Sitting in a car can be exhausting

...actually that pretty much sums it up. A few long drives and many days touring the city trying to figure out where we are (mostly me...it will take years before I can figure it out, I'm sure) and where we can live...and who will employ us.

When we weren't sitting in the car becoming one with the seats, we did have the opportunity to hang out with Andy and Michelle (who graciously gave us a guided tour and sustained us with excellent food) and to go hiking up in the Gorge area. Simply beautiful.

And given a 9-hour drive back south to reflect, I can now assess some interesting points about moving.

• Being close enough to drive to a wedding the same day it is held (good)
• Mountains... (very good)
  
• Neighborhoods and crime areas come in "pockets" (hmmmmm)
• Close proximity to good friends (very very good)
• Close proximity to good beer (very good)
  
• Being in a relaxed city where people smile and say hello as they pass you on the street (mostly good)
  
• Being in a relaxed city where returning phone calls can be done in the 11th hour (bad)
  

Pretty much everything came down to the end of the wire and the only thing that is certain is that there will be a roof over our heads. For that I am thankful.

...and blah blah blah came home and started the process of deconstructing.

there is more to say, it involves a beautiful windy wedding, a bit of interviewing, a long-awaited DVD :) (well worth it) and this past June - 2 years and counting for us.