Wendy read that prior to building a home, in order to pacify the gods and bring harmony to the new home, one must spread corn meal mixed with sage and tobacco over the ground prior to pouring the concrete basement. They completed the ceremony. Their home did not burn, so our friends have told us to follow the old adage and follow the rules for a happy home, ala Wendy. This morning, I completed the task, spreading corn meal from Mary, thyme in stead of sage from the spice drawer and tobacco from Ken's drawer, a ten year old cigar. The deed is done. Now the construction can proceed.
Today we leave from our summer in Nova Scotia. This morning we picked up the cheque for funds to replace furniture and belongings, and deposited it in the back. Our truck is organized with snacks and everything in our house is in place, so soon we will depart. Our plan this year is to drive to Digby and stay the night at The Admiral Digby Inn in order to catch the ferry to St John at 8:00 am. We think we will drive on highway 84 and 81 back to the farm. The weather today is glorious so we begin our journey south and end our summer in Nova Scotia. We are excited to get along, yet sad to say goodbye. It is the story of our life.
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