August 10, 2018. Western Head, Nova Scotia. Empty Houses.

There are no lights in the Guest House tonight because Dave and Irene have got home to Ontario. They left just after lunch. Now they are safely home and sleeping in their own bed. They are the best of guests and we will miss them. Tomorrow I will go to the guest house and remove the towels from the dryer and put them away. Irene has done everything else. She has changed the sheets. And the old sheets have been laundered and put away ready for our next guests. And she cleaned the place too. Pat and Mal left yesterday so our home is empty too except for the two of us. They too have changed their bedding and started the laundry. Katie put them in the dryer so now everything is in place. They too are best guests who help in everything direction. Many afternoon Pat made us all a cup of herbal tea, I will miss that touch. Every morning Mal unloads the dishwasher. Now Katie will do it. And both Irene and Pat were helpful in the kitchen. Irene pretty much took over heating up our mystery meals each evening. Both Irene and Pat cleaned up the kitchen after dinner. I helped but was not the person in charge. But tonight I did it all myself. And I missed our family and friends, not only for their companionship but also their assistance. Our houses are empty.