Taly took off for her second home in Byron Bay, Australia on October 19, and I am leaving tomorrow to join her for eight weeks.

I have busied myself with the ongoing efforts at upgrading our house in San Miguel.

At this point, the laundry room in the panhandle of the back patio has been completed; a water heater, plumbing, electrical, and lighting have been installed, and the sink, washer, and dryer have been moved into that new space.

Finally, the electrical and plumbing for the former laundry room have been modified to accommodate a full bath and a kitchenette; walls for the shower and toilet have been installed.  It remains to put in base cabinets and floating shelves (no wall cabinets) to complete the kitchenette.

Tomorrow I fly to Australia to spend eight weeks with Taly.  Kat Armei is house sitting and caring for Daisy, whom I will miss terribly.