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On November 1, 2012 I posted my first blog about this adventure, 500 Days to a New Life.  Now, several months past 500 days, my house is selling on October 31st.  Then I'll be purchasing an RV and transitioning into life as a full timer living on the road.
 
The Blended Path pulled this card for me.

She offered this interpretation. 

Ok, What I'm getting from this - forget the book...I know what this is about. The angels want you to be peaceful - to me this card, for you at this time, is about rebuilding your life. The angels want you to know that you're on the right path - things are falling into place. You are being active and faithful, and you are trusting as you should. The angels say you are easy - you are submissive to the will of fortune and loss in your life (not sure what they mean by that but you will understand at some level or they wouldn't have said it). They say you are a man of God, that you know how and do hear the voice of spirit, and that you should continue to listen in the ways that work for you. I am seeing from this card a death of an old life and beautiful rebirth of your life, complete with beautiful creativity and art, colors, and a lot of love and healing energy (in the background colors). I am also feeling like you should pay attention to the gray area at the bottom of the card - I think that there may be "road blocks" - no pun intended - in actually getting the RV you want, but the angels say to be picky. It's important that you not settle on the home you choose. And so that's what I'm seeing here. The book says, "to blossom and bloom, the work must be done, through fire and ash our fortune comes." It talks about flowers being born from seeds.

She was right on track for my life.  I love her and the reading. I will be picky. 

I think it is auspicious the house sells on Halloween.  How sweet is that? It also auspicious that I will be homeless on November 1, 2014, two years since I began working in earnest on this transition. 
It is a bit scary (perfect for Halloween too).  It's outside my comfort zone.  The timeline for getting the rest rid of the rest of my stuff is really short now.  That is a bit scary too.  
It seems like it is getting to be time to go.  My friends and family here are deeply involved in their own adventures.  They will miss me for a bit, but will quickly go back to doing what they do and loving who they love.  

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It's not long now.  NOLA bound in 3 days! (updates in what ever color this is)  
I'm so excited.  I've been getting ready for several days.  I still have a lot to do but I have done a lot too. 
Last laundry loads done!  Clothes packed!
Extra bird food and a bird toy procured!
Toothpaste and deodorant purchased and packed!
Back up netbook and delete things to free up space
Meds packed!

Left to do: 
Leave form 
Finish packing
Mow the entire yard - This is 2/3rds done
Hook up light timers
Charge all devices and batteries
Take out trash and was dishes right before leaving
Pack cameras, related gear,  and electronics
Train ticket.....done!
Reservation at 905 Royal.....done!

I'll be gone a week.  Two days travel time and the rest playing and some impromptu street photography.  w00t! w00t!
  
I don't have any firm things planned.  Here is the really short list of possibilities:
August in New Orleans will be hot and humid.  The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas  will be a nice and cool inside something to do.
 
Dirty Linen Night on Royal Street
This will be easy to do.  The place I am staying is located right where this festival is being held.  I can just go outside and be at the festival.  lol Easy Peasy.
  
Swamp Tour 
There are several options for this tour.
Grayline Tours This tour begins within walking distance of the hotel.  That is a plus.  On the downside, this hour and a half tour isn't going to get too far out into a swamp.  It may wind up being a tour of the drainage canals.  
Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour This tour boat has a restroom on board.
Cajun Critters Swamp Tour
 I have to make sure they can accommodate Jesse which means they probably need a restroom on the boat.  The tour boats are covered so I won't be riding in the hot August sun.  The air boat tours I checked out didn't take children under five. 
  
COOLinary New Orleans is another happy coincidence.
Oh wait.  There are no coincidences.

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A Little Family Time
  

I have a tentative list of  locations to take pictures for the upcoming trip to New Orleans.

Audubon Zoo
Audubon Aquarium
Audubon Butterfly House and Insectarium
Nine 0 Five Royal Hotel - I've stayed there several times but I've never taken the time to take pictures there.
Street photography on and around Bourbon Street and Frenchman Street.
Voodoo Museum
Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1
I also plan to photograph Christy, Jeremy, and Jesse having fun.

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This is where we always stay when we go to New Orleans.  Near Bourbon Street and in the French Quarter, this historic hotel is awesome and so are the owners. 
   
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I looked at a couple of motor homes in the grocery store parking lot this afternoon.

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