Ending and beginning...

The trip from SoCal to eastern Texas went pretty smoothly. It was a long trip, but not difficult. The deserts around Tucson are as pretty as I remembered from years ago, and in Texas from about Van Horn eastward is really beautiful, too. Lots of rolling hills, mesas, buttes, etc -- and GREEN. Very green! Lovely country.

Interestingly enough, as we were pulling into the driveway, it started to sprinkle ... then rain ... then pour! It was wonderful!! This country around here has needed some rain. I wonder how long it will take for TPTB to lift the water restrictions??

The walk-through on the new house took place yesterday (July 12), and everything went fine. Here's my newest pride and joy: