Leaving REI has been bittersweet for me. These people brought me in, trained me, and made me feel part of a fantastic group. I have worked a very long time and NEVER have I been treated as well and with such appreciation as here.
There is a saying "Do What You Love...Love What You Do" That pretty much sums it up for my experience at the Redmond Town Center Store.
We are embarking on a completely new phase of our lives and I am so excited. Working at Grizzly RV Park in West Yellowstone, MT. has been the goal we've talked and planned for many,many years. Realizing that dream still feels surreal.
My biggest fear, at this point, is leaving friends behind. Norm & I have always said we were un-adoptable. We are so very independent and usually do our own thing . We leave the area for months at a time always knowing we would be back so friendships continued. Now, however, that is changing. I know in my heart we are also venturing out and will be meeting new friends and that is exciting ! Because of the computer training I received at REI, I am confident that technology will help me stay in touch with all of you !
Please stay in touch !
This week has been all about getting all our 'stuff'' organized. Norm is a stickler when it comes to weight. No, not mine ! The maximum weight our coach can carry and pull. We each have tubs for our own 'stuff'' and we must be careful not to overload. It's amazing how much we have accumulated in our little house in the past few months ! So... some things must go. Too bad, most of it is Norm's ! I really need to keep ALL those shoes !
Well, this time next week we will be on our way East. The weather is the biggest issue we are facing. Hopefully the roads will be clear and the drive relaxing !
Trust me you will have a ball out there traveling around. We never thought we'd leave WA but it was easy once we got going. There are so many new friends to meet out there and so many fun things to do. Thank you for leading us to this lifestyle, we truly love it out here on the road. Hopefully we can meet up in the winter next year. Drive safe and enjoy the ride.....
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