Though the trip was twice as long as last time, the visit was still all too short.

The colors were beautiful; Fall is in full swing in North Carolina and Virginia and all the trees are dressed in Autumn's finest.

It was great to see everyone, especially Mom. I know she's not happy about being where she is, but she is making wonderful progress and should be home before Christmas if all goes well.

I got to see some old friends, and missed some others. I completely missed every opportunity to hash even though I really wanted to see all my old friends from my former kennel. Oh well. I'll be up again sometime and will try again then.

I'll take making that drive with two people over going solo with two cats any day. Good company, good music, good scenery, and cuddles and smooches during the potty/gasoline stops. No better way to travel. ;-)

Today, since I was still off, I was at the house catching up on cleaning that didn't get done while I was gone. Interestingly, the messes continued to be made. At least the cats were fed, and their flea problem seems to have taken leave of them. Whew!

Neighbors took note of my presence and the fact that windows were open to air out the place, so I was interrupted at least every 20 minutes for some inane purpose or other. But they brought me boxes for my upcomming move, too, so that was good.

I go back to work on Monday, so I still have a weekend left to relax and recover. Going to have to do a whole bunch of laundry. Let's see, $3 per gallon to drive to Yaw's house and use his stuff for free (about 1/2 tank which equals about $18), or $2.75 per load to wash (at least three loads before adding in the dirties from the trip) and $1.25 per load to dry 3 blocks away? For a $2 difference, I'll talk to Yaw, but he leaves again tomorrow for on-site work with a new client. Sigh.

I'm very much looking forward to my new place with a washer and dryer RIGHT THERE in the house!