We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving 2020 and hope you get to enjoy lots of delicious food, even if it is without family and friends in these strange times.
Of course, Thanksgiving is the traditional time to give thanks for all we have. We have a lot to be thankful for – family, friends, home, and our health. The day will be a little different though as we visit with family and friends via Zoom and Skype calls.
I’m also thankful for all my online friends and everyone who reads this blog. You inspire me and enrich my life. Without you, there would be no point in writing about what’s happening in our efforts to be more self-sufficient and sustainable.
We have something extra to be grateful for this year, we decided to sell Bramblestone Farm and move to a more temperate climate. So, in the midst of Covid-19, we left the goats, chickens, honey bees, and farm and moved to sunny Hilton Head Island.
I will definitely miss the farm (especially my beloved goats) but back health issues made it nearly impossible for me to care for it properly anymore.
4*M Bramblestone Pal Chai Tea
I plan to continue writing about our adventures on the farm and all we learned, as well as our adventures at our new location. We still plan on gardens and honey bees and will continue our efforts in self-sufficiency and sustainability. Perhaps just with a focus on how to accomplish our goals as older folks.
Sitting By The Spa & Pool HHI
It is quite beautiful here, so in addition to giving thanks during this holiday, I find it helpful to make time every day to think about the things I’m grateful for and give thanks. It helps me keep a positive attitude and appreciate the beautiful world around us. I know it can be trying in these difficult times.
Happy Thanksgiving in 2020 Friends! Please Stay Safe.
Janice Evans says
I find it inspiring, and admire that you realized, and were able to make new plans based on the next phase of life (a wonderful phase of life.)
After 15 years of living the fulltime RV lifestyle, and 10 years of traveling and touring all 48 contiguous states in our motorhome, we decided, at ages 65 and 61 that it was time to move forward into the next phase. That phase involved selling the motorhome, and settling into a very small, teeny, two bedroom, two bath cottage in a lakeside golfing community in Texas.
We’re currently watching many of our friends struggle with the realities of life on the road, and yet, not be able to let go. But, things change, life goes on, and we all must adapt.
Cannot wait to see what your next phase in Hilton Head (what a beautiful, magnificent place) look like for your guys.
Lesa says
Hi Janice, thank you! It sure can be difficult to move on, I’m glad you were able to do so 🙂 Sounds like you’ve enjoyed many years of awesome travel that you’ll always have to remember and treasure. Similar to our memories from the farm.