went to the shipper today, not stripper

oh my goodness... stuff to the shipper = 4 barrels, 14 suitcases, 3 boxes and 3 pieces of 'ortho' equipment getting sent, every time I say to myself... don't gather so much but ..... the generosity of people creates a great load for the shipper. SO ... rent a van, get Tanya and Debbie to accompany me to get stuff organized and up to North York AND - still waiting for new passport, I used a "easy method' on line but started in August and I still do not have it and wonder if it will be to me in time SO here is hoping ...