Since we are sort of on vacation, we started the day with a trip to Paradise. Paradise, Michigan that is, for breakfast. Then it was on to Whitefish Point. Rey got to talk with a few friends from his internship last year, and we got to wander the exhibits and the beach.
The biggest excitement this visit was the hundreds of blue jays that we saw. Apparently they are waiting for a slightly warmer wind to welcome them to Canada. This area provides the shortest lake crossing, so they are hanging out waiting for a weather window. It was remarkable to see this many together at one time. Here is one that sort of held still for me.
Since we are sort of here on task we also spent a good part of the day doing some additional packing and moving, sweeping and covering areas with plastic. We also removed all of the wall art. All of it.
Including the two hooked rugs that have graced the walls since before I was born. I need to get more information from Mom on their origin.
Now that they are down I am of the opinion that we should figure out how to gently remove dust and dirt, and then have them protectively framed for continued display. More to be learned about how this should be accomplished.
This one hung over the fireplace and the colors are only slightly faded.
And now the reverse view
The hanging from the wall near the kitchen has some serious color changes.
Dramatic changes
Tomorrow we will complete the move out, including ourselves, at least for the daytime.
And then of course, there will be the move back in.
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