If winter comes, can spring be far behind? Yes, apparently it can be far, far behind in 2017 because today is the ides of March and our high temperature at Casa de Canterbury is supposed to be 47 degrees this afternoon. We had a low of 25 this morning and while we are grateful to avoid the blizzards of our amigos in the northeast and certainly don’t want to complain, I is cold…you is cold…we is all cold in the sunny South just a few days short of official spring. Brr…we are sending our hope for spring weather to everyone in the northeast who is shivering and shoveling snow today.
As the moving days get closer, I find more and more hidden treasures in my office that create more and more indecision. To keep or not to keep. That is the question. Where on earth do I put these memories…
Red paced, Chelsea panted…
Annie and Ollie contemplated the meaning of life
in the spring of 2011 in our back yard
Welcome to Forest Hills from the magnificent
trees at the corner of Canterbury and Westminster.
We will miss them.
Manning Avenue behind Casa de Canterbury
Casa de Canterbury – the intersection of two worlds
Lyon Street Community on Manning –
Forest Hills on Canterbury Road
We will miss our neighbors in both worlds.
Oh my, the azaleas and dogwoods
are incredible in the spring
Pretty and I are still trying to figure out what to do with our Casa de Canterbury marker – unfortunately, our next house number is not 2501. Other than that small detail, we could carry it with us to Casa de Cardinal. (What’s with this “C” thing?)
Spring is my favorite time of the year – next to fall – because it’s the time when new life bursts on the scene, green becomes a real color again, hope springs eternal for a fresh start; which is exactly what Pretty, Spike, Charly and I are about to have as we leave Casa de Canterbury after eight awesome years. We leave with a bucket list of memories, hope for the future and gratitude for the opportunity to once again move on…stronger together.
Casa de Cardinal – our new home
our knees are doing a happy dance!
Stay tuned for more updates.
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14 responses to “Casa de Canterbury, A Retrospective: Part IV, Hope Springs Eternal”
I loved your reminiscing of the dogs gone by. Though, Red will be my favorite since he was your voice for quite awhile. ❤
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Red was a force all by himself…I loved what he had to say…
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His tone and unusual dry wit were fabulous, Sheila! xo May he and the others find out that “all dogs go to heaven.” I sure liked that animated children’s film with Huey Lewis and the News singing. 🙂
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Amen, Robin.
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When I have moved what I’ve most missed are the animals who died when I lived there. Nothing else matters as much. How is Charly doing, by the way?
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Yes, I feel the same way, Luanne…Charly has much of Red’s small dog complex and fabulous personality combined with Chelsea’s love of food. She is my new best friend. Pretty and I both adore her.
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Oh, I am so glad she settled in well and won over your hearts!
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You’re 2 blocks away from my son’s house! They live on Alpine.
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Wow – does this mean we will see more of you?? Hope so!!
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Love your new home! Take the sign – surely you’ll find someone locally who works with iron? Apart from having fewer steps, does the climate come with a reasonable thermostat setting?
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Thanks, Annie – ok, we will take the sign with us unless someone offers an exorbitant amount of money for it at the estate sale!! 🙂
I’m hoping this thermostat comes with a lower utility bill!!
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It’s fitting to see a picture of the old guard together at Casa de Canterbury. What great memories to take to your new home. Charly and Spike will spice up the new digs with their own special brand of canine antics. It’s hard to leave, but you’ll soon make a Williams – Morris “mark” in your new community… two creative, adventurous Lesbians and their dogs. 😘
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Thanks, Ann. I appreciate your encouragement and send it right back at ya!
I anticipate some spice from Charly and Spike for sure – an unfortunate squirrel has a nest in a little outbuilding in the back yard. I would like to post a Danger, Danger sign for the unlucky fellow but will just leave it to Spike. 🙂
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Spike will make his intentions clear! 😀
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