Big Views and Bigger Plans

What better lesson in materialism than moving? It has been a rough one for us, but that's not to say it's been bad. When everything you own is reduced to weight and size, though, the importance of things changes. "Need" changes, and I think that by now we have a much better understanding of what "need" is. Today, on our first day of this long adventure, we are beginning with a lot less than we've had. At the same, we are beginning with much, much more. Each of us has purged a lot out of our lives...and to tell the truth, it's really relieving. Besides, how much can we really fit into that little studio apartment that we'll have in SF? Not much more than what can fit into that little gold machine. And besides, what's the point of having a bunch of things that can do different tasks when you can have just one little package that does it all?!?! Ah, that must have been our reasoning as we (actually, Eric) were/was sitting outside the AT&T store in Brunswick, Maine, at 4:00 in the morning...SECOND in line for the new iPhone. I'll leave the rest to him to tell.

Maine is gorgeous--once I could actually see it in the daylight. We found his parents' place, tried to nap, and chilled most of the morning. Later we took Pepper up Mount Battie on an amazing hike where, at the top, I finally saw the Atlantic Ocean for the first time from the shores of the US. Aside from the tourists greedily picking all those yummy blueberries, our time on top of Mount Battie was unforgettable. Seriously, how could a person ever forget the moment that two people decide to become permanent partners in the longer, crazier adventure? Yeah, we did it...we're doing it.
-g

I don't think anyone who knows me will ever say that "geeking" on new things isn't entertaining for people to watch. Gretta enjoyed mosquito free lounging while I found out that a zero degree sleeping bag isn't too warm at all when laying on the cement in anticipation of the latest and greatest (don't play with the new iPhone unless you have more will power and restrain than I). After the drive from our beloved State College to Maine- it seemed the easiest option and it afforded me the opportunity to chat with the 15yr old girl who beat me to the line. I like the toy- it will be fun to learn how to deal with all the time I loose looking at that silly little screen. BTW- my number is changed!!!!!!!! email me if you haven't received the number yet!
As far as being home? Hell's bells- Maine is filled with sea air, clear skies, and the best thoughts. Mom and Dad are good and have made this trip relaxing in the eye of our packing storm. Dinner at Moodys diner (where 3 generations of Roman couples have dated), lobster in the shade (Gretta can now school the rest of you in how to eat that fine food), and hiking with Pepper to the top of Mt Battie to see tens of islands and sail boats in the bay! The land is breathtaking and the trails are so different than Rothrock that it felt much more exotic than it should.
It was from the lookout over Penobscot Bay and Camden harbor that I asked Gretta to join me in making this fun and adventure continue together. Most of you know what we are together, if you could see us the rest of the time you would agree that two people couldn't add more to each other's life than we do. We are both riding high and giddy. The next few postings might be a bit mushy- deal with it.
Eric

all that separation anxiety for nothin', Pepper...we're taking ya.

Eye on the prize! (Maine, and iPhone...)

Never let me listen to "sweet" music or pay the price


waiting...


why else would you wait with me if you didn't want to play with it too? Thanks Gretta!


"I think I see it!"


GEEEEEEEEEKIN'


e-"...now you have to be nice to her"
pepper-"I'm Pepper!"

my "inner child" revealed with a toy r/c helicopter