2004 - Together at last

We begin to really see the light at the end of the tunnel however as we get closer it feels like someone pushes the light just out of reach. The infrastructure work is completed. Main dock construction begins and is completed. Finish work in all the buildings is ongoing. Stefanie and Scott move in with Jay’s parents in preparation for the move to Panama. Stefanie quits her job. We set dates for the move.

Jim comes back to Houston to collect me, Tres, Wahoo and Bimini. I am sure that everyone on the flight with us would have preferred we leave a few things behind. We have the maximum luggage and carry on baggage allowed. Bitzser the cat moves in with Jim’s stepmother Marilyn. Jim’s mom makes the trip to Panama with us so that she can help with Tres while I set up house.

Prior to our arrival Jay gets the main building as clean as possible and puts in foam mattresses and a crib for Tres. I begin the arduous task of unpacking all that has been sent to Panama. We are still operating with the small propane refrigerator and a small generator, but we are together at last. Jay returns to Houston to get Stefanie and Scott. When they arrive, we move to the regular refrigerators and turn on the full size generators.