Curtains up, CHECK. So pretty.

Bed up there, CHECK. You assemble when you decide how to arrange.

Linens, washed, CHECK, and up there, CHECK. Bagged to keep dust off.

Shelf, other items up there-- CHECK. And there is still lots of room. You will have space for a sleeping area, a work area, and a sitting area. We can jam up there if you like.

Rag rugs, temporary till big rug comes-- CHECK, and fresh laundered too.

Everything was cleaned before it went up there or as soon as it got up there. Monica was a vacuum demon. And we dust-mopped the floor and it looks dirty but is actually pretty clean and dust-free (except for two areas needing degreasing. Dunno what got on it.).

Hardi sewed you a pretty cover to brighten up your lampshade. Tomorrow he will hem the last curtain, for the tiny side window.

Cat-- she is temporarily up in the main house's upsatairs in the room we call "sick bay," so your first couple of days here will be catless.

I am praying hard that the border guards will see a nice empty tourist car, and not see anything else, when you drive through. I have also been thinking and praying a lot about your teeth. You must be so tired, having to deal with all that today AND get ready to hit the road.

Hardi will let the parish secretary know you may call there collect tomorrow. She is there in the mornings only. I really would love to know how you fared getting through the border, if you get a chance to call along the way.

See you soon!

~Susan