June/July 2023 Island Trip – Day 9

I did myself a favor and brought the truck up to Stella to load out. This, after actually being able to get the sketchy microwave into the bed of the truck down at the barns. As with most departures, there was nothing remarkable about packing out, and this time was bit more relaxed than usual.

The metal recycling place on the mainland has changed their buyback system, and now only pays for loads over 500 pounds. I’m thrilled the kiddo emptied the bed of the truck for me, and that they took the water heaters and microwave for free. That’s 35 square feet of barn floor freed up!

I turn around in 2.5 weeks and head back. The band reunion will be a mix of old and new. Our drummer and singer can’t make it. Hopefully others will share the mic with me. I hear another drummer is in the works. Our lead guitarist’s stretch goal is to make it. He’s dying. 😓 It feels more important than ever to spend a couple of days together.