The Journey Begins

The Grand River.  My front yard.  Ramblings from the Grand....

So my journey has started.  Three years ago we went to Cape Breton Island and found a property that called out to us.  It was love at first sight and we knew we had found home for the next chapter in our lives.  So after three years of  two week vacations that never seemed quite long enough, we are heading out for four weeks next month.  But it is more than just that.  We have decided to ship our belongings from British Columbia to Nova Scotia.  We are having garage sales on weekends and have started to get all our "stuff" packed up.  What a great way to declutter.  The movers charge by weight, so we are really looking at what is important to us and what can go.  Now that we have a date in mind for the movers to come, it seems to be easier to sort things out and let them go. 

It is easy to let go of stuff, but I do not want to let go of my family and friends.  The blog is my way of staying in touch.  I want to share my experiences with you.  I want my family and friends to laugh and cry with me, to shake their heads, while thinking ,"What on earth is she doing now?"  I hope you enjoy the ramblings and comment often.

So, what are my plans for my life in Grand River.....well, we purchased the old country store.  When we went out last October, we held an open house for the community.  After listening to the folks in the community we believe that our plan of opening "Bistro on the Grand." will be a great community gathering place.  Murray and I both strongly believe that the more you are involved in your community the better it is.  We want our Bistro to be a meeting place for the folks in the community. We want it to be a place to relax, enjoy and socialize.  And of course, eat delicious food!  That is the first part of the plan. 

 The second part is to develop my studio. My passion in life is creating art and I am now ready to do that on more of a full time basis.  I also plan to teach classes out of the studio.  The warehouse area of the store, I would like to turn into a gallery.  I am hoping that local artists will want to display their art at the gallery.   

So I will keep you posted as things progress.  The next few weeks will be busy and eventful. 

The next weekend will be at the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival.  Four bands from Celtic Colors will be there.  I am so looking forward to see Colin Grant Band. 

Although I am not at Grand River yet, I am rambling......