Congratulations, Rapaire. Such good news! It must be wonderful to be nearly unboxed (I know where everything is, but it's mostly boxed yet, so I'm envious).

I dunno about you, having the books around is a joy, but also having them missing is a treat. My sister coined the mess "Jen's Lending Lye-Burry"---Everyone that comes over goes away with something (also quite a few get mailed off for interstate visits!) and the spaces in the bookshelves remind me not only of the good stories but of the good folks who are currently enjoying them. It also gives me a viable excuse for buying all sorts of books, in the off chance that 'someone' might need it someday.

Have fun unpacking, and here's to hoping you come across more old friends.