yourself from this location or pack. 💪🐱
Stay blessed!
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Thank you Katherine! My biggest problem is my back right now, the pain has been so bad that I have not been able to do much packing. But a couple more men volunteered to help me move so that was a real blessing!
I like my new apartment but there will be an adjustment period for sure.
Have a wonderful day Katherine!😊😸☕☕
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Hi Steve! Oh I see. Try some light exercises or local back medicine, it helps.
The adjustment period sounds just right, Steve. It’s a part of the process, God’s got this 🌟.
Thank you, both of you have a wonderful and blessed week ahead! 😺🐾❤️
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I do some stretches to help maintain some mobility in my back, but that is about all I can do.
Yes, there is always adjustment periods for different things throughout life. Always best not to fight against it but rather thank God for the way He is directing. It will all work out. And God has supplied more helpers for moving day so that will make things much easier.
Thanks Katherine!😊😻🌞
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That’s great to hear, Steve! You got this.
Stay blessed 😇🙏
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Thank you Katherine!😊😻
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