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Tuesday’s Chats. Day 29. AAAAAA!!!
Good morning everyone! Whew! What a day yesterday. I went shopping, did some cleaning, washing some things that were on top of my kitchen cupboards that had not been washed in a while and I wanted to do that before packing them, rearranged some things in here so I could walk around without tripping and falling flat on my face and managed to pack 5 boxes.
That may not sound like too much, but for me that was a very busy day and by evening I was screaming with pain. Honest. My painkillers did nothing to slow it down either. Three days left. I still have a lot of packing to do. But nothing else fortunately. There are 49 boxes packed now.
Here is another different damselfly, a male Familiar Bluet.
There will be 60 when I am done. At least. Although I do have 15 boxes left. Five are rather large boxes. That is a good thing. Muffin is getting more stressed out every day. She does not like having things in such disarray. I do not blame her at all. I do not like it either. Packing is not the problem.
Having things in disarray is the problem. It definitely can be stressful. Especially when it becomes difficult and dangerous to walk around normally. There is no way to walk around here normally at the moment. Even Muffin has to jump over things to get around. That part is a bit difficult for me.
This is a very different insect, a Scorpionfly (panorpa species), very colorful, not dangerous, it does not bite or sting. This is the female, the male has the tail curling up over itself like a scorpion.
Which is why I end up kicking things. And stumbling over things. And walking into things. And hitting my head. And falling down. And kicking things. Wait, I mentioned that one already. Oh well, it deserves being mentioned twice since I do it so often. Of course, I was doing it a lot even when things were normal.
Here is a side view of this strange insect.
So maybe things have not changed too much. The joys of moving. Hard to believe it has been 7 and a half years since my last move. That was kind of nice really. Oh well, guess I should get packing again. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a terrific Tuesday and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
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Love the insects. Great pics!
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Thanks so much Caroline! Have a great day!😊😸📷☕☕
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Such lovely pics Steve ! …If I had to pack I would not be here ! 🤭❗️Will pray much for you ! 😍😻❗️
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Thank you so much Sharon! Getting close to the big day!😀🥵😻🙀
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Best wishes with your packing and moving! I’ve been there countless times over the years, but I haven’t moved now for about 15 years. I can relate to Muffin’s consternations as I’ve witnessed other people’s pets.
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Thanks Richard! This is now my 28th move and I can honestly say, my hardest one. Moves can be hard on pets, they generally don’t handle major changes too well. But it will soon be done and we can both relax!😊😸🥵🙀
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Packing has always been a painful chore but unpacking can be enjoyable because there are no time constraints. You and Muffin will get through this. Hugs and prayers for both of you. 😼☕️☕️☕️☕️
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Yes, that is so true, unpacking is much easier. Yep, we are getting there, though I might have to start packing at 3am tomorrow to get it all done in time! Thanks Eugenia!😊😻☕☕
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You poor thing. Sending more coffee! ☕️☕️
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Thanks! I think we both need it!🥵🙀
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May God guide you in your journey, Steve. I pray that all the packing process will go on smoothly and you’ll be happier and comfier than before in the new place. P.S. the photos look great!
Stay safe. Greetings to Muffin. 😊☕️😻
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Thank you so much Katherine! I am sure the new apartment will be a great place to live, a little different than here for sure, but great!
Have a wonderful day Katherine! Muffin sends a hug to you and Fifi, and meows and purrs too!😊😻☕☕
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Different is good! God doesn’t want us to get comfortable in one place, we won’t grow that way.
Sending meows back 😻☕
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Yes, you are absolutely right about that Katherine, changes do help us grow and that is always a good thing.😊😻☕☕
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Good luck for the upcoming move ! Hang in there.
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Thank you so much! I think I will need to get up at 3am tomorrow in order to finish the packing on time!😊😸☕☕
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