As I cleared the china cabinet in preparation for tearing up the carpet tomorrow, I couldn't help but wonder what will happen to all the treasures I have stored away inside when we are gone. Fragile antique glasses from Steve's mom, silver bowls given as wedding presents that have been wrapped and unused for many years, rich red dessert bowls, two sets of Christmas glasses, an exquisite Irish Belique sugar and creamer set, Japanese bowls from our Japanese hostess Kumi, and gorgeous trivets and dishes I picked up in Portugal and Spain.
They are too lovely and full of memories to part with in such a callous way as selling, but I doubt very much that anyone in the family today would want them. We should use every single piece rather than have them tucked away. Next time I have Penelope, I'll set a fine table and enjoy them!
The last few days were very productive. Yesterday, we met with ten of our most loyal adult leaders and gave them an update on all that's happened with Quest over the last seven months. The most momentous news was the new storage space. They were delighted to see all the equipment packed neatly and securely. Together, we tackled the job of evaluating all the packs and tents. They broke into teams, examined each piece and catalogued each item's condition. Now we know we have 37 packs and 30 tents all ready to rent out. It was a huge help!
I ticked off nearly all of the items on the long list of jobs I made for today. The most exciting was to make reservations for our trip to California in April! By then, we'll be dying for warmth and sunshine. Hooray!
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