Transport Story #2: Homecoming

Somerville, MA

It was not without some excitement that Tim and I learned that Sasquatch was in Massachusetts and would be delivered tonight. There was some scrambling to get everything ready, but the communication with Tiffany at ProStar Auto Transport and the dispatcher at Transauto Logisitics made it go smoothly. Tim and I headed down to Assembly Row to await the driver's arrival. We had just wrapped up a quick meal when the phone rang. It was here. We headed over immediately and suddenly, there it was. Like seeing a friend that's lived far away for some time! We inspected the van. Given a tough trip East (the driver mentioned hail storms in Texas), Sasquatch looks in decent shape.  We are thrilled to have it back in our driveway. We hope it feels the same way!

Transport Story #2: Sasquatch come home!

Pasadena, CA and Somerville, MA

1933 Mack Auto Transport by Tootsie Toy (photo by Loopdeeloop)

We're excited and honestly, a tad nervous, as we embark on bringing Sasquatch home. Diran and crew at Strictly German have given our van a new heart, and everyone there has been super helpful as we begin the arrangements to have it picked up and put on an open carrier transport back East. As I mentioned in an earlier post, part of our trepidation comes from the fact that Sasquatch is originally a West Coast van. We hope it's recent demise isn't a wish to stay put there! Navigating the auto transport industry is daunting. There are many vendors out there making many claims and more horror stories than you can count. Tiffany at ProStar Auto has been a great resource and we hope to sing her praises as well as that of the carrier in a few weeks time. Pick-up is scheduled for the beginning of next week and we should be reunited with our Westfalia at the end of September.

The Wedding Road Trip: Home

Concord, MA

With our Westfalia being mended, we were determined to have a fun arrival,
and what better than a tow truck—an integral part of our journey!

Tim and I are a still aglow from all the love and good wishes that enveloped us on Saturday—our wedding, the final destination of our road trip! What a gift the weather gods gave us! How lovely it was for everyone to come and celebrate with us! We couldn't possibly have had a more wonderful day.

The Old Manse in Concord, MA was a beautiful setting for a wonderful day.

Travel and hiking are two of our favorite activities, perhaps in part because they are much like life. You plan your trip or your hike. Have a destination in mind. Prepare. And, then, start. But things can and do change along the way. You learn to adapt. You enjoy the great stuff. You deal with the bad, and try to never it overwhelm you. The beauty of both activities is you always have something ahead and yet, can simply turn around to see how far you come. All this to say, we feel we've got some good experience to navigate our marriage and whatever comes next. We're in the process of collecting photos from the day and will be sure to share them with you. With much love, T + C